How Much is it to Repair a Toilet?

Things are bound to go wrong, given that the average individual makes thousands of trips to the restroom annually. The likelihood of problems increases as more individuals use the same restroom.

 

But, sometimes, a person may also be confused about how much money it costs.

What does it cost to repair a commode?

Toilet Repair Costs

Even though toilets are designed to survive for years with minimal upkeep or hassle, they occasionally develop leaks that need to be handled.

 

If a customer decides on fixing the toilet if it is a simple fix, it depends on the type of toilet, the problem, and the required labor; replacing toilet parts, toilet flappers, a 400A fluidmaster, etc.

 

A plumber might charge anywhere from $185 plus, for a toilet repair depending on the parts that are needed to be replaced.  

If the toilet is older than 15-20 years old, you might just want to replace it with a new one, like an American Standard or a Kohler toilet.

Changing a toilet is the most effective way to fix an old toilet, especially if it clogs or spins when flushing.

Sometimes toilets just need to be replaced. Toilets are used continuously through the day.

How about if a toy is stuck in the Toilet?

Depending on the materials or method used to unclog the toilet and the work, tools, and time required the typical cost to remove and unclog a toilet ranges from $250 + this is for removing and resting the toilet.

 

This needs to be done if there is toy or something fail into the toilet and is stuck in the toilet p-trap.

When A professional is required to fix the issue if you experience occasional backups or frequent obstructions to prevent a plumbing emergency.

 

The cost to unclog a toilet varies across the country, but most customers spend about $100 to have a plumber use an auger to clear the blockage and check the system. The low cost for this is $90 for unclogging a toilet.

How much is the cost to unclog the Main Drain

A plumber for snaking the Main Drain. Will always look for a main line cleanout. Which is only if everything is clogged or one entire bathroom is clogged. Which means a partial main drain line is clogged.

 

This means the main line in that section is backed up and has sewage backing into the house. This is still considered a backed up main drain line. This is about 350.00 with a cleanout access.

How much to unclog the main drain line from the rooftop?

But what if there is no cleanout access and everything is clogged and backing up.

There are numerous ways to unclog a toilet or the main drain. Depending on the kind of obstruction and its severity, your plumber will apply a different method.


The other place for unclogging a toilet is from the rooftop. This is only done when the roof top is shingle tile. Is about 425.+ from unclogging the main drain from the rooftop.

If everything is clogged and overflowing.

I do not remove the toilet to snake the main drain since that can get pretty messy.

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