Why does a tap start to leak?

A dripping tap can be irritating.

The drip drip sound can keep you up at night, it wastes water and if it is the hot tap that is leaking, will be costing you money in wasted hot water.

So getting it fixed should be a priority.

A leaking tap starts to leak because of worn out parts.  While cheaper taps will use cheaper parts and naturally wear out quicker, a conventional tap system will always wear out over time, especially with heavy use.  Washers can fail because of corrosion and water pressure build up while the friction on the valve within the tap can wear away causing a leak to form.

If you have a washer less tap then you still have the problem of cartridge, ball and disc components failing.

The good news is that these kind of problems are easy to fix, especially when you call a qualified plumber like JSL to do the job for you.

Our team of expert plumbers can be at your door and fixing your leaking pipe quickly thanks to our rapid response emergency call out for plumbing emergencies across Glasgow.

Remember we do NOT charge to come and visit you.

We are a team of highly recommended, reliable plumbers that work across Glasgow on bathrooms, kitchens and general plumbing repairs from leaking taps to leaking radiators, pipes and clogged drains.  Our plumbing work covers both big and small jobs so whether you have a downstairs toilet that won’t flush or a blocked pipe in your office, we can do it all.