Toilet installation in Aurora, CO

The rough-in measurement decides which toilets fit. Most homes use a 12 inch rough-in, measured from the finished wall to the center of the drain, but some older bathrooms use 10 or 14 inches. Buying the wrong size leaves a gap behind the tank or pushes the bowl too far into the room. We measure before you buy so the toilet you pick lines up correctly.

Bowl shape and height matter too. Round bowls save space in small powder rooms, while elongated bowls are more comfortable but stick out a couple of inches farther. Comfort-height toilets sit closer to chair height. We check clearances to the vanity, the tub and the door swing, so the new toilet doesn't crowd the room.

Modern efficient toilets work far better than the early low-flow models many people remember. Look for a large flush valve, a fully glazed trapway and solid performance ratings from the maker. Dual-flush models give you a lighter flush for liquids. One-piece toilets cost more but have fewer crevices to clean and no tank bolts that can leak later.

We are happy to install a toilet you have already bought, or we can suggest a few reliable models in different price ranges. Either way, we check the box before installation for cracks or shipping damage. Spotting a chipped tank on the driveway is much better than finding it after the toilet is set and caulked in place.

The flange is the fitting that anchors the toilet to the drain. If it is broken, rusted or sitting below the finished floor, a new wax ring won't seal well. We repair or replace damaged flanges, add spacers when new flooring has raised the floor and choose between wax and wax-free seals based on what the flange looks like.

After the toilet is set, we tighten the bolts evenly so the porcelain doesn't crack, shim any gaps so it can't rock and connect a new braided supply line. We fill and flush it several times, check for leaks at the tank, the supply and the base, then caulk or leave a small gap at the back based on your preference.