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1 Broken or failing parts inside the tank (like a fill valve, flapper, ball cock or tank lever) may cause a toilet to run continuously. 2  DIY replacement parts for this problem typically cost $5-$50 depending on the brand of toilet, with an average cost of less than $25. 3  This project might take 20-30 minutes or two hours.
1 For example, it can cost $50 -$200 to have a plumber repair a toilet by replacing the tank mechanism, wax ring (underneath the toilet) or flange (under the wax ring). 2  Replacing a toilet typically costs $150-$600 for standard installation of a basic toilet. In some areas plumbers charge $45 -$75 an hour; in other regions the hourly rate can be $75 -$150. 2  Most plumbers charge a two-hour minimum or a service call fee of $75 -$150, and some plumbers bill a flat fee per job instead of an hourly rate. 3  Either away, exact costs will depend on the complexity and type of work done.