Tap, Toilet & Tapware Repairs
A dripping tap or a toilet that never quite stops running is easy to tune out — until you see the water bill. On Perth's scheme water supplied by Water Corporation, even a slow drip adds up over a year, and a running toilet can quietly waste thousands of litres. Our licensed Canning Vale plumbers sort out taps, toilets, cisterns and tapware quickly, so you stop wasting water and stop listening to that maddening drip at 2am.
These are the small jobs people put off for months, but they're usually fast, affordable fixes — and far cheaper than the water damage a small leak can cause over time. Sorting them promptly is one of the easiest ways to keep your home in good order and your bill under control.
Dripping and leaking taps
Most tap leaks come down to worn internal parts — a perished washer, a failed ceramic disc, or a cracked O-ring. Perth's water is on the harder side in some areas, and mineral build-up wears these parts out faster. The good news is that a dripping tap is usually a straightforward, affordable fix rather than a full replacement.
We repair and re-washer traditional taps, service and replace the cartridges in modern mixers, and sort out leaks from the spout, the base, or the wall connection. If your tapware is genuinely past it — pitted, stiff, or a discontinued style you can't get parts for — we'll let you know honestly and can supply and fit new tapware to suit. Common brands are readily available, so you're not stuck waiting weeks for parts.
Signs your taps need attention
- A constant or intermittent drip from the spout
- Water pooling around the base of the tap
- Handles that are stiff, loose or hard to turn
- Squealing or knocking when you turn the tap on or off
- Reduced flow or spitting from mineral build-up
Running and leaking toilets
A running toilet is one of the biggest hidden water-wasters in the home. If you can hear water trickling into the bowl long after a flush, or the cistern refills randomly on its own, something inside has worn out. Usually it's the inlet valve, the outlet washer, or the flush mechanism — all of which we can replace without swapping the whole toilet.
We also fix leaks at the base of the pan, weeping cistern connections, wobbly seats and cracked components. If your toilet is old and you're renovating anyway, we can supply and install a new water-efficient suite, which is a sensible upgrade during a bathroom renovation. Modern suites use noticeably less water per flush, which adds up on your bill.
Blocked toilets
A blocked toilet is a different beast — and not always something a plunger fixes. If it's blocking repeatedly, the cause might be further down the line rather than in the pan itself, especially in older suburbs where tree roots find their way into clay sewer pipes. We clear blockages properly and, if it keeps happening, can investigate the drain to find the real cause. Our guide to blocked toilet causes and fixes is a handy read if you're troubleshooting before you call.
Mixers, cisterns and tapware upgrades
Modern mixer taps are convenient but they rely on a cartridge that eventually wears. When a mixer starts leaking, gets stiff, or won't hold temperature, a new cartridge usually brings it back to life without replacing the whole unit. We service kitchen, bathroom and laundry mixers, replace worn cisterns and internals, and upgrade tired tapware throughout the home. If you're refreshing a bathroom or laundry, coordinating tapware with the rest of the work saves money and hassle.
Small jobs we handle every day
- Re-washering and repairing dripping taps
- Replacing worn mixer cartridges
- Fixing running, leaking or noisy toilets
- Replacing cistern inlet and outlet valves
- Supplying and fitting new tapware and toilet suites
- Sorting low water pressure at individual fixtures
Water hammer and knocking pipes
If your pipes bang or shudder when you turn a tap off or when the washing machine changes cycle, that's water hammer — a pressure surge as fast-moving water is suddenly stopped. It's more than annoying: over time it can loosen fittings and wear out valves, and it often gets worse with modern quick-closing mixers and appliance valves. We diagnose the cause and fix it properly, whether that's fitting a water hammer arrestor, securing loose pipework, or adjusting the pressure. It's the sort of niggle people live with for years without realising how simple it usually is to sort.
Why bother fixing the small stuff
These little jobs are the ones people put off, but they're also the ones that quietly cost you. A leaking tap or running toilet wastes water you're paying for, and small leaks can damage cabinetry, flooring and walls over time. Sorting them early is cheaper than dealing with water damage later. If you'd like to stay ahead of these niggles rather than fixing them one at a time, our general maintenance plumbing service can knock them all over in a single visit.
Every repair is done by a licensed, insured plumber with upfront pricing — you'll know the cost before we start, whether it's a single washer or a full tapware refresh across the house. And because we're local to Canning Vale and the surrounding suburbs, we can usually fit these smaller jobs in without a long wait.
Tired of that drip? Request a quote or call our licensed Canning Vale plumbers and we'll have it sorted.
Frequently asked questions
Is a dripping tap worth fixing, or should I replace the whole tap?
Usually it's a simple, affordable fix — a worn washer, cartridge or O-ring. We repair the internals rather than replacing the whole tap wherever possible. Only if the tapware is genuinely worn out, pitted, or has unavailable parts do we recommend replacing it, and we'll tell you honestly which is best.
Why does my toilet keep running after I flush?
A running toilet is almost always a worn inlet valve, outlet washer, or flush mechanism inside the cistern. These wear out over time and let water trickle into the bowl. We replace the faulty part rather than the whole toilet, which stops the water waste and the noise.
How much water does a running toilet actually waste?
A lot — a continuously running toilet can waste thousands of litres a month, which shows up on your Water Corporation bill. Because Perth is on scheme water, that's money down the drain. Fixing it usually pays for itself quickly.
My toilet keeps blocking — is it just the pan?
Sometimes, but repeated blockages often point to a problem further down the line, like tree roots in older clay sewer pipes. If plunging keeps failing, we can investigate the drain with a camera to find the real cause rather than just clearing it again and again.