Leaking Taps and Toilet Repairs

Suburban Gas and Plumbing are experts in leaking taps and toilet repairs.

A dripping tap or running toilet wastes water, increases your bills, and can cause water damage if left unattended. Suburban Gas and Plumbing repairs and replaces taps, toilets, and plumbing fixtures across Melbourne. Most repairs are completed in a single visit.

We fix dripping taps by replacing worn washers, O-rings, or cartridges. For toilets, we repair faulty flappers, fill valves, cistern leaks, and flush mechanisms. If a fixture is beyond repair, we can supply and install a replacement. We always turn off the water supply before starting work to prevent any damage to your property.

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Most tap and toilet repairs are straightforward. We provide upfront pricing on arrival.

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How it works

  1. Step01

    Tell us about the leak

    Call or enquire online. Let us know which tap or toilet is leaking.

  2. Step02

    We schedule a visit

    We arrange a convenient time to attend your property.

  3. Step03

    Diagnose & repair

    Our plumber identifies the cause and repairs or replaces the faulty components.

  4. Step04

    Test & confirm

    We test the fixture to confirm the leak is fixed and there are no drips.

Licensed & insured

7 days, 8am – 8pm

Melbourne-wide service

Upfront pricing

Frequently asked questions

  • The most common cause is a worn washer or O-ring inside the tap. Over time these rubber components degrade and no longer form a watertight seal. Ceramic disc taps can also develop faults. We can diagnose and repair most dripping taps in a single visit.

  • Yes, significantly. A constantly running toilet can waste thousands of litres of water per year. Even a slow leak from the cistern into the bowl adds up quickly. If your toilet runs after flushing or you hear water trickling, have it repaired promptly.

  • Most tap repairs are completed within 30 to 60 minutes. Our plumbers carry common replacement washers, cartridges, and parts. If a tap is too old or damaged to repair, we can replace it during the same visit.

  • Both. We repair taps where possible and replace them when repair is not economical. We can supply new taps or install ones you have purchased. We work with all standard tap and mixer types.

Leaking Taps and Toilet Repairs