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Tap repair: tap with a dripping spout
Plumber30-day warranty included

Tap repair

Takes about 30 min

A tap that keeps dripping at night usually has a worn washer or a tired spindle. A verified plumber shuts the supply, opens the tap, replaces the worn washer or seal, cleans the aerator if flow is weak and tightens a body that has come loose from the wall. A single tap usually takes about 30 minutes.

The repair starts from the price shown on this page. If the tap is beyond saving, you can choose the new tap fitting option, and the additional tap option covers a second tap in the same visit. Both show their price before you book. If you want a particular model of tap, buy it yourself and keep it unpacked and ready.

What's included

  • Diagnosis of the drip, leak or low flow
  • Washer or seal renewed, spindle cleaned and greased.
  • Aerator cleaned or descaled where flow is weak
  • Loose tap body tightened and resealed
  • Drip and flow check before leaving
  • 30-day warranty on the repair

What's not included

  • The new tap, bought by you
  • Cartridges and spindles beyond common washers, quoted first
  • Wall chasing or concealed pipe work

How the visit goes

  1. 1

    Find the cause

    The plumber runs the tap and checks whether the drip comes from the spout, the handle or the base.

  2. 2

    Isolate and open

    The water is shut off and the tap head is opened to reach the washer and spindle.

  3. 3

    Replace worn parts

    The washer or seal is renewed, the spindle is cleaned and greased, and the body is tightened.

  4. 4

    Test and tidy

    The supply is opened and the tap is checked closed and running before the plumber leaves.

What we need from you

  • Clear space around the tap
  • Access to the stopcock or main valve
  • Your new tap, if you want one fitted

Questions about this service

My tap drips even when fully closed. Can it be fixed?

Usually yes. A drip from a closed tap normally means a worn washer or seat, which the plumber replaces on the spot.

Should I repair or replace the tap?

If the body is cracked or the spindle threads are worn out, the plumber will suggest the new tap fitting option, priced on this page before you book.

Can more than one tap be done?

Yes. Add the additional tap option for each extra tap in the same visit.

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