How much to repair a tap?
If you have a relatively new tap that is leaking or stiff it’s most likely the cartridge that needs replacing, if it’s an older tap it may be the washer seals either need tightening or replacing, both are relatively easy fixes.
User submitted prices
Below are prices submitted by WhatPrice users that they’ve paid or been quoted for actual tap repairs or replacements.
| Job type | Description | Price | Units | Region | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Tap repair | Called out emergency plumber to replace 2 taps which I already had he spent 2 hours on job then price doubled when he finished | £528 | Hourly rate | East of England | 2024 |
Tap repair | Replacing washer on tap – kitchen sink plus call-out fee. | £78 | Total price | South East | 2024 |
Tap repair | replaced worn washer on cold tap in kitchen tap now stopped dripping. | £60 | Total price | North West | 2024 |
Tap repair | Repaired a dripping hot water tap, replaced washer and greased tap mechanisms inside.Now works like brand new. | £60 | Total price | North East | 2024 |
Tap repair | outside tap leaking, tap replaced within hour, between Christmas and new year. not a bank holiday. classed as emergency by plumber. | £130 | Total price | North West | 2024 |
Tap repair | 1) Replace washers on two leaky kitchen taps 2) Reseal bathroom taps to repair under bath leak | £65 | Total price | East Midlands | 2024 |
Tap repair | A pair of tap revivers supplied and fitted to a sink which the hot and cold both had local isolation. | £90 | Total price | North West | 2024 |
Tap repair | replaced two tap units and fitted one screwdown service valve just under the basin | £62 | Total price | South East | 2024 |
Tap repair | replace ceramic quarter turn cartridge hot & cold | £85 | Total price | South East | 2024 |