Toilet installation in San Antonio, TX
Setting a new toilet takes less time than people think. What takes skill is the flange, the floor and the seal under it, which is where the long term leaks start.
Signs you need this
- Cracked bowl or tank
- Toilet that clogs every week no matter what
- Rocking on the floor or staining around the base
- Upgrading to a comfort height or dual flush model
Why it happens
When the old toilet comes off, we see what has been going on underneath. A broken flange, a wax ring that was stacked or shimmed, or a soft spot in the subfloor are common in bathrooms that have had one toilet swapped by a homeowner or a handyman. Those problems will defeat a brand new toilet if they are not fixed first.
What we check first
- Rough-in distance from the wall to the flange
- Flange height, condition and how it is attached
- Floor and subfloor around the drain for soft spots
- Shut-off valve and supply line
Your options
Straight swap
When the flange is sound and level with the finished floor. Old toilet hauled away.
Swap with flange repair
A repair ring or new flange when the old one is cracked or sits too low under new flooring.
Relocation or new install
Moving a toilet or adding one, which on a slab means cutting concrete and tying into the drain.
Before we get there
- Have the new toilet in the house, still boxed
- Clear the floor around the old one
- Measure from the wall to the floor bolts if you can
What affects the price
A straight swap on a good flange is a set price. Flange repairs, a cracked subfloor, a seized supply stop or moving the toilet on a slab add to it. We give you the price after the old toilet is lifted and we can see the flange, before any extra work starts.
With tile and luxury vinyl going over old floors in so many south side remodels, flanges often end up below the new floor height. We correct the height instead of stacking wax rings, which is the main cause of slow leaks we find later.
Toilet installation questions
Will you haul away my old toilet?
Yes. Taking the old one out and away is included.
Will you set a toilet I picked out myself?
Yes. We check the rough-in size first, since a 10 or 12 inch model in a 14 inch space looks and works wrong.
Wax ring or wax-free seal?
Either works when the flange is right. We use what fits your flange height best.
What size toilet do I need?
Most homes are a 12 inch rough-in. Measure from the finished wall to the center of the floor bolts to be sure.