Soft-close toilet seat fitting in Exeter
Professional soft-close toilet seat fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional soft-close toilet seat fitting - replacing your standard seat with a soft-close version. No more slamming, no more trapped fingers.
End the Slam
Toilet seats slam. Kids drop them without thinking, and fingers get caught. Soft-close seats solve this permanently - they lower gently every time.
💡 Pro tip: Choose a quality brand like Bemis or Armitage Shanks - they last longer and the soft-close mechanism stays smooth.
Why Soft-Close Matters
| ✅ Soft-Close | ❌ Standard Seat |
|---|---|
| Gentle closing | Heavy slam |
| Fingers safe | Trapping risk |
| Quieter bathroom | Bang every time |
| Lasts longer | Gets dropped constantly |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove | Old seat taken off |
| Check | Fittings inspected |
| Fit | New soft-close seat installed |
| Test | Mechanism verified |
📦 You're Left With
- Soft-close seat
- No slamming
- Safe for fingers
- Neat installation
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Soft-close toilet seat fitting | 20-30 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Seat extra if we supply.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Young children - Finger safety
✅ Night time - No slamming noise
✅ Multiple bathrooms - Update them all
✅ Worn seat - Time for replacement
Why Choose Us for Soft-close toilet seat fitting in Exeter?
Soft close action
Finger protection
No slamming
Proper fitting
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove
Old toilet seat taken off.
Step 2: Check
Fixing points inspected and cleaned.
Step 3: Fit
New soft-close seat installed and tested.
🔧 DIY Tips
Fitting yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Adjustable spanner
- Screwdriver
- Cleaning supplies
- Possibly pliers
📐 Proper fitting
- Remove old seat (bolt underneath)
- Clean fixing area thoroughly
- Check new seat fits toilet shape
- Insert fixings through holes
- Tighten evenly (not too tight!)
- Test closing action
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Wrong seat shape for toilet
- Overtightening (cracks porcelain)
- Not cleaning underneath first
- Missing washers
💡 Pro trick: Don't overtighten the bolts - toilet porcelain can crack. Just tight enough that the seat doesn't move.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🚽 Toilet shapes - toilets are either round or D-shaped (elongated). Check yours before buying a seat - wrong shape won't fit properly.
Soft-close benefits:
- No slammed fingers
- Quieter bathroom
- Longer seat life
- More hygienic (no touching)
Quality brands:
- Bemis
- Armitage Shanks
- Roper Rhodes
- Burlington
Frequently Asked Questions
Why fit a soft-close toilet seat?
Regular toilet seats slam. Children drop them without thinking and fingers get caught. Soft-close seats lower gently - no slamming, no injuries.
Do you supply the seat?
You can buy your own (check the shape matches your toilet - round or D-shaped) or we can supply a standard white soft-close seat.
Will it fit my toilet?
Most toilets take standard seats. We check the fit before removing the old one. If it's an unusual shape, you may need to source a specific seat.
How long do soft-close mechanisms last?
Quality seats last years. Cheaper ones sometimes fail sooner. The soft-close mechanism can wear out eventually - usually the lid starts falling faster.
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