Kenilworth's Trusted Tap & Outlet Repair Specialists

Is Your Tap Dripping, Stiff, or Won't Shut Off?

A tap that drips constantly is rarely just an annoyance. Worn washers, damaged O-rings or a failing ceramic disc cartridge are usually to blame, and left alone they place extra strain on the valve and seat, turning a simple reseat into a full tap replacement. If you've noticed a slow drip from the spout or handle, water hammer when a tap is turned off, or a tap that has become stiff and hard to turn, these are all early warning signs worth acting on.

Outlets that won't shut off completely, mixer taps that have split at the base, or flexi hoses weeping under the sink can cause far more damage than a dripping tap. Water tracking into a vanity cabinet, wall cavity or the ceiling below can lead to swollen joinery, mould and, in older Kenilworth homes, damage to timber flooring. Garden taps and hose cocks that have seized or corroded over a Sunshine Coast summer are another common issue we're regularly called out to fix.

Whatever the symptom, from a stiff shower mixer to a laundry tap that won't stop running, it pays to have a licensed plumber diagnose the cause rather than guess. What looks like a simple washer replacement can sometimes point to a wider pressure or backflow issue that needs proper attention.