Toilet running constantly — Leiden, South Holland
A toilet that keeps running after flushing wastes hundreds of gallons of water per day and drives up utility bills. The most common culprits are a worn flapper valve that no longer seals the flush valve opening, a waterlogged float that cannot shut off the fill valve, an improperly adjusted fill level, or a cracked overflow tube. A plumber can replace the flapper and fill valve, adjust float height, and check the flush valve seat for mineral buildup or warping.
Why this is common in Leiden
Plumbers in Leiden deal with hard-water limescale, ageing pipework in the older stock, and — on the wet Dutch subsoil — drainage, cellar pumps and damp. Gas and water work runs through recognised installers (InstallQ).
Who to call
For this problem in Leiden, call a: Plumber
Find a Plumber in LeidenSymptoms to look for
- Water continuously running in the bowl long after flushing
- Toilet handle must be jiggled to stop the water
- Hissing sound coming from the tank that never stops
- Water bill noticeably higher than usual with no other explanation
- Tank water level rising above the overflow tube
Emergency Service in Leiden
Emergency services in Leiden respond within 25–55 minutes across the city. Emergency rates run €70–€170 for callout plus €65–€130/hour incl. BTW.