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Typical costs: |
- Expect to pay $60-$300 for a basic round, gravity-flush white toilet; or $100-$400 for a basic pressure-assist (noisy but good for heavy usage) or vacuum-assist (quieter, great for small apartments) toilet designed to improve the flushing capability of the 1.6 gallon-per-flush now mandated by federal law (compared to 3.5 to 5 gpf on older toilets.). For greater water conservation, some models include dual-flush technology with the choice of a lower-gallon flush for liquids and a higher-gallon flush for solids. Within these price ranges, two-piece toilets (bowl and tank are separate) typically cost less than one-piece models. CostHelper readers report paying $100-$325 for a basic toilet (without installation), at an average price of $176.
- Specialty toilets with sleek lines, in designer colors, made to look like stone or furniture, or with options like a heated seat start at $500-$1,000 but can cost $1,000-$6,500 or more. For example, the Kohler Purist Hatbox one-piece elongated 1.6 gpf toilet[1] is advertised as virtually silent but requires an electrical outlet to power the pressure-assisted flush, and costs $2,900-$6,478, depending on retailer and color.
- Professional installation usually costs about $50-$250 for a standard toilet depending on location and plumber, but can be $300-$1,000 or more for a complex installation of a specialty toilet or if parts or lines leading into the toilet have to be repaired or replaced. There may also be a charge for extra labor, such as hauling a heavy one-piece toilet upstairs. CostHelper readers report paying $100-$400 for installation, at an average cost of $198.
- The total cost for a toilet with professional installation is typically $150-$600 depending on location and type of toilet, but it can be $700-$7,000 or more for specialty toilets and/or if additional parts and repairs are needed.
Related articles: Unclogging a Toilet, Replacing Copper Pipes, Handyman, Bathroom Remodeling
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What should be included: |
- With the water turned off, the old toilet is emptied and removed, a new wax ring seal is installed and then the new toilet is put in place and hooked up. Do-it-yourself installation is possible, and this is considered a fairly simple plumbing procedure, but the installer should be able to lift a heavy-but-still-fragile toilet and know how to turn off the main water line. Lowe's provides step-by-step instructions[2] .
- Before installing a new toilet, check with the local building department for any code or permit requirements.
Additional costs: |
- If the floor or flooring below or around the old toilet has water damage, there will be an additional charge for repairs, depending on the extent of the problem.
- For $100-$1,300 or more, computerized/battery-operated toilet seats can do everything from glow in the dark to ventilate, deodorize and wash/dry (eliminating the need for toilet paper); This Old House features a few high-tech toilet seats[3] .
Discounts: |
- Check whether the local water district or department offers a rebate for replacing an old toilet with a low-flush model. Local plumbers are often aware of these programs and are usually willing to file any required paperwork.
- Some areas also offer free installation of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) toilets for the elderly or the handicapped; ask the local housing or aging departments.
Shopping for replacing a toilet: |
- Major manufacturers include American Standard[4] , Kohler[5] and Toto[6] .
- Before shopping, measure the bathroom dimensions -- especially the distance from the floor flange bolt holes to the rear wall, which is known as the rough-in dimension. A standard rough-in is 12" and most toilets come in that size, but older homes may have a 10" rough-in. HGTV explains how to choose the right toilet[7] .
- CIDNetwork.com lists tips for choosing a plumber[8] . Get several estimates, making sure all services, charges and fees are included in each quote. Request and check references, and be sure they're properly bonded, insured and licensed.
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| Posted by: Gray in San Antonio, TX. | Posted: October 19th, 2020 10:10AM |
| Plumber: Jon Wayne Service Company |
(Break down of pricing was not initially provided and I had to call to speak with a manager to get exact pricing). Had a smell coming from the master bathroom and home owner scheduled Jon Wayne Service Company to come out during the pandemic. The plumber who initially inspected said he had to run a smoke test to identify the area. The plumber stated both toilets had issues with the seal. After removing the master toilet, the plumber identified a small crack in the flange and stated 4" flange needs to be replaced. No alternative options were provided to us and we are not plumbers and didn't know alternatives existed.
$628 - Smoke Test
$238/per toilet pull&reset
$3382 break concrete and flange out
$749 new riser
$59 diagnostic call fee
We found out later from other plumbers that we could have tried an insert flange or solder a small patch over the crack. None of this information was provided by JWSC as they went for the most profitable option from ignorant customers. |
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| Posted by: a user in Seattle, WA. | Posted: August 17th, 2019 06:08PM |
| Brand: | Retailer: Atlas plumbing |
| Plumber: Im a plumber |
Always get the price before they install the toilet. If you don't then they could charge you whatever because the work is already done. You shouldn't have to pay more than $150 to $200 per toilet to get installed with maybe a $50 to $100 take away 50 for your old toilet and if they rebuild your toilet it's no more than $100. And that's Nationwide it's not any more expensive anywhere in the country than that and if they say it is they're lying to you were there doing extra work for no reason. If you want my credentials, I'm a licensed journeyman plumber with 15 years experience |
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| Posted by: old home owner in San Jose, CA. | Posted: January 15th, 2017 03:01AM |
| Brand: American Standard | Retailer: Home DEpot |
| Plumber: San Jose Plumbing |
We had turned off our toilet in the half bath because it broke a while ago so we finally got around to fixing it.
I spoke on the phone with the plumbing company and they said it's cheaper to buy the toilet ourselves and that they recommended American Standard. I liked how our other Kohler toilet looked better, but it broke quickly, so we figured we'd give American Standard a try. We went to Home Depot and bought the Vormax for $250. For what it's worth, the guy at Home Depot also recommended American Standard.
The plumber charged about an hour ($175 an hour!) for labor and $50 to haul the old one away.
So far, we're happy -- we have another working toilet! I might need to swap out the seat cushion part though. |
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| Posted by: David Bengston in Avondale, PA. | Posted: August 3rd, 2016 12:08PM |
| Plumber: Englands Plumbling |
Pulled toilet, replaced stop valve,closet flange ring and wax seal. Reinstalled toilet. Is $824 a right price to pay? |
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| Posted by: Tony T in San jose, CA. | Posted: December 2nd, 2015 07:12PM |
| Plumber: Bert; Done Right Rooter |
Basically got a new fill valve, flush valve, bolts and tank to bowl gasket.
My tank wouldn't stop filling and I had to play around with the float to stop the flow and even slowed down the water flow manually. Finally I had to just call for help. This was my first time working with a plumber and I'm so glad we found him through this site. Great work, respectful, professional and didn't take long at all! Def recommend. This was dec 2015 actually. |
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| Posted by: Tony T in San jose, CA. | Posted: December 2nd, 2015 07:12PM |
| Plumber: Bert; Done Right Rooter |
Basically got a new fill valve, flush valve, bolts and tank to bowl gasket.
My tank wouldn't stop filling and I had to play around with the float to stop the flow and even slowed down the water flow manually. Finally I had to just call for help. This was my first time working with a plumber and I'm so glad we found him through this site. Great work, respectful, professional and didn't take long at all! Def recommend. |
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| Posted by: Mggjames in Beaumont, TX. | Posted: November 13th, 2015 09:11AM |
| Brand: American Standard | Retailer: Lowe's |
Bought toilet from Lowe's for $180. Arranged for plumber through Lowe's which was less expensive than quotes from local plumbers. Pleased with work done, clean up, etc. This was the second plumbing job we've arranged through Lowe's (other was garbage disposal) and no complaints. |
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| Posted by: BZ in Richmond, VA. | Posted: June 16th, 2012 05:06AM |
Got my local plumbing specialty shop to match $202 discount price I found online & printed out for a Toto Drake 2 piece toilet then got online quotes from home service finders site. Tried to negotiate 1 plumber to do it for $75. He explained that online finders site charges him $15 for each referral. I agreed to $85.
Already had a good quality toilet seat which I'd paid $30 for at the same local specialty shop. (I'd previously purchased one of the same 3-4 yrs. earlier {for my downstairs toilet} for $16, so I was surprised in exorbitant price increase in short time).
Plumber had all other supplies included in his fee to install. Bonus was that plumber's helper took a look at whirlpool tub pump, pressed reset button on it ... And Voila - whirlpool was restored to function at no extra charge!
Good working fixtures can really improve household members (& guests) quality of life immensely. I'm a happy soaker once again. |
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| Posted by: Merchants in Boyds, MD. | Posted: March 8th, 2012 05:03AM |
You must be kidding me. $550.00 and said thats the going rate. What bull s%&( Ive been doing plumbing for 30 years now and have seen it all.you were taken my friend and need to call consumer affairs. Probabley was not even a plumber. It just said that on his rip off service truck. washington DC has a ton of so called plumbers and not but one out of 10 is real. No license and no eperiance. I own a heating/air and plumbing co. your cost should have been $150.00 if you already have the toilet. |
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| Posted by: Crunchster in Silver Spring, MD. | Posted: October 10th, 2011 12:10PM |
Bought a nice Toilet from HD for 150 because existing one cracked.rnDidn't get a bunch of estimates because of time but went with an angie's list 5 star. 40 mins and plumber was done. 400 bucks. Wanted another 100 to take the old one away but I told him I'd take care of that. WOW 550 total. Next time I'll get more esimates. Plumber said that was the going rate for DC. |
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| Posted by: esker girl in hampton, NH. | Posted: September 7th, 2011 07:09AM |
Leaking bolt in tank, plumber said it would be in my best interest to replace tolet for it was old and other side of bolt was rusted and in the long run it would end up costing me more money to just fix. The toilet was 26+ years old. I am happy with my decision. |
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| Posted by: sandee in Roselle, IL. | Posted: January 29th, 2011 02:01PM |
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| Posted by: KE in Troy, MI. | Posted: January 3rd, 2011 11:01PM |
I bought a toilet by myself ($130+) and asked a plumber to install it ($100 labor plus $10+ parts). The shutoff valve was broken, so the installation might be a little more complicated than usual. Anyway he is very experienced and done within an hour.
I bought a toilet with a strong flush because of my intestine, but the cheapest toilet was around $70. |
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| Posted by: DMD in Mesa, AZ. | Posted: December 21st, 2010 12:12PM |
I had to toilets installed after they were removed for a tile job. What is the going rate for this? |
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| Posted by: Mike Sheen in San Jose, CA. | Posted: December 4th, 2010 07:12AM |
We found if we bought a Toto online and there is a problem, the local sales rep for Toto will not help us. However if we purchase the Toto locally, he will service the toilet, so we found done right rooter and plumbing prices on Toto toilets in San Jose to be as cheap as the internet. The install was only $124. We found them on Yelp.com, they have really really good reviews. |
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| Posted by: Kellee Ferry in Berrien Springs, MI. | Posted: September 4th, 2010 09:09PM |
Came home from a family emergency to find water in bathroom & basement. $139 for emergency call(10pm-11:45), the rest to "re-build" the innards, new $269 to replace my valve, $149 for a new shut-off valve, new handle, and "bubble" free cause I was still in shock from the previous. Is this normal or did I get ripped off? **The plumber was excellent..professional/sympathetic** |
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| Posted by: Rica in Kennesaw, GA. | Posted: July 30th, 2010 08:07PM |
Replaced one toilet and fixed a leak in bathtub.
Had to get this done since I was out of town and a tub refinisher scheduled to work after he was to be done.
This was not an emergency call. Scheduled day in advance. He was done rather quickly too. So by estimates he was worth 350 an hour. Toilet should run 200. Standard oval. A washer replaced or something was just tightened in the tub faucet. He was done in 2.5 hours. He did not replace any faucet apparatus.
Going to review my bill with a superior at Superior to see if I'm missing something. |
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| Posted by: just recently updated my bathrooms in Crofton, MD. | Posted: June 9th, 2010 03:06AM |
$1,531 sounds really high to replace two toilets and fix 2 leaky faucets. Were the toilets and faucets included? If so, how good were they? A cheap two piece toilet can be under $100, but a nice-looking one-piece toilet can run $400 or more. And cheap faucets sets go around $50, but nice ones cost over $100 for the set. So, if the price includes nice hardware, it might be OK. But no way $1500 for labor only -- unless it took 2 days of non-stop work! |
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| Posted by: Jennifer Walch in Crofton, MD. | Posted: June 8th, 2010 06:06AM |
Besies the toilets, the plumber fixed a 2 leaky faucets. Did I get ripped off |
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| Posted by: Peter matina in Gulfport, MS. | Posted: March 18th, 2010 03:03PM |
I own matina plumbing in Gulfport ms we replace standard toilets for 100 dollars plus tax or specialty toilets for 200 dollars a specialty toilet is a one piece or more exspensive toilet which means
if we break it it cost more to replace |
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| Posted by: Lexi in Ocala, FL. | Posted: April 25th, 2009 12:04PM |
Sam's Club has the "Alexis" model toilet package, with everything you need to install it - ring, seat, small package caulk. It's jet action flush, using a fraction of a gallon per use with solids/liquids flush options to maximize efficiency. We did buy caulk for around the toilet at Wal-mart for about four dollars that lasted for four toilets. This toilet is about three inches taller than our old one and the flush button is on the top. |
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| Posted by: Carolyn in Marco Island, FL. | Posted: October 3rd, 2008 05:10AM |
This is the ultimate rip-off to me. It took him 10 minutes--he charged $239.00 for that plus $59.00 for travel (max 10 miles from here is the "shop" ) |
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- www.us.kohler.com/us/catalog/partProductDetails.jsp?productId=423609&isProductDisc...
- www.lowes.com/cd_Replace+a+Toilet_123178945_
- www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,20058521,00.html
- www.americanstandard-us.com/products/searchResults.aspx?d=1&t=3
- www.us.kohler.com/us/catalog/categoryLanding.jsp?id=429984&parentCategoryId=429204
- www.totousa.com/Products/Toilets.aspx
- www.hgtv.com/home-improvement/choose-the-right-toilet-for-your-bathroom/index.html
- www.cidnetwork.net/finding-plumber.htm
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