Toilet Installation in North York

Choosing a toilet

Look for a model that fits your rough-in, the distance measured from the finished wall to the drain centre. Most homes have a standard rough-in, but older bathrooms sometimes differ. Height, bowl shape and flush type also matter. Comfort-height bowls are easier for many adults. Elongated bowls need more space than round ones.

• Measure the rough-in before you buy
• Check the space beside and in front of the bowl
• Consider dual flush for water savings
• Look for independent flush performance ratings

What installation includes

1. Water off; sponge out what remains; unbolt and carry away the retired fixture; rag in the flange against sewer gas.
2. Check the flange and the subfloor around it; a cracked flange gets fixed or swapped.
3. Install a new wax ring or foam seal and new closet bolts.
4. Set and level the bowl, attach the tank and connect a new supply line.
5. Test the flush and look for drips at each connection.

Old toilets and North York bathrooms

Bathrooms in older North York homes often have tile floors laid over mortar beds, with cast-iron flanges set in. Some were renovated with new tile laid over the old, raising the floor and leaving the flange too low. We use extenders or spacers to bring the seal to the right height. Disposal of the old toilet can be part of the visit.

Related work

If you are installing a toilet as part of a bigger update, see bathroom renovation plumbing. Basement bathrooms often need an ejector or careful drain planning, covered in basement bathroom rough-in.