I’ve got a tap that’s started dripping a bit. That’s not an urgent job is it? A leaking tap or fitting wastes up to 150 litres a day, which soon adds up. Hot water leaks are even more costly.

Can’t I just turn the water off and fix it myself? Feeling lucky? Repairing or replacing a modern mixer unit isn’t simple, and trying to fix old tap ware can cause further damage to the pipework and systems. Often special tools are required to access drips.

How are dripping taps dangerous? Unnoticed leaks onto floors are a major slip hazard, plus water will damage any non waterproof surfaces or furnishings. Mould will also take hold on anything that is constantly wet.

What else can you do? Sharpe Group fully licensed plumbers will repair or replace all leaking tap ware and main water filter systems.