Need a toilet replaced in Bentleigh? Most straightforward swaps are finished in a single visit, and you get a price before we start — not after.
Sedcon Plumbing is based in Bentleigh. You are not calling a call centre that routes your job to whoever is closest — Cooper is a VBA-licensed plumber (Licence 120392) working across Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, McKinnon, Ormond and the surrounding bayside suburbs.
What we install
Close-coupled — the standard cistern-on-pan suite, and the most common replacement in Bentleigh’s post-war and mid-century homes. Usually the quickest swap.
Back-to-wall — the pan sits flush to the wall, hiding the pipework and making it easier to clean around. Popular in renovated bathrooms.
Wall-hung with in-wall cistern — the pan is mounted off the wall with the cistern concealed in the cavity. Best look and easiest to clean under, but it needs a compatible wall structure and takes longer. Worth planning into a renovation rather than retrofitting.
Smart and bidet suites — these need a power point within reach and sometimes a dedicated water connection. Happy to advise before you buy.
Replacing an old toilet
The common reasons Bentleigh customers call us:
- It will not stop running. Usually an inlet or outlet valve rather than the whole suite — worth asking before you replace something repairable.
- It is cracked. Hairline cracks in the pan or cistern do not get better. Replace it.
- Constant blockages. Older low-clearance traps and long, shallow waste runs both cause this. Sometimes it is the drain rather than the pan, which is worth a camera check first.
- It is a water hog. Single-flush suites from before the WELS scheme use roughly three times the water of a modern 4-star dual flush.
What affects the price
The biggest single factor is the set-out — the distance from the finished wall to the centre of the waste outlet. If the new suite’s set-out does not match the old one, the waste has to be adapted or moved, and that is the most common cause of an unexpected extra.
Also relevant: concrete floors, in-wall cistern work that opens up a wall, old or corroded stop taps that need replacing, and access on upper levels. If any of that turns up, we tell you before we do it — not on the invoice.
Water efficiency
Every suite sold in Australia carries a WELS star rating. A 4-star dual flush uses about 4.5 litres on a full flush and 3 litres on a half, against roughly 11 litres for a pre-1990s single flush. We will fit whatever you have bought, but if you are still choosing, the difference shows up on the bill.
Compliance — what a licensed plumber owes you
Replacing a toilet is regulated plumbing work in Victoria. It must be carried out by a licensed or registered plumber, and for work over $750 you are entitled to a Compliance Certificate — proof the work meets the Plumbing Regulations, and something you will want if you sell the property or make an insurance claim.
Sedcon is VBA-licensed (120392) and covered by public liability insurance. You get your certificate where the job qualifies, without having to ask.
How long it takes
A like-for-like swap is normally done in one visit. Back-to-wall suites take longer where the set-out differs, and in-wall cistern installations can need a second visit if wall or tiling work is involved. You get a time window, and if we are running late you get a call — not silence.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licensed plumber to replace a toilet in Victoria?
Yes. Toilet installation is regulated plumbing work and must be carried out by a licensed or registered plumber. For work over $750 you should also receive a Compliance Certificate.
Can you replace a toilet in one visit?
In most cases, yes. A like-for-like swap where the new suite matches the existing set-out is almost always a single visit. In-wall cistern installations and jobs needing the waste moved can take longer.
Can you supply the toilet, or should I buy it?
Either. We can supply a quality WELS-rated suite, or install one you have bought. If you are buying, check the set-out measurement matches your existing waste position — it is the most common cause of an unexpected extra.
What is a set-out and why does it matter?
The set-out is the distance from the finished wall to the centre of the waste outlet. If the new suite’s set-out does not match the old one, the waste has to be adapted or moved. It is the single biggest driver of extra cost on a replacement.
Do you work after hours?
Yes. We are available after hours and on weekends across Bentleigh and the surrounding bayside suburbs.
Areas we cover
Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, McKinnon, Ormond, Glen Huntly, Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Hughesdale, Moorabbin, Highett, Cheltenham, Hampton, Hampton East, Brighton, Brighton East, Elsternwick, Caulfield, Sandringham, Black Rock and Mentone.
Book a toilet installation in Bentleigh
Call or text 0413 647 557. Tell us what you have got and what you want, and we will give you a price.
See our Toilet Installation Melbourne page for the full service, or Toilet Repairs Bentleigh if it can be fixed rather than replaced.
Learn more about our Toilet Installation Melbourne service, or see all suburbs we cover across greater Melbourne.
Toilet replacement and changeover in Bentleigh
Most of the work we do in Bentleigh is a straight changeover — the old suite out, a new one in, usually in a single visit. We remove and dispose of the old toilet and leave the bathroom clean.
The one thing worth checking before you buy a new suite is the set-out: the distance from the finished wall to the centre of the waste outlet. If the new suite’s set-out does not match the old one, the waste has to be adapted or moved, and that is the most common cause of an unexpected extra on an otherwise simple toilet replacement.
Whether you want to replace a toilet that keeps running, change over an old single-flush suite for a water-efficient dual flush, or install a second toilet, call or text 0413 647 557 and we will give you a price.
Nearby suburbs we cover
We also provide toilet installation in the suburbs next door: