Toilet problems we fix
- A toilet that keeps running. Water trickles into the bowl all day, or the tank refills on its own. The parts inside the tank are worn.
- Water on the floor around the base. The seal between the toilet and the drain has failed, or the toilet has come loose.
- A weak or slow flush. It takes two flushes, or the bowl empties slowly.
- A toilet that clogs again and again. The cause may be the toilet, or it may be the drain line behind it.
- A rocking toilet. Loose bolts or a damaged flange under the toilet.
- Leaks at the supply line or shutoff valve behind the toilet.
- A cracked tank or bowl.
Repair or replace?
Most toilet problems are repairs. Worn tank parts, a failed seal and a leaking valve can all be put right without a new toilet. Replacing makes sense when the bowl or tank is cracked, when an older toilet clogs often, or when the repairs keep adding up. We tell you plainly which case yours is.
If you do want a new one, our toilet page shows what we supply and install, including TOTO, Kohler and American Standard.
When the toilet is not the problem
A toilet that backs up along with a tub or shower is telling you about the drain, not the toilet. If more than one fixture is slow, the clog is further down the line. That is a drain cleaning job, and we do that too. Sewage coming up in the house is an emergency; we answer 24/7.
What to expect
We look at the toilet, find the cause, and explain the fix and the cost before we start. Many repairs are finished in the same visit. What can change the job is what we find underneath: a damaged flange, a shutoff valve that will not close, or a drain rough-in that does not match a new toilet. If we find something like that, we show you and price it before doing more.
Toilet repair near you
We are based in Hayward and repair toilets in all Hayward ZIP codes (94541, 94542, 94544, 94545), and in Castro Valley, San Leandro, San Lorenzo and across the East Bay. Property managers with several units can see our property manager page.
About Friendly Services
Family-owned, over 20 years in Hayward. License CSLB #1156315 (C-36 plumbing), $1M general liability cover and workers' comp. Five-year workmanship warranty on our own work. 100+ five-star reviews online. Se habla español.