Tap replacement in Exeter
Professional tap replacement services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
0.5-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Replacing old taps with new ones - remove old, fit new, connect everything properly, test for leaks. Kitchen taps, bathroom taps, all done same visit usually.
New Taps, Professionally Fitted
Old taps looking dated? Dripping constantly? Handle stiff or broken? Time for new ones.
New taps completely transform a kitchen or bathroom - fresh, modern, working properly. But they need fitting right. Wrong connections and you'll have drips. Poor sealing and water gets where it shouldn't. I fit taps regularly and know what works.
💡 Pro tip: When buying kitchen taps, check the spout reach - how far it extends over the sink. Too short and you're trying to wash up right at the edge of the bowl. Annoying.
Tap Types & Fitting Complexity
| Tap Type | Fitting Difficulty | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Basin taps (pair) | Easy | 30-45 mins |
| Basin mixer | Easy | 30-45 mins |
| Kitchen mixer | Medium | 45-60 mins |
| Pull-out spray tap | Medium | 1 hr |
| 3-hole deck mixer | Harder | 1-1.5 hrs |
What You Get
🔧 The Replacement
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Remove old | Disconnect and take out existing taps |
| Clean up | Sort out connections, check condition of pipework |
| Fit new | Install new taps with proper seals and connections |
| Test | Run hot and cold, check for leaks |
📦 You're Left With
- New taps fitted securely
- All connections leak-free
- Hot and cold working properly
- Old taps disposed of
Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Simple basin taps | 30-45 mins | £60 |
| Standard mixer tap | 45-60 mins | £60 |
| Kitchen tap with spray | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Complex or awkward access | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Taps not included.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Bathroom refresh - new taps transform the whole room
✅ Kitchen upgrade - modern tap makes a huge difference
✅ Constant dripping - time to replace not repair
✅ Broken handle - can't get spare parts for old taps
Why Choose Us for Tap replacement in Exeter?
New taps fitted securely
No leaks, all tested
Works with existing pipework
Old taps removed and disposed
What to Expect
Step 1: Remove Old Taps
Turn off the water, disconnect the old taps, take them out. Sometimes they're stuck solid - I'll get them off without wrecking your sink.
Step 2: Check Connections
Look at the supply pipes and connections - make sure they're in good condition and will work with the new taps. Use adapters if needed.
Step 3: Fit New Taps
Install the new taps with proper gaskets and seals, connect to the supply pipes, turn water back on and test everything thoroughly.
🔧 DIY Tips
Tap replacement is doable yourself if you're practical and the access is reasonable:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Basin wrench (for awkward under-sink nuts)
- Adjustable spanners
- Screwdriver
- PTFE tape
- Silicone sealant
- Bucket and cloths
🚰 Replacing taps
- Turn off water (isolation valves or stopcock)
- Open taps to drain remaining water
- Disconnect supply pipes from old taps
- Unscrew back nuts holding taps to sink
- Remove old taps
- Clean sink holes
- Fit rubber gasket on new tap base
- Lower tap through sink hole
- Fix back nut from underneath (hand tight then ¼ turn)
- Connect supply pipes (with flexible hoses if needed)
- Turn water on slowly, check for leaks
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Overtightening backnuts (cracks sink or basin)
- Forgetting the gasket (water seeps under tap)
- Wrong type of connector for the supply pipes
- Not supporting the tap when tightening underneath (spins around)
- Cross-threading connections (ruins the threads)
💡 Pro trick: Before you buy new taps, turn off your water and try loosening the old tap connections. If they won't budge, you'll need penetrating oil and possibly new pipe work - factor that in. Also, flexible tap connectors are your friend - much easier than trying to align rigid copper pipes exactly.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🔧 Old copper pipes vs modern taps: Most modern taps come with flexible connector hoses. These make installation much easier than the old days of bending copper pipes to exact positions. If your existing connections are copper, I'll usually replace them with flexible hoses - easier for future replacement too.
Monobloc mixer on a 2-hole sink? You'll need a blanking plate to cover the second hole. Most tap manufacturers sell them, or I can fashion something that works.
Water pressure for mixer taps: Some mixer taps need decent water pressure to work properly (especially thermostatic ones). If you've got a gravity-fed system with low pressure, check the tap is suitable before buying. I can advise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fit new taps if the connections don't match my old ones?
Usually yes - I carry adapters and flexible hoses that let me connect most new taps to existing pipework. Occasionally old imperial-sized pipes need a different approach, but there's usually a solution that doesn't mean replumbing the whole lot.
Do I need to buy the taps myself or can you supply them?
You'll need to buy them - taps vary massively in price and style, so it's better you choose exactly what you want. I can advise on what'll fit your sink/basin and what's decent quality if you ask before buying.
How do I know what size taps to buy for my sink?
Count the holes in your sink/basin. Single hole = monobloc mixer. Two holes = mixer with separate hot/cold feeds. Three holes = separate hot and cold taps plus maybe a sprayer. Measure the hole spacing too - it's usually standard but worth checking.
Can you fit taps to a sink that's already installed?
Yes, though it's easier if the sink's not in yet. For kitchen sinks I can usually work under the sink with the unit in place. Bathroom basins are trickier - sometimes need to temporarily remove the basin to get the taps on properly. I'll work out the best approach when I see it.
Will new taps improve my water pressure?
Not really - water pressure is determined by your supply and pipework, not the taps. But new taps with clean aerators will give you better flow than old gunked-up ones. If you've genuinely got low pressure, that's a different problem to solve.
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