Fixed right the first time
A proper flange and wax ring seal, not a quick swap that leaks later.
Common Toilet Problems We Fix
A toilet that runs continuously is almost always a worn flapper, fill valve, or flush valve – a small part that wastes a meaningful amount of water until it's replaced. A toilet that rocks, leaks at the base, or leaves a damp ring on the floor usually points to a failed wax ring or a cracked flange, which can let water reach the subfloor if it sits unaddressed. A weak or incomplete flush can be a partial clog, a vent issue, or an older low-flow model that was never adjusted properly.
Repair or Replace
Component Repair
Flappers, fill valves, flush valves and wax rings – cost-effective fixes on a sound toilet.
Full Replacement
A cracked bowl, a persistent base leak, or an old fixture is usually better replaced.
Low-Flow Upgrades
Modern low-flow toilets use meaningfully less water per flush, without losing performance.
Installation includes resetting the flange and wax ring properly, not just swapping the bowl – a poorly sealed toilet is one of the more common sources of a slow leak that goes unnoticed until it damages the subfloor below.
Signs Your Toilet Needs Attention
Running Continuously
A worn flapper or fill valve letting water run between flushes.
Rocking or Leaking at the Base
Usually a failed wax ring or a cracked flange.
Weak or Incomplete Flush
A partial clog, a vent issue, or an older low-flow model needing adjustment.
Why Ottawa Plumbing Experts for Toilet Work
Repair when it makes sense
We'll fix a worn component instead of pushing a replacement it doesn't need.
Commercial & residential
Single-fixture homes and multi-fixture commercial washrooms.
Toilet Repair FAQs
Why does my toilet keep running?
Almost always a worn flapper, fill valve, or flush valve – inexpensive parts that are worth replacing since a running toilet wastes water continuously.
Should I repair or replace my toilet?
A worn component on an otherwise sound toilet is usually worth repairing; a cracked bowl, persistent base leak, or older fixture is usually better replaced.
Are low-flow toilets worth installing?
Yes for most households – modern low-flow models use less water per flush while maintaining flush performance, which lowers water use over time.
What causes a toilet to leak at the base?
Usually a failed wax ring or a cracked flange – left alone, that leak can reach the subfloor.