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Toilet repair (leak, clog or running). The full price list is below.
How we get this data$70–$350 for most toilet repairs, and $190 is typical; a new fill valve or flapper is $70–$200. A standard toilet supplied and installed is $350–$1,000, typical $600. Moving a toilet to a new spot runs $1,000–$6,000.
Prices verified November 2026 · Cross-referenced against 50+ American pricing sources · See methodology
Most toilet calls are small part swaps at $70–$200. Installation prices depend on the toilet you pick and the shape the floor and flange are in.
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet fill valve or flapper replacementper job | $70 | $130 | $200 |
| Toilet clog clearedper job | $100 | $175 | $275 |
| Toilet repair (leak, clog or running)per job | $70 | $190 | $350 |
| Toilet flange replaced, with new wax ringper job | $85 | $220 | $350 |
| Toilet installation, labor only (you supply the toilet)per job | $150 | $300 | $450 |
| Toilet installation (standard toilet supplied + installed)installed | $350 | $600 | $1,000 |
| High-efficiency or one-piece toilet, installedinstalled | $800 | $1,100 | $1,500 |
| Old toilet haul-awayper job | $30 | $75 | $200 |
| Toilet relocation (new drain position)per job | $1,000 | $2,500 | $6,000 |
US prices, November 2026. Low is a simple job in a low-cost area; high is a bigger job or a high-cost city.
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Repair if the bowl and tank are sound: a flapper or fill valve ($70–$200) fixes most running toilets, and a new wax ring stops most leaks at the base. Replace if the porcelain is cracked, parts are no longer made, or repairs keep coming back — a standard toilet installed is $350–$1,000.
Most repairs are one part and under an hour of work. The parts are cheap; the service call and the plumber's time are most of the $70–$350 bill.
A rocking toilet or water on the floor often means a failed wax ring or a broken flange. Replacing the flange with a new wax ring costs $85–$350.
The toilet itself sets much of the price. Labor alone to set a toilet you bought is $150–$450; a basic two-piece model supplied and installed is $350–$1,000; a high-efficiency or one-piece model $800–$1,500.
Extras include a new shutoff valve or supply line, flange repair, and haul-away of the old toilet ($30–$200). Ask whether these are in the quote.
Moving a toilet means a new drain and vent, so it costs $1,000–$6,000 — more on a concrete slab, where the floor has to be cut. It usually needs a permit, and it is often done as part of a bathroom remodel.
Swap a flapper yourself if you're handy — it's a part-store fix. If you buy your own toilet, ask first whether the plumber will warranty the install. Have the plumber fix a dripping faucet or slow drain on the same visit to save a second service call.
Match what you see to the likely fix. Most fixes are one part.
| What you see or hear | Likely cause | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Runs on its own, or refills every few minutes | Worn flapper | $70–$200 |
| Hisses, or fills very slowly | Worn fill valve | $70–$200 |
| Water on the floor around the base | Failed wax ring or broken flange | $85–$350 |
| Rocks when you sit on it | Loose floor bolts, or a broken flange | $70–$350; more if the flange is broken |
| Won't flush, and water rises in the bowl | A clog | $100–$275 |
| Drips between the tank and the bowl | Worn tank gasket or bolts | $70–$350 |
| A crack in the tank or bowl | Cracked porcelain can't be fixed | $350–$1,000 for a new one |
A worn flapper can leak thousands of gallons a year without a sound, the EPA says. This test finds it.
A sample bill when you buy a basic toilet and a plumber puts it in.
Sample numbers only. Our US ranges: labor only $150–$450, haul-away $30–$200, and a standard toilet supplied and installed $350–$1,000. A broken flange adds to the bill.
A newer toilet can cut your water bill. Old toilets can use as much as 6 gallons per flush. The federal limit for new toilets is 1.6 gallons. Toilets with the EPA WaterSense label use 1.28 gallons or less.
The EPA says an average family that swaps old toilets for WaterSense models can save nearly 13,000 gallons of water and more than $170 in water costs a year. Many water utilities offer rebates on WaterSense toilets. Check yours before you buy.
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Our table above covers standard and one-piece models. For special types, these are Fixr's 2026 US ranges, installed.
| Type | When it makes sense | Installed cost (Fixr, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Wall-hung | The tank hides in the wall and the floor is easy to clean. Often part of a remodel. | $500–$2,000 |
| Upflush (macerating) | A basement or added bathroom with no drain below the floor | $600–$1,300 |
| Smart toilet | Heated seat, bidet wash and auto flush. Needs a power outlet nearby. | $750–$4,000+ |
These figures come from Fixr, not our own table. Wall-hung and upflush jobs often need new framing or pipes, so get a written quote.
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$70–$200 for a new fill valve or flapper, typical $130. Most plumbers price this as a flat small job.
$150–$450 for labor, typical $300. Haul-away of the old toilet can add $30–$200.
Usually 2 to 4 hours, including removing the old toilet. Flange repair or a new shutoff valve adds time.
Repair if the porcelain is sound — most fixes are $70–$350. Replace a cracked toilet, or one that keeps needing parts: $350–$1,000 supplied and installed.
$1,000–$6,000, because the drain and vent have to move. A concrete slab floor tends toward the top of that range. A permit is usually needed.
Our price for pulling the toilet, fitting a new wax ring and replacing the flange is $85–$350. If the flange is still good, expect the lower part of that range.
At least every five years, the EPA says. A worn flapper lets water leak into the bowl. A plumber charges $70–$200 to replace a flapper or fill valve.
Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait 10 minutes without flushing. If color shows up in the bowl, the flapper is leaking. Flush right after so the tank doesn't stain.
A lot. The EPA says a worn flapper can silently leak thousands of gallons a year. Across the US, household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons a year.
It depends on your city. Some require one even for a straight swap. Moving a toilet to a new spot usually does, because the drain and vent change. Ask the plumber, who should know the local rules.