Tap repair help

Dripping, stiff, loose, or not working as expected?

A useful tap repair enquiry identifies the fixture, the control style and exactly where water appears. It does not need a guess about the internal part.

Start at the tap

Describe the movement and the water.

A drip from the outlet

Say whether the dripping is constant, follows use or changes when the control is moved firmly to off.

A stiff or loose control

Describe which handle or lever is affected and whether it turns, lifts or wobbles differently from before.

Water around the base

Note whether water appears only while the tap runs and whether it is on the worktop, basin edge or below.

Tap or wider leak

Keep the visible fixture in context.

Water clearly tied to a tap belongs here. Dampness below a basin, inside a unit or along pipework may need broader leak repair help. Describe both views if it is unclear where the water starts.

Useful tap details

  • Kitchen, basin or bath tap
  • One control or both
  • Drip, stiffness, looseness or poor flow
  • Where water is first visible
  • A close and wider photo where safe
Ready to get in touch?

Show what the tap does when used.

Name the fixture, control style and first visible water point. A diagnosis is not needed.

A clear message helps a plumbing professional understand the next step.