Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Toilet Repair
Toilet Repair guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Toilet Repair? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Toilet Repair work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Toilet Repair work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Toilet Repair labor cost? What are the important Toilet Repair quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Toilet Repair - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Toilet Repair? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Toilet Repair expect to pay between $53.25 to $93.19 for each toilet. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Toilet Repair work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Toilet Repair. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Toilet Repair project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Toilet Repair work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the toilet may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Toilet Repair something that I can do myself? | The typical Toilet Repair project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Toilet Repair requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Toilet Repair work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Toilet Repair - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Toilet Repair. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Toilet Repair work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The installed toilet will operate at no less than 95% of manufacturers rated capacity
- The toilet, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- All toilet operating methods and options work properly, at manufacturer's rated capacity
- The toilet will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- The toilet surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
Toilet Repair - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Toilet Repair. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the toilet work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Review written list of work to be completed; review quality requirements and payment terms before work begins
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Review site access, clean-up restrictions , work hours, bathroom use and other jobsite rules with all subcontractors and laborers before they begin work
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Inspect Toilet Repair and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Carefully remove all manufacturers labels and clean the toilet surfaces - without scraping, scratching or otherwise damaging the toilet
- Submit final payment; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
