How much to fix flush on loo?

AuntyJean

I had my loo replaced a year ago and it was fitted with a two button flush (a hole in the middle of the lid on the cister).

This was made of plastic and last week it broke.

Luckily I work near Toolstation and bought a new valve with a similar type button (could not get a metal one anywhere).

The fitting is slightly different so I cannot just replace the button and will need a plumber to replace the whole valve (which is not easily accessible or I would have a go myself).

Does anyone know how much this should cost please. I would assume about an hours work or less for someone who is experienced.

HugoSP

If you get a plumber to do it you could be looking at anything up to £50 for the first helf hour!

My advice is get a good handyman to do it, if you know one. I quite often do these and charge my clients c£20 per hour, unfortunately Bristol is a little too far away for me to pop up their . From what you tell me it's probably a cistern off job, so it could take up to two hours.

If you do get a plumber look for ones that work on their own or are not corgi registered but are competent at water and drainage. The corgi registration is a huge cost to these guys and they have to then charge accordingly, also as they can command high hourly rates elsewhere they have to be compensated for coming off a high earning job to do yours.

H

windym_2

Try here http://www.ultimatehandyman.co.uk/toilets.htm

Steve_Boorman

it might be a very simple job..a lot of these dual flush valves are simple to fit without having to take the whole loo apart.The main flush unit will probably just twist out and be easily replaced by the new one. Mind you...a year doesn't seem long for it to have lasted...why not get back to the previous installer and complain..(worth a try).

NB...you only need a Corgi registration for gas work...a competent handyman will be able to do the job in 15 mins.

AuntyJean

Thank you all.

I left messages for three plumbers from the local free paper and only one came back to me.

He came out and replaced the valve and flush for £35. Next day (Sat) I found the bathroom floor soaking wet so he came back (free of charge) and re-fitted the valve and with my suggestion put the rubber seal the other way up to the diagram. Promblem solved - no more leaks. Put the flush back together but the flush would not work. He suggested the valve was faulty and showed me how to replace it after I had bought a replacement (to exchange the other one). I waited 'til he left then unscrewed it, had a think, got frustrated and shoved the blessed thing back in. Something clicked and it has worked fine ever since! Touch wood!!!!!!!

Steve_Boorman

AuntyJean wrote:

Thank you all.

I left messages for three plumbers from the local free paper and only one came back to me.

He came out and replaced the valve and flush for £35. Next day (Sat) I found the bathroom floor soaking wet so he came back (free of charge) and re-fitted the valve and with my suggestion put the rubber seal the other way up to the diagram. Promblem solved - no more leaks. Put the flush back together but the flush would not work. He suggested the valve was faulty and showed me how to replace it after I had bought a replacement (to exchange the other one). I waited 'til he left then unscrewed it, had a think, got frustrated and shoved the blessed thing back in. Something clicked and it has worked fine ever since! Touch wood!!!!!!!

Seems you are more capable than him..Aunty Jean. Keep the packaging (or part of it) so that you know the make etc of your valve.It should be that you can now replace the valve etc...without dismantling the whole loo...as you found out it just clicks in place....I'd ring him back for a refund!!!!