A running toilet is more than an annoyance — it can waste hundreds of gallons a day and quietly inflate your water bill. Most toilet problems (a running flapper, a weak flush, a wobble, a base leak) are quick, affordable repairs. When a toilet is cracked, chronically clogging, or you are upgrading a bathroom, a clean new install is the better move.
We repair every common toilet issue and install standard, comfort-height, and high-efficiency models. If a toilet clogs constantly, we look past the bowl — a venting problem or a partial blockage further down the line is often the real culprit, and we diagnose that instead of plunging the same clog every week.
Repair or replace your toilet?
Most toilet problems are quick, affordable repairs. When a toilet is cracked, chronically clogging, or you are upgrading a bathroom, a clean new install is the better move — and we will tell you honestly which you need.
Repair it
A running flapper, weak flush, wobble, or base leak is usually an inexpensive fix worth doing on a sound toilet.
Best for: Most common issues on a solid toilet
Replace it
A cracked tank or bowl, chronic clogging, or an upgrade to a comfort-height, high-efficiency model calls for a clean new install.
Best for: Cracked, inefficient, or constantly clogging toilets
Look beyond the bowl
When a toilet clogs again and again, the real cause is often a partial blockage down the line or a venting problem — we diagnose that.
Best for: Repeated clogs that a plunger keeps “fixing”
What we check
- The flapper, fill valve, and float for a running toilet
- The wax ring and flange for a base leak
- Flush strength and whether jets are clogged
- Whether a recurring clog traces to the drain line or venting
- A level, secure set and a clean seal on a new install
- Removal and disposal of the old fixture
When to call us for toilet service
A toilet that keeps running
Usually a flapper, fill valve, or float issue — inexpensive to fix and a real water-saver.
Weak or incomplete flush
Clogged jets, a bad flapper, or a venting problem can all sap flush power. We find which one.
Water around the base
A leak at the base often means a failed wax ring, which we reseat before it damages the subfloor.
Constant clogging
Repeated clogs can point past the toilet to a partial line blockage or a venting issue worth inspecting.
What's included in our toilet service
Every toilet service job is a complete, documented service — not a quick patch. Here's what you can expect when our licensed team is on site.
- Diagnosis of the flapper, fill valve, float, wax ring, and flange
- A repair-or-replace recommendation with the honest math
- A fresh wax ring, level set, and sealed base on any new install
- A check for whether a recurring clog traces to the drain or venting
- Removal and disposal of the old fixture
- A verified strong flush with no leaks or wobble before we finish
Our process
- 1
Diagnose the fault
We identify whether it is the flapper, fill valve, wax ring, flange, or a problem further down the drain.
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Repair or recommend replacement
We fix what is worth fixing and tell you honestly when a new, efficient toilet is the better value.
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Clean installation
For new toilets we set a fresh wax ring, level and secure the unit, and seal the base.
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Test & confirm
We verify a strong flush, no leaks at the base or supply, and no wobble before we finish.
What affects the price
We never post fake prices. Here's what actually drives the cost — and we put the real number in writing before any work begins.
- Simple part repair vs. full toilet replacement.
- Standard vs. comfort-height or high-efficiency model.
- Flange or subfloor repair if there has been a leak.
- Whether a clog traces to the drain line beyond the toilet.
- Removal and disposal of the old fixture.
Why Bloomfield Hills homeowners choose Bloomfield Hills Plumbing for toilet service
We've served Bloomfield Hills and Oakland County for over 17 years, hold a 4.9-star rating across 138 reviews, and back every job with a licensed Michigan master plumber. Here's what that means for your toilet service.
We fix the cheap stuff
A running flapper or fill valve is a quick, inexpensive fix — and a real water-saver. We repair what’s worth repairing instead of pushing a new toilet.
We look past the bowl
A toilet that clogs again and again often has a problem down the line or a venting issue. We diagnose that instead of plunging the same clog every week.
Clean, level installs
New toilets get a fresh wax ring, a level and secure set, and a sealed base — no rocking, no slow leak into the subfloor months later.
Same-day swaps
We carry common models and parts, so a cracked or failing toilet is often replaced the same day you call.
Toilet Repair & Installation FAQs
Most issues — a running flapper, weak flush, or base leak — are inexpensive repairs worth doing. Replacement makes sense when the bowl or tank is cracked, the toilet clogs chronically, or you want a more efficient, comfort-height model. We give you the honest math.
Frequent clogs can come from a low-flow toilet struggling with an old drain, a partial blockage further down the line, or a venting problem that weakens the flush. If plunging is a weekly ritual, we look beyond the bowl to find the real cause.
Usually, yes. Standard toilet swaps are quick, and we carry common models and parts. Call and we will confirm availability for same-day service.
It can be. A running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons a day and quietly inflate your water bill. Most causes — a worn flapper, fill valve, or float — are quick, inexpensive fixes well worth doing.
If you are replacing a toilet anyway, both are worth considering. Comfort-height models are easier to use, and high-efficiency toilets cut water use noticeably. We install standard, comfort-height, and high-efficiency models and can walk you through the trade-offs.