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Anonymous user 29/09/2026 - 8.05 AM
If stop tap dripping slightly, do I need a proper plumber to check work done correctly by handyman.
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Wells plumbing and drainage ltd
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Yes as because a handyman is not a plumber it needs to be written off by a professional
Answered28 September 2026
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CP Complete Construction
Rating: 5 out of 5
Assuming the stop cock is internal and not external and that it is still not sealing properly then I would suggest having it checked or the works redone my a plumber. If it was leaking and now isn't then you should be fine.
Answered28 September 2026
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SWC
Rating: 5 out of 5
A stop tap is a stop tap, and it needs to be isolation for the whole house.It is very important that there's no water in grass coming into the house.It causes rot
Answered28 September 2026
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Peter Swiecicki
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
If the stop tap is only dripping slightly, it may simply need tightening or a new washer/seal. However, if it has recently been worked on and the leak continues, it’s worth having it checked to make sure the fitting is secure and there are no hidden leaks. A small drip can become a bigger problem over time.
Answered28 September 2026
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J-J Plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi, It depends where the dripping is coming from, the gland Nut (small nut located directly behind the spindle) is a common culprit as they work loose ever so slightly over time with use. However if the dripping is coming from the connections/pipe side it could be a few things. YouTube is your friend for small repairs if your a DIY kind of person if not reach out to a plumber most (decent) plumbers will help you diagnose via phone/Whatssapp and will advise you on what’s needed.
Hope this helps,
Jake.
Answered28 September 2026
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Ignite plumbing
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
If the stopcock is still dripping, the handyman didn't fix it properly, so I’d replace the valve or repack the gland. You’ll usually need to find the main stopcock out on the path. I would recommend a plumber for this job. Cheers steve.
Answered28 September 2026
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Anonymous user
If you have a stop tap dripping, you call a plumber, not a handy man. This is to ensure the work is carried out professionally and with some sort of warrantee. Not only that but then you’re paying 2 seperate people for a job you only need 1 person for (plumber)
Answered28 September 2026
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S.simplefix
Rating: 4.8 out of 5
Yes, unless you did correct thing. Dripping tap could caused by tap glands and to have it done, you need it changed.
Answered29 September 2026
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