Bathroom Plumbing Experts
Toilet Services in Metro Atlanta — Repair, Replacement & Installation
A malfunctioning toilet isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a massive waste of water and a potential sanitation hazard. At A&G Plumbing, we carry the parts and expertise on our trucks to repair running, leaking, and clogged toilets on the spot.
Common Toilet Problems We Fix
Before you run to a big box store to buy a completely new toilet, let our master plumbers take a look. Most common issues can be entirely resolved with an affordable repair:
- The “Phantom Flush” (Running constantly): This is almost always caused by a deteriorated flapper valve that allows water to continuously seep from the tank into the bowl. We can replace the flapper and adjust the chain in minutes.
- Rocking or Unstable Base: If your toilet moves when you sit on it, the flange bolts are either loose or broken, which will eventually break the wax ring seal. This requires immediate tightening or flange repair before a raw sewage leak occurs.
- Water Pooling at the Base: This indicates a failed wax ring. We must pull the toilet completely off the floor, clean the flange, install a new heavy-duty wax ring, and reset the toilet.
- Weak or Incomplete Flushes: Over time, hard water calcium deposits can clog the small siphon jets under the rim of the bowl. We can clear these jets or replace the fill valve if the tank isn’t filling high enough.
Professional Toilet Replacement & Installation
Sometimes, repair just isn’t enough. If your toilet is over 15 years old, constantly clogging because of a flawed trapway design, or you’re dealing with hairline cracks in the porcelain tank, a full replacement is the safest option. A cracked tank under pressure can completely shatter, flooding your bathroom in minutes.
We install high-efficiency, ADA-compliant “comfort height”, and dual-flush toilets from top brands. We always handle the heavy lifting, ensure a perfect watertight seal on the new drain flange, and haul away your old heavy unit for proper disposal.
Why Choose A&G For Your Bathroom Plumbing?
- Sanitary Work: We treat your home with respect, using floor mats and shoe covers.
- Fully Stocked Trucks: We carry universal fill valves, flappers, and wax rings for same-day repairs.
- No Hidden Fees: Flat-rate pricing on all toilet repairs and installations.
Toilet Repair & Replacement FAQs in Atlanta
Why does my toilet keep running constantly?
A constantly running toilet is usually caused by a warped or deteriorated rubber flapper in the tank, a broken fill valve assembly, or a misadjusted float arm. Not only is the sound annoying, but a running toilet can waste hundreds of gallons of water per day, causing a massive spike in your local water bill. Our technicians can rebuild the tank’s internal mechanisms quickly.
What is an ADA-compliant or “comfort height” toilet?
Standard toilets have a bowl height of about 15 inches. Comfort height or ADA-compliant toilets are slightly taller, usually between 17 and 19 inches from floor to seat. This makes sitting down and standing up significantly easier, which is highly recommended for taller individuals, seniors, and those with mobility issues.
Are flushable wipes actually safe for my toilet?
No! Plumbers universally advise against flushing “flushable” wipes. Unlike toilet paper, these wipes do not break down in water. They catch on imperfections inside old pipes and bind with grease to create massive blockages (fatbergs) in your main sewer line. Only human waste and standard toilet paper should ever be flushed.