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Trade-priced taps, clean workmanship and a tidy finish. [Get a Free Quote](/contact)[07863 789484](tel:07863789484) All tap types • Trade-price supply available • Tidy, clean finish 25+ Years Experience All Tap Types Trade Price Supply Gas Safe Registration Workmanship Guarantee ## Why Tap Choice and Fitting Matters A tap looks simple, but choosing the wrong one for your water system causes weak flow, noise and premature failure. High-pressure mixers behave poorly on gravity-fed hot water; cheap ceramic cartridges fail within a year on high-chlorine mains. We advise on tap type before you buy, source quality fittings at trade prices if you'd like us to supply, and fit cleanly with proper isolators on the hot and cold supplies so future maintenance is a 5-minute job, not a half-day strip-out. Most dripping taps can be repaired by replacing the cartridge or washer rather than fitting a new tap — saving you the cost of a replacement and reducing waste. We'll always quote both options. ## Real Work Examples ![Kitchen tap installation installed by Conroy Plumbing & Heating in Bolton](/images/work-5.jpg) ![Kitchen tap installation completed by Phil Conroy in Greater Manchester](/images/work-6.jpg) ![Kitchen tap installation carried out by our Gas Safe engineer in Lancashire](/images/work-8.jpg) ## Common Tap Problems and What They Mean A dripping tap wastes around 5,500 litres of water a year — about £30 on a metered supply, and significantly more if it's the hot tap (you're also paying to heat the water that's draining away). Other tap problems are warning signs: stiff handles often mean a worn cartridge that's about to fail entirely; juddering or banging is usually loose pipework or a failing valve; weak flow can indicate a blocked aerator or a tap mismatched to your water pressure. - A dripping hot tap can add £40-80 a year to your gas bill - Stiff handles usually mean ceramic cartridge wear, not a tap that needs replacing - Whistling taps are normally caused by a damaged washer or seat - No isolator valves under the basin means future repairs require draining the whole system - Limescale build-up shortens cartridge life significantly in hard water areas ## Our Process 1 ### Advice We discuss your water system (mains pressure, combi, gravity, unvented) and recommend the right tap type before any purchase. 2 ### Supply or Fit We supply quality taps at trade prices, or fit taps you've sourced yourself — either way, the workmanship is the same. 3 ### Isolators Fitted We fit (or check) hot and cold isolator valves under the basin or sink so future maintenance is straightforward. 4 ### Clean Installation Old tap removed, sealing surfaces cleaned, new tap fitted with fresh seals, tested for leaks under pressure. 5 ### Tidy Finish All packaging and old taps removed. Work area left clean. Demonstration of operation before we leave. ## Why Choose Conroy ### All Tap Types Mixer, pillar, monobloc, pull-out spray, deck-mounted, wall-mounted — every kitchen and bathroom tap configuration. ### Right Tap for Your System We match the tap to your water pressure and system type so flow is good and the tap lasts. ### Trade-Price Supply Quality taps sourced at trade rates if you'd like us to supply, saving you the high street markup. ### Repair Before Replace We'll always quote a cartridge or washer repair where it's the right answer — saving you the cost of a new tap. ### Isolators as Standard Every installation includes hot and cold isolator valves for easy future maintenance. ### Clean, Tidy Work Protective covers, tidy workspace, all old fittings and packaging removed before we leave. ## Technical Detail ### Tap Types Explained Mixer taps blend hot and cold through a single spout — best for kitchens and modern bathrooms. Pillar taps have separate hot and cold outlets — traditional bathroom style. Monobloc taps mount through a single hole and are ideal for compact basins. Pull-out spray kitchen taps add flexibility for washing larger items. ### Pressure Compatibility High-pressure mixer taps need a minimum 1.0-1.5 bar to work properly. Gravity-fed hot water systems (cold tank in loft, hot water cylinder) often only deliver 0.2-0.5 bar at upstairs basins. Fit the wrong tap and the cold runs fast while the hot dribbles. We check pressure before recommending. ### Ceramic Disc Cartridges Modern mixer taps use ceramic disc cartridges instead of rubber washers. They give a quarter-turn action and last 5-10 years in normal use. When they fail, replacement cartridges are usually £15-30 — much cheaper than a new tap. ### Limescale and Hard Water Bolton, Bury and Manchester have moderately hard water. Limescale shortens cartridge life and clogs aerators. Periodic descaling of the aerator and (in severe cases) a fitted water softener significantly extend tap life. ### Outside Tap Compliance All outside taps must include a double-check valve or other approved backflow prevention to comply with the Water Supply Regulations. We fit these as standard — see our outside tap service. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can you repair a dripping tap or do I need a new one? ### Will you supply the tap or do I buy it? ### Do you fit isolators under the basin? ### How long does it take to fit a new kitchen tap? ### Can you fit a high-pressure mixer to my gravity-fed hot water? Looking for something else? 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