Why is my tap dripping?
Almost always a worn washer, O-ring or ceramic cartridge, or a damaged tap seat. They are wearing parts, so a drip after years of use is normal rather than a sign of anything serious.
MLC Plumbing · PL 11420 · GF 18736 · 0448 471 377
What Is Involved
Leaking Taps help in Kelmscott
Most tap work is one visit: the parts are common, they are carried on the van, and the job is done while you wait. What takes longer is a fixture behind a wall or tapware that is no longer supported — and you will hear about that before the work starts, not after.
Kelmscott properties can have varied drainage conditions, sloped blocks, older fixtures and outdoor pipework exposed to garden and access changes. A careful inspection matters before deciding whether a quick repair or deeper drain check is needed. Locally that means sloping blocks and established trees can influence drainage, outdoor pipework and pressure symptoms.
If you would like the longer version first, there is more on how we approach leaking taps — the usual causes, the fix, and what we check before we leave.
Signs a tap needs repairing
- Water leaking around the handle, the wall or the bench
- Moisture around cabinets, tiles, paving or garden taps
- A tap that drips again within weeks of being tightened
- Green or white staining below a tap or spout
What wears out in a tap
- Worn washers, cartridges, O-rings or ceramic discs
- Heavy use in kitchen, bathroom and laundry fixtures
- A washer replaced without dressing the damaged seat behind it
- Cheap tapware reaching the end of a short service life
How We Help
What MLC Plumbing can help with
- Repair common tap, mixer and shower leaks
- Give straight advice for rentals, family homes and older fixtures
- Fit tapware you have already bought, if you would rather supply it
- Leave the area clean and the fixture working before leaving
Why MLC Plumbing
Local, licensed and practical
Describe the Kelmscott location and symptoms so the right checks can be prioritised. Nothing starts until you have agreed the price, and the person quoting is the person doing the work. Licences: PL 11420 for plumbing, GF 18736 for gas.
PL 11420Plumbing licence
GF 18736Gas fitting licence
Real MLC Plumbing Work
Recent plumbing work
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What Customers Say
In customers’ own words
“Matt was extremely helpful and efficient. Good response time from my inquiry. Very polite and extremely happy with the work he did for us in replacing our shower head and taps. Would highly recommend him.”
“I recently needed some taps repaired at our centre and was recommended Matt from MLC Plumbing. The service was excellent from start to finish. Matt was professional, arrived promptly, and completed the work quickly and to a very high standard. The call-out was fast, the pricing was great, and the workmanship was outstanding. It's not often you find a tradesperson who is so reliable, efficient, and easy to deal with. I highly recommend MLC Plumbing and will definitely use them again in the future. Thanks, Matt!”
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Good to Know
Leaking Taps questions, answered
How much water does a dripping tap actually waste?
Enough to show up on a bill over a quarter. A dripping hot tap also wastes the energy that went into heating the water, which is why it is worth fixing early.
Do you repair outdoor and garden taps?
Yes. Outside taps take the most weather and the most knocks, and the fitting behind the wall is worth checking while the tap is off.
Is there a call-out fee for Kelmscott?
You get the price before the work starts, so there is nothing to find out afterwards. Kelmscott is part of the regular service area rather than an out-of-area trip.
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