Water around the base of a toilet is a wax seal problem. Water around the tank is a gasket or fitting issue. Either way, Downing Plumbing fixes leaking toilets throughout Lake, Porter, and LaPorte County — before the floor takes damage.
LEAKING TOILET REPAIR
Water on the floor around a toilet has a few possible sources. A leak at the base — especially one that appears when you flush — almost always means the wax ring seal between the toilet and the floor flange has failed. This is often accompanied by a toilet that rocks or moves when sat upon, which breaks the wax seal over time. Left unaddressed, a wax ring leak will damage the subfloor and can cause significant water damage over months.
Water appearing around the tank can come from a loose tank-to-bowl bolt, a deteriorated tank gasket, a cracked tank, or condensation on a cool tank surface in humid weather. Supply line connections are another source — the braided supply line from the wall shutoff valve to the toilet tank can crack or the connections can loosen over time.
Downing Plumbing locates the exact source of a toilet leak, repairs or replaces the failed component, and inspects the subfloor for moisture damage before completing the job. A leaking toilet that's been going on for a while may have caused more damage than what's visible — we'll let you know what we find.
WHAT WE FIX
We find the leak source and fix it — whether it's the base, tank, or supply connection.
Water on the floor around a toilet causes floor and subfloor damage fast. Downing Plumbing serves all of Northwest Indiana — call today.
HOW IT WORKS
We find the source, fix the cause, and check for secondary damage — all in one visit.
We dry the area, observe where water appears during a flush cycle, and inspect the base, tank, and supply line to pinpoint the origin.
If the base is leaking, we remove the toilet and inspect the floor flange for cracks or damage that must be repaired before re-setting the toilet.
Wax ring, tank gasket, supply line, or flange — we replace the failed component properly so the fix is permanent, not temporary.
We check the subfloor around the toilet for moisture or soft spots, advise on any needed remediation, and confirm the leak is fully resolved.
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