Toilet, Tap and Shower Repairs in Balbriggan
A toilet that won't stop running, a tap that drips, a shower that's gone cold or weak. One local plumber who covers Balbriggan rings you with a price.
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What does it cost in Balbriggan?
Fixing a dripping tap costs €40–€150, and a toilet repair €65–€230. A new electric shower fitted is €415–€495. A shower pump supplied and fitted is €750–€1,350.
What to do first
- Turn off the isolating valve on the pipe to the toilet or tap. A flat-head screwdriver turns it a quarter turn.
- For a running toilet, lift the cistern lid and push the float up. If it stops, it's the fill valve.
- For an electric shower that's gone cold, check the trip switch on the fuse board before you ring.
- Note the make and model of the shower or pump. It's on the front or under the cover.
What happens on the day
- Most tap and toilet jobs are done in one visit with parts from the van: washers, cartridges, fill valves, flush valves.
- A new tap or toilet is fitted, connected and tested for leaks before the plumber leaves.
- An electric shower is swapped like for like on the same cable. A bigger shower may need an electrician for the cable.
- Pumps are fitted with isolating valves so the next repair is quicker.
What can go wrong, and how a good plumber avoids it
A toilet that rocks or leaks at the base
Fixed to the floor properly and sealed, not just sat on silicone.
A tap that drips again in a month
The right cartridge for that tap, not a near fit.
A shower that trips the power
If the new shower is bigger than the cable, an electrician runs a new one. A good plumber says so up front.
In Balbriggan
The water in Balbriggan is moderately hard: about 238 mg/l of hardness in Uisce Éireann's results for the area. That's why taps scale up, cartridges stick and shower heads clog. Descale the shower head every few months.
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Toilets, taps and showers: questions
Why does my toilet keep running?
Usually the fill valve isn't shutting off, or the flush valve seal has worn. Both are cheap parts and a short job.
Should I repair or replace an electric shower?
If it's over ten years old or the part is hard to get, replace it. A new one fitted is €415–€495. A repair is from €100.
Why is my shower so weak?
On a gravity system the cold tank is too low to push water. A pump fixes it. On a combi boiler it's the mains pressure, so check other taps first.
Can you fit a tap I bought myself?
Yes. Most plumbers will. They won't guarantee the tap itself, only the fitting.
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