Dripping Taps
Worn washer or seat. A drip that keeps running usually means one of the two, and we rewasher, reseat or replace the body so the tap shuts off cleanly every time.
Tap Repairs Mitchelton
Mitchelton Plumber fixes dripping, stiff and leaking taps across Mitchelton and its neighbouring suburbs, with $0 call-out fees and every job done by a licensed plumber. From a worn washer in a Grovely Terrace cottage to a failed mixer in a unit block, we carry the parts for both.
If we're late, $100 comes off your bill
- $0 Call-Out FeesNo extra charge for nights, weekends or public holidays
- Available 24/77 days a week, and same-day where we can
- Lifetime Labour WarrantyBacked by our Fix-It-or-It's-Free guarantee (T&Cs apply)
- Licensed and InsuredEvery job done by a licensed plumber. QBCC No: 15024607
Taps We Fix Locally
Every tap job here starts with the same question: what is this house plumbed with? The answer decides the parts we bring, and it changes between the pre-1947 pockets and the later infill units.
What Makes Tap Work Different Here
Old seats and older pipe
Houses from before 1947 in the pockets around Keylar Street and Grovely Terrace were built before copper became standard, and some unrenovated ones still have steel supply lines rusting from within. That rust chokes flow and chews up threads.
Pitted brass under the washer
Decades of use wears the brass seat a washer presses against until no washer, new or old, can seal flat. In homes of this age, reseating is often the real repair.
Shared fittings in the units
The unit blocks scattered among them share hoses, mixers and isolation valves between several households, so one badly fitted component can cost a whole building.
Tap Repair Services
We handle the full range of tap work for Mitchelton households:
Mixer and Lever Taps
Failed cartridge. Mixers hide their cartridges inside the body, so a stiff lever or a drip from the spout usually means the cartridge needs swapping for a matching replacement.
Outdoor Taps
Sun-hardened fittings. Garden taps around Mitchelton cop the Queensland sun year after year, and we replace worn jumpers, cracked bonnets and perished washers so the hose bib shuts off tight.
Isolation Valves
Stuck stop taps. The small taps under sinks and beside cisterns are the ones you reach for in an emergency, so we free them and replace seized ones before you need them.
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Common Tap Problems
Four faults cover most of the tap calls we take here:
The Tap Will Not Shut Off
Shattered washer. Water that runs no matter how hard you turn the handle can also mean a stripped spindle, and we shut the water, pull the tap apart and rebuild it.
Stiff or Grinding Handles
Dry mechanism. A handle that fights you or grinds when turned is running short on packing and spindle grease, and forcing it cracks the body, so we service it before that happens.
Water Around the Base
Failed O-rings. A leak at the tap's base can also mean the thread sealant has gone, and water tracking into a cabinet or wall cavity does damage quietly, so fix it early.
Hammering When Taps Close
Water hammer. The thud when a tap closes builds pressure spikes through older pipework, and years of it work joints loose, so we trace the cause and fit the right control.
Why Tap Repairs Matter
A drip is money down the drain
A tap leaking one drip a second wastes thousands of litres a year, and with water usage charged by Urban Utilities, that shows up on the bill you actually pay.
Small leaks find big gaps
Water from a weeping tap or a failed flexi hose travels under floors and into wall cavities, where it swells timber and feeds mould long before you see it.
Old fittings fail at the worst time
A tap that has been getting stiffer for months will usually let go on a weekend, which is one reason we are available 24/7, 7 days a week.
The Tap Repair Process
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Give us a call
Ring (07) 3067 4119 and let us know what's going on in Mitchelton. A few questions up front mean we turn up with the right parts.
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The price, before any work
You get flat-rate pricing and no hidden fees before anything is touched. Approve it and we get started.
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Fix, test and check the seat
We isolate the supply, strip the tap, rewasher or reseat the body, fit new O-rings or cartridges, then run the water and check for leaks and drips before we pack up.
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Easy payment
Pay by card or EFTPOS on site at the end, or ask about Fix now, pay later.
Why Choose Mitchelton Plumber
A tap that shuts off properly is a small thing done right, and that is the standard we work to on every call.
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$0 Call-Out Fees, Any Hour
Every job in Mitchelton comes with $0 call-out fees, and there's no extra charge for nights, weekends or public holidays.
Fix It or It's Free
Our Fix-It-or-It's-Free guarantee stands behind the work (T&Cs apply), and if we're late, $100 comes off your bill.
Lifetime Labour Warranty
Every job is done by a licensed plumber under QBCC No: 15024607, and our labour carries a lifetime labour warranty.
Licensed and Insured
A locally owned and operated business, licensed and insured, with flat-rate pricing.
Areas We Service
Our run takes in Everton Hills, Everton Park, Gaythorne, Enoggera and Keperra besides Mitchelton, so a dripping mixer over the boundary is booked the same way as any job here. See the full range of work on the plumbing services page, or head back to Mitchelton Plumber for everything we cover.
Tap Repair Questions Answered
Call (07) 3067 4119Why do taps in older Mitchelton homes keep dripping after new washers?
Because the brass seat under the washer wears pitted and uneven, so a fresh washer cannot seal flat against it, and reseating the tap body is the proper fix.
Why does old supply pipe change tap work in Mitchelton?
Pre-1947 homes around Nicholson Street can still carry galvanised pipe, which rusts inside and roughens the threads, so fittings may need replacement rather than a simple rewash.
Who owns the tap and pipe work around my Mitchelton home?
While Urban Utilities maintains the mains in the street, whatever sits on the property side of the connection, including taps and internal pipework, falls to the owner, so tap repairs are your responsibility.
Can a burst flexi hose in a Mitchelton unit be fixed at night?
Yes, we are available 24/7 with no extra charge for nights, weekends or public holidays, and isolating a burst hose in a unit block is urgent work.
What drives the cost of a tap repair in Mitchelton?
The style of tap, access to the fitting, and whether the old supply pipe or seat needs work alongside the washer all shape the price, which you see in writing first.
How do I book a tap repair in Mitchelton?
Ring (07) 3067 4119, name the street and describe the tap, and we set a time, price the job flat-rate up front and load the van with the parts your place needs.
Book Your Tap Repair TodayLet's sort it today.
Call (07) 3067 4119 with what's going on. We're available 24/7 across Mitchelton, with no call-out fees, flat-rate pricing and work done under QBCC No: 15024607, same-day where we can.
For the related work, our toilet repairs and bathroom plumbing pages cover the fittings around your taps, and leak detection handles the leaks you cannot see.
To claim your $0 call-out fee, call (07) 3067 4119 today.