Plumbing Services
Signs Your Tap Needs Repair
A tap that drips constantly even when fully closed, a handle that has become stiff or loose, or a tap that whistles or vibrates when running are all signs it is time for a proper repair rather than another attempt at tightening it yourself.
Tap Washer Replacement
Most leaking taps in older Sydney homes come down to a worn washer, the small rubber or fibre seal inside a traditional tap that wears down every time the tap is turned on and off. Replacing a washer is usually a straightforward job for a licensed plumber, and it is often the most cost-effective fix for a tap that has been dripping for a while.
Why Washers Wear Out
Washers sit under constant pressure and friction every time a tap is used, so over years of daily use they harden, crack or wear unevenly. Hard water in parts of Sydney can also speed up this wear. Once a washer has failed, tightening the tap further only strains the spindle and can make the eventual repair more expensive than if it had been booked in earlier.
Mixer Tap Repairs
Modern mixer taps use a cartridge rather than a traditional washer, and when they fail, the tap can drip constantly or become difficult to move smoothly between hot and cold. Because cartridges vary between brands and models, our plumbers carry a wide range of common replacement parts to avoid a second visit wherever possible.
Common Mixer Tap Faults
The most frequent mixer tap issues we see are a worn ceramic disc cartridge causing a persistent drip, a loose or wobbly handle from a worn mounting mechanism, and reduced water flow caused by mineral build-up inside the cartridge itself. Each of these has a different fix, which is why an accurate diagnosis before any work begins matters more than guessing at parts.
Tap Installation
Whether you are renovating a bathroom, replacing a tired kitchen mixer, or upgrading an outdoor tap before summer, we install new tap fixtures with the same fixed price approach as our repairs. You can request a fixed price quote for supply and installation, or supply your own fixtures if you have already chosen a style you like.
Choosing New Tap Fixtures
Beyond looks, it is worth matching a new tap to your household's water pressure and the type of connections already in place, since not every fixture suits every plumbing setup. Our plumbers can advise on what will work with your existing pipework before you commit to a particular style or finish, which saves any disappointment once the tap actually arrives.
Water Bill Impact
A single dripping tap does not sound like much, but left unrepaired for months, it adds a steady, invisible cost to every water bill. If you are also seeing other signs of rising usage, it is worth having a broader check, since a leaking tap can sometimes be one symptom of a larger issue picked up during a full water leak detection visit.
How Much a Dripping Tap Really Costs
A slow but steady drip can waste a meaningful amount of water over a full year, all of it billed at your normal rate. Multiply that across several taps in an older home, and the numbers add up quickly. Fixing a leaking tap is one of the cheapest, fastest ways to bring a creeping water bill back under control before the next statement arrives.
Bathroom, Kitchen and Outdoor Taps
Different taps around the home fail in different ways, and each area comes with its own quirks. Bathroom taps see the heaviest daily use, kitchen mixers deal with grease and hard water, and outdoor taps face weather exposure and, in many older Sydney homes, ageing external pipework. If a leak seems to be coming from inside a wall rather than the tap itself, our leak repair Sydney team can take it from there.
Outdoor and Garden Tap Repairs
Outdoor taps are often overlooked until a puddle appears underneath or along a garden bed. Weathering, sun exposure and infrequent use all contribute to outdoor tap failures, and a leaking garden tap left unrepaired over summer can waste a significant amount of water while you are simply trying to keep the garden alive.
Tap Repairs for Landlords and Property Managers
A dripping tap might seem minor, but for a property manager it can mean a frustrated tenant chasing an update, or a small maintenance job that keeps reappearing on the same rent roll. We provide fixed-price, written quotes suitable for landlord approval, and same-day appointments for most urgent tap repairs across our Sydney service area. Many of the agencies and strata buildings we work with for tap repairs also call us for blocked drains and hot water issues, which makes it easier to manage plumbing across an entire portfolio with one trusted contact.
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Read More »Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, even a small steady drip adds up to a noticeable amount of wasted water over a year, and the cost shows up gradually rather than all at once.
Yes, our plumbers repair both traditional washer taps and modern mixer or cartridge taps across bathrooms, kitchens and laundries.
In most cases, repair is the cheaper option, though very old or heavily corroded taps sometimes make more sense to replace, and we will always give you an honest recommendation either way.
No, FXD Plumbing does not charge a call-out fee, and every tap repair is quoted with a fixed price before work begins.
Most tap repairs, including washer and cartridge replacements, are completed within the same visit, usually within an hour.
