Dripping Tap Repair
Dripping Tap Repair
A tap that drips overnight wastes hundreds of litres a week and stains the sink. In most Kingston upon Thames homes it's a worn washer or ceramic cartridge — a short, fixed-price visit rather than a new tap.
About this service
Dripping Tap Repair in South West London, done properly the first time
We identify the tap type first: traditional rising-spindle taps take a rubber washer and often a re-seat, while modern quarter-turn and single-lever mixers take a ceramic cartridge. Our vans carry both, along with the O-ring kits that stop water weeping around the spout or base.
Hard water across Kingston upon Thames, Putney and Richmond scales up seats and cartridges quickly, so we descale the working parts and fit isolation valves where there aren't any — meaning the next repair can be done without draining the system. Everything is pressure-tested before we leave.
Why Maxfix
Why choose Maxfix for dripping tap repair
Premium workmanship, fixed pricing and a service experience built around you.
Washers, ceramic cartridges and O-rings carried on the van
Tap seat re-cut on older rising-spindle taps
Isolation valves fitted so future repairs are quicker
Repair quoted before any replacement is suggested
12-month guarantee on parts and labour
How it works
A calm, four-step process
From the first call to a tidy handover — no surprises, no jargon, no mess.
Get in touch
Call us or send a quick enquiry — we'll respond within an hour during working hours.
Free survey & quote
An engineer assesses the work and gives you a clear, written, fixed-price quote.
Book a date that suits you
Choose a slot that fits around your schedule — we work evenings and weekends.
Work completed cleanly
Uniformed engineers carry out the work, tidy up fully and walk you through everything before leaving.
Get a fast quote for dripping tap repair
Free, no-obligation quotes. Most calls answered within 30 seconds.
Trusted experts
Why choose Maxfix
Gas Safe Registered
Every engineer registered & ID-checked
Manufacturer Accredited [to be confirmed]
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Open 24 Hours, Every Day
Call any time — including nights and weekends
Fixed Price, Always
Agreed before we start — no hourly creep
Frequently asked
Your questions, answered
Is a dripping tap worth fixing or should I replace it?
Most drips are a washer or cartridge and cost far less than a new tap. We only recommend replacing when the body is corroded, the threads are seized or parts are discontinued.
How long does a dripping tap repair take?
Typically 30–60 minutes per tap once we're on site. If several taps in the house are dripping we do them in the same visit, which keeps the cost down.
My tap drips from the base, not the spout — same job?
That's usually the spout O-rings rather than the cartridge. It's still a repair, but the tap has to come apart further, so we quote it separately.
Do you fix outside and garden taps too?
Yes — dripping outside taps in Kingston upon Thames gardens are usually a perished washer or a failed check valve, both of which we carry.
Which areas of South West London do you cover for dripping tap repair?
We provide dripping tap repair across the whole of South West London, including Kingston upon Thames, Richmond, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Surbiton, Fulham, Putney, Teddington, New Malden, Molesey, Hounslow, Brentford, Isleworth, Long Ditton, Worcester Park, Roehampton, Raynes Park, Morden, Petersham, Motspur Park and the surrounding KT, TW and SW postcodes. Local engineers means short call-out times wherever you are.
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