A leaking tap is one of those plumbing problems that’s easy to put off — until the constant dripping gets louder, the leak gets worse or you notice water appearing where it shouldn’t.
Born Plumbing provides leaking tap repairs across Canberra, the ACT and surrounding areas, fixing everything from a slow drip at the kitchen sink to faulty mixer taps, leaking shower taps and outdoor taps that won’t completely shut off.
Whether your tap needs a new washer, seal, cartridge, reseating or complete replacement, we’ll work out what’s actually causing the problem and recommend the most practical fix.
Need a leaking tap fixed? Call Ethan on 0423 491 249.
Born Plumbing is a locally operated plumbing, drainage and gas fitting business servicing Canberra, the ACT and surrounding regions.
You’ll be dealing with an experienced local plumber who can diagnose the problem, explain your options and carry out the appropriate repair without making a simple job more complicated than it needs to be.
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Years expertise in fixing leaking taps across Canberra homes.
Taps repaired or replaced!
Not every leaking tap is caused by a worn washer.
Modern homes can have several different types of tapware, and the right repair depends on the tap itself and exactly where the water is escaping.
Born Plumbing can diagnose and repair:
Sometimes a relatively inexpensive internal component is all that’s needed. Other times, particularly with older, damaged or heavily corroded tapware, replacement can be the better long-term option.
We’ll tell you which makes more sense before going ahead.
A dripping tap doesn’t automatically mean the entire tap needs replacing.
The location of the leak often gives us a good indication of what’s wrong.
If water continues to drip from the spout after you’ve completely turned the tap off, there may be an issue with the washer, valve, ceramic cartridge or tap seat.
Simply tightening the tap harder usually isn’t the answer and can sometimes place additional strain on the internal components.
Water appearing around the tap handle or spindle can point towards worn seals, O-rings or internal components.
You might only notice it while the tap is running at first.
Most mixer taps don’t use the same traditional washer arrangement found in older taps.
A worn or damaged internal cartridge can cause the mixer to drip, become difficult to operate or stop shutting the water off properly.
If the top of the tap looks fine but you’re finding water inside the cupboard underneath, the issue may be with the tap connections, flexible hoses, seals or the tap body itself.
This is worth investigating promptly because hidden water underneath cabinetry can cause considerably more trouble than a visible drip into the sink.
Outdoor taps take plenty of abuse.
A tap that won’t fully shut off may need servicing, reseating or replacement depending on its condition.
We don’t replace tapware just because it’s leaking.
If the tap itself is in good condition and suitable replacement components are available, repairing it is often the sensible option.
However, replacement may make more sense when the tap is:
If replacement is the better option, Born Plumbing can remove the existing tapware and install suitable new taps or mixers.
Already bought your own tapware? Speak with us when booking and we can discuss installation.
Rather than assuming every leak needs another washer, we identify where the water is coming from and why the tap isn’t sealing correctly.
Depending on the tap, this can involve checking:
Give Ethan a call now.
