What is Included in a Toilet Installation Service?

Our basic toilet installation service includes:

• Removal, haul away, and landfill disposal of the old toilet
• Preparation of the area, which includes basic cleaning of the immediate floor area and toilet flange
• Inspection of the flange, water shut-off valve, and flooring area for signs of damage
• Upgraded, extra-thick, reinforced wax ring and new braided stainless steel toilet water supply line
• Assembly, installation, setting the toilet, and fill valve water adjustments
• Proper caulking and sealing per code requirements
• A limited install labor warranty of 120 days for any toilet we install
• An additional 60 days (180 days total) for toilets that we supply

Not included in basic toilet installations is the replacement of the water shut-off valve (also called a water supply valve). Many commission-based plumbers insist that homeowners replace this important piece of equipment after replacing a toilet. But as long as it functions or does not form a leak during the normal on/off operation, Earl’s Plumbing would never require it to be replaced.

We strongly suggest replacing the shut-off valve if your home is older than 10 years old OR if the valve is of poor design & quality. That would include plastic thread, plastic stem, multi-turn, or PEX push & pull types. As a convenience for you, we adjust the price accordingly for this extra work when done at the time of installation.

Although rarely needed or required in homes less than 20 years old, flange repair is also NOT part of the basic install price. We can’t know or predict whether flange repair will be required until the old toilet is removed and can be visibly inspected.

We have the ability to perform three levels of flange repairs on the same visit. Each is priced accordingly based on the level of difficulty and the materials required. Brass flanges and “Lead Dutchman” flanges are very rare, totally different animals, but we can also tackle them in the event that there is a problem.