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Goats Plumbing repairs and replaces leaking taps across Greensborough and surrounding suburbs. Stop wasting water and money on a dripping tap.

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Leaking Tap Repairs in Greensborough

A dripping tap might seem like a minor annoyance, but it is genuinely wasteful. A tap dripping at just one drop per second wastes over 30 litres of water a day, adding up to more than 10,000 litres per year. Beyond the water waste, a leaking tap that is not fixed will often get worse over time, and water constantly dripping onto surfaces can cause staining, mould, and even structural damage.

Goats Plumbing repairs and replaces leaking taps for homes and businesses across Greensborough and surrounding areas. We carry a wide range of tap washers, cartridges, and O-rings to fix most leaking taps on the first visit.

Kitchen tap repairs
Bathroom basin and bath tap repairs
Shower tap and mixer repairs
Outdoor tap repairs
Laundry tap repairs
Full tap replacement where required

What Causes a Tap to Leak?

The cause of a leaking tap depends on the type of tap. Goats Plumbing repairs all types of tap fittings across Greensborough:

Jumper valve and washer taps – The traditional tap type found in many older Melbourne homes. Leaks when the rubber washer wears out and allows water to pass the seat when the tap is closed. Usually a simple washer replacement or re-seating of the valve seat.
Ceramic disc taps – More common in modern homes. Use a ceramic disc cartridge instead of a rubber washer. When the disc wears or cracks, the tap drips. Repaired by replacing the ceramic disc cartridge.
Single-lever mixer taps – Contain a cartridge that controls both temperature and flow. When the cartridge wears, the tap drips or becomes difficult to operate. Repaired by replacing the cartridge.

Tap Repair vs Tap Replacement

In most cases, a leaking tap can be repaired at lower cost than replacing the whole fitting. Goats Plumbing will always try a repair first and only recommend replacement when it is genuinely the better option:

Repair is appropriate when the tap body is in good condition and the leak is caused by a worn internal component such as a washer, cartridge, or O-ring.
Replacement may be better when the tap body is corroded or damaged, the tap is very old and repair parts are no longer available, or the client wants to update the tap to a different style.

If you are renovating and want to upgrade your tapware at the same time, see our renovation plumbing page for how we can help with a broader bathroom or kitchen renovation.

Stop Tap Replacement

One of the most common additional jobs Goats Plumbing encounters when attending a tap repair is a failed or corroded isolation valve or stop tap under the sink or basin. These valves allow you to turn off the water supply to individual fixtures without turning off the mains supply. When they fail or seize up, they should be replaced.

If the stop tap under your sink or basin is stiff, dripping, or will not turn off properly, it is worth having it replaced while we are there fixing the dripping tap. A functioning isolation valve is important for being able to isolate water quickly in a future emergency.

Our process

How We Repair Leaking Taps

1.

Identify the tap type and fault
We identify whether the tap uses a washer, ceramic disc, or cartridge mechanism and diagnose the specific cause of the leak.

2.

Isolate and disassemble
The water supply to the tap is isolated, the tap is disassembled, and the worn or failed component is removed.

3.

Replace the faulty component
The appropriate washer, ceramic disc cartridge, or O-ring is replaced with a new component. Where the valve seat is damaged, it is re-seated or the tap is replaced.

4.

Reassemble and test
The tap is reassembled, the water supply is restored, and the tap is tested to confirm the drip has been eliminated and the tap is operating correctly.

FAQs

COMMON QUESTIONS

How much water does a dripping tap waste?

A tap dripping at one drop per second wastes approximately 30 litres of water per day, or around 10,000 litres per year. A faster drip wastes proportionally more.

Can I fix a leaking tap myself?

In Australia, plumbing work including tap repairs must be carried out by a licensed plumber. Attempting to repair a tap yourself is illegal and can void your home insurance. It can also make the problem worse if done incorrectly.

How long does a tap repair take?

Most tap repairs take between 30 and 60 minutes. If a tap needs to be replaced rather than repaired, allow a little longer depending on the fitting.

Why does my tap drip after I turn it off?

A tap that drips after being turned off has a worn or failed internal sealing component. For traditional taps this is usually the rubber washer; for modern mixer taps it is typically the cartridge. Both are repairable.

Is a leaking tap an emergency?

A slow drip is not an emergency, but it should be repaired promptly to avoid water waste and prevent the situation from worsening. If a tap cannot be turned off at all, that is an emergency and you should turn off the water at the mains and call us immediately.

Book a Leaking Tap Repair Today

Stop wasting water and money on a dripping tap. Goats Plumbing will fix it quickly and at a fair price. Contact us for same-day tap repair service across Greensborough and surrounding suburbs.

Leaking Tap Repairs Across Greensborough and Surrounds

Service Areas

Goats Plumbing repairs leaking taps for homes across Greensborough, Eltham, Watsonia, Montmorency, Bundoora, Macleod, Rosanna, Diamond Creek, Plenty, Templestowe and surrounding suburbs. We carry a comprehensive range of tap repair parts on our vehicles and can fix most leaking taps on the first visit without needing to source parts separately.