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Cost of tap washer replacement

littlemoney · 2019-08-12 18:47:59

I have a dripping cold water bath tap. The speed of the drip is increasing and I need to find a plumber to replace the washer. The bath and taps are very old, fitted in 1949, would replacement washers be available? I am hoping that taps might be a standard size but before I try to find a plumber who isn't going to charge…

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missile Posts: 11,763 Forumite

20 August 2019 at 5:57AM

littlemoney wrote: »

Am I wrong to assume if I get a proper plumber in they are responsible for any damage.

The bath is 70 years old, it may be a cast iron bath, is it likely to be a bit harder to damage

It is unreasonable to expect any tradesman to accept liability for damage - unless it is due to his negligence :eek:
Unlikely to damage the bath, but it may be impossible to remove old washer without damaging the tap.
Taps are not expensive

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