But the first signs that something has gone wrong behind the walls or under the floor are typically a wobbly toilet, a damp spot on the bathroom floor or a foul sewer odor that won’t seem to fade. No toilet plunging, no store bought toilet chemicals are going to repair a cracked, corroded or misaligned pipe. When you need a plumbing service that is geared towards the task at hand: the correct installation or replacing toilet drain pipe sections, upon the first try.
For more than 20 years, Bos Plumbing and Drains has been working with homeowners and businesses in the GTA to fix just these types of problems. Be aware of this before calling and why our name is always mentioned in the searches for sewer line repair near me.
Although some blockages are not caused by broken pipes, there are a few signs that indicate that pipe damage has occurred and not a blockage:
If you can see more than one, the toilet drain itself, not just the toilet bowl, is probably cracked, disconnected or corroded under the surface of the toilet.
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Most people will head to their plunger first, and that should work for a single clogged commode. However, if the same toilet has continued to back up week after week, a toilet auger will only be alleviating the symptom. We’re able to use camera inspection to peek into the line and determine if you have a simple blockage or if the drain pipe has failed and needs to be removed.
This is important since it is a matter of paying for snake work you don’t need or paying for pipe replacement you don’t need or having a cracked pipe and then having to pay for the water damage six months later. This is why, as your blocked toilet plumber in London, we prefer to take the time to take a closer look using a camera, than guessing.
Once we’ve confirmed the pipe itself has failed, here’s what the job looks like:
If the overflow line is also broken, we’ll note it; and more often than not, the same inspection will reveal that the toilet overflow pipe has broken, which is easier to address when the area is already open.
A problem with the toilet drain might be a bigger issue. A few potential causes of a recurring backup include more than one fixture leaking or failing, tree root intrusion or collapsed portions of the sewer line, making pipe replacement the topic of conversation instead of sewer line repairs.
We’ll walk you through your options honestly:
We know it’s important to know upfront how much the sewer line replacement cost will be and we don’t surprise you with any extra costs after we arrive at the scene. All sewer and water lines replaced are covered by a 25 year transferable warranty beyond the time we’ve left your home.
We’re not new to the Ontario plumbing scene and that’s what makes us special. Over 20 years and 500+ completed jobs, we’ve built our reputation on the parts of the job that don’t show up in a quick fix:
No need to wait for business hours to deal with plumbing issues. When wastewater is actively leaking or you don’t have a functioning bathroom, Bos Plumbing and Drains is a straight-forward 24 hour plumbing company throughout Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton, Hamilton, Milton, North York, Cambridge, Niagara, Toronto and Etobicoke. When you have a plumbing emergency, give us a call and we will put someone out.A plumbing emergency should not last through the weekend, give us a call and our Emergency Plumber of the day will be on the way!
See water around your toilet or no end of the smell? Avoid letting it get worse. Give us a call at (905) 247-5747 or make an appointment online to get your toilet drain pipe replaced in no time, with a guarantee of honesty, integrity and reliability.
A standard new toilet installation removing the old toilet, inspecting the flange, setting the wax ring, installing and levelling the new toilet, connecting the supply line, and testing typically takes between 1 and 2 hours for an experienced plumber. More complex situations like flange repair, shutoff valve replacement, or wall-hung installations take longer. We’ll give you a realistic time estimate when we quote the job.
Either works. If you’ve already purchased a toilet, we’ll install it. We’ll just confirm the rough-in distance and flange compatibility before we arrive. If you’d prefer us to supply the unit, we work with trusted suppliers and can recommend models that suit your bathroom dimensions, usage needs, and budget. We’re brand-agnosticour job is to install whatever you choose, correctly.
Sometimes, yes. A toilet that clogs repeatedly despite normal use often signals a partial obstruction in the trap or drain line that a clogged toilet fix or plumber for clogged toilet visit can resolve. But in older toilets, chronic clogging can also indicate a low-flow design that simply doesn’t generate enough flush force for modern usage patterns. If you’re constantly reaching for the plunger or calling a plumber for clogged toilets more than twice a year, a toilet replacement with a modern, high-efficiency model might genuinely solve the problem.
The rough-in is the distance from the finished wall behind your toilet to the centre of the floor drain (the flange). Standard rough-in in Canadian homes is 12 inches, but 10-inch and 14-inch rough-ins exist particularly in older homes across Hamilton, Niagara, and the GTA’s heritage neighbourhoods. If you buy a toilet before measuring your rough-in, you may end up with a unit that doesn’t fit your space. Our team measures before every installation and before recommending any specific model.
A damaged, corroded, or improperly positioned flange is one of the most common complications we encounter during toilet installation jobs particularly in homes 30+ years old. A flange that sits below the finished floor level won’t allow the wax ring to seal correctly, which means toilet leak repair calls in your future. We repair or replace damaged flanges as part of our installation service, and we always inspect before setting anything. This step is what separates a proper installation from one that fails quietly over 6–12 months.
In most cases, yes. Water pooling at the base of a toilet after flushing almost always points to a failed wax ring. The fix involves removing the toilet, scraping the old wax, inspecting the flange, and replacing the wax ring on the toilet before reinstalling. It’s not glamorous work, but it’s critical because a leaking wax ring causes subfloor water damage that can cost significantly more to repair than the original plumbing call. Don’t wait on this one.
Toilet tank repair replacing the fill valve, flapper, flush valve replacement, float, or repair toilet flush valve is usually the right call when the tank components fail but the bowl and tank themselves are structurally sound. Tank components are relatively inexpensive and wear out over time regardless of toilet brand or quality. However, if the tank itself is cracked, or if tank repairs have been needed multiple times in a short period, a full toilet replacement is typically the more economical long-term decision. Our plumber toilet repair team gives you an honest read on this.
