That constant drip, drip, drip from your kitchen or bathroom tap isn’t just annoying — it’s costing you money, wasting water, and hinting at a deeper issue.
Dripping taps are one of the most common plumbing problems across the Fraser Coast, especially in older homes in Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Scarness, Tinana, and Torquay. And while some plumbers might replace a washer with the cheapest option available, we take a different approach — one that lasts.
At Guaranteed Plumbing, we only use high-quality tap washers that we guarantee for a minimum of three years. Here’s why that matters.
Why Taps Start Dripping in the First Place
The most common cause of a dripping tap is a worn or poor-quality washer. Other causes include:
- Scratched or damaged valve seats
- Overtightened tap handles
- Limescale or corrosion in older tap bodies
- Substandard replacement parts
In most cases, a quick fix with a budget washer may stop the leak — but only temporarily. It’s common to see those cheap washers fail again within 6–12 months, putting you back at square one.
What Makes Our Washers Different?
We don’t believe in band-aid fixes. The washers we install are:
- Commercial-grade, long-life materials
- Designed to handle high water pressure and daily use
- Installed with proper valve seat inspection and reseating
- Backed by a 3-year guarantee against failure
This means fewer call-outs, less water waste, and long-term peace of mind for homeowners.
How Much Water (and Money) Does a Dripping Tap Waste?
Even a slow drip can waste up to 20,000 litres of water a year — the equivalent of 200 full bathtubs.
In a time when Fraser Coast residents are more conscious than ever of water conservation, fixing a dripping tap properly is one of the easiest ways to:
- Reduce your water bill
- Protect your fixtures
- Avoid property damage or tile grout degradation
Why It Pays to Use a Licensed Plumber
Some people still try to fix taps themselves — but without reseating the valve or choosing the right washer, most DIY repairs fail within months.
At Guaranteed Plumbing, we:
- Fully inspect the tap body, spindle, and valve
- Replace only with high-quality components
- Clean and lubricate moving parts
- Reseal the tap to prevent further wear
Offer honest advice if a tap set needs replacing entirely
Servicing All Fraser Coast Suburbs
We regularly repair and upgrade tapware in homes and businesses across:
- Hervey Bay (Pialba, Scarness, Urangan, Torquay)
- Maryborough (Tinana, Granville, Aldershot)
- Coastal and rural Fraser Coast properties
Book a Dripping Tap Repair With Confidence
Stop wasting water — and stop fixing the same tap over and over again. With Guaranteed Plumbing, you get a professional repair using premium-grade parts — and the peace of mind of our 3-year washer guarantee.
Call today to book a tap service anywhere across the Fraser Coast.
