Tap & Toilet Repairs in Kensington

Yes. Kensington rental properties near UNSW see higher wear on taps and toilets than owner-occupied homes because of tenant turnover and the intensity of use in shared households. Common jobs are washer replacements on dripping taps, cartridge swaps on mixer taps, and inlet valve replacements on running toilets. We carry all common parts in the van so most repairs are completed in a single visit. Invoicing to the property manager or landlord is standard, and we provide written job reports with photos for trust account and tenant records.

Water hammer - the banging noise when you turn off a tap quickly - is common in Kensington's post-war homes and 1960s units. It happens when fast-closing taps (particularly lever mixers and washing machine solenoids) create a pressure wave in rigid copper pipework that has no cushion. The fix is usually installing water hammer arrestors at the fixtures causing the worst noise, plus checking that the existing plumbing has adequate securing clips so the pipes aren't bouncing against framing. It's a straightforward job we can complete in a single visit.

Usually not. A running toilet is typically a worn inlet valve or flush seal - we'll quote upfront before starting. Worth fixing quickly though - a running toilet can waste 25,000+ litres per quarter, which adds up on your water bill.

Most mixer taps can be repaired by replacing the ceramic cartridge - much cheaper than a new tap. If the tap body itself is corroded or the cartridge is obsolete, replacement is the way to go. We'll advise honestly.

If your taps are 15+ years old, yes. Modern WELS-rated fixtures use significantly less water without sacrificing pressure. The water savings often pay for the upgrade within a couple of years.

That's water hammer - caused by high water pressure or unsecured pipes. We can install a water hammer arrestor or pressure limiting valve to fix it. Left untreated, it can damage pipe joints over time.