Toilet Installation, Repair and Replacement in Calgary
Installing or repairing a toilet in the Calgary area? There are many options out there, from one piece toilets, to two piece, elongated or round, or team can help you through the options and find the perfect solution for your home.
The toilet, is a crucial piece of any bathroom. Toilets can experience a variety of problems, such as clogs, leaks, or constant running. If your toilet is not running the way you expect it, our team is here to help!
When our Plumbers arrive at your home, they will not only look at the root cause of your problem but will proactively look at the other components of your toilet. We always aim to ensure that your bathroom toilet is working to the best of its ability and meeting your needs.
Sometimes, when your toilet is not working properly, it simply needs a part replacement. Whether it’s a flapper, fill valve or a flush lever, we can replace whatever it needs. Our team is here to help you make the best decision for your home, whether a simple toilet repair or a new toilet install in Calgary.
How Much Does a Toilet Replacement Cost? Toilet replacements vary in cost depending on what make and model you choose. New toilets offer many unique features. Costs are also dependent on your home and its current plumbing needs.
When Is It Time to Replace Your Toilet?
Ineffective Flushing. One of the most common reasons why people look to replace their toilet outside of a bathroom renovation is ineffective flushing. Over time, or in the case of lower-quality models, toilets may start to flush ineffectively. This issue can lead to clogs in both the toilet and the plumbing system. The frustration of needing multiple flushes, frequent plunger use, or dealing with occasional overflows are signs that it might be time for a new toilet.
There are a few flushing options when it comes to a new toilet. The traditional single-flush toilet uses a pressure siphoning system to dispose of waste. For the environmentally conscious, you may consider a dual flush system that utilizes gravity to dispose of waste down a large trapway, allowing for less water usage when desired. Another option is the power-assisted flush, which uses a sealed pressure tank and is much more efficient at preventing clogs. This is a great option for high-traffic bathrooms in both commercial and residential applications.
Excessive Water Usage. Modern toilets are designed to use significantly less water than older models, a change driven by government regulations and advancements in plumbing technology. Pre-1980 toilets could use up to 7 gallons per flush, a figure that was halved to 3.5 gallons post-1980, and has since been reduced to about 1.6 gallons in newer models.
Updating Bathroom Aesthetics. Outdated colored toilets, from powder blue to baby pink, can date your bathroom’s look and in Calgary we have seen all the colours of the rainbow, from purple to black!
Besides a change in color to a more neutral tone, when considering a new toilet installation, there are a few other options to consider. Having a skirted toilet for example, is a simple upgrade that not only enhances the sleek look with fewer curves but also saves you time in the long run when cleaning your bathroom!
Updating Bathroom Ergonomics. Toilet installation and choices have moved past the simple choice of elongated bowls versus the traditional round. As you may know, traditional round toilets provide a depth of 16.5” but the elongated is 18.5” deep for extra room and comfort. If you have the space, consider the elongated option.
In today’s market, new toilets also come in varying heights, not just the standard 15”. You can select from a range as low as 14” all the way up to the super height of 21”. There are many brands to choose from but we like to install the tried and tested quality brands of Toto and American Standard. We can help you find a toilet installation solution to accommodate any bathroom size or shape and even toilets underneath a banjo countertop.
