replacing taps for bathroom sink

clueless1

My bathroom sink taps really needs replacing.Two taps as oppose to one mixer one. Is it fairly simple to replace? Is it possible for me to do it myself?
The taps are starting to rot and become quite loose so it really needs to be replaced asap but I really cant afford to pay for a plumber.
Can this be done by a diy phobic?

weekendwarrior

It is normally much easier one a basin than a kitchen sink, but it stlll can be tricky as you are working in a confined space-

Replacing Taps

clueless1

Thank you very much for that information!
Shall I attempt this? that is the question.It looks like I may still have to pay a plumber as I live in a flat and dont want to flood neighbours if I get it wrong. Also if i buy those tools and still cant do it then it would cost more in the end.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction though.
How much would a plumber charge for this and would they come for such a small job?

phill99

It isn't just a case of changing the taps. It is necessary to make sure that the water is isolated. If you have in line valves below thge taps, you are fine. If not, you have to either drain the system (both hot and cold) or, if you have a combimation boiler, turn off the inbound water supply. Thats what plumbers get paid for.

Scout

Another thing you may have to consider is the age of the old taps, as the fixings may be different. I know from experience as when I had to replace the taps on my bathroom basin, the plumber had to add some extra bits as the pipes on the new taps weren't as long as on the old ones (don't ask me what he used, I am no plumber which is why I paid one )

I bought the taps and from memory I paid him about £20-25ish to fit them. Worth every penny because there was no way I could have done it.

BTW my old taps were about 35 years old I believe.

weekendwarrior

clueless1 wrote: »

Thank you very much for that information!
Shall I attempt this? that is the question.It looks like I may still have to pay a plumber as I live in a flat and dont want to flood neighbours if I get it wrong. Also if i buy those tools and still cant do it then it would cost more in the end.
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction though.
How much would a plumber charge for this and would they come for such a small job?

You could probably get a handyman to change your taps, most plumbers would not be interested in doing a simple tap change over and if they were interested they would probably be more expensive than an handyman.