Somehow when I was out of town my grandfather broke the seal on my toilet and now it is not secured to the floor anymore. We are tight on money and I was wondering how much it would cost because we are going to have to borrow the money from a friend.
We don't want to do it ourself because we are afraid we would mess it up.
Also I am going to call a plumber in the morning to get an estimate just thought there would be someone on here that many know approximately how much it would cost.
2007-03-15 21:52:13 · 8 answers · asked by lifesong0622 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
FYI: To clarify I need it reseated to the floor not the toilet seat cover..... lol.
2007-03-15 22:00:10 · update #1
Okay.... we pulled off the toilet and the flange is broke on one side where to bolt goes in but I heard that is fixable without replacing the whole flange is that right?
2007-03-16 04:20:04 · update #2
I charge from $60 on up depending if the flange got broke.
If the flange is broke, I've been averaging about $90 or so.
I don't use a repair flange unless I have to. If it's cast iron, I go back with a cast iron caulk flange. If it's plastic, I go back with a glue flange, so forth and so on.
Do it right. What little extra it costs, it's worth it.
2007-03-16 01:11:02 · answer #1 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A guesstimate would be around $100 for me to do it. You need a new wax seal, new bolts and maybe a new flange. Bolts and seals should ALWAYS be replaced any time the toilet is removed. The flange may or may not be broken. You can't tell until the toilet is removed and the old wax cleaned off.
It's not a complicated repair. But it can be messy. The most common DIY problem is re-seating the toilet, without mangling the wax ring. If it gets to mangled the toilet will leak, or not flush properly.
2007-03-16 01:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by bugs280 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reseating A Toilet
2017-01-20 13:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bolts under your toilet are your problem not the seal around it that is for decoration purpose only. they either came loose or its time to replace them and the wax ring either way its best to replace them since you have to take the toilet up any way.go to home depot pick up a wax ring #3 that includes bolts, only cost 5$ and a tube of bathroom caulk about 4$ and since it is a very easy process you don't need a plumber find a local handyman to do the job it will cost you much less
2007-03-16 00:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is kind of a generic answer for any question that begins "How Much will it cost", when what is meant is how do I ensure I pay a fair price and get a decent job done.
Labor costs vary widely depending on locations; materials are a bit more standard. call local supply stores to get Ideas on the cost of materials.
One way to get a true competitive price for the job, regardless of location, is to have contractors bid against one another for the chance to receive your money.
Call at least 5 contractors and schedule them all to come to your home at one time. Show them the entire project you have in mind, describe what you want done. Ask questions like "do you see anything that looks like it may cause a problem?" "Does this require a filing?" etc and let them talk it back and forth. Thank them for coming and ask that all the bids be in three or four days later (set a date that you will review the bids).
By seeing that there are other competent craftsmen interested in doing your job they will be forced to give a realistic price if they want to take your money. Also that visit just gave you an in depth understanding of the exact nature of the scope of work, as the contractors are less likely to put out a line of bull in front of their peers where they can be called out on it.
Review the bids, verify their contractors license, proof of insurance ( I usually ask for a rider specifically covering my job address and myself on the coverage for the specific job, only takes a call from the contractor to their carrier and no additional cost to them), review offered warranties, if any, and contact the references of the two lowest bidders.
Contact the winner and let them know they have the job and you have a deposit ready for them to proceed (25% is normal but 50% is not unusual), and the full payment available upon "Satisfactory" completion. That means everything contracted to be done is complete and working with no apparent problems. Pay the remainder promptly.
I also like to call the other contractors who bid, thank them for their time and if they ask let them know where they fell in the bid. This is useful information for them which they can track to make their bid process more competitive and profitable.
2007-03-16 00:01:19 · answer #5 · answered by functionalanarchist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There will be a service charge, (about 65$). The seal will be about 10$ and the labor will be about 45$ an hr. It should take about 1 hr unless the floor is bad. You might get buy with just a service charge and the part.
2007-03-15 23:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by Robert S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ReseaL?? I used caluking when I resealed mine. It was easy. Clean really well around the edges first.
2007-03-15 22:06:37 · answer #7 · answered by Bobbi C 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/bath/projects/remod_w1/toilet/new_1/seat.htm
do it yourself, cheaper ;)
2007-03-15 21:54:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋