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Toilet Repair
A toilet that leaks at the floor, rocks when you sit, or needs replacing. Ryan repairs it or installs a new one, with a free estimate first.
Short answer: A toilet that leaks at the floor or rocks side to side usually needs a new wax ring or a look at the flange it sits on. A toilet that is worn out or cracked needs replacing. Ryan does both.
Match your toilet to the closest one below. Each is a different repair.
If water is spilling and will not stop, turn the oval or round handle on the pipe behind the toilet clockwise. That shuts off the water to just that toilet.
Toilet leaking or rocking and not sure why?
Send Ryan a photo of the base or the tank. He is a licensed Master Plumber and answers his own phone, day or night.
The wax ring is a seal between the bottom of the toilet and the pipe in the floor. The flange is the ring that the toilet bolts to. When either one fails, you get a leak at the base, a smell, or a toilet that moves.
Ryan pulls the toilet, checks the flange, and replaces the seal. If the flange is damaged, he tells you what it needs and what that costs before he goes further. The estimate is free, and you know the price before any work starts.
Flooring that has been wet for a while may be soft. Ryan can point out what he sees, but the floor itself is a job for a flooring contractor.
Replacing a toilet is a plumbing job as much as a lifting job. The old toilet has to come out cleanly, the flange has to be checked, and the new one has to sit level and seal.
If you are replacing a toilet along with a sink or faucet, ask about doing them together. See our fixture installation page for the full list.
"Ryan was knowledgeable, courteous, and took the time to explain the issue and the best solution. What impressed me the most was their honesty and fair pricing, no hidden fees or unnecessary upsells. It's clear that The Village Plumber truly cares about their customers."
Many North Georgia homes are on septic systems, and a toilet that is clogged often or runs constantly puts extra water into the tank and drain field. If your toilet keeps clogging, mention your septic system when you call so Ryan can look at the whole picture. Ryan repairs septic systems.
Well water can leave mineral stains in a bowl and wear parts inside the tank. That is another reason a toilet may need new parts sooner in some homes.
Ryan is based in Ellijay and makes house calls across North Georgia. If you have a weak signal, text first: texts get through in the hills when calls drop.
It can be a failed wax ring, loose bolts, a loose supply line, or a leak from the tank. Shut the shutoff valve behind the toilet, then call or text Ryan with a photo.
Yes. Ryan checks the bolts, the floor and the flange, and replaces the seal if needed. A rocking toilet should be fixed before it starts to leak.
No. You can buy it yourself and Ryan installs it, or he can source one and include it in the estimate.
Small parts like the wax ring are worth repairing. A cracked bowl or tank cannot be repaired. Ryan tells you which makes sense and gives a free estimate either way.
Fixture swaps are typically same-day if you already have the fixture on hand. Ryan can tell you more when you describe the job.
Often not right away. Our running toilet guide shows the common causes. If it keeps running after that, call or text Ryan.
Call or text Ryan. Free estimate, no trip fee, and you know the price before work starts.