Toilet seat tightening in Exeter
Professional toilet seat tightening services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
Under 1 hr
Location
Exeter, Devon
Wobbly toilet seat tightened and secured. Proper metal fixings fitted if needed - no more sliding, wobbling, or embarrassing clunking.
When Your Toilet Seat's Got A Mind Of Its Own
That toilet seat that slides sideways when you sit down? Or wobbles so much you're worried it'll come off entirely? And that horrible clunking noise when you put the lid down?
You've tried tightening those nuts underneath but they're loose again within a week.
💡 Pro tip: Those white plastic bolts that come with toilet seats are rubbish. They strip their threads and work loose constantly. Proper metal wing nuts stay tight for years.
Why It Needs Fixing Properly
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ The Plastic Bolts |
|---|---|
| Metal fixings that stay tight | Plastic bolts that strip |
| Washers to prevent working loose | No washers, comes loose again |
| Seat stable and secure | Slides around constantly |
| Silent when lid closes | Annoying clunk every time |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| What Happens | Details |
|---|---|
| Remove old fixings | Take out those useless plastic bolts |
| Fit metal replacements | Proper wing nuts with washers |
| Tighten properly | Firm but not overtight (can crack the pan) |
| Test | Sit on it, move around - make sure it's solid |
📦 You're Left With
- Stable toilet seat
- No wobbling or sliding
- Silent operation
- Properly secured for years
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Tighten existing fixings | 5 mins | £60 (minimum) |
| Replace with metal fixings | 10 mins | £60 (minimum) |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Metal fixings included in price.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Seat slides sideways - fixings are loose
✅ Wobbles when you sit - not secured properly
✅ Been tightening it monthly - plastic fixings don't hold
✅ Annoying clunking noise - loose seat hitting the pan
Why Choose Us for Toilet seat tightening in Exeter?
Seat firmly secured
No wobbling or sliding
New fixings if needed
Silent stable seat
What to Expect
Step 1: Check The Damage
Look at what fixings you've got and whether they're salvageable. Usually the plastic bolts have stripped threads and need replacing entirely.
Step 2: Fit Proper Fixings
Remove the old plastic bolts, fit proper metal wing nuts with washers. These actually grip and don't work loose.
Step 3: Test It's Secure
Sit on the seat, try to move it side to side. Should be absolutely solid with no movement at all.
🔧 DIY Tips
This is genuinely one of the easiest bathroom fixes:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Adjustable spanner or pliers
- New toilet seat fixings (buy metal ones, not plastic)
- That's it
🚽 The process
- Open toilet lid and find the bolt caps at the back
- Unclip or unscrew the caps
- Hold the bolt from above while undoing the nut underneath
- Remove old fixings completely
- Thread new metal bolts through seat and pan holes
- Add washers and wing nuts underneath
- Tighten firmly (but not so tight you crack the porcelain)
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Buying plastic replacement fixings (they'll just fail again)
- Over-tightening and cracking the pan
- Not using washers (lets the bolt sink in and work loose)
- Trying to reuse stripped plastic bolts
- Forgetting which way round the seat goes when refitting
💡 Pro trick: Once you've tightened the wing nuts, mark their position on the bolt with a Sharpie. Next time you check them, you can see if they've worked loose without needing to feel underneath.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎯 While I'm there: If your toilet has other minor issues (wobbly pan, dripping inlet, stuck button), mention them when you book. Can usually sort multiple small problems in one visit.
Seat actually broken? If the hinges are cracked or the seat itself is damaged, it needs replacing rather than tightening. I'll tell you honestly if that's the case.
Soft-close seats? These have more complex mechanisms that can fail. Sometimes it's just the fixings, sometimes the soft-close mechanism itself has failed. I can work out which when I see it.
Older Exeter properties? Victorian toilets sometimes have non-standard mounting holes. Metal fixings still work but might need slight adaptation to fit properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do toilet seats keep coming loose?
The plastic bolts that hold them on work loose over time from people sitting down and standing up. The threads strip, the nuts work loose, or the bolts snap. Really common problem - literally takes 5 minutes to fix with proper metal bolts.
Can't I just tighten the nuts underneath?
You can try, but if they're plastic they've probably stripped their threads already. You tighten them, they feel tight, then they're loose again in a week. Metal wing nuts that actually grip properly are the answer.
Do you need to replace the whole seat?
Usually not - just the fixings. Unless the seat itself is cracked or the hinges are broken, new metal bolts and nuts will solve it. Much cheaper than a new seat.
My toilet seat slides side to side - is that the same problem?
Yeah, that's loose fixings. When the bolts aren't tight, the whole seat can shift around. Once it's properly secured it shouldn't move at all.
Will it come loose again?
Not if I use proper metal fixings with washers. The plastic ones that come with most toilet seats are rubbish and designed to fail. Metal ones stay tight.
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