Why Is My Toilet Leaking in DFW?
Leaky toilets are a frustrating issue for homeowners — and they seem to happen more often in Tarrant County in other areas. But why?
There are 3 local issues that make toilet leaks a nagging problem for Fort Worth area residents:
- Hard water in Tarrant County. Fort Worth and Mansfield are notorious for hard water issues. Calcium and mineral buildup in your pipes can cause a toilet leak. A home water softener can help.
- Poor subfloor installation. Worn out subfloors are common in older Tarrant County homes. Damaged subfloors shift and cause cracks in the base of your toilet.
- Damaged water supply lines. Our plumbers often find cracked supply lines, which cause leaks before water is delivered to your toilet tank.
Our expert plumbers live and work in Tarrant County. We’re familiar with specific local issues that cause toilet leaks — trust our experience to fix them properly.
6 common causes of toilet leaks
Our service data indicates that most toilet leaks are caused by 6 common problems:
- Damaged wax ring. If you see pooled water around your toilet, the wax ring is usually worn out.
- Loose tee bolts. Loose bolts indicate a wobbly toilet, which can cause leaks.
- Broken coupling. A worn out or broken flange between your toilet and flooring.
- Supply line damage. A loose connection between your water valve and toilet tank.
- Leaky shutoff valve. A slow drip coming from your shutoff valve.
- Leaky flapper valve. Flapper leaks are often due to snagged chains and worn gasket seals.
Learn more about the most common causes of leaky toilets in our updated consumer information article.
How Much Does a Toilet Leak Really Cost?
One leaky toilet wastes up to 200 gallons of water per day, and 6,000 gallons of water per month. For Tarrant County residents, that adds another $70+ to your monthly water bill.
That’s $840 a year in wasted water — and owning a Texas home is already expensive enough.
If you notice a drastic, unexpected spike on your water bill, a pipe leak is probably to blame. Schedule a diagnostic service call with us to locate the source of your leak.
Save money on DFW toilet leak repair
SND Plumbing saves Tarrant County residents money on toilet leak repair in 3 ways:
- Fast, reliable service. The longer you wait for plumbing repair, the higher your water bill gets. We respond quickly to fix that toilet leak fast.
- An unbeatable warranty. We offer an unmatched 6-year warranty on our toilet repair service. Our “bumper to bumper” warranty covers parts and labor — get your leak fixed once, and get it fixed for good. Peace of mind is priceless.
- Documentation. Need documentation for a water use reimbursement claim? We keep photo and video documentation of your repair job on file.
All that, plus the peace of mind to relax in your bathroom again. You can’t put a price on that.