Leaking Tap Repairs in Grafton
A dripping tap can waste over 20,000 litres a year. Here's what causes them, when to repair vs replace, and how a Grafton plumber gets it fixed fast.
Why taps drip
In older Grafton homes, dripping taps are almost always a worn washer or O-ring — a cheap, quick fix. Newer ceramic-disc mixer taps drip because the cartridge has failed and needs replacing rather than re-washering. Either way, ignoring a drip wastes water, stains fixtures and eventually damages seats inside the tap body, turning a $150 fix into a $400 one.
What we do on a Grafton tap job
We isolate the water, dismantle the tap, replace washers/O-rings or cartridges, reface the seat if needed, and reassemble with fresh lubricant. Everything is pressure-tested before we leave. Fixed price, in and out — most jobs take under an hour.
When to replace instead
If your tap is corroded, wobbly at the base, or a discontinued style where cartridges aren't available, replacement is usually cheaper than chasing repairs. We can supply a matching or upgraded replacement and install it in the same visit.