What it usually is
A running toilet is usually a worn flapper, a fill valve that will not shut off or a chain that is too short or too long.
What to do first
Take the lid off the tank and look for the flapper not sealing. Closing the shutoff valve stops the water until we get there.
The flat rate that covers it
- Toilet repair (fill valve / flapper / seal): $179
Tacoma is a port city with older Victorian and Craftsman neighborhoods, plus waterfront and industrial areas. Tacoma's older neighborhoods have homes from a long span of eras, so the first thing we look at is what pipe is actually behind the wall.
Flat rates for Tacoma
Our flat rates. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. No service-call fee when we do the work.
* Published Seattle-area and Washington cost guides, 2026. Ranges shown only where a published range exists. The water heater range includes the unit; our $500 is labor only. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.
Tell Doug what is wrong
Name, number and a line about the problem. You get the flat price before anyone knocks. Or call or text (253) 349-2907, or book now and see your exact price.
Related problems in Tacoma
- Garbage disposal humming
- Outlet not working
- Breaker keeps tripping
- Ceiling fan wobbles
- Faucet dripping
- Low water pressure
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