Toilet handle repair in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional toilet handle repair help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Toilet handle or flush lever repaired so it works properly again. Loose, stuck, or broken handles fixed or replaced to give you a reliable flush.
### When The Handle Won't Handle
Press the lever and it just flops down uselessly. Or it's so stiff you practically need both hands. **Or it's hanging off at an angle looking sad.**
Quick fix in most cases. Replacement if needed.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** A loose toilet handle that wobbles side-to-side has probably lost its securing nut inside the cistern. Five minute fix.
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### Common Handle Problems
| ✅ Quick Fix | ❌ Needs Replacement | |--------------|----------------------| | Handle loose and wobbly | Handle cracked or snapped | | Lever flops, doesn't flush | Spindle completely seized | | Stiff/hard to press | Handle corroded through | | Hanging at wrong angle | Mounting point broken in cistern |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Handle Repair/Replacement**
| Step | What Happens | |------|--------------| | **Diagnosis** | Work out what's wrong (loose, seized, broken) | | **Repair/Replace** | Fix if possible, replace if needed | | **Testing** | Multiple flushes to check operation |
**📦 You're Left With** - Handle that works smoothly - Reliable flush action - Everything secure and tidy
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### What It Costs
**Our minimum callout: £60** (covers first hour).
Handle repair takes 15-20 minutes, so you'll pay £60. If replacement handle needed, add £15-25 for the part (I'll tell you before fitting it).
> 💡 **Both toilets broken?** We'll sort multiple bathrooms in one visit.
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### Perfect For You If...
✅ **Floppy handle** - lever just drops, no flush
✅ **Stiff operation** - difficult to press
✅ **Loose or wobbly** - rattles, not secure
✅ **Broken/cracked** - needs new handle
Why Choose Us for Toilet handle repair in Ottery St Mary?
Handle operates smoothly
No more floppy lever
Reliable flush every time
Replacement if needed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Diagnose I'll check what's actually wrong - loose nut, broken spring, seized spindle, or snapped handle. Most issues are obvious once you lift the cistern lid. ### Step 2: Fix Or Replace If it's fixable (tightening, freeing, reattaching), sorted. If the handle's genuinely broken, I'll fit a replacement - either a universal fit or the exact match if I've got it. ### Step 3: Test Flush it several times to make sure the lever action is smooth, it returns properly, and the flush works every time.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary 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 Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🎨 **While I'm there:** Handle repair is quick. If you've got other toilet issues (wobbly seat, constant running, weak flush), we can sort them all in the same visit. **Left-hand vs right-hand:** Toilet handles can be on the left or right side of the cistern. Replacement handles usually work on either side - the spindle goes through and you just fit it on whichever side your hole is. **Modern vs old:** Modern handles are usually chrome-plated plastic with a brass spindle. Old ones were often solid brass or chrome-plated brass - much heavier and more robust, but also more expensive to replace if broken.
Frequently Asked Questions about Toilet handle repair in Ottery St Mary
My toilet handle just flops down and doesn't flush - can you fix it?
Usually yes. Most floppy handles have either come loose on their spindle, the chain/cable inside has come off, or the return spring has failed. If the handle itself is cracked or the mounting is broken, I'll fit a replacement (bring the right one with me or source it same day).
The handle is really stiff and hard to press - what causes that?
Usually limescale buildup on the lever mechanism or the flush valve has seized. Sometimes the handle mounting has corroded. Cleaning and lubrication sorts most stiff handles. If parts are seized solid, replacement is quicker than trying to free them.
Can you replace a toilet handle with a different style?
Yes, as long as the cistern has a hole in the right place. Some toilets have side-mounted levers, some have front. You can swap lever style (D-handle for straight lever etc) as long as it mounts in the same position. Push-button conversions are trickier.
How long do toilet handles last before they need replacing?
Cheap plastic ones maybe 5-10 years. Decent chrome or brass ones can last 20+ years. What usually fails first is the internal mechanism rather than the handle itself - the spindle, return spring, or mounting.
Will you have the right replacement handle?
I carry a couple of universal-fit ones that work on most standard toilets. If yours is unusual (old-style high-cistern, specific designer brand), I might need to order the exact match, but generic handles fit 90% of toilets fine.
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