Toilet repairs cover the mechanism inside the tank, the seal underneath, and the drain below. Inside the tank, a worn flapper or a mis-set fill valve is what makes a toilet run continuously and quietly waste more water than any other fixture in the house. Underneath, a failed wax ring or loose closet flange lets water seep into the subfloor, which shows up later as a soft floor or a stained ceiling below. Below that, a partial blockage in the trap or branch means a bowl that rises, drains slowly, then needs a second flush.
We repair or replace fill and flush valves, flappers, supply lines and shut-offs, reset toilets on new wax rings and repair or replace damaged flanges, clear blockages with a closet auger rather than a plunger that can crack porcelain, and install new low-flow, comfort-height or wall-hung units. Calling a plumber for a clogged toilet early is usually cheaper than the water damage a persistent overflow causes.
Most calls start with one of these symptoms. If any of them sound familiar, it is worth booking a look before the repair grows:
Toronto's older homes create specific toilet problems. Many century houses have cast iron closet flanges rusted thin at the floor, and decades of subfloor repairs and new tile have raised the finished floor so the toilet no longer seats properly on the flange. Older 13-litre toilets are also still in service across the city, using roughly four times the water of a current model on every flush — worth knowing when Toronto bills water and wastewater together. In basement bathrooms added without proper venting, a slow-clearing bowl is often a venting problem rather than a blockage.
Useful reference: City of Toronto water services.
We inspect the system properly — camera, pressure test or moisture readings as the job requires — so the price reflects the real problem rather than a guess.
You approve the number before any work begins. No hourly creep, no surprise invoice.
Work is carried out by master-licensed plumbers to Ontario Building Code standard, using modern equipment and quality parts.
We test the repair, leave the space clean, and back the work with a written workmanship warranty.
We diagnose the actual cause rather than swapping parts, give you a written upfront price, and protect the bathroom floor while we work. Where replacement makes more sense than repair we say so and explain the water savings honestly. Andrew Bugiel's master-licensed plumbers are insured, WSIB covered and 15+ years into serving GTA homes, and every toilet repair is tested through several flush cycles and backed by our written workmanship warranty.
Plumbing problems rarely arrive alone. If this turns out to be part of a bigger picture, our team also handles clogged drains repairs, emergency plumbing services and water leak repair across the same service area.
It is not an emergency, but it is expensive — a running toilet can waste hundreds of litres a day, and on Toronto's combined water and wastewater rate that shows on the next bill.
If the porcelain is sound and the unit is reasonably efficient, repair is almost always the better value. Cracked porcelain, a rusted flange or a 13-litre flush usually points to replacement.
Yes. Overflowing toilets are one of the most common calls on our 24/7 emergency line.
Whether you're dealing with an urgent emergency or planning a major upgrade, Plumbing and Drain Today combines premium craftsmanship with straightforward, upfront pricing. We service homes and businesses across Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York, East York, Richmond Hill, and York.
Call Andrew and the team at 647-977-8719 to book your service or request a free estimate today.
