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Toilet rocks or feels loose in East Side / McKinley

A toilet that rocks in East Side / McKinley is not sitting solidly on the floor, and that can break the seal. Below: the usual cause, the first steps, and the posted price. You see the price before we start.

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What it usually is

A rocking toilet may need its closet bolts tightened or shimmed, or the wax seal replaced. A soft floor under it is a different and bigger problem.

What to do first

Stop leaning on or rocking the toilet and check for any water at the base. Do not over-tighten the bolts, since porcelain can crack.

The flat rate that covers it

Tacoma's East Side, including the McKinley area, has mid-century homes, older bungalows and a mix of rentals and owner-occupied houses. Many East Side houses have had a few owners and a few repairs, so we look at what was done before we price a new fixture or a leak.

Flat rates for East Side / McKinley

Our posted prices. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. Travel is calculated at booking.

ServiceOur price
Diagnosis / service call$79
Drain clearing$189
Toilet repair$179
Toilet replacement (your unit)$349
Faucet replacement (your fixture)$229
Garbage disposal replacement (your unit)$249
Accessible pipe leak repairfrom $225
Water heater install, 40-50 gal tank - labor (your unit)$500 labor
Outlet or switch replacement$129
GFCI outlet install$149
Light fixture replacement (your fixture)$149
Ceiling fan install (your fan, existing box)$199
Smart thermostat / video doorbell install$129
Breaker replacement$179
Electrical troubleshooting (diagnosis)$79
Whole-house rewire - labor$4,000 labor
Make-ready / turn servicefrom $995
Hourly work - describe the job$90/hr

“Your unit” or “your fixture” means you supply the item and the price is for the work. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.

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