Toilet inspection checklist
The toilet inspection checklist is intended to serve as a memory jogger during bathroom inspections when you are at an open home inspection walkthrough and to help you cover the foundational items to check when inspecting a toilet.
Toilet inspection checklist
The following actions to be taken
- Check the toilet bowl for any signs of cracks or damage
- Check the toilet tank for any leaks or cracks
- Check the flush mechanism to ensure it is working as intended
- Check the flapper valve to ensure it is sealing properly
- Check the fill valve to ensure it is functioning properly
- Check the water level in the tank to ensure it is not too high or too low
- Check the water supply line for any leaks or damage
- Check the wax ring seal around the base of the toilet for any damage or wear
- Check the toilet seat for any damage or wear
- Check the cleanliness of the toilet bowl, tank, and seat
- Leaks behind and around the toilet, check for signs of moisture and wetness around the bathroom floors as sometimes the leakage may be travelling from under your bathroom tiles and in-between worn out grout.
- After flushing is there continuous running water on the inside of the bowl?
- Is toilet lid firmly secure or loose?
- Toilet roll holder and location
Toilet inspection FAQs
A flapper valve, also known as a flush valve, is a component of a toilet tank that controls the release of water into the toilet bowl during a flush. It is typically made of rubber or plastic and is attached to the bottom of the toilet tank. When the toilet handle is pressed, it lifts the flapper valve, allowing water to flow from the tank into the bowl, which in turn flushes waste down the drain.
Once the flush is complete, the flapper valve closes, sealing off the tank and allowing it to refill with water.
Any problems with the flapper valve could mean you end up with leaks or wasted water. So it’s super important to keep it functioning properly!
A fill valve is a component of a toilet tank that controls the amount of water that enters the tank after a flush.
It is typically located on the left or right side of the tank and is connected to the water supply line. When the flapper valve opens to release water from the tank into the bowl during a flush, the fill valve opens to allow new water to enter the tank and fill it back up.
Once the water reaches the desired level, the fill valve shuts off automatically to prevent overfilling and spills. The proper operation of the fill valve is essential to maintain the correct water level in the toilet tank and ensure efficient flushing.
A wax ring is a round-shaped gasket made of wax that is used to seal the connection between the bottom of a toilet bowl and the top of the toilet flange (a fitting in the floor), which is part of the waste pipe in the floor.
The wax ring is placed on top of the flange, and then the toilet bowl is lowered down onto it.
The wax ring creates a tight, waterproof seal that keeps any nasty smells or leaks from escaping into your bathroom. If your toilet is leaking or smelling funky, you might need to replace the wax ring.
If the water continues to run after a flush, the main thing to check is the flapper valve. The valve is located at the bottom of your toilet tank where all the water sits ready for your next flush.