Cost and Pricing of New Toilets: Detailing Various Models, Their Prices, and Installation Fees
Cost Considerations for Choosing a New Toilet
Investing in a new toilet is more than just a necessity; it's an opportunity to enhance comfort and add value to your bathroom. The cost of different types of toilets can vary significantly, influenced by several key factors.
Toilet Type and Design
Standard two-piece toilets with round or oval bowls tend to be less expensive. However, one-piece, wall-hung, or high-end smart toilets with features like seat warmers, bidets, and hands-free flushing cost more due to additional materials and installation complexity.
Toilet Brand and Quality
Brands such as American Standard, Kohler, Delta, and TOTO offer varying price ranges from basic models around £90 to premium options exceeding £1,500.
Installation Complexity and Location
Installation costs vary with the bathroom location, especially if on an upper floor where plumbing repairs or moving the toilet location increase costs significantly. Moving a toilet can cost £2,500 to £3,500 due to plumbing rerouting.
Additional Installation Requirements
Adding new plumbing lines or upgrading flushing mechanisms (e.g., dual flush systems) increases costs. Components like flushing mechanisms, bowls, seats, valves, and fittings all contribute individually to the price.
Material Quality and Features
Ceramic vs. porcelain, one-piece vs. two-piece construction, soft-close lids, and other comfort or water-efficiency features affect price.
Labor and Removal
Labor costs depend on job complexity, including removal of old toilets, fixing leaks, replacing seals or flanges, and ensuring proper caulking. Plumbers may charge extra for complicated installations or hard-to-reach bathrooms. Removing and disposing of an old toilet typically costs an additional £75 or more.
Cost Guidelines
As a general guideline, expect to pay a minimum of £200 for a new toilet installation. The cost of a basic close-coupled toilet can range from £50 to £170 for the unit, and from £150 for installation. Low-level cistern toilets can cost from £200 for the unit and from £200 for installation. High-level cistern toilets can cost from £300 for the unit and from £200 for installation.
Specialist Toilets
Specialist hands-free toilets can cost from £500 for the unit and from £400 for installation. Hidden or wall-hung toilets, offering a sleek, minimalist look, can cost from £250 for the unit and from £300 for installation.
Expert Insights
Jonjo Bryant, who manages Bryant Building Services, a company specializing in various aspects of the building industry, with a particular focus on plumbing, emphasizes the importance of factoring in both the unit's price and the installation costs. Steve Jenkins, the DIY content editor at Homebuilding & Renovating and an avid DIYer with over 20 years of experience in transforming and renovating homes, notes that installing a like-for-like toilet replacement can cost between £150 and £300, depending on the hourly rate of the plumber (average £40-£60 per hour).
When planning for a new toilet, it's essential to consider the space available, especially in small or tight spaces like cloakrooms or loft conversions, which may require more labor and time, raising installation costs. Additional plumbing or repositioning can significantly increase costs, often exceeding £500 for complex jobs. High-level cisterns can add a nostalgic or retro touch to more classic interiors.
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- The costs of various types of toilets differ significantly, with standard two-piece models being less expensive compared to one-piece, wall-hung, or high-end smart toilets that come with additional features.
- Well-known brands like American Standard, Kohler, Delta, and TOTO offer a range of toilet models, from budget-friendly options to premium choices that exceed £1,500.
- The location of the bathroom, especially on an upper floor, can increase installation costs due to the need for plumbing repairs or relocation, with moving a toilet costing £2,500 to £3,500.
- Adding new plumbing lines, upgrading flushing mechanisms, or installing dual-flush systems can add to the overall cost of the project.
- Material quality, design features such as soft-close lids, or water-efficiency elements impact the final price of the toilet.
- When budgeting for a new toilet installation, labor costs, including the removal of the old toilet, fixing leaks, and caulking, need to be considered, with prices varying based on job complexity and the hourly rate of plumbers.
- Toilet installations in small or tight spaces like cloakrooms or loft conversions might require more labor and time, resulting in higher installation costs, often exceeding £500 for complex jobs. High-level cisterns can add a vintage touch to more traditional interiors.
