Tap Repair in Cheshire

Common tap problems we fix

• Dripping from the spout, usually a worn washer or cartridge
• Dripping from the base of the tap, usually a worn O-ring
• Stiff or hard to turn handles
• Tap that won't shut off fully even when fully closed
• Low flow or spluttering water, often caused by a blocked aerator or limescale buildup inside the tap body
• Mixer tap where hot and cold have stopped mixing correctly, or where the temperature lever doesn't hold its position

Why Cheshire's hard water matters here

Cheshire's hard water means limescale is a genuine factor in tap performance across the whole area, not just an occasional issue. If your tap has gradually slowed down or started spluttering rather than failing suddenly, limescale buildup inside the tap body or aerator is the likely cause, and it's a quick fix that doesn't need any parts replaced, just a proper clean and service of the internal components.

Knowing when a tap is beyond repair

Most modern taps use a ceramic disc cartridge, and these are usually replaceable rather than needing the whole tap swapped out. Older style taps with rubber washers can also generally be repaired. The exception is taps where the body itself has corroded or cracked, which is rare but does happen on very old fittings, particularly in period properties where original fittings have sometimes been left in place for decades.