20 Years Fixing Taps & Outlets Across Banyo

Is Your Tap Dripping, Stiff or Refusing to Shut Off?

A tap that drips constantly is usually more than a minor irritation. Worn washers, a scored valve seat or a failing ceramic disc cartridge can all cause that steady drip into the sink, and left alone it wastes a surprising amount of water over a year. In older Banyo homes, we often find the culprit is a spindle or O-ring that has simply reached the end of its life.

Other issues are less obvious until real damage has occurred. A mixer tap leaking at the base or handle can mean water is tracking down into cabinetry or, worse, through the wall cavity behind a shower or vanity. A stiff or hard-to-turn tap might point to mineral build-up or a failing cartridge, while low pressure from an outdoor tap can signal a blocked aerator or a wider supply issue.

Whatever the symptom, tapware problems tend to worsen with time rather than improve on their own. Ignoring a small leak today can mean a burst supply line, water hammer, or a swollen cabinet base tomorrow. Getting it looked at early is almost always the simpler, more sensible option.