Do all basement toilets need a pump?

• <div><p>Basement toilets don’t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home’s main sewage system, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sewage-ejector-pump-installation.htm">installing a sewage ejector pump</a> pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.</p></div>

How can you switch to city water from well water?

• <div><p>Switching to city water from well water requires running a private main service line from the closest main city line to your home. When comparing <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/whats-difference-between-city-water-and-well-water.htm">well water versus city water</a>, city water is routinely tested and readily available but can be more expensive than well water. </p></div>

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Q: How much does an emergency plumber cost?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-will-plumbing-repair-cost.htm">Emergency plumbing service costs</a> an average of <b>$200 per hour</b>, but you could pay anywhere between <b>$100 and $500 per hour</b>, depending on when you call. You can expect to pay the highest prices if you run into a plumbing emergency on a major holiday, followed by weekends, and after-hours on weekdays. The more inconvenient it is for your plumber to reach you, the more you&rsquo;ll pay per hour for emergency plumbing services.</p></div>

Q: Do all basement toilets need a pump?

• <div><p>Basement toilets don&rsquo;t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home&rsquo;s main sewage system, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sewage-ejector-pump-installation.htm">installing a sewage ejector pump</a> pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.</p></div>

Q: How much does a plumber charge to replace a toilet fill valve?

• <div><p>The average <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-should-toilet-repairs-cost.htm">cost to replace a toilet fill valve</a> is around <b>$100</b>, and prices range from <b>$50 up to $150</b>, depending on your location, the experience of the plumber, and how accessible your toilet is. In most cases, a professional plumber can replace your fill valve in under an hour, although it might take longer if they also need to fix or replace other components at the same time.</p></div>

Q: What causes a toilet flapper to stay open?

• <div><p>A toilet flapper will remain open when the chain that it is connected to is too short. The chain should lift the flapper just enough to allow it to open the rest of the way on its own. The chain should have just about half an inch of slack.</p></div>

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Last update on December 03, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
This is going to probably sound odd. James and Jordan stopped here to eat i saw their SPD shirts and asked if they could take a look at my floor drain in the back. They agreed with a smile on the face and came and cleared a clog thats over a year old! They were very professional and fixed it on...
Johnson SPD
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Reviewed in February 2024
José and his crew were amazing and did such a beautiful job! They revamped flower beds, installed drain lines, built an island bed, and dug a burn pit for us. They worked nonstop and did a wonderful clean-up at the end. We will most definitely use them again!
Heritage TX Landscaping
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Reviewed in November 2023
Ryan and Shawn were very friendly and professional. They answered all of my questions and concerns. They also went over everything regarding my new door install. Very satisfied with customer service and install! Thank you gentlemen! The Gilbertâ s!
West Shore Home Dallas
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Reviewed in October 2023
We had vinyl flooring installed throughout our house. The crew removed the old carpet, baseboards and some tile. They installed new baseboard and flooring. Javier's crew did a FANTASTIC JOB! The price was very reasonable, and it was easy to communicate with Javier. We were told what time the...
Monteros Hardwood Flooring
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Reviewed in October 2023
Great work. Showed up when they said. Installed all my tvs to my expectations.
Tra La Bai Smartech LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
They responded and got me on the schedule quickly. I had a troublesome clogged up kitchen sink that I had been working on for a week straight. Michael located the source of the problem out in a drain line in my yard. There were loads of grease chunks, a hole where dirt was getting in, and the...
Safe Flow Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2023
We had a major drainage issue - no storm sewers in our neighborhood. NTX installed two in driveway grate drains, ran pipe to natural drain area, installed a decorative rock "stream" to direct water away from our foundation and garage. Very professional and timely, work looks great and...
NTX Landscapes
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Reviewed in March 2022
They installed an irrigation system in my yard. They were great to work with. We are pleased with the outcome.
Rubio Landscape & Maintenance
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Reviewed in August 2020
They did a good job. They installed it properly.
Ed's Window and Gutter Cleaning
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Reviewed in November 2014
Left my SUV at the shop for over two weeks; requested that transmission & rear end be serviced and truck inspected for anything that needed to be done as I travel and don't want to be on the road with auto problems. Neither the transmission nor the differential were serviced. On 10/23/14, the...
Allstate Transmissions & Auto Repair
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