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A tap that won't stop dripping, a valve spraying under the sink, a mixer that won't turn off at all. Whatever caused it, we isolate the water, repair it, and check for leaks before anything goes back on.
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Leaking Taps & Valves
A leaking tap or valve is one job we won't guess at. A worn washer, a cracked ceramic cartridge, a seized isolating valve under the sink, or a fitting spraying behind a kitchen unit: whatever caused it, the water gets turned off before anything else happens.
Where a valve is hidden behind a bath panel, inside boxed-in pipework or under a floor, we trace the pipe run first rather than pulling things apart, so the repair stays targeted instead of exploratory. Once it's exposed, we decide there and then whether a new washer, cartridge or seal will hold or the tap or valve needs replacing outright.
Every repair gets checked before we leave. That means turning the water back on, running the tap or valve through its full range and checking every joint under pressure, not just a quick look.
Sound Familiar?
A leak under a sink isn't always visible. Often the first clue is a swollen cupboard base or a damp smell, not the drip itself.
If a tap or valve won't stop running, turn off the isolating valve on the pipe beneath it with a flat screwdriver, or turn off the main stopcock, usually under the kitchen sink.
If hot water is leaking, switch off the boiler or immersion heater too. Don't force a seized valve: overtightening an old one can snap it and turn a drip into a flood.
Catch drips with a bowl or towels and empty the cupboard below. If water has reached anything near electrics, keep away from sockets and switches and leave it for us.
Call an Emergency Plumber NowWhat To Expect
Tell us what's happening. A real plumber picks up: evenings, weekends and bank holidays included.
You get a realistic arrival window and our call-out rate up front, before anyone sets off.
Water off where needed, then we find the actual cause and explain it to you in plain English.
Stocked vans fix most problems on the first visit. Anything we can't finish that night is isolated, capped off and made safe.
Why Choose Us
Committed to Quality and Care
Proudly serving our community with reliable, high-quality plumbing work you can count on.
Our qualified, fully insured plumbers bring expertise, care and precision to every single call.
We respect your time and budget, delivering results without delays or excuses.
Transparent, upfront quotes, with no hidden fees and no surprise out-of-hours mark-ups.
Evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The phone is answered when the leak actually happens.
Pipe, fittings, valves, drain rods and a jetter carried as standard, so most emergency repairs are completed on the first visit.
FAQ
Feel free to contact us for more information
Most of the time, yes. A dripping tap is usually a worn washer on an older tap or a worn ceramic cartridge on a modern one, and both can be replaced without changing the whole tap. If the tap body is corroded or the part is no longer made, we'll tell you and fit a new one.
Turn off the main stopcock straight away, then open the cold tap to take the pressure off and put a bowl or towels under the leak. Don't try to tighten or force an old leaking valve yourself, as it can snap. If there's anything electrical in the cupboard, keep away from it and ring us.
We start with what we can see: where the damp is showing, which way the pipe runs and what's fed from it. Isolating each section in turn, then watching the water meter or a pressure gauge, narrows the leak down to a specific valve or joint, so we only take off a bath panel or open boxing where the fault actually sits. Trickier spots get backed up with a moisture meter before anyone reaches for a saw.
Policies vary more than you'd expect on this one. Many cover the damage a sudden escape of water causes, a soaked ceiling or ruined kitchen units, but not the repair to the tap or valve itself, and gradual leaks or wear and tear are often excluded, so it's worth checking your policy wording or calling your insurer before we start work if you're planning to claim. What we can give you is a written report and repair invoice setting out the damage and its likely cause, which is usually the evidence insurers ask for.
Emergency Call-Outs
Tell us what's happening and we'll tell you straight away whether it needs a plumber tonight or can safely wait until morning. No obligation either way.
