If your Silver Spring bathroom's toilet is cracked, wobbly, or always running, replacement is often cheaper than repeated repairs. Here's what goes into doing it right.
Signs it's time to replace your toilet
- Toilet rocks or leaks at the floor
- Constant repairs to the flush mechanism
- Old 3.5+ gallon-per-flush model
- You want a comfort-height or elongated bowl
- Cracks in the bowl or tank (even hairline)
- Frequent clogs despite normal use
What's included
Shut off and drain, remove the old toilet, inspect the flange and subfloor, new wax ring (or wax-free seal), new closet bolts, new braided supply line and quarter-turn shutoff if needed, install and level the new toilet, caulk the base, and haul away the old one.
Silver Spring homes: what we see
Mid-century Silver Spring bathrooms frequently have original high-volume toilets. Swapping to WaterSense saves noticeable water.
Most Silver Spring homes are on WSSC Water, which licenses plumbers in its service area and runs the cross-connection (backflow) program.
The flange is the hidden piece
A broken or low flange is the most common reason a toilet leaks at the base or rocks. We check it every time and repair it with a spacer or repair ring, or replace it when needed — before the new toilet goes in.
Choosing a toilet
WaterSense-labeled toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less and still flush well. Comfort height (about 17") is easier on knees and a favorite with older homeowners. Measure the rough-in distance (wall to bolt center) — most are 12", but older homes sometimes have 10" or 14".
How HiTrend handles toilet replacement jobs in Silver Spring
- Pick a toilet or let us supply one
- Written price
- Remove old toilet and inspect flange
- Install, level, and connect
- Test flush and haul away
Until we arrive
If the toilet is leaking, turn the shutoff valve behind it clockwise. If there's water on the floor around the base, don't use it — the wax seal may be broken.
Serving Silver Spring neighborhoods
We handle toilet replacement service throughout Silver Spring, including Woodside, Four Corners, Indian Spring, Woodside Park, and the area around Sligo Creek Park (ZIP 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20910). Also nearby: Toilet Replacement in Chevy Chase, Toilet Replacement in Takoma Park, Toilet Replacement in Bethesda, Toilet Replacement in Wheaton.
Frequently asked questions
What is comfort height?
A taller bowl (around 17") that's easier to sit and stand from.
Do you haul away the old toilet?
Yes, it's included.
How do I know my rough-in size?
Measure from the finished wall to the center of the floor bolts. Most are 12".
Why does my new toilet rock?
Usually an uneven floor or a low flange. We shim and fix it properly.