What helps tap work stay fixed
Drips traced to the cause
We look at the actual failed part instead of treating every leak as the same fault.
Repair or replace advice
You get a plain answer on what is worth fixing and what is wasting your money.
Taps matched to the set-up
New fittings are judged against the sink, pressure and connection sizes in place.
A dripping tap is rarely just being annoying
When you ask Harding Plumbing & Heating Limited to deal with tap repair, we look past the obvious symptom and find the worn part or poor connection behind it. Dripping, stiffness, weak flow, leaks around the base and awkward temperature control can come from washers, cartridges, valves, seals or flexible tails that are past their best. Some taps are well worth repairing. Others have reached the stage where replacing them is the cleaner answer. The key is working out which type you have and what condition it is in before money is spent in the wrong place.
Replacement has to suit the sink and the pipework
With Harding Plumbing & Heating Limited, if a new tap is the better route, we look at the mounting holes, basin or sink compatibility, water pressure and connection sizes before fitting it. That matters because a tap that looks right still needs to suit the set-up underneath. We can also advise when recurring faults or hard-to-source parts make replacement more practical than another repair. Once the work is done, we check for good operation, steady flow and sound joints so the tap is not wobbling, dripping or fighting back from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a tap keep dripping even when shut?
A drip often points to worn internal parts such as a washer, cartridge or valve, though the exact cause depends on the tap type. We inspect the fitting and its condition first so the repair targets the part that has actually failed, rather than guessing and hoping for the best.
When is tap replacement better than repair?
Replacement is often the better choice when the tap has repeated faults, poor parts availability, visible wear or a body that is no longer in good condition. If repairing one piece still leaves you with an unreliable tap, changing the whole fitting can be the more practical long-term answer.
Can a new tap be fitted to the existing sink?
In many cases, yes, but we still check the mounting holes, connection sizes and how the new tap suits the sink or basin. Water pressure also matters. That way the replacement is not only physically compatible, but also likely to perform properly once it is in use.