Does the angle valve need replacing when swapping the toilet?

Not required if the old one works (turns, doesn't leak). But if it's 15+ years old — swap it now, +ILS 50 labor and ILS 60 valve. Replacing it separately two years from now means another call-out worth ILS 250. True saving = preventive replacement.

Can a wall-hung unit go where a floor-standing one was without a heavy renovation?

Without a heavy renovation — no. You need a carrier frame behind the wall (your current wall may not hold it), sewer outlet repositioned in height, backing in the wall, fresh finishing. Budget ILS 5,000–10,000. Don't cut corners — shortcuts mean the toilet "drifts" in two years.

How do I dispose of the old toilet?

In Israel — through municipal bulky-waste pickup (phone call to city services, they come within 5–10 days free). The plumber can take it for ILS 50–150 and dispose of it himself. Porcelain is accepted at construction-waste sites and is usually sledgehammered before disposal.

How often does a toilet get replaced on average?

Porcelain as a material — 30–50 years. But the mechanicals age: first rubber seals are swapped, then the whole valve, then the seat, then the tank. By 20–25 years everything inside is new, only the bowl is original. Full-set replacement usually happens after 25–30 years or during a bathroom remodel.

Toilet replacement in Israel — cost, choosing a new one, outlet type

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