Toilet Installation in Houston

A straightforward toilet replacement is a short job. What stretches it out is what the old toilet was hiding, usually a corroded flange, a damaged subfloor or a shut off valve that will not close.

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Measure before you buy

Rough in: distance from the wall behind to the center of the closet bolts, commonly twelve inches

Clearance from the bowl to side walls and to a vanity

Door swing, which catches people with taller comfort height models

Floor condition around the existing flange

Whether you want a one piece or two piece design, since that affects handling in a small room

What installation includes

Removing and disposing of the old fixture

Inspecting the flange and replacing it if it is damaged or set too low

New wax ring or gasket and new closet bolts

New supply connector and, if needed, a new angle stop

Setting, leveling and shimming so the fixture does not rock

Testing for leaks at the base and the supply connection

Common surprises

Flanges corrode, especially older cast iron. Tile work sometimes raised the floor level so the flange now sits too low. Subfloor around a long leaking toilet can be soft. None of these are unusual, and all of them are better found during a planned installation than during an emergency.

Questions people ask us

Can you install a toilet I bought at a store?

Yes, that is most installations. Include the brand, model and rough in measurement in your request. If you have not bought yet, mention the rough in and the clearances and you will avoid a return trip to the store.

Does the floor need to be repaired first?

If the subfloor around the flange is soft, it needs attention before a new toilet is set, because the fixture has to be supported and the flange has to be solid. That is sometimes plumbing work and sometimes carpentry, so it is worth flagging early.

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