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Taps and shower controls

Basin tap replacement

About this service

Basin tap replacement renews a bathroom fitting with attention to basin holes, connection access and water supply suitability.

Plumber fitting a replacement chrome pillar tap to a bathroom basin.

Basin tap replacement: identifying the fitting and compatible parts

Assessing the fault

Explain whether the basin uses separate taps or a single mixer and whether access is enclosed.

The work to discuss

Assess the fitting, supply and control mechanism before selecting a seal, cartridge or replacement. Check the repaired fitting for operation and leakage under its normal use.

Details for your plumbing enquiry

Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting.

Basin tap replacement: questions and answers

Can separate basin taps be swapped for one mixer?

That depends on the basin hole layout and the proposed fitting. Altering the basin or choosing a different tap arrangement may be necessary.

What details are needed for basin tap replacement?

Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting. Explain whether the basin uses separate taps or a single mixer and whether access is enclosed.

What affects the quotation for basin tap replacement?

The quotation takes account of attendance, the fault, access, labour and required parts. Confirm any opening-up, reinstatement or follow-up visit separately. Agree the proposed scope before work proceeds.

Basin tap replacement across the UK

Choose the property area and give the full postcode when you enquire. Availability is checked for the address and work required.

East Midlands 416 areas
East of England 534 areas
London 826 areas
North East 185 areas
North West 355 areas
Northern Ireland 527 areas
Scotland 656 areas
South East 675 areas
South West 503 areas
Wales 579 areas
West Midlands 275 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 389 areas

Talk through the plumbing problem

Tell us the affected fitting, whether water is still escaping and how to reach the property. Call 0800 111 6480 to discuss attendance and the work required.

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