Handyman
Faucet and toilet repair
A dripping faucet with working shutoffs, a running toilet, or a wax ring on an accessible flange is minor repair. Repiping, slab leaks, gas lines, and moving plumbing belong with a licensed plumber.
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Typical estimates
| Job | Typical estimate | What the range assumes |
|---|---|---|
| Faucet swap, working shutoffs | $150–$300 labor | Fixture usually extra. |
| Flapper, fill valve, or wax ring | $150–$350 | One toilet, accessible flange. |
| Repipe or a bath rebuild | Licensed plumber | Budget and license questions change fast. |
What’s included
- Faucet cartridge or full faucet swap when shutoffs work and supply lines are reachable
- Toilet flapper, fill valve, or a straightforward wax-ring reset
- A stop if the valve is seized, the flange is broken, or the leak is in the wall
What this is not
- Repiping, water heaters, gas, or opening a slab
- A bathroom remodel or moving a drain
- Guaranteeing shutoff valves that have not moved in 30 years. They can fail when touched
Around Nashville
1970s and 1990s baths in Hermitage, Donelson, and Antioch are full of original faucets and tired fill valves. That is the core of this page.
Builder-grade faucets in Mt. Juliet and Spring Hill fail early. Swapping them is minor if the stops work. If the stops are painted shut, say that.
What changes the price
Shutoffs
If they do not turn, the visit can become a plumber’s shutoff replacement.
Access
A pedestal sink is slower than a vanity with open doors.
Corrosion
Old galvanized stubs in prewar houses complicate a simple faucet.
How to choose a pro
- Say which fixture and whether the shutoff valves turn.
- Ask the pro to stop if the leak is behind the wall.
- In Davidson or Rutherford, a bath rebuild that passes $3,000 is no longer this service.
Questions
Is a handyman allowed to replace a faucet in Tennessee?
Minor repair with existing supply lines is commonly done by handymen. Repiping and gas are not. If you are unsure, ask a licensed plumber. This page is not a legal opinion.
What if the shutoff breaks?
Old valves fail. A careful pro warns you and stops or calls a plumber rather than leaving you without water.
Can you replace a toilet in one visit?
Often, if the flange is sound and the new toilet is on site. A broken flange is a bigger repair.