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Drip. Drip. Drip. Hearing the constant noise of the water tap dripping all day? Don’t worry, we have got you covered. A leaking tap not only causes the wastage of water but also structural damage to your house if left unattended. Your water bills become incredibly expensive. Never ignore a leaking tap, call us immediately.
Here are some signs to look out for a leaky tap:
There are various causes of leaking taps such as worn-out O-rings, washers, loose or broken parts. No matter the problem, our skilled plumbers will identify it and resolve it. Depending on the problem causing the tap to leak, we either fix it or replace it.
If a leaking tap is giving you trouble or if your water meter has gone up and you are unsure if there might be a leak, our experienced plumbers can detect and resolve any leaks. Leaks can worsen and add up over time, wasting water and causing hefty water bills. Don’t hesitate to get your leak fixed now. No job is too big or small for us.
If you know where the leak is, turn off your home’s water supply and call us right away. If you can’t tell exactly where the leak is, we can help with that as well.
Here are some quick temporary fixes to stop the leak until the plumber arrives
This is the first and foremost thing to do: turn off the water supply. You might not be able to use the water for some time, but it prevents further damage.
Pipe tapes or wraps will be available in your nearby home improvement stores. It has to be wrapped tightly around the pipe to stop the leak.
Epoxy is strong glue that is applied around the area of the leak. If you have pipe wrap, you can wrap it for extra protection.
Plumbing tapes are silicone based and is preferred if the leak is at the joint of two pipes. Wrap the area completely to seal the leak completely.
These are temporary solutions to stop the leaking tap until the plumber arrives. Our skilled plumbers will inspect the site and recommend the next steps.
We recommend you to turn off the power supply in case of water leak. There are other temporary fixes such as pipe wrap, plumbing tap and epoxy to stop the leak till the plumber arrives.
We understand that a leaking tap is annoying. Our plumbers are available 24/7 to provide emergency services. Call us and we will be there ASAP.
We understand how urgent a situation you’re facing when you have a leaking tap in your home.
Uncontained water can wreak havoc. So, the sooner the problem can be taken care of, the better off you’ll be.
Most plumbers recommend you have your plumbing inspected every so often. In fact while we’re at your home, you can ask us to look at the condition of your taps and pipes, we’ll be able to give any unconcealed pipes a visual inspection, to let you know what has become worn and needs to be either repaired or replaced. This is something you shouldn’t put off!
So get in touch by calling us or filling in a form online, before your leaking tap becomes a major issue!
