Toilet Trouble | Make your clog or leak ours

We Don’t Tolerate Mischevious Toilets

Your toilet is clogged, running, leaking, or your flapper is doing the Charlston like the tank is a speakeasy on a Saturday night. We won’t be having any of that when you call us. Your toilet is our problem now.

A clogged toilet can turn into an overflow. A running toilet quietly wastes a shocking amount of water. A leak at the base can damage flooring before you notice.

Let’s put an end to all of that with a call to us. Whether it’s a simple clog or a toilet that needs replacing, we’ll give you the straight dope about what’s going on.

Call (707) 200-8350 and we’ll get your toilet working rather than dancing again.

What to Do Right Now

Before we arrive, here’s how to prevent a bigger mess:

• Water rising in the bowl? Shut off the stop valve behind the toilet immediately.
• Only one toilet and it’s clogged? Don’t keep flushing—call before it overflows.
• Toilet keeps running? Shut off the stop valve to stop wasting water until we arrive.
• Leak at the base? Stop using the toilet—water is getting under your flooring.

For a quick guide to common problems: Common toilet leak sources

Clogged Toilet Service

The most common call we get. We clear clogs without beating up your toilet or your bathroom.

What causes toilet clogs:

• Too much toilet paper at once
• “Flushable” wipes (they’re not really flushable)
• Foreign objects (kids are creative)
• Partial blockage in the drain line
• Main sewer line backup (multiple fixtures affected)

If it’s a basic blockage, we’ll handle it quickly. If it keeps happening, we’ll find the real cause—sometimes it’s not the toilet at all.

Call (707) 200-8350 for clogged toilet repair.

Running Toilet Repair

A running toilet can waste 200+ gallons per day. That’s money literally going down the drain.

Common causes:

• Flapper worn or warped — The #1 cause. Cheap part, easy fix.
• Fill valve failing — Won’t shut off properly, keeps running.
• Float adjusted wrong — Water level too high, overflows into tube.
• Flush valve seat corroded — Flapper can’t seal properly.

We diagnose the actual cause and fix it so you’re not paying for wasted water. Most running toilet repairs take under an hour.

Leaking Toilet Repair

Toilet leaks can happen in several places—and some are more serious than others.

Where toilets leak:

• Base of toilet — Usually a failed wax ring. Water is getting under your flooring.
• Tank to bowl — Gasket or bolts need replacing.
• Supply line — Connection to the wall. Often a simple fix.
• Tank cracks — Rare but serious. Usually means replacement.

Base leaks are the most urgent—water under flooring causes rot and mold. We’ll identify the source, protect your flooring, and make a lasting repair.

Toilet Replacement and Installation

Sometimes repair doesn’t make sense. We’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case.

When to replace:

• Cracked tank or bowl
• Constant repairs (throwing good money after bad)
• Old toilet using 3-5 gallons per flush (new ones use 1.28)
• Wobbling that won’t stop (flange damage)
• You just want a better toilet

We install all major brands and can help you choose based on your priorities— water efficiency, comfort height, elongated vs. round, budget.

Our Process

1. We ask what’s happening — Symptoms tell us where to look first.
2. We inspect — Tank internals, base, supply line, drain line if needed.
3. We diagnose — Finding the actual cause, not just treating symptoms.
4. We explain options — Repair vs. replace, with honest pricing.
5. We fix it — Quality parts, clean work, respect for your bathroom.
6. We test — Multiple flushes, checking for leaks, making sure it’s right.

Most toilet repairs are done in under an hour. We leave your bathroom cleaner than we found it.

Parts We Commonly Replace

We carry common toilet parts on our trucks:

• Flappers — The rubber seal at the bottom of the tank
• Fill valves — Controls water refill after flush
• Flush valves — The mechanism that releases water
• Wax rings — Seals the toilet to the floor flange
• Supply lines — The hose from the wall to the tank
• Tank bolts and gaskets — Seal between tank and bowl

For most repairs, we have what we need on the truck. No waiting for parts.

What Affects Pricing

We give upfront pricing before any work begins. Here’s what affects the quote:

• Type of problem — Simple flapper vs. wax ring vs. full replacement
• Parts needed — Standard parts vs. specialty or hard-to-find
• Toilet condition — Some older toilets have corroded bolts or damaged flanges
• Access — Tight spaces take longer
• Urgency — Emergency calls have different rates

Typical timeframes:

• Clog clearing: 15-45 minutes
• Running toilet repair: 30-60 minutes
• Wax ring replacement: 1-2 hours
• Toilet replacement: 1-2 hours

Repair vs. Replace

Repair usually makes sense when:

• The toilet is in good condition overall
• It’s a single issue (flapper, fill valve, wax ring)
• The toilet is less than 15-20 years old
• You’re happy with the toilet otherwise

Replacement usually makes sense when:

• Cracked porcelain (can’t be repaired)
• Multiple recurring problems
• Very old toilet wasting water (pre-1994 toilets use 3.5-5 gpf)
• Damaged flange requiring major work anyway
• You want an upgrade (comfort height, better flush, water savings)

We’ll give you honest advice based on your situation, not what makes us more money.

Why Homeowners Choose GoFlow for Toilet Repair

• We diagnose first — Finding the real problem, not just symptoms
• Upfront pricing — Before we start any work
• We carry parts — Most repairs done same-visit
• Clean work — We leave your bathroom cleaner than we found it
• Honest advice — Repair when it makes sense, replace when it doesn’t
• We fix it right — Quality parts, lasting repairs

Want to know what to watch out for with other plumbers? Plumber red flags

Where We Serve

We provide toilet repair and replacement throughout Sonoma and Marin Counties.

Region pages:

• Sonoma County plumbing
• Marin County plumbing

Related services:

• Drain cleaning — If the problem is in the drain line
• Emergency plumbing — For overflows and urgent situations
• Leak detection — If you suspect hidden water damage

Why does my toilet keep clogging?

If it’s happening repeatedly, the problem might not be the toilet. Could be a partial blockage in the drain line, root intrusion in the sewer, or a toilet that’s not flushing powerfully enough. We can diagnose the real cause.

Why won’t my toilet stop running?

Usually the flapper—a $10 part that wears out over time. Sometimes it’s the fill valve or an adjustment issue. Either way, it’s usually a quick fix.

Is it worth repairing an old toilet?

Depends on the problem. A $50 flapper replacement on a 20-year-old toilet? Worth it. A $200 repair on a toilet that’s cracked and wastes water? Probably not. We’ll give you honest advice.

How much water does a running toilet waste?

A badly running toilet can waste 200+ gallons per day—that’s 6,000 gallons a month. Even a slow leak wastes significant water. Fixing it pays for itself quickly.

Can I replace a toilet myself?

Technically yes, but it’s heavier and more awkward than it looks. A bad wax ring seal means water damage. A cracked flange means a wobbly toilet. Most people find it’s worth having a pro do it right.

How long does a toilet last?

The porcelain can last 50+ years. The internal parts (flapper, fill valve) last 5-10 years. If you’re replacing parts constantly, it might be time for a new toilet.