Toilet faults we fix
Every Type of Toilet
Problem — Fixed Fast
Toilet faults range from minor annoyances to genuine emergencies. Each has its own cause and solution — here's what we commonly repair across Adelaide homes and businesses:
Blocked Toilet
Won't flush or water rises dangerously high. Caused by flushed objects, excess paper or a deeper sewer blockage.
Fix: Professional unblocking, drain snake or jetting
Overflowing Toilet
Water or sewage overflowing onto the floor — a health hazard requiring immediate attention.
Fix: Emergency unblocking or sewer line clearance
Constantly Running
Toilet runs continuously after flushing, wasting hundreds of litres daily and driving up your water bill.
Fix: Inlet valve, float or flapper replacement
Slow to Refill
Cistern takes a very long time to refill after flushing — often a sign of a faulty or debris-blocked inlet valve.
Fix: Inlet valve service or replacement
Leaking at the Base
Water pooling around the base of the toilet — typically a failed wax seal or loose pan collar bolts.
Fix: Wax seal or pan connector replacement
Broken Cistern or Pan
Cracked cistern, broken flush button or damaged pan that requires component repair or full unit replacement.
Fix: Component repair or full toilet replacement
The hidden cost
How Much a Running Toilet
Actually Costs You
A constantly running toilet is easy to dismiss as a minor annoyance — but the financial impact is significant. A faulty inlet valve or flapper can silently waste 200–400 litres of water per day, which at SA Water rates adds up to hundreds of dollars on your annual water bill.
The repair itself is typically straightforward and inexpensive — a new inlet valve or float replacement is a quick job that pays for itself within weeks in water savings. Don't put it off.
Quick test: Put a few drops of food colouring in your cistern. Wait 15 minutes without flushing. If colour appears in the bowl, your toilet has a silent leak and water is running continuously through the flush valve — even if you can't hear it.
Our process
How We Repair
a Faulty Toilet
1
Assess the Fault
We examine the entire toilet system — cistern internals, flush mechanism, pan, base seal and the waste connection — to identify exactly what's causing the problem.
2
Upfront Quote
We tell you what's wrong and what the fix will cost before we start. No surprises. If a full replacement is more cost-effective than repair, we'll tell you honestly and quote both options.
3
Repair or Replace
We carry a range of toilet parts — inlet valves, flush valves, buttons, pan connectors and cistern components — and can replace a full toilet unit where needed. Most repairs are completed in a single visit.
4
Test & Confirm
We flush and test the toilet multiple times, check all connections for leaks and confirm everything is working correctly before we leave. All work is covered by our workmanship warranty.
Common questions
Toilet Repair FAQs
Most toilet faults are repairable and inexpensive — a new inlet valve, flush valve or wax seal is far cheaper than a replacement unit. Replacement makes more sense when the pan or cistern is cracked, the unit is very old and parts are no longer available, or the toilet has ongoing recurring faults. We'll give you an honest recommendation on the day.
Gurgling after flushing typically indicates a partial blockage or venting issue in the drain line. Air is being drawn through the water in the trap (the U-bend) rather than through the vent stack. This often means a blockage is developing somewhere in the drain line and should be investigated before it worsens.
First, turn off the water supply to the toilet — there's usually an isolation valve on the wall or floor behind the toilet. If there isn't one, locate your main stopcock and shut off the water supply to the property. Then call us on 0468 280 017 immediately. Avoid contact with sewage water and keep the area clear.
Yes — we can supply and install a replacement toilet if repair isn't practical or cost-effective. We carry quality replacement units and can complete the full swap-out in a single visit in most cases. We'll advise the best option for your bathroom configuration and budget.
This is called a "ghost flush" — the cistern randomly refills because water is slowly leaking past the flush valve into the bowl. When enough water has leaked out, the float drops and triggers the inlet valve to refill. It's almost always caused by a worn or warped flapper/flush valve that no longer seals properly. A simple part replacement fixes it.
Yes — we repair toilets across all Adelaide metro suburbs. See our service areas page for the full list or call 0468 280 017 to confirm your location.
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