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Tap Repair & Replacement in East Lothian

Get a Tap That Operates Properly, Suits the Water System and Fits the Space Around It.

Haggart Plumbers repair and replace taps and mixers across East Lothian, from a single dripping or stiff tap to replacing the taps throughout a kitchen or bathroom.

Our experienced plumbers sort the existing problem or fit your chosen replacement cleanly, giving you taps that work properly and a tidy finish with no fuss.

Cross-head chrome mixer tap above a white ceramic basin with plug, on a white marble countertop.
Call our East Lothian office 01620 843000
  • 1903
    Trading since
  • Vaillant
    Advanced Installer
  • East Lothian
    Local engineers
Why Haggart Plumbers

Gas Safe Registered. Fully Guaranteed.

  • Gas Safe registered

    Registration No. 936063. Every engineer carries a Gas Safe ID card to the door.

  • Vaillant Advanced Installer

    Accredited to install and register Vaillant boilers, with the extended warranty that brings.

  • Guaranteed workmanship

    Work is completed to an agreed standard and backed by our guarantee.

  • Three local bases

    Braid Rd, Blackhall and North Berwick, so an engineer is rarely far away.

Service overview

Complete Tap Repair & Replacement Services

We repair taps where a suitable, lasting repair remains practical, and we replace fittings that have worn bodies, damaged controls or unavailable parts. Our work covers mixer taps, monobloc designs, pillar taps, bridge mixers, quarter-turn controls and traditional crosshead fittings. We commonly check the tap mounting, connection sizes, available clearance and water pressure before recommending a replacement. These details matter because a tap can fit the basin or sink opening but still conflict with pipework, cupboards or the window behind it.

Call us when a tap becomes difficult to control, moves at its base, leaks around the body or no longer gives the expected flow. We will explain whether repair or replacement makes better sense for the fitting. For replacement work, we can supply a suitable tap and install it, so you do not need to work out connection types or dimensions yourself. In coastal parts of East Lothian, we can also advise on corrosion-resistant finishes and materials that cope better with exposed conditions.

New taps often form part of a wider bathroom installation, and we fit shower valves as part of shower installation.

Vaillant Advance InstallerGas Safe Register
Accreditations

Gas Safe Registered. Vaillant Advanced Installer.

Haggart Plumbers is Gas Safe Registered, No. 936063, and a Vaillant Advanced Installer. Our engineers carry their Gas Safe ID cards to every job and work to current UK gas safety standards.

What we cover

What Tap Repair & Replacement Covers

  1. Mixer Tap Repair and Replacement

    We work on taps that combine hot and cold water through one spout. We check both supplies, the control action and the spout before deciding whether the existing mixer remains serviceable. On traditional taps we rewasher and reseat worn seats, repack the gland and replace compression valve headwork or jumper valves, using WRAS-approved, dezincification-resistant (DZR) parts.

  2. Monobloc and Single-Lever Taps

    A monobloc tap fits through one mounting hole and often has limited working space underneath. We measure the opening, worktop depth and connection clearance before fitting a compatible model.

  3. Pillar Taps

    Separate hot and cold pillar taps remain common on traditional basins and baths. We match the mounting size, spout reach and control style so the replacements sit correctly and remain easy to use.

  4. Bridge Mixer Taps

    Bridge mixers use separate hot and cold controls connected above the sink. We check the distance between mounting points carefully because these dimensions can vary between older and newer fittings.

  5. Pull-Out Spray Kitchen Taps

    Pull-out taps need enough cupboard space for the hose and counterweight to move freely. We position the hose to prevent it catching on stored items, pipework or waste fittings.

  6. Traditional Crosshead and Heritage Taps

    We repair or replace traditional-style taps while keeping the character of the basin or sink in mind. We commonly check whether the existing holes, tap spacing and visible fittings suit the proposed design.

Before you decide

Common Plumbing Problems We Solve

  • A Tap Keeps Dripping

    A persistent drip can come from wear inside the tap, damage to the seating surfaces or a fault that affects the complete fitting. We inspect the tap and advise whether a repair offers a sensible result.

  • The Tap Will Not Turn Off

    If the control spins, jams or fails to stop the water, avoid forcing it. We assess the control mechanism and isolate the supply where necessary before deciding whether the tap can remain in service.

  • The Tap Feels Stiff or Hard to Turn

    A stiff control may result from internal wear, scale or corrosion. We commonly find that continued force damages handles and fixings, so we recommend arranging an inspection before the control seizes completely.

  • Water Leaks Around the Tap Base

    Water at the base can come from the tap body, a moving spout, a loose mounting or the connections below. We test the fitting to identify the source rather than assuming surface water caused it.

  • One Tap Has Weak Flow

    When other taps work normally, the problem often sits within the affected fitting or its immediate supply connection. We compare the hot and cold flow and check the tap before recommending repair or replacement.

Customer reviews

Trusted in East Lothian. Their Words.

  • Well organised company, with good communications. The young man who replaced our kitchen tap was quick, friendly and a pleasure to have in our house.

    John Finlay, East Lothian
  • Delighted that Haggart's were able to arrange call-out visit for a small job on the same day I rang. Plumber who arrived was helpful and businesslike and sorted out our problem quickly and with no mess. Very pleased - thanks.

    Tony Howard, East Lothian
  • Really pleased with my boiler service that was on time, efficiently and knowledgeably carried out. Thank you. Thoroughly recommend!

    Sal Ward, East Lothian
Our process

How We Handle Your Tap Repair & Replacement

  • 1. Assess the Existing Tap

    After initial contact, we inspect the tap, its controls, mounting and accessible connections. We also check the surrounding space, water flow and any information available about the make or model.

  • 2. Explain the Options

    We tell you whether repair remains practical or whether replacement offers the better route. If you need a new tap, we confirm the required configuration, dimensions and finish before work proceeds.

  • 3. Complete the Work

    We isolate the relevant water supply, remove or service the fitting and make the required connections. You have one point of contact throughout, including when we supply and install the replacement tap.

  • 4. Test and Hand Over

    We restore the water and test the controls, flow, temperature selection and all disturbed connections. We secure the tap, leave the work area tidy and explain how to operate or care for the new fitting.

Common questions

Tap Repair & Replacement Questions

We quote per job because the cost depends on the tap type, access, fault and availability of compatible parts. If replacement makes more sense, the chosen fitting and any connection changes will also affect the quote. We do not invent a fixed price before assessing the work.

We recommend using a plumber where isolation points are awkward, connections differ or access beneath the fitting is restricted. We can also confirm whether the new tap suits the mounting holes, available pressure and existing hot and cold supplies.

We usually recommend repair when the tap body remains sound and suitable parts are available. Replacement often makes more sense when the body has deteriorated, controls have repeated faults or parts cannot be sourced with confidence.

Yes. We offer a supply-and-install service and can help select a fitting that suits the sink or basin, water system, available space and preferred controls. We check compatibility before arranging installation.

For exposed coastal locations, we advise considering corrosion-resistant tap bodies and finishes. We also look at the condition of the existing fittings and connections because salt-laden air can affect unsuitable finishes and exposed metal over time.

Yes. We commonly find non-standard spacing, older connection sizes and restricted access in period properties. We measure first and explain whether the replacement will fit directly or needs adjustments to the accessible connections.

Our working hours are 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. Appointment timing depends on current bookings, your location in East Lothian and whether the work requires a specific replacement tap or part. We confirm availability when you contact us.

We can often complete straightforward work in one visit when access is clear and suitable parts or the replacement tap are available. If the fitting needs a specific component or unusual dimensions, we explain what is required before arranging completion.

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Working in East Lothian

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Unit 2 Heugh Rd
North Berwick
EH39 5PX
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
07:00 to 19:00
Saturday
07:00 to 19:00
Sunday
07:00 to 19:00
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