A toilet that runs constantly wastes 26โ200 gallons per day โ that's $15โ$100 extra monthly for a problem that typically costs under $200 to fix. A rocking toilet that's dismissed as a loose bolt without checking the wax ring risks sewer gas seeping into the floor cavity with every flush. Masters Plumbing Service's toilet techs in Richmond carry fill valves, flappers, wax rings, flush valves, and toilet bolt sets to resolve every common toilet problem in a single visit.

A rocking toilet tightened at the floor bolts without checking the wax ring will continue leaking sewer gas into the floor cavity. The right diagnosis matters.
We dye-test, fill-rate-check, and measure tank refill time to identify exactly which component is causing your toilet's symptoms. A running toilet can be caused by a worn flapper, a misadjusted float, a failing fill valve, or a cracked flush valve seat โ each with a different repair. We find the right one.
For toilets where the flush valve seat is chipped or the porcelain tank has cracked, we also carry compact replacement toilet units in standard rough-in dimensions.
Pulling and resetting a toilet requires shutting the water, draining both tank and bowl, disconnecting the supply line, unbolting from the flange, removing the old wax ring fully, inspecting the flange for damage, and seating a new ring with the correct compression profile before resetting and re-bolting.
We don't upsell a toilet replacement when the existing toilet is functional and the problem is a repairable component. Honest diagnosis produces honest recommendations.
Our trucks are stocked for the most common toilet repairs โ most calls complete in a single visit.
A running toilet is almost always a flapper that no longer seats fully or a fill valve that won't shut off at the target water level. We dye-test to confirm the flapper seal, check fill valve shutoff behavior, and replace whichever component โ or both โ is responsible.

A toilet that rocks on the floor, shows water staining at the base after flushing, or emits sewer gas odor near the floor needs to come up for a wax ring inspection. We pull the toilet, remove the old ring completely, inspect the closet flange for cracks or corrosion, install the correct wax ring profile for the finished floor height, and reset and secure the toilet.
If the auger retrieves material and the toilet still doesn't clear, the blockage may be further in the drain line. We can extend with a sectional cable machine or CCTV camera to determine if a foreign object is lodged deeper.
The flush valve seat โ the surface the flapper seals against โ can develop mineral scale buildup or micro-fractures that prevent the flapper from sealing. If a new flapper doesn't resolve a running toilet, the flush valve seat is the next check. We can sand and polish a mildly damaged seat to restore the seal, or replace the full flush valve assembly where damage is more severe.

The bolts and rubber gasket connecting the tank to the bowl can deteriorate over years of service, leading to slow leaks at the tank base or a tank that shifts side to side. We drain and remove the tank, replace the spud washer and install new brass bolts with neoprene washers, and reseat the tank with correct torque.
We handle the full process: shut water, pull old toilet including wax ring and flange inspection, set the new unit, connect supply, and verify flush performance and seal before leaving.
We don't replace everything hoping one part was the issue. A short diagnostic step tells us exactly which component failed โ and we fix that one.
Running after every flush? Wobbles when you sit? Won't clear on the first flush? Water on the floor after flushing? Each symptom points to a short list of components. Our dispatcher notes your symptom so the tech arrives with relevant parts loaded.
Dye test for flapper seal, time the fill cycle, check fill valve shutoff height, observe the flush cycle, check for base movement, and examine supply line and tank hardware. A running toilet is diagnosed in under 5 minutes this way โ no guessing, no replacing parts randomly.
If diagnosis reveals a more involved repair than expected (damaged flange, cracked tank), we explain it before proceeding and re-quote accordingly.
We test until we're confident it's right. You don't find out the repair didn't hold after we're gone.

Three toilet repairs in one visit across two bathrooms. Tech moved through each efficiently โ new fill valve in the master, flapper replacement in the hall bath, and a wax ring reset in the kids' bathroom that had been slightly loose for over a year. All flat-rate, finished in two hours.
Toilet rocking at the base โ I'd been told it was just a loose bolt. Masters Plumbing Service pulled it, and the wax ring had a void on one side from an uneven floor. They replaced the ring, used a flange extender to correct the height to the tile, and reset the toilet. Completely solid and no floor staining at the base. Glad I called before a minor issue became a subfloor problem.
Old toilet in a rental unit had a slow running sound the tenant reported as intermittent. Masters Plumbing Service's tech found a crack in the overflow tube inside the tank โ allowing the water level to drop slightly, triggering brief fill cycles every 20โ30 minutes. A problem I'd never have found on my own. New fill valve assembly fixed it.
Masters Plumbing Service dispatches toilet repair technicians throughout Richmond and the broader Richmond, OH service area. Same-day appointments are available most days โ call to check availability for your zip code.

Call Masters Plumbing Service now for same-day Toilet Repair service anywhere in Richmond, OH.
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