How much should it cost to replace a toilet flapper?

• <div><p>If you decide to replace the toilet flapper yourself, the only cost will be buying the new flapper for around <b>$5 to $17</b>. You can also hire a plumber or handyperson to take on the job instead, in which case you’ll pay an hourly rate for labor plus the cost of parts. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-are-common-handyman-prices.htm">Handypersons charge</a> $50 to $150 per hour, while plumbers cost $45 to $200 per hour. This repair might take less than an hour for your pro, but note that many providers have a minimum rate for a house call. </p></div>

Will a toilet leak if bolts are loose?

• <div><p>If a bolt at the bottom of your toilet tank is loose, it can directly cause a leak. If a bolt securing the toilet base to the floor is loose, it won’t directly cause a leak but can lead to the same result over time. That’s because the loose bolts will eventually move the wax seal or cause cracks in the bowl from the toilet being wobbly. </p></div>

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Last update on November 24, 2025

Reviewed in April 2023
Found several leaks and repaired them. Installed new sink and toilet in 1/2 bath after carpenters replaced flooring. Worked very well coordinating with contractor replacing floor, ceiling and vanity.
Lamore Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in November 2020
He is a good guy! He installed a couple toilets and fixed a sink. He is fast, he came out quickly, and he cleaned up after himself. -Angelia
Epoch Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2018
They only replace showers. We do not need to replace the shower. We need to replace the sink, toilet and floor.
Newpro Operating, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2014
I called first thing in the morning, and they came over within 30 minutes to address leak from toilet. The toilet was fixed and while they were here, they also fixed a burner on my propane stovetop. They were quick and courteous. I used them once before and they were just as quick and fixed...
Matley Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in August 2014
John was on time and thorough. He noticed the toilet issue while fixing the shower leak and asked if we wanted that done also. I will use them again in the future.
EJ Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in February 2014
Fixed running toilet, replaced handle and did excellent work.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2013
The house we moved into has 1980's 5-gallon toilets. One of them was spontaneously topping up its tank every few hours. I suspected a leaky flapper valve, but the whole mechanism was so old that a general checkup seemed advisable. The Big Deal "5-Point Toilet Tune-Up" sounded like just the...
Titan Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2013
Robert was knowledgeable, thorough, efficient, personable, and professional. The week before he replaced my toilet he provided me with a 30 minute free estimate and as a result of his advice I went with a toilet that he recommended over one that I had initially been looking at. Aside from now...
RH West Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in September 2011
Downstairs bathtub began oozing black gunk from the drain. Later, the adjacent toilet was reported blocked. Still later, waste-water came up from toilet base during the time an upstairs shower was used. My attempts to use dish and laundry detergent down the toilet, a plunger, and an auger failed...
Rooter Man
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Toilets questions, answered by experts

If you decide to replace the toilet flapper yourself, the only cost will be buying the new flapper for around $5 to $17. You can also hire a plumber or handyperson to take on the job instead, in which case you’ll pay an hourly rate for labor plus the cost of parts. Handypersons charge $50 to $150 per hour, while plumbers cost $45 to $200 per hour. This repair might take less than an hour for your pro, but note that many providers have a minimum rate for a house call.

If a bolt at the bottom of your toilet tank is loose, it can directly cause a leak. If a bolt securing the toilet base to the floor is loose, it won’t directly cause a leak but can lead to the same result over time. That’s because the loose bolts will eventually move the wax seal or cause cracks in the bowl from the toilet being wobbly.

Most toilets weigh between 50 and 100 pounds, depending on the material, size, and style. Some toilets can be disassembled into multiple pieces, which can make them easier to carry and dispose of. If you’re concerned that a toilet is too heavy to remove and lift on your own, enlist help or use a dolly to support the weight rather than carrying it yourself.

You definitely can over-tighten toilet tank bolts. Unlike some other materials, porcelain can’t bend or flex, so when you over-tighten a screw into it, it could break against the added pressure. Only tighten them as much as needed to keep them in place and firm; any more and you could risk breaking the porcelain.

The most common reasons a toilet won’t stop running are a faulty flapper or fill valve, improper fill height, or incorrect chain length. Luckily, all these issues are relatively easy to fix with parts you can find at a local hardware store. You can also call a plumber or toilet repair professional to solve the problem.

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