Fast & Reliable Leaking Tap Repairs & Replacement
Tired of that constant dripping tap? Our fully licensed plumbers can fix, service, or replace any tap in your home.
We offer tap repair and replacement services in Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter region.
Tap repairs and replacement services
A leaking tap might seem like a minor household annoyance, but ignoring it is literally pouring money down the drain. Did you know a single dripping tap can waste up to 20,000 litres of water a year?
Beyond the shock of a high water bill, leaving a tap to leak causes long-term damage. The constant flow of water slowly eats away at the brass seating inside the tap body. What could have been a cheap, simple washer replacement quickly turns into needing a completely new tap set installed.
At On Time Plumbing, we provide rapid leaking tap repairs and replacement services across Newcastle, Maitland, and the Hunter Valley to save your sanity, save your fixtures, and save your money.
We Repair and Replace All Types of Taps
Taps have evolved, and so have we. From traditional bathroom basins to modern pull-out kitchen mixers, our fully stocked vans carry the specific parts required to fix your tap on the spot.
Mixer Tap Repairs
Mixer taps don’t use traditional washers; they rely on complex internal ceramic cartridges. If your mixer is leaking from the spout or the base, or if the handle feels stiff, we can quickly replace the internal cartridge and restore it to perfect working order.
Traditional Jumper Valve Taps
These are your standard hot and cold tap sets. When they leak, it’s usually a worn-out rubber washer or O-ring. We don’t just swap the washer—we professionally re-seat the tap (grinding back the internal brass) to ensure a watertight seal that lasts.
Quarter-Turn & Half-Turn Taps
Known for their sleek operation, these modern taps use ceramic discs instead of rubber washers. If they start dripping, the ceramic discs have likely cracked or worn down. We carry premium replacement discs to fix the leak instantly.
Outdoor Garden Taps & Hose Bibs
Outdoor taps endure harsh Hunter Valley weather, causing O-rings to perish and handles to seize. If your garden tap is spraying water everywhere or won’t turn off completely, we will rebuild the tap or install a heavy-duty replacement.
Why Do Water Taps Leak?
Many homeowners try to fix a leaking tap themselves, only to find it dripping again a week later. Here is why taps leak, and why calling a professional is always the smartest choice:
- Worn Washers & O-Rings: Rubber degrades over time due to friction and water pressure. A professional knows exactly which size and grade of washer is required for hot versus cold water lines.
- Damaged Valve Seating: This is the #1 reason DIY fixes fail. If the brass seat inside the tap is pitted or corroded, a new washer won’t sit flat, and the tap will keep leaking. We use specialised tap-reseating tools to grind the brass back to a perfectly smooth finish.
- Broken Ceramic Cartridges: In mixer taps, sediment in the water supply can scratch and break the internal ceramic cartridge, requiring a complete internal swap.
- Over-Tightening: Forcing a tap closed actually crushes the rubber washer and damages the internal spindle, causing it to leak faster. A tap should only ever need a gentle turn to stop the water!
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Why Choose Us
Our 'Fixed First Time' Guarantee
We don’t do temporary band aids. We guarantee to fix your plumbing issues the first time, using the latest tools and deep industry knowledge.
Local, Family Run Expertise
Based right here in Wallalong, we aren’t a faceless national call centre. We know the local roads from Cessnock and Singleton to the Greater Newcastle area, meaning we get to your door faster.
No Surprises & Upfront Pricing
Emergency plumbing shouldn’t come with emergency bill shock. We provide free, no obligation quotes (either over the phone or on site) so you know exactly what to expect before we even pick up a spanner. No hidden costs, ever.
True Same Day & 24/7 Service
If it’s a critical disaster, our 24 hour emergency plumber team is ready to dispatch immediately. For general urgent repairs, if you call us before 2:00 PM, we guarantee same day attendance!
Fully Licensed & Insured
We are fully licensed & insured plumbing company. Our founder, Jared has 20 years experience with Certificate IV in Plumbing, Drainage, and Gas fitting.
Serving the Entire Hunter Region 24/7
We are proud to provide top tier all hours plumbing to our local communities. Wherever you are, a reliable 24 hour plumbing service near me is just a phone call away. Our primary service areas include:
- The Hunter Valley Region: Cessnock, Singleton, Kurri Kurri, and everywhere in between.
- Newcastle: Including the CBD, coastal suburbs, and surrounding areas.
- Maitland: East Maitland, Rutherford, Thornton, and surrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your tapware is relatively new, a simple service (replacing washers, O-rings, and reseating) is highly cost-effective. However, if your taps are outdated, heavily corroded, or the internal spindle thread is stripped, installing a brand-new, water-efficient tap set is often the smarter, long-term investment.
Absolutely. While we can install tapware you have purchased yourself, our vans are also fully stocked with a range of high-quality, trusted brands (like Caroma, Dorf, and Raymor). We can supply and install a beautiful new fixture on the very same day.
This is known as “water hammer,” and it’s often caused by loose pipework or a worn-out jumper valve washer fluttering inside the tap body. We can easily diagnose the issue and install water hammer arrestors or new valves to silence your plumbing.
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Don’t let a leaking tap keep you awake at night or inflate your water bill. Get it fixed today by the experts at On Time Plumbing.
