Toilet seat replacement in Honiton
Looking for professional toilet seat replacement help in Honiton? Hembury Contracting provides reliable small jobs services across Honiton and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Honiton
Old toilet seat removed and new one fitted securely. No wobbly seat, no seized bolts drama - just a properly fitted replacement that stays put.
### When Your Toilet Seat Has Had It
The hinges are broken. The plastic's cracked. It wobbles. **Or the soft-close mechanism stopped soft-closing three years ago and now it slams like a gunshot.**
You've bought a new seat. Now you just need to remove the old one - except the bolts won't undo.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** The worst part of fitting a new toilet seat is removing the old one. New seats are easy - the old bolts are the challenge.
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### The Old Seat Removal Problem
| ✅ Easy Removal | ❌ Nightmare Removal | |-----------------|----------------------| | Recent plastic seat, plastic bolts | 10+ year old seat, metal bolts | | Quick-release mechanism | Corroded/seized nuts underneath | | Accessible nut underneath | Close-coupled pan, can't reach nut | | Bolts turn properly | Bolts just spin, nut won't grip |
I've got tools for all of the above.
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### What You Get
**🔧 Full Replacement**
| Step | What Happens | |------|--------------| | **Removal** | Old seat removed (cut bolts if needed) | | **Cleaning** | Area cleaned, old fixings removed | | **Fitting** | New seat installed level and secure |
**📦 You're Left With** - Secure new toilet seat - No wobbling or shifting - Everything clean and tidy - Old seat disposed of
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### What It Costs
**Our minimum callout: £60** (covers first hour).
Toilet seat replacement takes 15-20 minutes (longer if old bolts are really stuck), so you'll pay £60. Good to combine with other bathroom jobs if you've got them.
> 💡 **Multiple bathrooms?** If you're replacing seats on both toilets, we'll do them together.
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### Perfect For You If...
✅ **Seized bolts** - can't remove old seat yourself
✅ **Not confident** - worried about cracking the pan
✅ **Awkward access** - can't reach the nuts underneath
✅ **Just want it done** - got better things to do
Why Choose Us for Toilet seat replacement in Honiton?
Old seat removed cleanly
New seat fitted level and secure
Correct fixings used
No wobbling or shifting
What to Expect
### Step 1: Remove Old Seat I'll try to undo the bolts normally first. If they're seized (common), I'll cut through them with a hacksaw or multi-tool without damaging your pan. ### Step 2: Clean Up Wipe down the area, remove old fixings, make sure it's clean for the new seat. ### Step 3: Fit New Seat New seat goes on with the supplied fixings. I'll make sure it's centered, level, and tight. Soft-close seats need adjusting so they close smoothly.
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
> 🎨 **While I'm there:** Seat replacement is quick. If you've got other bathroom jobs - tighten loose taps, fix dripping shower, hang mirror - mention them when booking. **Seat sizes:** Most UK toilets use standard fixing holes 15-17cm apart. Modern seats are usually adjustable within this range. If you've got an old or unusual toilet, measure between the bolt holes before buying a seat. **Soft-close seats:** These have dampers in the hinges. Sometimes they need adjusting after fitting - there's usually a small adjuster under the hinge cover. I'll set it so it closes smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions about Toilet seat replacement in Honiton
Why pay someone to fit a toilet seat? Isn't it dead easy?
It should be - until the old bolts are seized solid, or they spin in place, or the nuts are plastic and rounded off. Also, some modern soft-close seats have fiddly quick-release mechanisms that need setting up right. If yours is straightforward and you're handy, DIY it. If the bolts won't budge, call me.
Do I need to buy the toilet seat first?
Yes - toilet seats come in different sizes and shapes (D-shape, round, square). You need to match your toilet pan. Measure between the bolt holes (standard is 15-17cm) and get a seat that fits. I'll fit whatever you've bought.
Can you remove a toilet seat that's stuck on?
Usually yes. Old metal bolts corrode and seize to the nuts. I've got tools for cutting through stuck fixings without damaging the pan. Worst case, I cut the old bolts off and fit new ones with your new seat.
What's the difference between cheap and expensive toilet seats?
Cheap ones (£10-15) are thin plastic and the hinges break after a year or two. Mid-range (£25-40) are thicker plastic with soft-close hinges that last years. Expensive ones (£50+) are wooden or fancy shapes. All fit the same way though.
How long should a toilet seat last?
A decent quality soft-close seat should last 5-10 years. Cheap seats might last 1-3 years before the hinges break or the plastic cracks. Kids standing on them shortens the life considerably.
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