Problems we fix every week
- Running or hissing: a worn flapper or a fill valve that will not shut off
- Weak flush: low water level in the tank, a clogged rim, or a partial blockage
- Rocking bowl: loose closet bolts or a broken flange under the toilet
- Water on the floor: failed wax ring, cracked tank, or sweating in humid weather
- Phantom refills: water seeping slowly from tank to bowl
Our approach
We start with the cheap and likely parts. A new flapper or fill valve fixes most running toilets in under an hour. A wobbly or seeping toilet gets lifted off, check the flange and the floor beneath for rot, replace the seal and reset it firmly. A cracked tank or bowl is the point where replacement makes more sense than repair.
- Diagnose with the lid off and the water on.
- Replace worn internal parts or the seal.
- Check the supply valve and line, which are often original and stiff.
- Test several flushes and check for leaks at every joint.
A note on older Brampton toilets
Many houses built before the mid 1990s still have 13 litre toilets. They work, but they use a lot of water every flush. If yours needs a major repair, our paper on low-flow toilets may help you decide whether to fix it or replace it.
Tools, access and testing
| Tools we bring | Basin wrench, closet auger, cartridge pullers, wax rings |
|---|---|
| What we open | Toilet base, vanity cabinet, shower trim and valve body |
| What we test | Seal at the flange, fill and flush cycles, drips at shut-offs |
Where in Brampton we do this
We take toilet repair calls right across the city, including Credit Valley, Peel Village, Fletcher's Meadow, Professor's Lake and the streets around them.
Questions we get
Is a running toilet urgent?
Not usually, but it wastes water around the clock. Close the small valve behind the toilet if it will not stop.