A wobbly toilet rocks on the floor and the leaks around the base. The shims and the bolts bring it back to the solid.
The wobble
The rocking toilet loosens the wax seal over the time. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Sandy Springs, the wobble is the sign.
The bolts
Tighten the two bolts at the toilet base carefully. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Sandy Springs, the bolts are the first.
The shims
Slide the plastic shims under the base to stop the rock. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Sandy Springs, the shims are the fix.
The seal
A leaking base means the wax seal needs the replacement. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Sandy Springs, the seal is the part.
The caulk
Caulk around the base after the toilet sits solid. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Sandy Springs, the caulk is the finish.
The check
Watch for the new leaks after you fix the wobble. hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines In Sandy Springs, the watch is the care.
The call
Toilet still rocking? Call 888-217-3585 and Sandy Springs Plumbing Experts will match you with a Sandy Springs pro for the repair.
Plumbing in Sandy Springs: what to know
In Sandy Springs, hard water and humid conditions are common, and many older homes still have aging galvanized lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Fulton County — from Dunwoody, Brookhaven and Chamblee to ZIP codes like 30328, 30346, 30338 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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