Wasted water, quietly adding up
A tap dripping at a steady rate, or a toilet cistern that never quite stops filling, wastes a significant amount of water over a year, and on a water meter, that shows up on the bill.
Tap & Toilet Installation & Repair in Reigate & Epsom Fitted Properly, No Leaks Left Behind
Dripping taps, running toilets, cracked cisterns and new fittings you have bought yourself, installed or repaired properly, with isolation valves fitted where they should be so the next job is easier too.
Free quote, no call-out fee ever, and a clear price before any work starts.
What it costs
- No call-out fee, ever. You never pay simply for me turning up.
- £90 + VAT for the first hour, then £45 + VAT per additional 30 minutes on reactive work.
- Jobs likely to run past 3–4 hours get a fixed price upfront.
- Quotes are always free.
- Gas Safe registered 627292Where a tap or toilet job sits alongside other plumbing or gas work, one engineer can handle all of it.
- 1 year workmanship guaranteeInstallations and repairs are guaranteed for 1 year on workmanship and 1 year on materials and parts supplied.
- No call-out feeYou are never charged just for having a tap or toilet problem looked at.
- Free quotesQuotes for installation work are always free, whether it is a single tap or a full suite of fittings.
What tap and toilet installation and repair covers
This covers everything from a single washer replacement on a dripping tap to fitting a full new bathroom or kitchen suite bought elsewhere. It includes kitchen and bathroom mixer taps, pillar taps, thermostatic and manual shower valves, close-coupled and wall-hung toilets, cisterns, macerator units and the isolation valves and waste connections that go with them.
Taps fail in fairly predictable ways: worn washers or cartridges causing drips, corroded spindles making them stiff to turn, or a mixer unit that has simply reached the end of its working life. Toilets are usually a cistern fault (a worn flush valve, a failing float valve, a cracked syphon) or a leak at the pan connector or waste. Diagnosing which of those it is before quoting means you are not paying for a full replacement when a repair would do, or paying repeatedly for repairs on a fitting that is genuinely worn out.
For installations, I check the existing supply pipework, isolation valves and waste connections before fitting anything, because a beautiful new tap fitted onto an old, corroded isolation valve is a leak waiting to happen. Isolation valves are fitted or replaced as part of the job where they are missing, so future maintenance does not mean turning off the water to the whole house.
Who it is for
Homeowners and landlords across Reigate, Epsom, Banstead, Cobham and South West London who need a tap or toilet repaired, or a new one fitted, whether supplied by me or bought separately.
When it is needed
A dripping or stiff tap, a toilet that runs constantly or will not flush properly, a cracked cistern or pan, a leak at a waste or supply connection, or a bathroom or kitchen refit that needs fittings connected properly.
Why a professional matters
A badly fitted tap or toilet connection can leak slowly for months before it is noticed, and toilets in particular need correct waste connections to avoid smells or blockages. Getting isolation valves and connections right the first time avoids call-backs.
What happens when tap and toilet problems are left
A dripping tap or a slightly running toilet feels like a minor annoyance, but both waste water continuously and can point to a fitting that is close to failing outright.
Sudden failure instead of a planned repair
A worn cartridge or valve that is left will eventually fail completely, sometimes with a burst of water rather than a drip, which is a far less convenient time to deal with it.
Damage around the toilet or basin
A leaking pan connector or cistern seal can cause water damage to flooring, particularly on timber floors, long before it is obviously visible.
A refit that needs redoing
New taps or a toilet fitted without checking the isolation valves and waste connections underneath can leak within weeks, meaning the new fitting has to come off again.
Common mistakes I get called out to fix
- Over-tightening a tap headgear or cartridge nut, which cracks the fitting rather than stopping the drip.
- Fitting a new tap onto an old, corroded isolation valve without checking or replacing it first.
- Using the wrong flush valve or float valve for the cistern, causing it to run constantly or flush poorly.
- Sealing a leaking pan connector with extra sealant rather than replacing the failed part.
- Ignoring a slow toilet leak because it is intermittent, when it usually indicates a worn seal that will fail fully in time.
My tap and toilet installation and repair process
- Step 1
Call and description
Tell me what is happening, dripping, running, leaking, or a new fitting to install, and I will give you a realistic idea of the likely work before I arrive.
- Step 2
Inspection
I check the fitting itself along with the isolation valves, supply pipework and waste connections behind it, since these are often the real source of a leak.
- Step 3
Clear price
Repairs are quoted on the standard hourly rate, £90 + VAT first hour, £45 + VAT per additional 30 minutes. Larger installation jobs, such as a full bathroom suite, get a fixed price agreed upfront.
- Step 4
Repair or fit
Worn parts are replaced, or the new tap, toilet or cistern is fitted with isolation valves and waste connections made properly, not just reused if they are past their best.
- Step 5
Test and guarantee
Everything is tested under normal use before I leave, running the tap, flushing the toilet, checking for leaks at every joint, and the work is covered by a 1 year workmanship guarantee and 1 year on parts supplied.
What you get from a proper tap or toilet job
Repairs that actually stop the drip
The worn part is identified and replaced, rather than a temporary fix that needs revisiting in a few months.
Isolation valves fitted or checked
Working isolation valves mean the next repair or maintenance job does not need the water to the whole house turned off.
No call-out fee
You can get a dripping tap or running toilet looked at without a charge just for the visit.
Fixed price on bigger installs
A full bathroom or kitchen fittings job is quoted as a fixed price upfront, so there are no surprises on the day.
Correct connections
Waste and supply connections made properly reduce the risk of smells, slow drainage or leaks developing after the job.
Guaranteed work
1 year on workmanship and 1 year on materials and parts supplied gives confidence the fix or install will hold.
Tap and toilet detail: common jobs and situations
Here is how I approach the tap and toilet jobs that come up most often across Reigate, Epsom, Banstead and the wider Surrey and South West London area.
Tap repairs and installations
Dripping taps are usually a worn washer, a failing ceramic cartridge, or a corroded spindle. I identify which before quoting, since a cartridge replacement is a different job to a full tap replacement.
For new installations, whether kitchen mixers, bathroom basin taps or shower valves, I check the supply pressure and pipework first, since some mixer taps and thermostatic valves need a minimum pressure to work properly.
- Washer, cartridge and spindle replacement
- Kitchen mixer tap installation and repair
- Bathroom basin, bath and shower tap installation
- Thermostatic and manual shower valve fitting
Toilet repairs and installations
A toilet that runs constantly is usually a worn flush valve or float valve inside the cistern. A toilet that will not flush properly can be a syphon fault or a blockage further down the waste. A leak at the base is often a failed pan connector rather than the toilet itself.
For new installations, close-coupled, wall-hung or back-to-wall, the waste connection and cistern fittings are checked and set up correctly, with isolation valves fitted so future maintenance is straightforward.
- Cistern flush valve and float valve replacement
- Pan connector and waste seal repairs
- Close-coupled, wall-hung and back-to-wall toilet installation
- Macerator unit installation for toilets without gravity drainage
Working with fittings you have already bought
Many customers buy their own tap, toilet or shower valve and want it fitted properly. I am happy to install fittings supplied by you: I will check the fitting is compatible with the existing pipework and supply pressure before starting, and flag anything that is not suitable before you are committed to it.
Domestic and small commercial premises
Most of this work is in houses and flats across Epsom, Reigate, Banstead, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Dorking, Worcester Park and South West London. Landlords often combine tap and toilet repairs with a gas safety certificate visit or general plumbing check.
Small commercial premises, cafes, offices, salons, are also covered for tap and toilet installation and repair within scope.
Tap & Toilet Installation & Repair — your questions answered
How much does it cost to repair a dripping tap or running toilet?
Most repairs are charged at the standard reactive rate of £90 + VAT for the first hour, £45 + VAT per additional 30 minutes, with no call-out fee. Many tap and toilet repairs are completed within that first hour.
How much does a new tap or toilet installation cost?
Quotes are always free. Smaller jobs are usually priced on the hourly rate, while larger installations, such as a full bathroom suite, are given a fixed price upfront once I have seen what is involved.
Can you fit a tap or toilet I have bought myself?
Yes. I regularly fit customer-supplied taps, toilets and shower valves. I will check compatibility with your existing pipework and water pressure before starting and let you know if anything is not suitable.
How long does a toilet or tap installation take?
A straightforward tap or toilet swap is usually completed within a couple of hours. A full bathroom suite installation takes longer and is scoped and timed as part of the fixed quote.
What guarantee do you offer?
1 year on workmanship and 1 year on the materials and parts I supply, on both repairs and installations.
My toilet keeps running, is that worth fixing quickly?
Yes. A constantly running toilet wastes a meaningful amount of water over time and usually points to a worn flush or float valve, which is a straightforward and inexpensive repair when caught early.
Can you attend the same day for a leaking toilet or tap?
Standard call-outs are attended within 24 hours where possible. If it is a genuine emergency, a leak you cannot stop, I aim to attend same day, often within a couple of hours.
Do you fit isolation valves as standard?
Where they are missing or badly corroded, yes. Working isolation valves make future repairs and maintenance much easier and are worth fitting properly rather than skipping.
Which areas do you cover for tap and toilet work?
Epsom, Reigate, Banstead, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Dorking, Worcester Park, the surrounding Surrey towns and South West London. I am based in Reigate.
Can you fit a macerator toilet where there is no gravity drainage?
Yes, macerator units are fitted where a toilet is needed in a location without a suitable gravity waste run, such as a basement or an added downstairs cloakroom.
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- General PlumbingThe everyday jobs done properly: pipework, waste, pressure problems and bathroom plumbing.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden leaks located with minimal disruption, then repaired and pressure-tested.
- Emergency Call-OutsGenuine emergencies attended same day, often within a couple of hours, and never a call-out fee.
Where I cover this work
Tap & Toilet Installation & Repair is carried out across Epsom, Reigate, Banstead, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Dorking, Worcester Park, Surrey, South West London and the surrounding towns. See the full areas covered or request a free quote.
Get your tap or toilet fixed or fitted properly
Whether it is a dripping tap, a running toilet or a fitting you have bought and need installed, get in touch for a free quote. No call-out fee, and a 1 year guarantee on the work.