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Taps and shower controls

Tap replacement

About this service

Tap replacement matches a new fitting to the basin or sink, supply conditions and connection space.

Plumber lowering a replacement pillar tap into a basin mounting hole.

Tap replacement: identifying the fitting and compatible parts

Assessing the fault

Give the mounting arrangement and whether the new tap is already available.

The work to discuss

Assess the fitting, supply and control mechanism before selecting a seal, cartridge or replacement. Check the repaired fitting for operation and leakage under its normal use.

Details for your plumbing enquiry

Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting.

Tap replacement: questions and answers

Can any tap work on a low-pressure system?

No. Check the tap specification against the supply arrangement before selecting it, particularly on older gravity-fed systems.

What details are needed for tap replacement?

Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting. Give the mounting arrangement and whether the new tap is already available.

What affects the quotation for tap replacement?

The quotation takes account of attendance, the fault, access, labour and required parts. Confirm any opening-up, reinstatement or follow-up visit separately. Agree the proposed scope before work proceeds.

Tap replacement across the UK

Choose the property area and give the full postcode when you enquire. Availability is checked for the address and work required.

East Midlands 416 areas
East of England 534 areas
London 826 areas
North East 185 areas
North West 355 areas
Northern Ireland 527 areas
Scotland 656 areas
South East 675 areas
South West 503 areas
Wales 579 areas
West Midlands 275 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 389 areas

Talk through the plumbing problem

Tell us the affected fitting, whether water is still escaping and how to reach the property. Call 0800 111 6480 to discuss attendance and the work required.

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