Toilet Repair Services in Los Angeles

Quick answer: A running toilet usually needs a new flapper or fill valve; water on the floor around the base usually means a failed wax ring or a cracked flange; and a toilet that clogs often may have a partial blockage in the trap or the drain line. Boss Plumbing repairs toilets across Los Angeles 24/7 and tells you when replacing the toilet makes more sense. Call or text (323) 464-4700.

Toilet problems we fix

Running or refilling on its own: flapper, fill valve or flush valve.
Leaking at the base: wax ring, flange or loose bolts.
Leaking between tank and bowl: tank-to-bowl gasket and bolts.
Weak or incomplete flush: low water level, clogged rim jets or a partial blockage.
Frequent clogs: objects in the trap, a drain problem or an older low-flow design.
Rocking toilet: loose or broken flange, uneven floor.
Water hammer or whistling when filling: worn fill valve or high water pressure.

What to do if your toilet is overflowing

Lift the tank lid and push the flapper down, or lift the float to stop the fill.
Turn the shut-off valve behind the toilet clockwise.
Don't flush again until the clog is cleared.
If other drains are backing up too, the main line may be blocked; call or text us.

Repair or replace?

Most toilet problems are inexpensive repairs. Replacement makes sense when the porcelain is cracked, the toilet clogs constantly because of its design, or it's an older model using 3.5 gallons or more per flush. New toilets sold in California use no more than 1.28 gallons per flush; see toilet installation.

Toilets in Los Angeles homes

Hard water in Southern California builds up in rim jets and on fill valves, which weakens flushes and causes running. High water pressure, common on hillside lots, wears fill valves faster. In older homes, a toilet that rocks often sits on a corroded cast iron flange that needs repair.

Toilet repair questions, answered

Why does my toilet keep running?

A worn flapper, a fill valve set too high or a tangled chain are the most common causes. All are quick repairs.

Why is water leaking around the base of my toilet?

Usually a failed wax ring or a damaged flange. Stop using that toilet if you can, because the leak can rot the subfloor or stain the ceiling below.

Why does my toilet keep clogging?

Too much paper, wipes, an object stuck in the trap or a partial blockage in the drain. If several drains are slow, the main line may be the problem.

How much does toilet repair cost in Los Angeles?

It depends on the part and the problem. A flapper or fill valve is a small repair; a flange repair takes more. We explain the price before we start.

Is a running toilet worth fixing right away?

Yes. A constantly running toilet can waste a lot of water and raise your bill noticeably.

Why does my toilet flush weakly?

Low tank water level, mineral-clogged rim jets or a partial clog in the trap or drain. Cleaning the jets and adjusting the fill often helps.

Can you repair a toilet the same day?

Usually, yes. We carry common flappers, fill valves, wax rings and supply lines. We take calls and texts 24/7.

Should I replace my old toilet?

If it uses 3.5 gallons or more per flush, is cracked, or clogs constantly, a new 1.28-gallon toilet is usually the better choice.

Areas we serve

We provide toilet repair across Los Angeles, including Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Glendale, Burbank, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Bel Air, Beverly Hills, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Rancho Park, Beverlywood, Culver City, Santa Monica and Venice. Our shop is at 826 Seward Street in Hollywood.

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Toilet running, leaking or clogged?

Call or text (323) 464-4700 any time, or send the form on this page. Boss Plumbing is family-owned, has served Los Angeles for over 37 years and is licensed and insured; see our license information.