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Toilets (overview)

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Toilet types

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Cisterns

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Traps

Toilets

To report a repair:

What is the problem?

Overflow running

Have you tried to adjust the ball valve? See Adjusting a toilet ball valve.

Is it dripping, running or gushing?

Toilet blocked

Is it your only toilet?

Do you know what has caused the blockage? We will charge you if you have caused the blockage.

Have you tried to clear it yourself? See Clearing a blocked waste or toilet.

Toilet or cistern leaking

Is the toilet pan or cistern cracked? See Pan or Cistern below.

Could it be condensation rather than a leak?

Is the leak coming from a pipe joint or a crack in a pipe? If so, which joint or pipe is leaking?

Pan loose, cracked or broken

How did this happen? We will charge you for any damage you have caused.

Is the pan loose, cracked or broken?

Is it on a concrete or wooden floor?

Cistern won't flush

Is the flush handle or chain broken? See Handle or chain below.

Is the cistern filling up properly? Until the problem is fixed, use a bucket of water to flush.

Does the ball valve need adjusting? See Adjusting a toilet ball valve.

Cistern or cistern lid loose or cracked

How did this happen?

Is the problem just with the lid?

Is it high level, low level or close-coupled?

Handle or chain broken

Is it a lever handle, push-down knob or chain?

Seat or lid loose or broken

How did this happen? We will charge you for any damage you have caused.

Other problems with toilets

What is the problem? Do you know what is causing it?

Is it causing any other problems or damage?