Plumbing
Tap repairs and replacements - stop the drip.
A dripping tap isn't just annoying - it wastes water and money. We repair and replace kitchen, bathroom and utility taps, usually in a single visit.
Quiet taps, clean lines, no surprise drips.
Most tap problems come down to a worn cartridge or a tap that's reached the end of its life - and a great many are caused by hard water building up limescale inside the mechanism over time. We carry common spares to fix what we can and recommend replacement when the repair would cost more than a new tap of equivalent quality. If you're in a hard water area, it's worth asking whether a water softener would stop the problem coming back.
Why choose us
Local plumbers you can rely on.
- Single-visit fixes for most kitchen, basin, bath and utility taps
- New isolation valves fitted as standard so future work is simple
- Honest advice on repair vs replace - we won't upsell a new tap
- Tidy finish: silicone resealed, surfaces cleaned, no mess left behind
- Stocked vans with common cartridges and connectors
- Two year guarantee on parts and labour where we supply the parts
What we cover
Tap work we handle every day.
Dripping tap repairs
Cartridges replaced and the seating checked so the fix lasts. Much of the wear we see is hard-water limescale building up inside the tap - so we'll also flag whether a water softener would stop it happening again.
- Quarter-turn ceramic disc taps
- Mixer cartridges
- Hard water limescale check
Stiff or seized taps
Years of limescale can lock spindles solid. We service or replace the mechanism so taps turn freely again.
- Spindle service
- Headworks replacement
- Descale and re-lubricate
New tap installations
Kitchen mixers, basin taps, bath taps and outside taps - fitted with new flexis and isolation valves.
- Customer-supplied taps welcome
- Old tap removal and disposal
- Leak-tested before we leave
Outside taps
Add a new outside tap with a proper internal isolation valve and frost-protected install.
- Self-draining options
- Through-wall neat finish
- Isolation valve fitted
How it works
Three simple steps and you can get on with your day.
Get in touch
Tell us what's wrong by phone or online. Our in-house team answers the call - urgent jobs booked before 3pm are usually attended the same day.
Book an appointment
We match the right plumber to the job and confirm the price before any work begins. No hidden extras, no overtime rates.
Get on with your day
We turn up when we say we will, complete the work cleanly and back it with a two year guarantee on parts and labour where we've supplied the parts.
FAQs
Common questions
How much does a tap replacement cost?
Most straightforward kitchen or basin tap replacements are quoted as a fixed price including labour. We'll confirm the cost on site before starting.
Can I supply my own taps?
Yes. We'll fit any quality tap you've bought - just bear in mind that very low-cost taps tend to fail sooner, which we'll flag at the quote.
Why does my new tap drip already?
Usually a debris-trapped cartridge or a flex that's slightly cross-threaded. Both are quick fixes on a return visit if needed.
Can hard water cause my tap to drip?
Very often, yes. Limescale from hard water builds up inside the tap and wears the cartridge, leading to drips that keep returning even after a repair. If you're in a hard water area - and most of Berkshire and South Oxfordshire is - it's worth considering a water softener to protect your taps, shower valves and appliances. See our water softener page for more.
Do you fit outside taps?
Yes - including a properly accessible internal isolation valve and a neat through-wall finish.
Finance available
Spread the cost of any work over £400
0% finance, Buy Now Pay Later and low-rate plans available - subject to status.
Looking after homes throughout Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and North Hampshire
We're never more than 20 miles away! From our offices in Pangbourne, we cover Berkshire, South Oxfordshire and North Hampshire. From Henley-on-Thames to Basingstoke, Reading to Newbury and everywhere in between.
- Abingdon
- Arborfield
- Aldermaston
- Didcot
- Earley
- Goring
- Henley-on-Thames
- Hermitage
- Marlow
- Newbury
- Reading
- Shinfield
- Sonning
- Streatley
- Tadley
- Tilehurst
- Thatcham
- Theale
- Twyford
- Wallingford
- Wantage
- Winnersh
- Wokingham
- Woodley
Get in touch to speak to a plumber
Send us a few details and one of our plumbing team will be in touch.
Get in touch with us
- Call 01491 671718
- enquiries@premierheatingsolutions.co.uk
- 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday
Locations Served:
We operate within a 25 mile radius of our offices in Pangbourne, covering Berkshire and South Oxfordshire. From Henley on Thames to Basingstoke, Reading to Newbury and everywhere in between.
Have a question?
Drop us a line and we'll get back in touch within one working day.