Tap Repairs & Replacements

A dripping tap can often be repaired by cleaning or replacing a faulty cartridge, washer or valve. However, if the tap is older, damaged or showing signs of wear, complete replacement may offer better long-term value.

At Gill Plumbing Services, we assess the condition of the tap and explain the repair and replacement options, including their warranty coverage, before recommending the most suitable solution.

Yes. Many kitchen and bathroom mixer taps have replaceable cartridges that control water flow and temperature. A worn or faulty cartridge can cause dripping, stiff handles or difficulty adjusting the water.

We can assess whether a suitable replacement cartridge is available and whether repairing the tap is economical. For older or badly worn taps, we may recommend complete replacement for improved long-term reliability and clearer warranty coverage.

 A dripping mixer tap is commonly caused by a worn cartridge, damaged seals, or limescale and debris affecting the internal valve. However, a few drops immediately after turning off the tap may simply be residual water draining from the spout.

Depending on the condition of the tap, replacing the cartridge may resolve the problem. However, if the tap is older, deteriorating or suitable replacement parts are unavailable, a complete tap replacement may offer better long-term reliability and clearer warranty coverage.

Gill Plumbing Services can inspect your dripping kitchen or bathroom mixer tap and recommend the most practical repair or replacement solution.

Low water flow from a kitchen or bathroom tap can be caused by a blocked aerator, limescale deposits, debris inside the cartridge, a partially closed isolation valve or a restriction in the water supply.

If only one tap is affected, the problem may be within the tap or its connections. If several outlets have weak flow, the cause may be elsewhere in the plumbing system.

Gill Plumbing Services can investigate poor tap flow, identify the likely cause and recommend an appropriate repair or replacement.

 A stiff or difficult-to-operate mixer tap may be caused by limescale deposits, debris inside the cartridge or wear affecting its internal components.

Depending on the tap's condition and the availability of suitable spare parts, cleaning or replacing the cartridge may restore smooth operation. However, if the mechanism is badly worn or damaged, replacing the complete tap may be the more reliable long-term solution.

Gill Plumbing Services can inspect stiff or seized kitchen and bathroom taps and advise whether repair or replacement is the most practical option.

If water continues flowing from the bath spout when the shower is selected, the diverter mechanism may be worn, sticking or damaged. Limescale and debris can also affect its operation.

Some bath shower mixer taps have replaceable diverter components, while others may require a complete tap replacement depending on their design, condition and spare-part availability.

Gill Plumbing Services can inspect faulty bath shower mixer taps and recommend a suitable repair or replacement to restore proper operation.

Yes. Gill Plumbing Services provides a workmanship warranty on eligible tap installations, subject to our terms and conditions. New taps may also be covered by the manufacturer's product warranty.

For cartridge replacements and other repairs, our workmanship warranty relates to the work carried out and does not automatically cover unrelated faults or deterioration in other components of the existing tap.

We explain the applicable warranty arrangements before carrying out the work, helping customers make an informed decision between repairing and replacing their taps.