How to Fix a Leaking Tap (Step-by-Step)

A dripping tap is one of the most common — and most fixable — plumbing issues in Mumbai homes. Before you touch anything, close the isolation valve under the basin (or the flat's main supply if there is no local valve) and open the tap to drain residual water and pressure. Lay a cloth over the drain so small parts cannot fall in.

Traditional pillar taps leak from a worn rubber washer at the base of the spindle; modern single-lever mixers usually need a ceramic cartridge matched to the brand. Dismantle the handle and bonnet carefully, keeping each part in the order you removed it, and take the old washer or cartridge to the hardware shop to match the exact size.

If the tap is a sealed mixer, the valve is concealed, or the leak continues after a washer change, stop and call a professional. ProFixer plumbers carry common cartridges and washers, fix the exact model on the first visit where possible, and back eligible work with a 30-day workmanship warranty.