Kitchen, bathroom and utility tap installation for all common tap types. Jay Plumbing provides local service across Twickenham with straightforward advice, fixed prices and same-day availability where possible.
Tap Installation jobs are rarely just about swapping one part and leaving. A proper visit starts with checking the wider system, confirming what caused the fault and making sure the repair or installation suits the property.
Kitchen, bathroom and utility tap installation for all common tap types. In and around Twickenham, that often means working around older pipework, limited access or systems that have been altered over time. We keep the process simple: assess the job, explain the options, agree the price, then complete the work as neatly and efficiently as possible.
For urgent issues, calling is usually the fastest route. For planned work, we can advise on the most practical repair or replacement based on the condition of the existing system.
We cover Twickenham, Richmond, Whitton, St Margarets, Strawberry Hill, East Twickenham, Hampton, Teddington and surrounding areas, with many jobs attended the same day depending on workload and the time of booking.
Call 020 3519 7480 or email info@plumbers-twickenham.co.uk and we will talk through the job.
A new tap transforms the look and function of a kitchen or bathroom. Whether you are replacing an ageing chrome tap with a contemporary brushed brass fitting, installing a mixer tap where separate hot and cold taps were previously fitted, or adding a boiling water tap for a kitchen renovation, Jay Plumbing installs all types of tap in residential properties across Twickenham.
Tap installation involves more than simply removing the old fitting and attaching the new one. The condition of the supply pipes and isolation valves needs to be checked; corroded or seized isolators should be replaced at the same time to avoid problems later. The type and condition of the existing pipework determines whether adapters are needed for the new fitting, and in older Twickenham properties there is sometimes a mismatch between old imperial pipe sizes and modern metric tap connectors.
We advise on tap selection if needed — particularly around compatibility with your water pressure, as some mixer taps require balanced hot and cold pressures that may not be present if you have a gravity-fed hot water system. Getting this right before purchase avoids the disappointment of a tap that does not perform as expected.
Water pressure compatibility — Mixer taps require both hot and cold supplies to be at similar pressure for effective operation. If you have a conventional hot water system with a cold water tank in the loft, hot water pressure is typically lower than cold mains pressure. In this case, a booster pump or a specific low-pressure mixer tap may be needed.
Tap hole sizing — Most sinks have pre-drilled tap holes to a standard 35mm diameter. Some taps, particularly large format mixer taps, require a larger hole. If fitting to an existing sink or worktop, the hole size determines which tap can be fitted without modification.
Pipe connections — Standard UK tap connectors are 15mm compression. Older properties may have imperial (half-inch) pipework, requiring adapters. Flexible connectors make installation neater and easier to service; we always use quality braided hose connectors rather than rigid pipe connections.
Isolation valves — Every tap should have accessible isolation valves on the supply pipes so that the tap can be isolated quickly in case of failure, without turning off the water supply to the rest of the property. If isolation valves are missing, corroded or seized, we replace them as part of the installation.
Boiling water taps — Instant boiling water taps (such as Quooker, Zip and Grohe models) require a small under-sink tank and a dedicated cold water connection. They also require a standard 13-amp electrical socket under the sink. We can install both the plumbing and advise on the electrical requirements.
Yes. We are happy to fit a tap you have sourced yourself, provided it is compatible with your existing pipework and pressure. We will check compatibility when we assess the job. If there is a pressure or sizing issue, we will advise before fitting rather than after.
A straightforward kitchen or bathroom tap replacement typically takes between one and two hours, including isolating the supply, removing the old fitting, fitting the new tap, making neat connections and testing. More complex installations involving new pipework or pressure balancing take longer.
If you have a ceramic or composite sink, enlarging tap holes is generally not recommended as it risks cracking the sink. In that case, you may need to choose a tap that fits the existing hole, or replace the sink at the same time. For stainless steel sinks, hole enlargement is possible with the right tools. We will advise on the best approach for your specific situation.