Dripping tap
Worn washer, seat or ceramic cartridge. A quick repair, or a new mixer if the tap body is past it.
Dripping Tap?
Fixed or replaced today.
Leaking taps, running toilets, new mixers, shower heads, basins and dishwasher connections, repaired or replaced the same day with quality Australian fittings. Fixed price, $0 call-out, across Wollongong & the Illawarra.
45min*Emergency response$0Call-out fee24/7Online bookingNSWLicensed & insured
*45-minute emergency response during service hours (7am to 5pm) in serviced areas, subject to availability. Book any hour by phone or online.
Taps & Toilets
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Dripping Tap or Running Toilet? Fixed Today. $0 Call Out Fee
Fixed upfront pricing on every repair and replacement. Bring your own tapware or choose from ours.
On the Tools
Tapware Fitted Properly.
The same licensed crew, the same tidy finish, every Illawarra job.
Sound Familiar?
Which One's You?
Small fixture faults waste a surprising amount of water and money. Tell us what's going on and we'll tell you what it usually needs.
Toilet keeps running
A failed inlet valve, flapper or outlet washer in the cistern. Repaired on the spot, or a new cistern if it's cracked.
Stiff or squeaky tap
Worn spindle or seized cartridge. We rebuild or replace so it turns smoothly again.
Leak under the sink
Failed flexi hose, trap or connection. Flexi hoses in particular should be replaced before they burst.
Wobbly or loose toilet
A failed pan collar or fixing. Left alone it leaks into the floor, we reseal and refix it properly.
Renovating a bathroom or kitchen
New mixers, basins, toilets, shower heads and dishwasher connections installed to code and looking sharp.
Every Fixture
Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry & Outdoors
From a single washer to a full suite of new tapware, we repair or replace every fixture in the house with quality Australian-standard fittings.
Taps & Mixers
Repairs, cartridge replacements and new mixers for kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.
Toilets & Cisterns
Running, leaking or cracked cisterns repaired, or complete new suites installed.
Showers & Basins
New shower heads, rails and mixers, basins and vanities plumbed and sealed.
Appliance Connections
Dishwashers, fridges with ice makers and washing machines connected with new hoses and isolation taps.
Bought your own tapware? No problem, we'll fit it. Need advice on what to buy? Ask us.
Talk Fixtures Now · 1300 707 059Straight Answer
Repair It or Replace It?
A repair is often the smart call. Sometimes new tapware is cheaper in the long run. Here's how we decide, and we'll tell you either way.
Repair makes sense if… Usually under an hour
- The tap or cistern body is sound and parts are available
- It's a washer, seat, cartridge or valve
- The fitting is under about 10 years old
- You like the look and it matches the rest
Replace it if… New fitting, supplied & fitted
- Parts are obsolete or the body is corroded or cracked
- It's been repaired before and keeps failing
- You're renovating and want a fresh look
- A water-efficient model will pay for itself on the bill
Compare Your Options
Reseat, Cartridge, Replace or Cistern?
The four jobs behind most tap and fixture call-outs across Wollongong and the Illawarra.
| Reseat & new washers | Mixer cartridge | Full tap replacement | Toilet cistern service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixes | Dripping or stiff traditional taps | Dripping or hard-to-turn mixer taps | Corroded, obsolete or ugly tapware | Running, slow-filling or not-flushing toilets |
| Time | 30 to 45 minutes | 30 to 60 minutes | 1 to 2 hours | 30 to 90 minutes |
| How long it lasts | 5 to 10 years | 5 to 10 years | 15 years plus | 5 to 10 years |
| Relative cost | $ | $ | $$ plus the tapware | $ |
| Water saved | A dripping tap wastes up to 20,000 litres a year | Same | Up to 40% with a 5-star WELS mixer | A running toilet can waste 200 litres a day |
Bands are relative, not quotes. Everything we fit carries WaterMark certification, and we're happy to install tapware you've bought yourself as long as it does too.
Local Knowledge
Taps & Fixtures Across Wollongong & the Illawarra
Half our tap jobs in Tarrawanna and Bellambi are 1980s tapware that nobody makes spindles for any more, so we carry the adaptors and the common replacement bodies on the van. In the newer homes around Horsley and Shell Cove it's mixers with worn cartridges and, increasingly, cheap online tapware that doesn't carry WaterMark and can't legally be installed.
A tap that drips no matter what you do is often a pressure problem rather than a tap problem, and a wet cupboard under the sink is usually a flexi hose, which we cover on the burst pipes page. We check both before we change a washer.
The same local crew that does your emergency work does your tapware, so it's done to the same standard.
Brands We Fit
All the Names You Know
Quality Australian-standard tapware and fixtures with proper WELS ratings, supplied by us or fitted from your own purchase.
Fixed Price. Nothing Hidden.
What's Included in a Fixture Replacement
- Removal and disposal of the old tap, toilet or fixture
- New isolation taps and flexi hoses where needed
- Installation, sealing and testing of the new fitting
- Water-efficiency (WELS) compliant fittings if we supply
- Check of nearby fittings while we're there
- Site left clean and tidy
No hourly rates, no surprises. See exactly how a quote is built.
Drip. Gone.
How It Works
Fixed in Four Easy Steps
1
Call or Book
Phone 1300 707 059. Tell us the fixture, the fault and whether you've got your own tapware.
2
We Arrive Fast
A licensed plumber with a fully stocked van, same day.
3
Fixed Price Quote
Repair or replace, we give you both options and the exact price before we start.
4
Fixed & Tidy
Repaired or replaced, tested, old fittings removed, site cleaned.
Questions
Good to Know Before You Call
Can you fit tapware I've bought myself?
Yes. Bring your own and we'll install it, we'll just check it's WELS-rated and suitable before we start. Or we can supply quality fittings at trade prices.
How much water does a dripping tap waste?
A steady drip can waste thousands of litres a year, and a running toilet far more. Most repairs pay for themselves on the next water bill.
Why should I replace flexi hoses?
Braided flexi hoses under sinks and toilets fail without warning and cause serious flooding. If yours are more than five to ten years old or showing rust or bulging, replace them.
Can you match old tapware?
Often parts are still available and we carry common washers, seats and cartridges. If a tap is obsolete we'll show you the closest modern equivalent.
Do you do bathroom renovations?
We handle all the plumbing for renovations, rough-in, fixture installation and connection. We work alongside your builder or tiler.
Is it a same-day job?
Almost always. Repairs and most replacements are done in a single visit from a stocked van. Special-order fixtures may take a few days to arrive.
What do WELS stars and WaterMark actually mean?
WELS is the Australian Government's water rating: more stars, less water per minute or per flush, and the label is mandatory on taps, showers and toilets (see waterrating.gov.au). WaterMark is the separate certification that says a plumbing product is safe and fit to be connected to the water supply; the ABCB scheme makes it compulsory. A licensed plumber can't install tapware without it, so check for the mark before you buy online.
Dripping Tap? We Can Fix It Today.
One call gets a licensed plumber on the way, fixed upfront price, no call out fee, old fittings taken away. Sunny says: a drip is a bill you haven't paid yet.
*45-minute emergency response during service hours (7am to 5pm) in serviced areas, subject to availability. Book any hour by phone or online.
Sources & further reading
- Australian Government WELS water rating scheme star ratings for taps, showers and toilets
- WaterMark certification scheme (ABCB) every fitting we install must carry it
- Standards Australia: AS/NZS 3500 plumbing and drainage series the standard every job is installed to, including the 500 kPa limit
- NSW Fair Trading licence check search 489163C
Reviewed by the licensed plumbing team at Wollongong Plumbing and Hot Water, NSW Licence No. 489163C. Last updated .