Melbourne plumbing

A tap that won’t stop?
Let’s fix that drip.

Assess a dripping spout, leaking handle or wet tap connection.

The location of a leak helps identify whether a washer, cartridge, seal or connection is involved. A repair may preserve a suitable existing tap; damaged or unsupported fittings may need replacement. Include a photo and say whether the leak continues when the tap is off.

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Start with what you’re noticing

Does this sound familiar?

Tell us which signs apply.
The source may need an inspection.

A spout dripping when closed

Water around the handle

Moisture below a tap connection

A useful starting point

What’s happening,
and what can help?

A leaking tap can involve the spout, handle, cartridge, washer or the connections beneath it. Identify where water appears and whether it continues when the tap is closed. Repair may be practical when suitable parts are available; replacement should be assessed for compatibility and the condition of the existing fitting.

Worn washers or cartridges
Damaged seals or connections

A drip from the spout and a leak around the base can have different causes. This cutaway explains common parts; the model and the leak location determine which repair is suitable.

The leak location changes the likely repair

A drip from the spout while the tap is off is different from water around the handle during use or moisture under the sink. Describe each symptom separately. The provider can then assess the relevant seals, internal parts and connections rather than assume every tap leak needs the same component.

Include a photograph of the whole fitting and, where safely accessible, the connections below it. Brand or model information can help identify parts, but a familiar-looking mixer may still use a different cartridge. Avoid buying a component solely because it resembles one in a generic online repair guide.

Repairability depends on more than the leaking seal

A serviceable tap with compatible replacement parts may be a good repair candidate. Damage to the body, an unsuitable previous repair or unavailable parts can change the options. Ask the provider to explain what is worn and whether the proposed repair addresses the actual fault or only a temporary symptom.

Older fittings may have multiple issues, such as a leaking internal component and deteriorated supply connections. Those should be itemised rather than hidden inside a vague tap-repair description. If more work is found during the visit, the revised scope and price should be agreed before it proceeds.

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A replacement needs to suit the sink, basin and connections

Mounting holes, reach, clearance and available space beneath the fixture influence which replacement fits. A new kitchen mixer should be reviewed against the actual sink and cabinet arrangement, not just its appearance. For a concealed shower mixer, replacing the body can require a very different level of access.

If you want to supply the tap, send the product details before purchase or attendance and confirm what comes in the box. Ask who supplies connectors and any additional fittings. The quote should also identify disposal and any surface work, particularly when the old fitting has left damage around the mounting area.

Check the result in the way the fixture is normally used

At handover, the relevant operation and connections should be checked after the agreed repair. If the problem appeared only when the spout was moved or the handle was in a certain position, mention that pattern again. It helps compare the result with the symptom that prompted the visit.

Keep the replacement-part or tap model with the job record. Follow care guidance suitable for the finish, because abrasive treatment can damage some surfaces. If moisture returns under a cabinet, report where and when it appears rather than assuming the visible tap is again the cause.

Know the next step

From what you notice
to what needs doing.

An inspection sets the direction. Your approval sets the scope.

Request a visit

Identify the fitting
Check the tap type and leak location.
Compare repair and replacement
Confirm suitable parts and condition.
Complete and test
Check shut-off, operation and disturbed connections.

Compare the approaches

Different findings.
Different options.

The recommended work depends on the actual condition and access. These are options to discuss.

Options for leaking taps
Approach	When it can help	What to check
Replace an internal wear component	A suitable existing tap with a diagnosed washer, cartridge or seal fault.	Compatibility and the condition of the body must be checked; not every older fitting has available parts.
Repair the supply connection	Moisture traced to a hose, connector or adjacent fitting rather than the spout.	May be a separate task from internal tap repair and can require different replacement parts.
Replace the complete tap	A damaged, unsupported or unwanted fitting with a suitable replacement selected.	Mounting, reach, clearance and connections can require additional assessment or work.

Price follows the scope

What affects the cost?

A useful quote explains the work, access and any further investigation. Confirm attendance charges and approval points before a visit is booked.

How to compare plumbing quotes

Tap design and parts

A conventional tap, deck-mounted mixer and concealed fitting have different components and access. Share the model and photos to help identify the likely requirements.

Working space

Deep cabinetry, fixed shelving or restricted basin access can affect the installation work. Clearing ordinary stored items helps, but alterations should be separately agreed.

Replacement scope

Confirm whether the quote includes the tap, connectors, removal and any repair around the mounting area. A customer-supplied product may still require additional fittings.

Discuss in your quote

Tap fault assessment
Agreed repair components
Leak and operation testing

Check separately

Replacement tapware unless quoted
Repairing damaged cabinetry

Your agreed quote sets the final inclusions. These points help you ask the right questions.

Before the visit

Describe whether water comes from the spout, handle, base or connections below the fixture.
Share model information and product links for any proposed replacement.
Clear accessible cupboard contents without disconnecting hoses or pipework.

After the work

Retain the installed tap or component details for future servicing.
Follow care instructions for the finish and avoid assuming all cleaning products are suitable.
Report returning moisture with the location and the tap position or activity that triggers it.

Good questions to ask

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Your questions, answered.

Not sure which service fits? Describe the symptoms in your request.

Tell us about your job

Can a dripping mixer be repaired?

Often a cartridge or seal can be replaced, but availability and the condition of the body matter. The provider should explain the options.

Why is it wet beneath the tap when the spout is dry?

The leak may be at a hose or connection below the fixture, which requires a different repair from a dripping spout.

Is replacing the tap always better than repairing it?

No. A suitable fitting with available parts may be repairable. Replacement may make sense where the body is damaged, parts are unavailable or the customer wants a different fixture. Ask for the reason and the complete cost of each practical option.

Could a leak under the sink come from somewhere else?

Yes. Waste fittings, appliance connections and water-supply components can all be nearby. Tell the provider when moisture appears and show the full cabinet area so the source can be traced rather than assumed.

Can I use the same quote for a concealed shower mixer?

Not necessarily. A concealed mixer may require access to internal parts or the body behind the wall, with different finishing requirements. Provide its model and photos and ask whether the proposed work can be completed through existing access.

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A tap that won’t stop?
Let’s fix that drip.

Does this sound familiar?

What’s happening,
and what can help?

The leak location changes the likely repair

Repairability depends on more than the leaking seal

A replacement needs to suit the sink, basin and connections

Check the result in the way the fixture is normally used

From what you notice
to what needs doing.

Identify the fitting

Compare repair and replacement

Complete and test

Different findings.
Different options.

What affects the cost?

Tap design and parts

Working space

Replacement scope

Discuss in your quote

Check separately

Before the visit

After the work

Leaking taps.
Your questions, answered.

Your neighbourhood.
Your kind of plumbing help.

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An urgent problem needs a clear next step.

A tap that won’t stop?Let’s fix that drip.

Does this sound familiar?

What’s happening,and what can help?

The leak location changes the likely repair

Repairability depends on more than the leaking seal

A replacement needs to suit the sink, basin and connections

Check the result in the way the fixture is normally used

From what you noticeto what needs doing.

Identify the fitting

Compare repair and replacement

Complete and test

Different findings.Different options.

What affects the cost?

Tap design and parts

Working space

Replacement scope

Discuss in your quote

Check separately

Before the visit

After the work

Leaking taps.Your questions, answered.

Your neighbourhood.Your kind of plumbing help.

Explore your local area

Related plumbing help.

Mixer tap replacement

Kitchen plumbing

Water leak detection

Good questions. Clearer decisions.

Clearing, a camera or a repair?

Repair it or replace it?

What does the quote actually cover?

A little help.A lot less drip, drip, drip.

A tap that won’t stop?
Let’s fix that drip.

What’s happening,
and what can help?

From what you notice
to what needs doing.

Different findings.
Different options.

Leaking taps.
Your questions, answered.

Your neighbourhood.
Your kind of plumbing help.

A little help.
A lot less drip, drip, drip.