Toilet handle or button broken?
A floppy handle or a button that stays down is one of the most common toilet faults we fix — and usually one of the quickest.
Try this first — free
Checks you can safely do yourself
Check the linkage
Lift the lid and see whether the arm, chain or cable has simply come off. Reconnect it if you can.
Tighten the handle nut
Lever handles are held by a nut inside the cistern — it often just works loose.
Sticking button
Remove the button and clean out limescale. If the rods are bent, the button needs replacing.
If that didn't fix it
What it usually is — and what it costs
Loose or snapped lever handle
Replaced with a matching handle
£95–£120
Broken push button or cable
Dual-flush button and cable renewed
£110–£160
Flush valve worn at the same time
We'll recommend doing both while we're there
£150–£210
Prices inc VAT, parts and labour. We confirm the price before any work starts.
Only one toilet? Let us know when you call and we'll prioritise it.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you match my existing handle?
We carry common chrome and white handles and buttons. If yours is unusual we'll order a match.
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All toilet repairs & prices
Fixed prices for every toilet job we do.