Common Problems We Solve
A toilet that keeps running
A toilet that runs on after flushing, or refills through the night, almost always has a worn flush mechanism or fill valve. The repair is usually simple — the water wasted if you leave it is not.
Leaking or dripping taps
Dripping taps, mixers that cannot be shut off fully, and garden taps that seep at the connection. We repair the fitting or replace it where repair is no longer worthwhile.
A toilet that will not flush properly
Weak flushes, partial blockages, or water rising too slowly point to the mechanism or the waste line. We diagnose which one before touching parts.
Water pooling at the toilet base
Seepage around the toilet base means the pan connection or seal has failed. That needs attention before it damages the floor.
New tap and toilet installations
Upgrading fittings in a bathroom, kitchen or bar area — new toilets, basins, mixers and taps installed with proper connections and tested for leaks.
What This Service Covers
Toilet repairs
Flush mechanisms, fill valves, cistern fittings, pan seals and waste connections — diagnosed and repaired, with mechanisms replaced where worn.
Tap and mixer repairs
Washers, cartridges, O-rings and spindles replaced; mixers serviced or replaced; garden and laundry taps repaired at the fitting.
New installations
Installing new toilets, basins, taps and mixers, including connection, sealing, and leak-testing every joint before handover.
Our Approach
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Identify the fitting and the fault
We establish the make and type where relevant, and what the fitting is actually doing wrong.
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Repair before replace where sensible
Most tap and cistern faults are worn internal parts. We repair when a repair makes sense, and recommend replacement when the fitting is beyond economic repair.
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Install neatly
New fixtures are connected and sealed properly — no improvisation with mismatched parts.
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Test and confirm
Every repaired or installed fitting is run and checked for drips and leaks before we leave.
Why Call Plumbing Fourways for This?
- Running toilets and dripping taps fixed at the cause
- Lower water waste — silent leaks cost more than the repair
- Honest advice on repair versus replacement
- Neat installation of new toilets, basins and taps
- Quick jobs done properly, not bodged
Serving Fourways and Nearby Suburbs
We provide this service in Fourways and the surrounding northern Johannesburg suburbs where we genuinely operate, including Broadacres, Dainfern, Lonehill, Craigavon, Douglasdale, Sunninghill, Paulshof, Midrand. If you are just outside these areas, contact us anyway — we will tell you honestly whether we can help. Get in touch to confirm we cover your address.
Toilet & Tap Repairs — Frequently Asked Questions
Usually a worn flush valve seal, a fill valve that does not shut off cleanly, or a float set incorrectly. The mechanism runs water to waste continuously, which shows up on your account. A plumber can usually fix it in a single visit.