Why Latimer Homeowners Trust Latimer Plumbing & Drains With Their Taps

Is Your Tap Leaking, Dripping or Hard to Turn?

A tap that drips constantly is more than an annoyance. Over time, a worn washer or ceramic disc can waste a surprising amount of water, and that steady trickle often signals a cartridge or spindle nearing the end of its life. Left unchecked, water can track down into vanity cabinets, kitchen joinery or wall cavities, leading to swelling timber, mould and costly repairs down the track.

Stiff or hard-to-turn taps are another common complaint we see across Latimer properties. This is often caused by mineral build-up inside the tap body, a failing cartridge, or debris caught in the valve seat. Ignoring a stiff tap can eventually lead to the handle snapping off or the tap failing to shut off entirely, turning a minor inconvenience into an urgent leak.

Outdoor taps and laundry mixers face their own set of issues, particularly seized hose cocks, perished washers and flexi hoses weeping at the connection. These fittings are exposed to weather and constant use, so they tend to fail sooner than indoor tapware. If your garden tap or washing machine tap has started dripping, it's worth having it looked at before the fitting fails completely.