Tap Repair
Leaking Tap Repair in Adelaide
A drip-rate leak wastes a litre a day; a steady leak wastes 20 times that. Most tap repairs in Adelaide come in at $140 to $280 with a CBS-licensed plumber.
When you need a tap repair plumber
A dripping tap is the most common plumbing call in Adelaide. It's also the call most prone to overcharging by franchise plumbers - we've seen quotes for $400 to swap a $2 washer. Get three honest quotes from local plumbers.
Signs you need this service
- Tap is dripping when off.
- Tap squeaks, stiffens, or won't fully close.
- Water sprays sideways from the spout.
- Mixer is leaking from the base.
What a matched plumber does
- Washer replacement for traditional taps (most common, cheapest fix).
- Ceramic disc cartridge replacement for mixer taps.
- Full tap body replacement when chrome or brass has cracked.
- Spindle or jumper valve renewal where the seat has worn.
Tap Repair - indicative cost
Indicative$140 – $380
Typical Adelaide job: $220
Indicative range drawn from real Adelaide jobs. Your 3 matched plumbers quote the exact fixed price before any work starts.
See all Adelaide cost guidesHow the matching works
1. Tell us the job
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3. Compare and choose
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What to know about tap repair in Adelaide
Most tap leaks are washer wear (traditional taps) or ceramic disc cartridge wear (mixer taps). Both are inexpensive parts - the labour is what you pay for. Network plumbers carry the standard cartridges for Caroma, Dorf, Methven, Phoenix, and Reece-supplied generics so they fix the leak in the first visit.
If you've got multiple taps leaking, batch them into one visit and ask for a multi-tap quote. Most plumbers will do tap 2 and 3 at a discount because the call-out and travel is already covered.
If the tap is more than 15 years old, ask about replacement instead of repair. A new Caroma or Phoenix mixer is $80 to $200 supply, plus $150 to $250 install. Often better value than a $220 repair on a worn-out body.
Tap Repair in Adelaide - questions
Single washer replacement: $140 to $200 per tap. Ceramic disc cartridge: $180 to $280. Full tap replacement supply and install: $250 to $480 depending on tap type. Most plumbers waive the call-out if you go ahead with the job.
Yes, if you can isolate the water at the meter or stop tap. The washer is a $2 part. But ceramic disc mixers, mixer cartridges, and three-handle Roman tubs all need experience and the right cartridge match. If you've already disassembled a tap and made it worse, the plumber call is usually $280 to $380.
Most washer or cartridge swaps are 30 to 60 minutes per tap. Plumbers will often batch several taps in a single visit - ask about a multi-tap discount.
Tell us the brand and model when you submit the form (look under the spout or on the underside). Common Adelaide brands: Caroma, Dorf, Methven, Phoenix, Reece-supplied generics. Network plumbers carry the top 10 cartridges as standard stock.
If a tap is over 15 years old and leaking, replacement is often better value than repair - the chrome is usually dull, the body may be eroded, and a new tap comes with a 5 to 10 year warranty. Network plumbers will give you both options.
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