Pop up waste repair in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional pop up waste repair help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable quick jobs services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Ottery St Mary
Pop-up waste repaired or replaced - no more water leaking away, plug stuck open or closed, or fiddly mechanism that doesn't work. Smooth operation and proper seal restored.
### When Your Basin Won't Hold Water
You fill the basin for a shave or to wash your face. Turn away for 30 seconds. Turn back and it's half empty.
Or the opposite - plug won't pop up, water won't drain, you're trying to fish it out with your fingers.
Or it's seized completely and won't move at all.
Pop-up wastes are convenient when they work. Intensely annoying when they don't.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Most pop-up waste failures are caused by hair wrapped around the mechanism. Regular cleaning prevents this, but most people never think to do it.
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### Common Problems
| Problem | Likely Cause | Fix | |---------|--------------|-----| | **Won't seal** | Perished rubber seal | Replace seal or whole waste | | **Won't pop up/down** | Corroded linkage | Clean and lubricate or replace | | **Stuck open** | Broken spring/mechanism | Replace waste | | **Leaking from underneath** | Worn seal on trap connection | New washer or reseal |
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### What I'll Do
**🔧 Diagnosis & Fix**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Check the mechanism** | Work out what's actually failed | | **Attempt repair** | Clean, new seal, or fix linkage | | **Replace if needed** | Fit new waste if beyond repair | | **Test thoroughly** | Fill basin, check seal and operation |
**📦 Result**
- Basin holds water properly - Pop-up operates smoothly - No leaks from underneath - Proper seal restored
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### Typical Pricing
| Job | Time Needed | You'll Pay | |-----|-------------|------------| | Simple repair/cleaning | 20-30 mins | **£60** | | Complete waste replacement | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Replacement + difficult access | 45-60 mins | **£60** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Replacement waste extra if needed (usually £10-25 depending on type).*
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### Get It Sorted If...
✅ **Basin won't hold water** - leaks away slowly
✅ **Plug stuck** open or closed
✅ **Mechanism seized** - won't operate
✅ **Leaking underneath** sink
Why Choose Us for Pop up waste repair in Ottery St Mary?
Seals properly again
Smooth operation
Stops water leaking away
Replacement if beyond repair
What to Expect
### Step 1: Diagnose The Problem I'll check what's failed - seal, linkage, mechanism, or something else. Sometimes it just needs cleaning. ### Step 2: Repair Or Replace Try to repair if possible (new seal, clean and lubricate). If it's knackered, fit a new waste. ### Step 3: Test Thoroughly Fill the basin, check it seals, operates smoothly, and nothing leaks underneath.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Click-clack vs pop-up:** Click-clack wastes (no lever, just push the plug) are much more reliable than traditional pop-up mechanisms. Worth considering if replacing. **Basin type matters:** Some designer basins have specific waste requirements. If you've got an unusual basin, let me know when you book so I can source the right part. **While I'm there:** If your pop-up waste is failing, check your taps aren't dripping or stiff too. I can sort those at the same time - more efficient than separate visits. **Limescale areas:** If you're in a hard water area, limescale builds up on the mechanism. Regular descaling with vinegar helps, but eventually everything needs replacing. **Slotted vs unslotted:** If your basin has an overflow hole, you need a slotted waste (allows overflow water to drain). Most basins have overflows.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pop up waste repair in Ottery St Mary
What's a pop-up waste?
It's the plug mechanism in your basin that you operate by pushing down or pulling up the lever behind the taps. When it works, it's convenient. When it doesn't, it's infuriating.
What goes wrong with pop-up wastes?
The seal perishes so water leaks away. The linkage gets corroded or breaks. Hair gets wrapped around the mechanism. Or the spring mechanism fails and it won't stay up or down.
Can you repair it or does it need replacing?
Depends what's failed. Sometimes a new seal or cleaning is enough. If the mechanism's broken or badly corroded, replacement is better than trying to bodge it.
Do I need to match the existing one?
If replacing, the new waste needs to be compatible with your basin. Most are standard, but some designer basins need specific types. I can advise and source the right one.
How long does repairing or replacing take?
Repair is usually 20-30 minutes. Complete replacement is 30-45 minutes including disconnecting the trap, fitting new waste, and reconnecting everything.
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