How Much Will It Cost to Replace My Toilet Flange? [2025 Data]

Toilet Flange Replacement Cost Breakdown

When reviewing the cost to have a professional repair your toilet’s flange, you’ll see that the price is broken down into materials and labor.

Types of Toilet Flanges

The flange is the plate that holds your toilet to the drainpipe and the floor. When replacing yours, you may have a choice of different materials—which you’ll pick will depend on your budget.

• PVC Toilet Flange Replacement: Budget-friendly PVC flanges are the most common because of their durability and resistance to rust. These cost $5 to $20, but a pro will likely roll the cost into labor fees. 

• Stainless Steel Toilet Flanges: These low-cost flanges are rust-resistant and durable. They cost slightly more than PVC at $5 to $30.

• Brass Toilet Flange Replacement: Brass flanges are extremely durable and have a long lifespan. Depending on the style, they cost up to $75, so your plumber will charge for the part (separate from labor). 

• Copper Toilet Flanges: This premium material is naturally antibacterial. Plumbers will add up to $35 to your project for this part. 

• Cast-Iron Toilet Flanges: Cast-iron toilet flanges are designed for use with cast-iron pipes. If your home was built before 1980, you may have to use this material. These flanges cost $25 to $40.

Materials

The materials necessary for replacing a toilet flange are inexpensive. They usually include just the flange and a wax seal, and you’ll pay an average of $7 to $20 for these parts, depending on the flange material you choose. Most professionals roll these materials into their labor costs because they’re so low.

Labor

Plumbers who fix toilets charge $45 to $150 for labor toward toilet repair costs. The price you pay will depend largely on your location, as rural areas tend to be cheaper while busy, urban areas are more expensive. 

As plumbers have overhead costs that they need to cover, they generally charge a fixed rate for replacing a toilet flange. This typically equates to about two hours at their hourly rate, though it could be higher if your project is more complex. Contact a local plumber for a quote.

Project Complexity

In a perfect world, a plumber will remove your toilet, pop out the old flange, pop in the new one, and have everything back to normal in about an hour. Unfortunately, things aren’t always so simple. 

You may have a broken toilet flange that’s too damaged to easily remove. In this case, the plumber may need to access it or the drainpipe from underneath. If that’s not possible, they may need to start breaking up your floor. 

The amount of time and effort that goes into your project has a direct correlation to how much you’ll pay, as many plumbers charge by the hour.

Additional Damage

Assuming you’re replacing your toilet flange because you noticed water leaking from under the toilet, you may have additional repairs to think about. You may need to replace areas of your flooring, and if the water has seeped to lower levels of your home, you may have fixes that follow it. 

Depending on the qualifications of your plumber, they may be able to help with some of these repairs. Otherwise, you may need to hire a local general contractor or carpenter.

DIY vs. Hiring a Pro to Replace a Toilet Flange 

Replacing a toilet flange yourself costs $7 to $20 for materials. In comparison, the average professional replacement costs $145 to $165, but there are some things you need to consider before rolling up your sleeves.

For starters, you need the right tools, including a saw and chisel if you’re removing a broken flange. You also need muscle on hand—a toilet can weigh up to 120 pounds and be cumbersome to move out of the way. 

When you remove your toilet, you could find that the job is more complicated than you thought. The flange or drainpipe could be broken, or you may only be able to access the drainpipe by cutting upward through the basement or crawl space. If that’s not an option, you’ll need to break up concrete or flooring. 

Depending on the extent of your toilet leak, you could find more issues. Excess water damage means replacing damaged tile or, if you’re on the second story, fixing ceilings and walls. Hidden issues can become overwhelming, so let a local toilet repair professional take care of the job and get your toilet back in working order.

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