Float valve replacement in Honiton
Looking for professional float valve replacement help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable plumbing services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
0.5-1.5 hrs
Location
Honiton
Broken float valves replaced to stop running toilets and overflowing cisterns. I fit modern reliable valves, adjust the water level correctly, and test everything works properly.
### When Your Toilet Won't Stop Running
Constant hiss from the cistern? Water trickling into the overflow? **The float valve's not shutting off properly.** Could be worn washer, bent float arm, or the whole valve's corroded. New valve fixes it and stops wasting water.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** If your toilet runs constantly, you're wasting about 200+ liters per day. That's about £150 per year down the drain. New float valve costs way less and pays for itself in weeks.
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### Modern Valve vs Old Brass Ballcock
Not all float valves are equal:
| ✅ Modern Equilibrium Valve | ❌ Old Brass Ballcock | |----------------------------|----------------------| | Quiet operation | Noisy filling, everyone knows when you flush | | Bottom entry (out of the way) | Side entry (gets in the way) | | Self-cleaning valve | Prone to limescale buildup | | Precise shut-off | Dribbles past worn washer | | Compact design | Big brass arm gets bent |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Isolate** | Turn off water supply | | **Drain** | Empty cistern, disconnect old valve | | **Replace** | Fit new valve with proper seals | | **Adjust** | Set water level correctly | | **Test** | Flush multiple times, check shut-off |
**📦 You're Left With** - Toilet stops running constantly - Cistern fills properly and shuts off - Quiet operation (if fitted equilibrium valve) - Water level set correctly
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### Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Toilet cistern float valve | 30 mins-1 hr | **£60** (minimum) | | Loft tank float valve | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** | | Multiple valves (toilet + loft) | 1.5 hrs | **£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Includes standard float valve.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Constantly running toilet** - wasting water, annoying noise
✅ **Overflow dripping** - water trickling out of overflow pipe
✅ **Won't fill properly** - cistern takes ages to refill
✅ **Noisy filling** - whole house knows when toilet's been flushed
Why Choose Us for Float valve replacement in Honiton?
Toilet stops running constantly
Water level controlled properly
Modern quiet valve fitted
No more overflow issues
What to Expect
### Step 1: Turn Off Water Shut off the supply to the cistern - usually a valve on the pipe below the cistern, or main stopcock if there isn't one. ### Step 2: Drain Cistern Flush to empty the cistern. Sponge out any remaining water. Now I can work without flooding. ### Step 3: Disconnect Old Valve Undo the nut holding the old valve in place. Side-entry valves have a big nut outside the cistern, bottom-entry have one underneath. Old corroded fittings can be stubborn. ### Step 4: Fit New Valve New valve goes in with rubber seals both sides. Tighten the locknut to hold it in place - firm but not gorilla-tight or you'll crack the cistern. ### Step 5: Connect Supply Attach the water supply pipe to the new valve. Modern valves have compression fittings, easier than the old threaded connections. ### Step 6: Adjust & Test Turn water on, let cistern fill, adjust the float so water level sits about 25mm below overflow. Flush a few times to check it shuts off properly each time.
Our Honiton Service Coverage
We cover Honiton and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Honiton or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🚽 **Modern cisterns** - usually take bottom-entry valves. Older cisterns have side-entry. I carry both types. If your cistern allows it, I'll fit the quieter bottom-entry type. **Dual flush cisterns** - these have different fill valves, often with bottom entry. Need the right type for your make of cistern. I can usually get the right part same-day from local merchants. **Loft tank valves** - bigger than toilet valves (higher flow rate needed). Usually brass ballcocks rather than plastic. Still the same replacement process, just different valve. **Limescale** - if you're in a hard water area and your old valve's clogged with limescale, the new one will eventually get the same. Modern valves resist it better but not immune. Fit a water softener if it's really bad. **Close-coupled toilets** - toilet and cistern are one unit, usually less space to work. Takes a bit longer than old-style high-level cisterns with more room. Still doable, just fiddly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Float valve replacement in Honiton
How do I know if my float valve needs replacing?
Signs are toilet constantly running, cistern not filling properly, water trickling into overflow, or hissing noise from the cistern. Sometimes the float arm's bent or the washer's worn, but if it's old or corroded, replacement's better than repair.
Can you fit a quieter valve than I've got now?
Yes - modern equilibrium valves (bottom entry) are much quieter than old brass ballcocks (side entry). If your cistern allows it, I'll fit the quiet type. Makes a big difference, especially at night.
Will my water bill go down after replacing the float valve?
If your toilet's been constantly running, absolutely. A running toilet can waste 200+ liters per day. New valve that shuts off properly stops that waste. You'll notice it on your next bill.
How long does float valve replacement take?
Usually 30 minutes to an hour. Turn water off, drain cistern, disconnect old valve, fit new one, adjust the level, test. Simple job unless access is awkward or fittings are seized.
Do I need a different type of float valve for loft tanks?
Loft tanks usually have bigger float valves than toilets (higher flow rate to fill the tank faster). Same principle though - I'll fit the right type for your tank size. Loft tanks might take slightly longer because of access.
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