How do I know if I need a new toilet?

You may need a new toilet if you notice: Frequent leaks or drips Constant running Cracks in the porcelain Poor flushing performance A sudden spike in your water bill caused by a running toilet A toilet that is more than 15 years old and no longer working properly You’re looking to upgrade to a more efficient, comfort-height, or smart toilet Upgrading can also improve water efficiency, performance, and overall bathroom comfort.

When will I be contacted to schedule my toilet installation?

After you purchase a toilet and add basic installation at checkout, a licensed Home Depot installer will contact you to schedule your toilet installation or replacement.

How long does toilet installation take?

Most standard toilet installations take approximately 2–3 hours , including removal of your existing toilet and connection of your new toilet to existing plumbing. Installing more than one toilet may require additional time.

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Toilet Installation & Replacement

Q: How long does a toilet last?

Most toilets last 10–15 years on average. Lifespan can vary based on usage, maintenance, and overall component quality.

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Which Toilet for Your Space? – Common Questions

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Toilet Installation. Fixed Price. Backed by The Home Depot.

Buy your toilet and add standard installation at checkout with one clear, upfront price. No separate quotes. No hidden fees. Just trusted installation from qualified installers.

What’s Included with Standard Toilet Installation

When you purchase toilet installation at checkout, your standard service includes:

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✔ Fixed Pricing & Direct Payment: Pay one clear, upfront price directly to The Home Depot at checkout, eliminating hidden costs and the need to negotiate.

✔ 1-Year Warranty: Quality workmanship backed by a 1-year labour warranty.

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✔ Professional Installers: Expert installation of your new toilet by a qualified installer.

✔ Plumbing Connection: Secure connection to your home's existing plumbing system.

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✔ Existing Unit Removal: Removal of your old toilet, where applicable*.

✔ Installation Parts: Standard parts required to complete the setup.

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✔ Operational Testing: Testing to ensure the unit is functioning correctly and leak-free.

*Haul-away and disposal of your old toilet is not included but can be purchased separately in cart.

How Does Standard Toilet Installation Work?

With The Home Depot, adding toilet installation is simple and straightforward.

Buy your toilet and select “Add to Cart” to include professional installation at checkout.

A Home Depot Installer will contact you to schedule your appointment.

On installation day, your installer will install your new toilet and/or replace your existing one.

Once installation is complete, your installer will confirm proper operation and ensure everything meets your approval.

If you’d like haul-away and disposal of your old toilet, this option can be selected in cart prior to checkout.

Everything is handled through one trusted brand, with one clear price and one coordinated appointment.

✔ No separate contracts.
✔ No back-and-forth pricing.
✔ No managing multiple providers.

Just a straightforward path from purchase to completed installation.

Which Toilet is Right for Your Space?

Our professionals provide standard toilet installation for the most common styles. When choosing, ensure your selection fits your bathroom’s layout and that there is enough clearance from the wall and on both sides for a proper, functional fit.

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For Small or Tight Spaces

Round Bowl & One-Piece Toilets

These compact, space-saving designs are the ideal choice for powder rooms or smaller bathrooms where every inch of floor space matters.

For Maximum Comfort & Accessibility

Elongated & Comfort Height Toilets

These models feature a larger seating area and a taller profile, making them the best choice for master bathrooms or for those with mobility considerations.

A classic white two-piece toilet installed in a residential bathroom, highlighting a reliable and easy-to-maintain design for standard household toilet replacement.

For Reliability & Performance

Two-Piece & Gravity Flush Toilets

The most common household choice, these traditional designs are reliable, easy to maintain, and available in a variety of high-performance flush technologies.

Specialty or custom installations may require additional assessment.

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What’s not included with standard toilet installation?

Some services fall outside standard installation and may require separate purchase or assessment:

Flange repair or replacement
Toilets with bidet functions
Shut-off valve replacement
Structural or plumbing modifications
Drain clearing or plumbing repairs
Haul-away and disposal of your old toilet (available to purchase separately)

Can I add installation to my purchase of a new toilet from The Home Depot?

Yes. Installation is available to be added to the purchase of any toilet from The Home Depot.
Shop for toilets at HomeDepot.ca and check the box under “Get It Installed” before adding your selection to the cart. A Home Depot associate will contact you to schedule your installation.

Will The Home Depot install a toilet that I purchased from a different store?

No. While Home Depot allows you to purchase toilet installation services for a recently purchased toilet, this service is only available for new toilets purchased from our stores or HomeDepot.ca. We do not install toilets from other retailers or suppliers.

How long does it take to install a toilet?

A typical toilet installation takes about 2-3 hours to complete, including removal of your existing toilet (if purchased along with installation) and connection of your new toilet to existing plumbing.
Please allow more time if you have purchased installation for more than one toilet.

Can I install a toilet myself?

While it’s possible to install a toilet yourself, we recommend professional installation to help ensure it’s done correctly and safely.
Purchasing installation can save time and reduce stress. Plus, all toilet installations from The Home Depot are backed by a 1-year labour warranty.

More Questions About Toilet Installation Services

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What Professional Toilet Installation Looks Like

From removing your old toilet to final testing, our pros handle every step to ensure your new toilet is installed correctly and securely.

A Home Depot Installer kneeling on a tiled bathroom floor to carefully set a new wax ring over the toilet flange, preparing the site for a new toilet installation.

A Home Depot Installer lifting a white porcelain toilet bowl and precisely aligning it over the floor bolts and wax ring during the installation process.

A Home Depot Installer connecting the water supply line to the toilet tank and tightening the floor bolts to complete a secure bathroom plumbing installation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Toilet Installation

Product Questions

Most toilets last 10–15 years on average. Lifespan can vary based on usage, maintenance, and overall component quality.

You may need a new toilet if you notice:

Frequent leaks or drips
Constant running
Cracks in the porcelain
Poor flushing performance
A sudden spike in your water bill caused by a running toilet
A toilet that is more than 15 years old and no longer working properly
You’re looking to upgrade to a more efficient, comfort-height, or smart toilet

Upgrading can also improve water efficiency, performance, and overall bathroom comfort.

One-piece toilets have a seamless design that’s easier to clean. Two-piece toilets have a separate tank and bowl and are often more budget-friendly.

Round bowl toilets typically take up less space and are ideal for smaller bathrooms.

Installation Questions

: After you purchase a toilet and add basic installation at checkout, a licensed Home Depot installer will contact you to schedule your toilet installation or replacement.
: Most standard toilet installations take approximately 2–3 hours, including removal of your existing toilet and connection of your new toilet to existing plumbing.

Installing more than one toilet may require additional time.
: Your installation includes professional installation of your new toilet, connection to existing plumbing, removal of your existing toilet (where applicable), standard installation parts, testing, and work backed by a 1-year labour warranty.

View What’s Included with Standard Toilet Installation
: Some services fall outside basic installation, such as flange repairs, toilets with bidet functions, shut-off valve replacement, plumbing or structural modifications, drain clearing, and haul-away and disposal (available to purchase separately).

View What’s Not Included with Standard Toilet Installation

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Toilet Installation Services from The Home Depot Home Services

Buy a new toilet from The Home Depot and add professional installation at checkout for a simple, reliable experience from start to finish.

Professional Toilet Installation

Our installers have the skills and experience to complete your toilet replacement promptly and properly. Enjoy excellent service and get peace of mind with your new toilet installation.

Top Quality Toilets from Trusted Brands

When you shop for your toilet replacement at The Home Depot, you can choose from trusted brands like Kohler, American Standard and more. Enjoy reliable performance, comfort and energy efficiency you’re your new toilet installation.

Excellent Value and Long-Term Performance

We install toilets that are competitively priced in our stores and are designed to use less water than older models while delivering powerful flushing performance, helping you save on water usage and enjoy dependable operation for years to come.