Bothell Plumber handles clogged, leaking, running, and broken toilets with fast, reliable service. We can also install a new toilet when needed. Our local plumbers focus on fixing the problem properly, so you can get back to your normal routine. Call Bothell Plumber today for help.
Most toilet problems fall into a few simple groups. Here’s what we see the most, and how we fix each one.
Water keeps trickling into the bowl. Or the tank fills itself up out of nowhere. This is almost always a flapper that stopped sealing right, or a fill valve that failed. It sounds small, but a running toilet can really add up on your water bill in just a month. We swap the flapper or valve and make sure the tank stays still after that.
This points to a wax ring that wore out, or a loose part underneath called a flange. Don't wait on this one. A lot of homes here sit on concrete floors, and water at the base can soak into the floor over time. To fix it, we pull the toilet, fix the wax ring or flange, and set everything back down sealed and steady.
There's more than one reason this happens. In cities with hard water, mineral buildup often clogs the small holes inside the bowl. That's not really our problem here — Bothell's water is soft. More often, it's a flapper that isn't lifting all the way, a clog right at the trap, or just an older toilet that never flushed strong to begin with. We check the toilet itself first. If the real blockage is further down the pipe, that's a drain cleaning job instead.
Putting in a toilet the right way takes more steps than people think. It’s not just setting a new bowl down. We take out the old toilet and haul it away, put in a fresh wax ring and supply line, get the new toilet sitting level, and run a leak test before we call it done.
Picking the Right Toilet
Not sure which one to pick? Tell us about your household. We’ll look at your bathroom size and water pressure, then help you choose.
Remodels, New Homes, and ADUs Most of our toilet installs come from three things: bathroom remodels, new construction, and fixing problems found before a home sale. More people are building ADUs in Bothell too, and each one needs a toilet picked to fit — sometimes a special pump system, depending on the plumbing setup. Any job that needs a permit gets one, built to Washington’s plumbing code (WAC 51-56), so nothing holds up the inspection later.
Get the install done right, and a toilet just works. It won’t wobble. It won’t leak in six months. You’ll stop thinking about it.
If it’s one worn part — a flapper, a fill valve, a wax ring — on a toilet that’s otherwise fine, just repair it. A few signs mean it’s time for a new one instead.
Signs You Need a New Toilet:
An old toilet that uses too much water costs you money every single day. Once you’re paying for small fixes over and over, it’s usually smarter to just replace it. Most toilets last around 20 years. If yours is getting up there in age and still giving you trouble, swapping it out beats another patch job. A newer high-efficiency model might even qualify for a rebate — more on that below.
If repair really is the right call, that’s what we’ll tell you. We’d rather earn your trust than sell you a toilet you don’t need yet.
We fix and install toilets all the time — it’s not a rare job for us.
Same-day appointments most days, weekends too.
One flat price before we start, and it stays that price.
Honest advice on repair versus replace, whichever saves you more money.
Clear pricing upfront means no surprises once the work starts.
| Service | Typical Price Range |
|---|---|
| Common repair (flapper, fill valve, running toilet) | $100 – $400 |
| Wax ring replacement and reset | $150 – $300 |
| Standard toilet installed | $250 – $600 |
| Comfort-height or high-efficiency installed | $450 – $700 |
| Premium dual-flush installed | $600 – $900 |
| Bidet seat installed | $250 – $800 |
| Bidet toilet installed | $650 – $1,800 |
| Smart toilet (unit only) | $600+ |
| Permit (when required) | $50 – $200 |
(Prices based on current Seattle-area market data — confirm your exact local numbers before this page goes live.)
What Changes the Price Which toilet you pick matters, but the bigger factor is often what we find once the old toilet comes out — a damaged flange, rotten flooring, or a setup that needs adjusting. All of that adds time and cost beyond a simple swap. Taking away your old toilet is always included.
Licensed Plumber vs. Big-Box Store Install It’s a fair question to ask. Cheaper install services often skip checking the flange, reuse the old supply line instead of putting in a new one, and skip the leak test. They usually don’t include haul-away or a real warranty either. We include all of that every time, and we come back to fix it if something goes wrong.
A toilet that won’t stop running isn’t just annoying noise. It’s adding money to your water bill every single hour. Most of the time, our team can fix it with a fifteen-dollar part and twenty minutes of work. The only real cost is how long you wait to call.
Standard installs run about $250 to $600, parts and labor included. Comfort-height and high-efficiency models cost a bit more. Bidet and smart toilets cost more because of the extra plumbing or electrical work. Either way, you'll know the price before we start.
One worn part on an otherwise good toilet? Repair it. Repeat problems, an old water-heavy model, or a real crack? Replace it.
A simple swap for the same kind of toilet usually doesn't need one. A remodel or a toilet in a new spot usually does. We handle the permit for you.
Yes, on both counts. They use a lot less water per flush, and Bothell currently offers up to $100 back per toilet through a regional program.
Yes, most of the time. A toilet that won't flush or won't stop running can't really wait for a weekday.
Yes, that's part of every standard install at no extra cost.