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Dripping tap driving you mad? We repair worn taps and install new tapware — kitchen, bathroom, laundry and outdoor.
A dripping tap is the kind of small annoyance that's easy to put off — until you notice the stained basin, the climbing water bill, or that constant drip keeping you awake. The good news is that taps are one of the quickest, most affordable plumbing jobs to put right, and we sort them every week for homes across Berwick and the South East.
Borza Plumbing repairs and installs all types of tapware — kitchen mixers, bathroom basin and shower taps, laundry taps, and outdoor garden taps. Most repairs come down to a worn washer, a perished O-ring or a tired ceramic cartridge, and we carry the common parts to get most jobs done in the one visit. If your tapware is past saving or you simply fancy an update, we'll supply and install new taps to suit your space.
Repair the old tap or fit a new one?
Often a tap just needs a new washer or cartridge and it's good as new — a fast, low-cost fix. But if the body is corroded, the chrome is flaking, or you're chasing leaks on a tap that's been re-washered a dozen times, a fresh piece of tapware is the smarter spend. We'll give you a straight recommendation either way, and never push a replacement when a repair will do.
What we cover
- Dripping taps stopped — new washers, O-rings & spindles
- Ceramic cartridge replacement for stiff or leaking mixers
- Mixer tap supply & install for kitchen, basin and shower
- New tapware supplied to suit your room and finish
- Leaking outdoor & garden taps repaired or replaced
- Laundry taps and washing-machine connections
- Tap reseating where the seat has worn rough
- Water-saving tapware to cut your usage and bills
Common tap problems & what's behind them
Most tap faults come down to one of a handful of worn parts. Here's what we usually find.
| What you notice | Likely cause | The fix |
|---|---|---|
| Steady drip from the spout | Worn washer or tap seat | New washer; reseat if needed |
| Drip from a mixer tap | Failed ceramic cartridge | Cartridge replacement |
| Leak around the base or handle | Perished O-ring | New O-rings and seals |
| Stiff or squeaky handle | Dry or worn spindle | Service or replace the spindle |
| Weak, splashy flow | Blocked aerator | Clean or replace the aerator |
| Outdoor tap won't shut off | Weathered washer or valve | New washer or full tap swap |
Not sure which one you've got? Send us a quick message and we'll let you know what's likely involved.
Why fix that drip sooner
Save water
One dripping tap can waste thousands of litres a year. Stopping it is good for the bill and the environment.
Protect your fittings
A constant drip stains basins and benchtops and can corrode the fitting — a small fix now avoids a bigger one later.
Cheap to put right
Tap repairs are among the most affordable plumbing jobs, so there's little reason to live with the noise and waste.
We tackle taps as part of a single visit right across Berwick, Pakenham, Narre Warren, Officer and Cranbourne — handy if you've a list of small jobs to knock over at once.
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Tap repair FAQs
Why does my tap keep dripping even after I tighten it?
A constant drip almost always means a worn washer or a tired ceramic cartridge inside the tap — not something tightening can fix for long. A quick washer or cartridge replacement usually solves it for good, and stops you wasting water down the drain.
Can you replace a tap with a different style, like a mixer?
Yes. We can swap traditional separate hot and cold taps over to a single-lever mixer, or update old tapware to a modern finish. We will check the existing pipework and tell you straight away if anything extra is needed before we start.
Do you supply the taps or do I buy them?
Either works. We can supply quality WaterMark-approved tapware to suit your kitchen, bathroom or laundry, or happily install tapware you have already bought. Just let us know which way you would like to go.
A small drip is not a big deal — is it worth fixing?
It adds up faster than people think. A single dripping tap can waste thousands of litres a year, push up your water bill, and stain the basin. It is one of the cheapest plumbing jobs to put right, so it pays to sort it early.
Tired of that drip? Let's sort your taps.
Call Borza Plumbing for tap repairs and new tapware installation across Berwick and the South East — honest quotes, no surprises.