Price guide · Plumbing
How much does it cost to replace a toilet?
Quotes in East Rand, Johannesburg, Helderberg, Vaal Triangle and 15 more areas
- Prices checked November 2026
Price guide
What it costs
Standard plumbing call-out
From 2 businesses' published prices in Western Cape and Cape Town, checked November 2026.
More prices
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Plumbing repair labour
R1,250 an hourexcl. VAT
From Leakfind's published prices in Western Cape, checked November 2026.
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Leaking tap or toilet repair
From R400 per job
From Domingo Plumbing's published prices in Cape Town, checked November 2026.
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Leak detection
R1,700 an hourexcl. VAT
From Leakfind's published prices in Western Cape, checked November 2026.
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Toilet installation, labour
From 3 businesses' published prices, checked November 2026.
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Flush mechanism replaced, labour
R650
From Juspropa (plumber listing on Leroy Merlin)'s published prices, checked November 2026.
What these prices include: These are labour prices; you buy the toilet. Mapcon Enterprise and Moresi Plumbing list a pedestal toilet at R1,300 and R1,200, Fungai Trading at R1,050.
What changes the price: Whether the new toilet goes where the old one was, a pedestal or wall-hung toilet, the state of the pipes and floor, and who buys the toilet.
Recent work by these plumbers
Tell us the job and a plumber that covers your area calls you with a written quote.
R J Master Plumbers & Renovators · October 2026 
Fusion Plumbing · July 2026 
R J Master Plumbers & Renovators · October 2026 
Fusion Plumbing · July 2026 
R J Master Plumbers & Renovators · October 2026 
Fusion Plumbing · July 2026
What you can ask for
- Blocked drainsDrains and sewers unblocked.
- Plumbing repairsLeaking taps, toilets and pipes fixed.
- Leak detectionHidden water leaks found and fixed.
- New plumbing workBathrooms, kitchens and new water points.
- Emergency plumberBurst pipes, blocked drains and leaks, fixed on call.
- Plumbing CoCThe plumbing certificate needed to sell a house.
Which toilet you are replacing
A like-for-like swap of a floor-standing toilet is the simplest job. Changing to a hidden cistern means opening the wall.
- Close-coupled
- The cistern sits straight on the pan as one streamlined unit. It is the most common type in homes.
- Low-level
- The cistern is separate from the pan and joined to it by a flush pipe, so the two parts do not touch.
- Wall-hung pan
- Nothing touches the floor: the pan is fixed to a support frame in the wall, and the cistern and flush mechanism are concealed behind it.
- Back-to-wall pan
- Floor-standing, but fitted flat against a wall that hides the cistern, so the waste and supply pipes run straight into the wall.
Lecico SA, Choosing a toilet made easy, and Wall-hung vs back-to-wall toilets (4 August 2026) Checked November 2026.
Flush and height
- Where the flush is
- A top flush sits on the lid of the cistern and a front flush on its front or side. Wall-hung and back-to-wall toilets flush from a plate on the wall.
- Seat height
- Most floor-standing toilets measure about 385 to 395 mm from floor to seat; Lecico's raised close-coupled Atlas is 468 mm, for tall users, the elderly and wheelchair users.
- Matching parts
- A concealed cistern, its actuator plate and the pan should be chosen as one system, so check they are made to work together before the wall is closed.
Lecico SA, Choosing a toilet made easy, and Wall-hung vs back-to-wall toilets (4 August 2026) Checked November 2026.
Getting the work signed off
- PIRB certificate
- Only a PIRB-registered plumber can issue a PIRB Certificate of Compliance; for a replacement it covers the work done on site, logged within five days.
- Faults in writing
- The plumbing standards make the plumber responsible for telling the owner in writing about any part of the installation that does not comply.
Institute of Plumbing South Africa (IOPSA), What is a Certificate of Compliance? Checked November 2026.
Plumbers near you
13 plumbers take requests here. Pick your area to see who covers it.
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Eastern Cape
Who gives you the price
Your request goes to one that covers your area, not all 13, so you get one call, not a string of them.
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Core Leak Detection
Covers Atlantic Seaboard and CBD, Blouberg and surrounds and 3 more areas
On Local Pros since 2025
- 6 years in business (since 2020)
- 138 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 7 to 10
CJ W. says, “Core's team is professional, assistive and takes the time to understand the issue.” Google
In their words: Core Leak Detection offers plumbing, leak detection, and geyser services across Cape Town’s Northern and Southern Suburbs, Somerset West, Strand, Stellenbosch, and surrounding areas. We handle residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including pool repairs and gas installations.
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Clean Safe Sustainable Futures
Covers Centurion, East Rand and 3 more areas
4.8 / 9 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 8 years in business (since 2018)
- 459 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 4 to 6
- After-hours call-outs
- Qualified and licensed
Lesley O. says, “Ben and team did a great job in replacing my geyser.” Local Pros
In their words: Clean Safe Sustainable Futures provides plumbing services, geyser installations, and repairs across Johannesburg, Centurion, East Rand, and surrounding areas since 2018. We offer general plumbing, geyser installations, blockage clearing, leak detection, and plumbing COCs.
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R J Master Plumbers & Renovators
Covers Atlantic Seaboard and CBD, Blouberg and surrounds and 2 more areas
5.0 / 4 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 34 years in business (since 1992)
- Team of 2 to 3
- After-hours call-outs
- Owner managed
Bianca says, “Amazing Service From Richard and Martin!” Local Pros
In their words: R J Master Plumbers & Renovators offers plumbing services including geysers, leak detection, and general plumbing in Cape Town and surrounding areas. We have been in business since 1992.
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Divcon
Covers Johannesburg and West Rand
5.0 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 17 years in business (since 2009)
- Team of 4 to 6
- Qualified and licensed
- Gives a warranty
H S. says, “They guys were great, efficient .” Local Pros
In their words: Divcon, owned by Steven, offers a wide range of services including gas installation, plumbing, solar PV, and general maintenance in the West Rand and Johannesburg areas. We’ve been serving our community since 2009, providing quality workmanship for residential and commercial clients.
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Terzen Plumbing
Covers Johannesburg and West Rand
4.3 / 3 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- Team of 2 to 3
- After-hours call-outs
- Owner managed
Harry says, “Arrived roughly on time and immediately identified the issue The no cost quote is misleading as there is a call out charge” Local Pros
In their words: Terzen Plumbing offers a wide range of plumbing services including geysers, leak detection, and general plumbing work. We serve areas across Johannesburg, the West Rand, Pretoria, Centurion, and the East Rand.
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Aladdin Plumbing and Electrical Service
Covers East Rand, Joburg South / Alberton and Vaal Triangle
5.0 / 2 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 13 years in business (since 2013)
- After-hours call-outs
- Owner managed
Cindy B. says, “Excellent service, very knowledgeable and was very quick to respond.” Local Pros
In their words: Aladdin Plumbing and Electrical Service offers plumbing and electrical solutions in the East Rand, Joburg South, Alberton, and Vaal Triangle areas. Our services include geyser installation and repair, leak detection, blocked drain clearing, and electrical work.
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VitalWorks
Covers Johannesburg
5.0 / 2 Local Pros reviews
On Local Pros since 2024
- 4 years in business (since 2022)
- 107 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 4 to 6
- Qualified and licensed
Karen says, “Quick to contact me, good communication throughout the process.” Local Pros
In their words: VitalWorks offers plumbing, geyser, and painting services in Johannesburg and the East Rand. We cover areas including Randburg, Sandton, Midrand, Boksburg, Kempton Park, Germiston, Benoni, and Springs.
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DrainWorx
Covers Durban and Durban North
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Dungbeetles
Covers Joburg South / Alberton and Vaal Triangle
On Local Pros since 2024
In their words: Dungbeetles is a plumbing and septic tank service company operating in the Vaal Triangle (Vanderbijlpark – Vereeniging) and Joburg South/Alberton areas. They offer a range of services including plumbing repairs, septic tank cleaning, installation and maintenance.
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Dicodex Precision Maintenance and Projects
Covers Witbank and Witbank Surrounds
On Local Pros since 2025
- 6 years in business (since 2020)
- 63 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 2 to 3
In their words: Dicodex Precision Maintenance and Projects offers plumbing, electrical, and water system services in Witbank and surrounding areas. We handle everything from emergency call-outs to new installations and repairs for residential and commercial properties.
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Bonaho Plumbers
Covers Port Elizabeth and Port Elizabeth Surrounds
On Local Pros since 2025
- 7 years in business (since 2019)
- 99 requests passed to them since July 2025
- Team of 2 to 3
In their words: Bonaho Plumbers offers reliable plumbing services in East London, Port Elizabeth, and surrounding areas. We provide a range of services including geyser installations, leak repairs, blockage clearance, and emergency callouts.
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JRE Plumbing and Projects
Covers Garden Route – George
- 40 requests passed to them since August 2025
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Fusion Plumbing
Covers Helderberg and Paarl
What customers say about price and quotes
4.7
Average from 87 reviews of the 7 plumbers above on Google and Local Pros, checked November 2026.
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Monique F.
this week
First review: They were willing to help sooner when I had an emergency, and this really made all the difference to save costs and serious inconvenience for my tenant. Thank you to the team for being so accommodating. Second review (a year later) : We called them back a second time because there were new leaks that popped up after the first 2 leaks were fixed a year ago. Our pool water was literally disappearing! These were very bad leaks due to the inadequate pipe system that was put in by either the developer or the previous owner (not sure which). We decided to completely redo our entire piping system from the jets to the pump which also included 2 spa jets and from the skimmer box to the pump. After receiving 2 quotes, we went with Core Leak Detection because they provided us with a 3 year guarantee on the work and also they pressure test the system afterwards which is critical to see that everything is working properly. We are extremely glad we did because they definitely went out of their way to make sure this huge project was perfectly done and we would not have any more issues with the pipes and jet system. They also fixed our spa system and filter sand which was a mess. Our coping was beautifully preserved and they made sure they left it in the condition they found it. A special thanks goes to Wayden and George, who both patiently answered all our questions and were always professional, kind and friendly. Your assistance and advice went a long way to calm our fears with regards to this project. We also appreciate you accommodating us on short notice. Also Helicia in the office, your customer service is excellent and communication is really good all round. We always knew where the project was in the process. Been a pleasure working with you all :-) A final note: You cannot go wrong to leave things in this company's capable and reliable hands. We have no hesitation in recommending them for all leak detection, plumbing and swimming pool problems.
Review of Core Leak Detection left on Google
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Joanna
a year ago
Quote, buying and fixing same day. Quick and efficient but job still done very well. Professional and pleasant.
Review of Clean Safe Sustainable Futures left on Local Pros
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Harry
a year ago
Arrived roughly on time and immediately identified the issue The no cost quote is misleading as there is a call out charge
Review of Terzen Plumbing left on Local Pros
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David
2 years ago
We recently moved to the area and managed to find Aladdin plumbing and electrical. Victor got in touch with me immediately Communicated well and has reasonable pricing. Going forward I will definitely be using his services
Review of Aladdin Plumbing and Electrical Service left on Local Pros
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Questions about these prices
Where do these prices come from?
From Damlane Tech Group's listed price on Leroy Merlin, Mzansi Technology and Construction Group's listed price on Leroy Merlin, Juspropa's listed prices on Leroy Merlin, Leakfind, Disa Plumbing and Domingo Plumbing: businesses that publish their own prices. We copied the figures as published and checked them on 12 November 2026. They are not quotes; every pro sets their own price.
How are these plumbers rated?
4.7 out of 5 on average, from 87 reviews of 7 plumbers.
Do I have to hire the pro who quotes?
No. You decide once you have the written quote.
The full guide
General advice, written April 2024.
Is your toilet looking a bit worse for wear? Costs can climb higher if the plumbing needs to be reconfigured.
Types of Toilet
When upgrading your bathroom, you'll come across several types of toilet suites, each offering different benefits and styles:
- Close-Coupled Toilet: This is a very common design where the cistern is directly mounted above the toilet bowl, creating a compact and streamlined unit.
- Wall-Faced Toilet: This design features a concealed cistern, with the toilet sitting flush against the wall, which helps maximize space and enhances the bathroom's aesthetic.
- Back to Wall Toilet: In this setup, both the toilet and the cistern are attached directly to the bathroom wall, creating a neat appearance with no visible piping.
- Wall-Hung Toilet: Similar to the wall faced toilet, but this version is mounted directly on the wall and elevated above the floor. It is the most stylish and typically the most expensive option, offering easy cleaning and a modern look.
Each type of toilet has its own set of advantages, depending on your bathroom layout and style preferences. Just remember that you might incur additional costs when changing the type of toilet you have.
Hiring a Plumber
When the time comes to hire a plumber, it's crucial to ensure they are the right fit for your project. Here are some key questions to ask:
- Are you licensed?
- Are you insured to work in my home?
- How long will my project take?
- Can you provide a written estimate?
- Do you have any references I can follow up on?
- Can I see examples of your work?
Choosing and Costing a New Toilet
Before you replace your toilet, you'll need to select a new one. The cost of toilets varies widely depending on the type you choose.
Cost of Toilet Installation
The cost of installing a new toilet can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the installation and the type of toilet you choose. Due to their experience with numerous installations, plumbers can often provide firm quotes for standard replacements.
If you opt for a more complex system, such as a toilet with a concealed tank or a wall-hung model, the installation costs will be higher due to the increased time and expertise required.
Get a quote from your local toilet expert today!
Getting quotes from plumbers
When seeking quotes for plumbing work, it's important to consider the experience and qualifications of the professionals you're evaluating. Experienced plumbers can usually provide a reliable cost estimate upfront. Keep in mind that a certified master plumber, although possibly charging a higher hourly rate, might ultimately be more cost-effective than a less experienced or less well-equipped plumber who offers a lower rate. The initial hourly rate alone should not be the sole criterion for your decision.
To ensure you are getting a fair price, the best approach is to obtain quotes from several local plumbers. This comparison will give you a clear view of the current market rates and help you make an informed choice. By reaching out to a network of professional plumbers, you can find the best plumber for your needs at the most competitive price.
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How it works
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Tell us the job
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A plumber who covers your area calls you
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Get a written quote and decide
