*Prices include parts and labor
Some cities offer credits to homeowners who buy and install low-flow, dual-flush, or other types of eco-friendly toilets. Check with your city to find out if a credit could lower your final cost.
One-Piece Toilets
On average, one-piece toilets start as low as $150 and go as high as $1,500. Due to their shape, you can’t take them apart, and they’re more expensive to ship. These toilets have a seamless look and fit into small spaces, making them a good fit for modern bathrooms. Although they’re more costly than other options, they’re easy to install and clean.
Two-Piece Toilets
Two-piece toilets are the traditional toilet shape you can take apart (the tank separates from the base). These start as low as $90 but go as high as $875. If you’re looking for a wallet-friendly toilet, these are the easiest to repair and install.
Smart Toilets
Smart toilets cost $4,000 on average but start at $1,200 and go as high as $13,000 or more. With smart toilets, you get music, self-closing lids, seat warmers, UV disinfecting lights, and night lights. Some models also save on water and feature built-in bidets and touchless flushing.
Toilet Bowl Cost
Whether you choose a round or an elongated bowl is a significant cost factor. A basic, round-bowl toilet with a two-piece design costs around $280. A toilet with an elongated bowl costs $290 on average. This type of toilet is gaining popularity because it’s ADA compliant and easier for people with disabilities and older people to use.
Wall-Hung
If you seek a sleek, minimalist bathroom, you might wish to install a wall-hung toilet, which conceals the tank inside the wall; you and your guests only see the bowl. This space-saving option costs between $500 and $2,000 (or more), depending on the model you choose.
The installation costs will be higher for a wall-hung toilet, also known as a wall-mounted toilet. Your contractor will need to fit the tank into the wall, which means removing part of the wall and more complicated plumbing work; in addition, your pro will need to reinforce the wall to support the weight of the toilet.
Keep in mind that you’ll still have to add labor costs to these prices. Most plumbers charge $65 per hour and need between two and four hours to install a toilet.
When Should You Get a New Toilet?
Whether or not you’re renovating your bathroom, it might be time to install a new toilet. Here are some signs to look out for.
Age of Current Toilet
If you don’t know how old your toilet is, or if you’ve had it since before January 1, 1994, it might be time to replace it. U.S. law requires that residential toilets made and sold after 1994 use 1 2/6 gallons or less per flush; upgrading your toilet to a dual-flush option will use less water and save you money on your bills.
Constant Repairs
If you find yourself calling in a plumber regularly to fix various components of your toilet, from the handle to the fill valve, it might make sense to replace the entire unit; over time, the repairs can add up and end up costing you more than the cost of a replacement. Homeowners pay an average of $250 for the cost to fix a broken toilet.
Clogs Frequently
Rather than spending time plunging your toilet every week, opt to buy a new one. Older models often struggle with waste and toilet paper, while new low-flush models offer efficient performance.
Cracked Porcelain
Hairline cracks in the toilet’s bowl or tank can lead to leaks, which can cause water damage or mold or mildew. At the sign of any crack, it’s always best to replace your toilet or a toilet component before a small problem becomes a large one.
Wobbles
There are many reasons why a toilet might wobble, including water damage under the toilet or loose bolts. Whatever the cause, wobbling is a reason to call in a plumber and possibly have the unit replaced.
Difficult to Clean
When you need to clean your toilet with increasing frequency, the model is likely aging, and small scratches have accumulated on the porcelain over time—making it more difficult to get grime out. In addition, these scratches and chips can become an eyesore, so it may be time to replace your toilet and save yourself the time you’ll spend scrubbing the old one.
You Want to Save Water
A water-efficient toilet is good for the environment and your wallet, as it will use less water with each flush. Low-flush options use around 2 gallons per flush, compared to the 3 to 5 gallons required by standard toilets. Swap out your old model for a new one built with cost and water savings in mind and watch your water bill decrease.