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 Thornlie
Tapware is one of the easier things to keep on top of in a rental, and one of the most common things reported. MLC Plumbing can deal with the tenant directly to arrange access, repair the fixtures that need it, and report back on anything that is genuinely at the end of its life.
Thornlie properties often combine established plumbing, busy family bathrooms and rental maintenance needs. That means small faults can become costly if they are left too long, especially dripping taps, running toilets and slow drains. Locally that means busy family bathrooms and rental fixtures make early repairs worthwhile before small faults become disruptive.
The same job across the rest of the service area is covered on our leaking taps page, including what a visit involves and what it usually costs.
Signs a tap needs repairing
- Water leaking around the handle, the wall or the bench
- A mixer that has become stiff or gritty to turn
- 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
- Outdoor taps exposed to weather, garden use and knocks
- Hard water and grit shortening the life of moving parts
- A tap that has been over-tightened to stop the drip
- A washer replaced without dressing the damaged seat behind it
How We Help
What MLC Plumbing can help with
- Repair common tap, mixer and shower leaks
- Check the isolation valves and visible connections at the same time
- Give straight advice for rentals, family homes and older fixtures
- Leave the area clean and the fixture working before leaving
Why MLC Plumbing
Local, licensed and practical
Request a callback for a Thornlie visit and describe which fixture or area is affected. One plumber, start to finish — the price agreed first, the work explained as it goes. Licensed PL 11420 for plumbing and GF 18736 for gas.
PL 11420Plumbing licence
GF 18736Gas fitting licence
Real MLC Plumbing Work
Recent plumbing work
Photographs of actual MLC Plumbing jobs, not stock images. Job locations are not published, so these are examples of the work itself rather than jobs at any particular address.
What Customers Say
In customers’ own words
“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!”
“My mum recommended MLC Plumbing when I had a blocked drain. I called Matt, and he was able to come out very quickly and sort it out.”
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Other plumbing help in Thornlie
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Nearby service areas
Thornlie links naturally with Gosnells, Beckenham and Maddington for customers comparing service coverage across adjoining suburbs.
Good to Know
Leaking Taps questions, answered
Can a mixer be repaired, or does the whole thing need replacing?
Many mixers take a replacement cartridge, which is a straightforward repair. Where the body is worn or the parts are no longer made, replacing the tapware is the better spend and we will tell you that up front.
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.
Who actually turns up in Thornlie?
The plumber you spoke to on the phone. MLC Plumbing is not a call centre passing jobs to subcontractors, which is why the price quoted is the price by the person doing the work.
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Dripping tap in Thornlie? Let’s fix it
Request a callback for a Thornlie visit and describe which fixture or area is affected.