Can You Install A Tap Yourself?

Whether you have a tap leaking at the base or you simply want to update the look of your bathroom, installing new taps is a job you’re likely to contemplate if you are someone who likes to attempt DIY for some household jobs to save money.

When you do, you might be wondering whether you can install one yourself or if you need to call in a plumber for the job. Read on to find out if this is advisable or if you should call a professional plumber in Port Macquarie for expert tap installation services instead.

Can I install a tap myself?

We’ve all been tempted to carry out a plumbing DIY fix at some point when it comes to our home plumbing, but the law in Australia is pretty strict with regards to plumbing regulations. Because a plumber is licensed and highly trained, it’s actually illegal for you to attempt most plumbing work yourself, including installing new appliances and fixtures.

Even if it is legal to install a tap yourself, it is not advised that you change plumbing fixtures without the help of a professional plumber. Don’t risk accidentally causing significant damage to your plumbing system that will cost you much more money in the long run.

Tap installation is a relatively affordable plumbing job so it is worth investing in a professional installation.

Leave it to the plumbing experts

If you’re planning on installing a new tap yourself, you will need the knowledge to ensure that you get the job done right and to a standard of quality that will last for a prolonged period without dripping, leaking or causing other plumbing issues as a result.

If you’re not sure whether you can do the job right, it’s best not to try to do it yourself. You don’t want to end up with a bigger problem than you started with.

When it comes to working on any plumbing system, it’s easy to burst a pipe or cause a larger issue simply by accident. Causing a significant issue like this will be a costly fix from an emergency plumber.

There is also the risk of causing flooding damage to other parts of your property and getting a large water bill if you cause a leak or burst pipe that loses a significant amount of water before being fixed.

If you’re not entirely sure you can accomplish the job on your own, it will likely be much easier to get help and have the peace of mind that it is going to be done by a professional that should have the skills to get it right the first time.

Ready to organise tap installation?

Do you now think that you will need a professional plumber in Port Macquarie to assist you with a tap installation?

Call us at Carrick Plumbing & Roofing and we will help you make an appointment to assist you.

Our skilled and experienced team is equipped and ready to deal with your home plumbing needs.

Booking a plumbing expert to complete your home plumbing not only ensures your plumbing is worked on correctly and efficiently, but it also saves you all the time and effort of working out what we already know! – Saving you time and effort that is better spent on other jobs.

So, if you have any plumbing jobs that you are considering at your Port Macquarie home, contact us today to discuss what you need and to make a booking.