Handyman Plumbing in Sunderland

Taps — Replacement & Repair

A dripping tap is a small problem with a big cost — both in water charges and in the limescale staining around the plughole. Most modern taps are repaired by swapping the cartridge for under £30 in parts, although for older quarter-turn or ceramic-disc taps a full replacement is often the more economical choice. We carry a stock of common cartridges and replacement washers.

We fit kitchen mixers, basin mixers, monobloc taps, bath taps, shower-bath fillers, exposed shower bars, concealed shower valves and outdoor garden taps. For boiling-water taps and three-in-one tap installations we can either fit the unit you have bought or supply and fit.

Outside Taps

Almost every Sunderland garden benefits from an outside tap — for the car, the hose, the patio cleaner, the watering can. We core through the cavity wall, fit a check-valve to prevent backflow, an isolation valve internally so you can drain it down for winter, and a frost-resistant tap at the outside.

Wastes & Slow Drains

Slow-draining basins, baths and showers are usually a hair-and-grease build-up in the trap or the first metre of pipework. We dismantle, clean and reseal the trap, rod the pipe further out if needed, and re-test. For a stubborn blockage further down we have rotary drain rods and a small electric drain machine.

Washing-Machine & Dishwasher Installation

Plumbing in a washing machine or dishwasher correctly involves a proper isolating valve on the hot and cold feeds, a properly sized hose loop on the waste (so it does not siphon back), and a level base. We supply and fit the valves where the existing setup is sub-standard.

What This Service Covers

The most common things Sunderland customers ask us about under this service:

• Tap replacement and repair
• Tap washer and cartridge replacement
• Outside (garden) tap installation
• Slow drain and trap clearing
• Toilet flush valve repair
• Basin and bath waste replacement
• Washing machine and dishwasher plumbing
• Stopcock and isolation valve fitting
• Radiator bleeding and valve replacement
• Small leak repair on copper and plastic pipe

Why Sunderland Customers Choose Us for Handyman Plumbing

Sunderland is full of trades and not all of them turn up. We hear that from new customers almost every week — someone has waited two days for a callback, taken a morning off work for a quote that never arrived, or been chased for cash on a job that was never finished properly. We built our reputation by doing the simple things consistently: answering the phone, turning up when we say we will, giving fixed prices in writing, doing the job to a tidy standard, and leaving the house cleaner than we found it.

We are not the cheapest in Sunderland and we do not try to be — but we believe we offer the best value when you balance price, reliability and finish quality.

The Process — What to Expect When You Book

1. Enquiry. Fill in our contact form with a brief description of the work and a few photos if you can — the more we know upfront, the more accurate our quote will be. We respond within 24 hours on working days, often much sooner.

2. Site visit and quote. For most handyman plumbing work we like to visit the property to give an accurate fixed price. The visit is free, takes 15-30 minutes and there is no obligation. For very small jobs we can quote from photographs alone.

3. Booking. Once you agree the quote we send a confirmation email and book a date. We do not take deposits for jobs under £500 — you pay on completion when you are happy with the work.

4. The work. We arrive on the agreed day in the agreed time slot. We dust-sheet floors, protect skirting and furniture, and work tidily. We keep you informed if anything changes.

5. Completion and payment. When the job is finished we walk you through it, hand over any guarantees or certificates and take payment. Card, bank transfer or cash all welcome.

Areas We Cover for Handyman Plumbing

Our handyman plumbing work covers the whole of Sunderland and the surrounding villages. We are routinely on jobs in Boldon, Boldon Colliery, Castletown, Cleadon, Concord, Cox Green, Doxford Park, East Boldon, Farringdon, Hastings Hill, Hebburn, Horsley Hill, Houghton-le-Spring, Jarrow, Marsden, Pallion, Pelaw, Pennywell, Seaburn, Seaham, South Hetton, South Shields, Springwell, Tyne Dock and Washington. If you are within 15 miles of central Sunderland, we will come to you. See our full list of service areas or jump straight to a few of the closer ones:

Frequently Asked Questions