Emergency & Everyday Plumbing
Most toilet repair in Oklahoma City comes down to a handful of parts: a flapper that no longer seals, a fill valve that will not shut off, or a wax ring that has let go under the bowl. We find which one it is, fix it with quality parts, and tell you honestly when a new toilet makes more sense than another repair.
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(405) 309-1873We handle every part of a toilet, from the handle to the drain underneath it:
| Problem | Usual cause | Typical fix |
|---|---|---|
| Runs or refills on its own | Worn or warped flapper | New flapper, chain adjusted |
| Never stops filling | Fill valve worn or set too high | Adjust or replace the fill valve |
| Weak flush | Low tank water level, mineral-clogged rim holes, or a partial clog | Reset the level, clean the jets, clear the trapway |
| Water at the base | Failed wax seal or cracked flange | Pull, repair the flange, reset on a new seal |
| Rocking | Loose or broken flange bolts, uneven floor | New bolts, proper shims, reset |
| Clogs often | Partial blockage in the trapway or drain line | Auger the toilet, check the line beyond it |
If several fixtures back up when the toilet is flushed, the clog is past the toilet, and drain cleaning of the line is the real fix.
Check for a silent leak: put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. EPA WaterSense says that if any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak. Flush afterward so the dye does not stain. A leaking flapper can waste thousands of gallons a year without making a sound.
A new toilet is only as good as how it is set. Before we install one, we measure the distance from the finished wall to the center of the drain so the toilet fits, and we check the floor flange for cracks or rust. The plumbing code Oklahoma uses requires that a toilet sit at least 15 inches from its center to any side wall, with at least 21 inches of clear space in front, which matters when you are choosing a model for a tight bathroom.
Every installation gets a new wax or foam seal, new closet bolts, a new supply line, and a shutoff valve that actually works. We level and shim the bowl so it cannot rock, connect the tank, test for leaks through several flushes and clean up. If you are redoing more than one fixture, our fixture installation service covers sinks, faucets, showers and tubs too.
Toilet overflowing right now?
Turn the valve behind the toilet clockwise to stop the water, then call us. We answer 24/7.
EPA WaterSense says toilets are the main source of water use in the home, accounting for nearly 30 percent of indoor water use. Older toilets can use as much as 6 gallons per flush. WaterSense labeled toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less, 20 percent less than the federal standard of 1.6 gallons, and EPA estimates that replacing old toilets with them can save a home nearly 13,000 gallons of water a year.
A toilet that needs the plunger every week is telling you something. Sometimes it is a small object, like a toothbrush, comb or toy, wedged in the trapway where water slips past but paper catches. A closet auger rarely pulls that out, so we lift the toilet and clear it from below. Sometimes the bowl's rim holes and siphon jet are crusted with minerals, which weakens every flush. And sometimes the toilet is fine and the drain line beyond it is partly blocked by wipes, roots or a sag. We check in that order, starting with the cheapest fix, so you are not sold a new toilet that clogs just like the old one.
Before and after
We price the actual job after we see it, and financing is available.
Many Oklahoma City houses sit on concrete slabs, so the toilet flange is set into the slab and a broken one takes care to repair without breaking concrete. Older homes may still have cast iron drains under the toilet, where a corroded flange is common. If a toilet keeps smelling even after a new seal, the cause may be a dry trap or vent problem elsewhere, and sewer odor detection tracks it down. While we are there, we can also take care of a dripping faucet or sink. Learn more about our company.
Local, licensed and insured
40+ yrs
With more than 40 years in the plumbing trade behind us, our plumbers have replaced flappers, fill valves and wax rings in just about every kind of toilet made. We carry the common repair parts, so most toilet problems are fixed on the first trip. When a toilet keeps clogging, we look past the bowl into the drain line, because the toilet is not always the real problem.
24/7
A toilet that will not stop rising is an emergency when it is the only bathroom in the house. We answer 24/7, nights, weekends and holidays included, and we can walk you through closing the shutoff valve behind the toilet while you are on the phone. If that valve is stuck from years of sitting untouched, we replace it as part of the repair.
Licensed
Setting a toilet looks simple until the flange is cracked, the floor is soft or the drain sits in the wrong spot. A licensed plumber fixes those problems properly instead of stacking wax rings to fill the gap. We are licensed and insured, we take pride in our work, and our customers rate us 4.9 stars on Google.
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Mr. Robert has amazing customer service and work ethic. He fixed our toilet very quickly and explained everything that he was doing, and even showed us the finished product. Awesome work!
These guys were great! A breath of fresh air from the usual contractor/service. They cared about fixing the problem not how much they can charge. I had a same day service need, leak in between floors, the day before a trip. They came out same day and presented multiple solutions as well as keen explanations.
After having issues with my bathroom and kitchen plumbing for a few days, I contacted Plumber Oklahoma City, OK Plumbing & Repair this morning. He told me he was very busy, but would work to schedule our repair in with his team.
Service area
We serve every part of Oklahoma City plus these surrounding towns.
Straight answers
Usually it is a worn flapper or a fill valve set too high. A flapper that no longer seals lets water trickle into the bowl, so the tank keeps refilling. A fill valve set too high sends water down the overflow tube. EPA WaterSense recommends checking the flapper periodically and replacing it at least every five years.
Try the dye test from EPA WaterSense. Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank, wait 10 minutes without flushing, then look in the bowl. If color shows up, the flapper is leaking. Water on the floor around the base after a flush points to a failed wax seal, which should be fixed soon to protect the floor.
Repair makes sense for flappers, fill valves, handles and seals. Replacement makes sense when the tank or bowl is cracked, the toilet clogs constantly, or it is an older, thirsty model. EPA says older toilets can use as much as 6 gallons per flush, while WaterSense labeled toilets use 1.28 gallons or less.
A toilet that moves has usually lost a solid connection to the floor flange, or the floor under it is uneven. Every wobble can break the wax seal and let water seep under the toilet where you cannot see it. We check the flange, replace broken parts, shim the base properly and reset the toilet on a new seal.
Yes. We can install a toilet you picked out, or help you choose one that fits your bathroom and the distance from the wall to the drain. We check the flange and shutoff valve, set the toilet on a new seal with a new supply line, and tell you up front if anything about the floor or drain needs attention.
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Day, night or weekend, call and talk to a licensed Master Plumber about what is going on.
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