The Cost of a Dripping Tap
Our Gordon's Bay handyman team fix dripping and leaking taps fast and stop the water waste in the shortest possible time across the Gordon's Bay area. A single dripping tap can waste up to 20,000 litres of water per year, adding hundreds of rands to your water bill. That constant dripping noise is also incredibly annoying, especially at night. What seems like a minor inconvenience is actually costing you money every single day and putting unnecessary strain on your water supply during water restrictions.
Common Causes of Leaking Taps
Taps leak due to worn rubber washers that no longer seal properly, damaged O-rings inside the tap mechanism, corroded valve seats that prevent proper closure, loose tap handles allowing water past seals, mineral buildup preventing full closure, or in modern mixer taps, failed ceramic disc cartridges. The type of repair depends on your tap style - traditional pillar taps, mixer taps, or modern single-lever taps each have different mechanisms.
Our Tap Repair Service
We repair all tap types including kitchen taps, basin taps, bath taps, shower mixers, and outdoor taps. Our handymen arrive with a full range of washers, O-rings, cartridges, and tap parts to complete repairs on the first visit. We dismantle the tap, identify the worn component, replace it with quality parts, and test for proper operation. Most tap repairs take only 30-45 minutes and immediately stop the leak and water waste.
When to Replace Rather Than Repair
If your tap is very old, heavily corroded, has damaged threads, or requires expensive cartridges, replacement may be more economical. Modern taps are more water-efficient, easier to operate, and look better. We provide honest advice on repair versus replacement and can install new taps of your choice at competitive prices. We also ensure proper sealing to prevent leaks under the sink.