Dripping Tap Repairs, Washers and Tap Reseating
Need your taps repaired or replaced? We’re the right plumbers for you!
The drip that is costing you more than you think
A tap that drips once a second wastes thousands of litres a year, and you pay for every one of them. It also gets worse, not better. What starts as a drip becomes a tap you have to lean on to shut off, and then a tap that will not shut off at all.
Most dripping taps are a small job. The trick is fixing the right thing.
Why taps drip, and what actually fixes it
A worn washer
The most common cause. The rubber washer inside the tap compresses and hardens over time until it no longer seals. Replacing it is straightforward and usually solves it.
A damaged tap seat
Here is where most DIY repairs fail. The washer presses down onto a brass seat inside the tap body. Over years that seat becomes pitted and scored, and once it does, a brand new washer will not seal against it either.
That is why the tap starts dripping again a week after someone changed the washer. The washer was never the whole problem.
Tap reseating
Reseating machines the damaged seat smooth again so a new washer has a flat surface to seal against. It takes the right tool and it is the difference between a repair that lasts years and one that lasts a fortnight.
If your taps have been washered before and started dripping again, reseating is almost certainly what they need.
Worn spindles and O rings
Where the drip is coming from around the handle rather than the spout, it is usually the spindle O ring.
Failed ceramic cartridges
Mixer taps do not have washers. They have a ceramic cartridge, and when that wears the fix is a replacement cartridge matched to the brand.
High water pressure
If taps in the house keep failing early, the pressure is often the reason. It shortens the life of every washer, seal and flexible hose in the place. Worth testing if this keeps happening.
Why a dripping tap is worth fixing sooner rather than later
It is tempting to live with a drip, but there are a few good reasons not to. The first is water waste. A steady drip adds up to a surprising amount of water over a month, and you are paying for every drop on your bill. The second is that a drip rarely fixes itself and usually gets worse. A small weep from a worn washer today can turn into a constant run or a tap that will not shut off at all.
The third reason is damage. A leaking tap can leave water sitting where it should not, which can stain benchtops, mark cabinetry, and over time cause problems under sinks and vanities. An outdoor tap that leaks against a wall can keep an area damp for months. Catching it early keeps a cheap repair from becoming a bigger one. We also install new taps for renovations, replacements or aesthetic upgrades.
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What we do
Dripping and leaking tap repairs
Diagnosed properly, so you get the repair that holds rather than the one that gets you a fortnight.
Tap washer replacement
New washers, and reseating where the seat needs it.
Tap reseating
Machining worn tap seats so new washers seal properly.
Mixer tap cartridge replacement
Cartridges matched to the tap, rather than the whole tap replaced.
Spindle and O ring replacement
For leaks around the handle.
New tap installation
Kitchen, bathroom, laundry and outdoor taps supplied and installed.
Outdoor and garden taps
Including replacing taps that have seized or split.
Water pressure checks
Where taps keep failing early, we test the pressure and tell you whether that is the reason.
Local, same-day where possible, and priced upfront
We work right across Sydney and the Hills District, and we aim to get to you quickly, with same-day service available in many cases.
You get a licensed plumber, tidy work, and an upfront quote before any spanner touches your tap. No vague estimates and no work starting until you know the price.
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Using The Leading Brands
We work with trusted industry brands to ensure every product we install is reliable, durable, and built to last.
Our Easy 3-Step Process
At The Plumbing Paramedics, we keep it simple and stress-free. Our streamlined 3-step process is designed to give you fast, reliable plumbing solutions without any confusion or delays.
1
Book Now
Call us or book online, and our friendly team is ready to help 7 days a week. We’ll quickly understand your plumbing issue and schedule a visit that fits your time.
2
Upfront Pricing
We’ll assess the job and provide a fixed quote on the spot. No hidden fees, just clear pricing and complete transparency from start to finish.
3
Job Done
Our licensed plumbers show up on time, fully prepared. We get the job done right, clean up after ourselves, and leave your space just as we found it.
Plumbing Problems can be stressful.
That’s why we’ve made our process simple, responsive, and focused on quality from the moment you call.
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After inspecting the issue, we provide a fixed quote—no hidden fees, no surprises.
Local Plumbers
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Customer Satisfaction
Your satisfaction is our mission on every visit—quality service you can count on.
Big or Small
From leaky taps to full installations—no job is too small or too complex for our team.