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Both local and licensed plumbers have access and the know how of using special tools and equipment such as a basin wrench that can make the job easier or save you money and upfront pricing on new parts. A kitchen faucet is usually relatively simple to replace or install. The major changes in design have focused on the appearance of the faucet, not on how the faucet works. If you can remove an existing set screw that holds a handle onto a valve stem, then you can easily change your kitchen tap washer. \r\rSome newer systems use twist fittings instead of set screws. You may need to purchase new valves if your current valves don't have removable handles. Replacing the entire unit is easier than replacing an individual pipe or just two pipes or valves just to prevent a drip in most cases. 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You should be able to do this gently by hand if not with a tool. If there are rubber washers attached to either side of your tap, remove them and keep them for later - they might need replacing. The body of your tap will now be free, but it's held in place by either a large nut or some other closure mechanism. You'll need an adjustable spanner, socket set or wrench to undo these (start with the biggest size first). Once that's done, pull off any remaining rubber washers (if present) and drop them into your sink basin before lifting out each half of your tap.\r\rNow you'll be able to replace the washers, reassemble everything and give it a test run. If all is well, just screw on the new tap handle. \r\rIf your taps are still leaking after trying this DIY solution, you may need to call in professional help.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"How easy is it to change taps?","text":"It's not difficult to change your taps, but you may need tools like wrenches or spanners because the parts are usually held together with bolts. Such tools are easily available at a hardware store but they are also what plumbers carry. It's possible to strip these bolts by using the wrong tool, so make sure you use a wrench that fits properly. Stripping bolts can be a costly exercise for a plumber to fix. You will also need to fit new washers once you've removed the taps and will also need to buy new tap washers. 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And be sure to turn the water supply off at the mains before starting any of this work on pipes.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"What tools do I need?","text":"You will need sockets, spanners or wrenches for some jobs, especially when it comes to changing taps or pipes. They aren't usually essential though - you might get away without them because you can sometimes undo bolts by hand. You'll also need replacement or repair parts for any broken fixtures, leaking pipes so make sure you have these on hand to replace before starting work. If there are problems with the actual pipework under the sink, or installing various traps, this is best dealt with by a professional unless you have experience with plumbing.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"When to call a licensed plumber?","text":"There are some jobs that are best left to the professionals, like installing new pipework or purging your system. They're also better suited for dealing with gas issues. Calling them out is always recommended if you've got problems with water pressure or water heating because they'll be able to accurately diagnose the problem. 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Great choppers Now"}},"ReviewAsset:ckrkbuh2r000908mbd0eo32cz":{"id":"ckrkbuh2r000908mbd0eo32cz","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrkbuh0n000308mb0wp352lb","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrkbsn7t000409l79u7kc4gf/ckrkbsn7t000509l77yt0fy6p","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"M J","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:ckrkbuh2p000708mb5ormbbll":{"id":"ckrkbuh2p000708mb5ormbbll","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrkbuh0n000308mb0wp352lb","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrkbsl5x000209l7ajg659qc/ckrkbsl5x000309l77k830n40","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"M J","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:ckrkbuh2l000508mb01i53tmp":{"id":"ckrkbuh2l000508mb01i53tmp","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrkbuh0n000308mb0wp352lb","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrkbsk3n000009l70kabaste/ckrkbsk3n000109l72f23byxb","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"M J","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:ckrbh082n000708mdejok68xe":{"id":"ckrbh082n000708mdejok68xe","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrbh080t000308mdb8jl02bz","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrbgynvy000u08la87k9b21c/ckrbgynvy000v08laf2xucby3","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Keith","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:ckrbh082j000508md1ge8dmje":{"id":"ckrbh082j000508md1ge8dmje","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrbh080t000308mdb8jl02bz","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrbgxx4u000s08lacmuagcos/ckrbgxx4u000t08lacz6k0jjs","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Keith","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:ckmcqes5b000n07l4aukj6rsz":{"id":"ckmcqes5b000n07l4aukj6rsz","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckmcqes42000l07l49l1q3kjq","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckmcqe5eu003c07mvd7ki4cm4/ckmcqe5eu003d07mvf4459fup","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":4,"displayName":"John W","message":"Straight up approach is appreciated and the can do attitude to go with it makes it work, Aaron has helped me a few times now and I have always been happy with the job."}},"ReviewAsset:cl4dgh219000f09mkb6a8hpl3":{"id":"cl4dgh219000f09mkb6a8hpl3","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl4dgh1z1000c09mkaebcfq3t","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl4dgguta000409l9319r9n57/cl4dgguta000509l9h3ff5bud","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Courtney Alcock","message":"We engaged Steve Nelson and his team to convert our Garage into a bedroom, bathroom and Rumpus/ Games room. From the initial guidance call, all the way through to the end - I cannot recommend Steve and his team enough. The expert assistance, but genuine thought that went into our reno was truly appreciated. All of the trades teams that Steve worked with were such a delight to have on site / work with and really made the whole experience enjoyable. The end result was better than we could have imagined and we are already onto planning our next renovation project which we will 100% call upon Steve for. A big thanks again - Steve, I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for building assistance or a renovation."}},"ReviewAsset:cl4dgh20r000e09mk09t21qvs":{"id":"cl4dgh20r000e09mk09t21qvs","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl4dgh1z1000c09mkaebcfq3t","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl4dggu87000209l9859rfmdq/cl4dggu87000309l944gf0qct","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Courtney Alcock","message":"We engaged Steve Nelson and his team to convert our Garage into a bedroom, bathroom and Rumpus/ Games room. From the initial guidance call, all the way through to the end - I cannot recommend Steve and his team enough. The expert assistance, but genuine thought that went into our reno was truly appreciated. All of the trades teams that Steve worked with were such a delight to have on site / work with and really made the whole experience enjoyable. The end result was better than we could have imagined and we are already onto planning our next renovation project which we will 100% call upon Steve for. A big thanks again - Steve, I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for building assistance or a renovation."}},"ReviewAsset:cl4dgh208000d09mk1wgw9kir":{"id":"cl4dgh208000d09mk1wgw9kir","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl4dgh1z1000c09mkaebcfq3t","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl4dggt6c000009l901zhe7bc/cl4dggt6c000109l91vr439n8","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Courtney Alcock","message":"We engaged Steve Nelson and his team to convert our Garage into a bedroom, bathroom and Rumpus/ Games room. From the initial guidance call, all the way through to the end - I cannot recommend Steve and his team enough. The expert assistance, but genuine thought that went into our reno was truly appreciated. All of the trades teams that Steve worked with were such a delight to have on site / work with and really made the whole experience enjoyable. The end result was better than we could have imagined and we are already onto planning our next renovation project which we will 100% call upon Steve for. A big thanks again - Steve, I would definitely recommend you to anyone looking for building assistance or a renovation."}},"ReviewAsset:ckvu2sf8v000409mc1qbwcacx":{"id":"ckvu2sf8v000409mc1qbwcacx","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckvu2sf7t000309mcd2gx0rin","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckvu2odxr000008l25zvl4bdr/ckvu2odxr000108l20qvs5rmx","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Lynn ","message":"Before considering our bathroom renovation, we asked others about who to engage for this project and each time the response was Steve Nelson. Our family is now enjoying the use of a bathroom that has been expertly upgraded by Steve and his amazing team. The schedule prepared for the renovation was detailed and extremely useful. Steve was always available for a conversation about the work being done and every trades person was highly skilled, efficient and friendly. Steve called in at regular intervals which gave us great confidence in the company motto, 'On Time as Promised'. Our project was completed on time even with the variations we requested along the way. We are only too happy now to add our recommendation of Steve's team work to those of other happy clients."}},"ReviewAsset:ckjmdcef5000f08jmcv6ma0k5":{"id":"ckjmdcef5000f08jmcv6ma0k5","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckjmdcedm000908jm1jio27g8","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckjmdc3f800dg08kwcow9c9rp/ckjmdc3f800dh08kwclj2b9yp","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"David Heming","message":"When we purchased our house, we knew we were up for a major bathroom and laundry renovation from an outdated 1970’s style to something that was light and open with clean lines. We contacted Steve Nelson and right from the start, found his professionalism and organisation to be first class. Having some minor building experience with past renovations, the quality of the workmanship and the solutions found when building new on old was brilliant. Steve’s project management skills succeeded in delivering our vision. We could not be happier with the end results.\nMany thanks to Steve and the team"}},"ReviewAsset:ckjmdcef0000d08jm4u3zbxt1":{"id":"ckjmdcef0000d08jm4u3zbxt1","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckjmdcedm000908jm1jio27g8","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckjmdaybg00d808kwct3vgp0y/ckjmdaybg00d908kwa8lpatw1","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"David Heming","message":"When we purchased our house, we knew we were up for a major bathroom and laundry renovation from an outdated 1970’s style to something that was light and open with clean lines. We contacted Steve Nelson and right from the start, found his professionalism and organisation to be first class. Having some minor building experience with past renovations, the quality of the workmanship and the solutions found when building new on old was brilliant. Steve’s project management skills succeeded in delivering our vision. We could not be happier with the end results.\nMany thanks to Steve and the team"}},"ReviewAsset:ckjmdceew000b08jm1uzkcozd":{"id":"ckjmdceew000b08jm1uzkcozd","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckjmdcedm000908jm1jio27g8","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckjmd9r6k00d008kw09l8a1dt/ckjmd9r6k00d108kwehys4r5a","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"David Heming","message":"When we purchased our house, we knew we were up for a major bathroom and laundry renovation from an outdated 1970’s style to something that was light and open with clean lines. We contacted Steve Nelson and right from the start, found his professionalism and organisation to be first class. Having some minor building experience with past renovations, the quality of the workmanship and the solutions found when building new on old was brilliant. Steve’s project management skills succeeded in delivering our vision. We could not be happier with the end results.\nMany thanks to Steve and the team"}},"ReviewAsset:ckgfpyo3w000h07jm50f29m61":{"id":"ckgfpyo3w000h07jm50f29m61","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckgfpyo2c000f07jmey4449f1","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckgfpw53b000408l0hpr25liz/ckgfpw53b000508l0eyqf0zrb","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Anne Van Dyck","message":"Steve and his dream team completed a major deck renovation for us and we could not be happier. Professional at all times and quality work carried out by the nicest crew of tradesmen. Steve is a great communicator and his estimates were accurate, which meant seeing our job through was as stress free as possible. Highly recommend this local business and it is no wonder they have great reputation in the building industry. Thank you John and Anne"}},"ReviewAsset:cl6yk77wc000409jma06w55el":{"id":"cl6yk77wc000409jma06w55el","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl6yk77v6000309jm4dwb7hqk","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl6yk6dmr000009l5acjh877s/cl6yk6dms000109l51lg22icb","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"NEIL B","message":"Our family has used Darren for over 20 years - an amazing operator- thank you for your service"}},"ReviewAsset:cl2hub1no000909ia3nx070vy":{"id":"cl2hub1no000909ia3nx070vy","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl2hub1nf000809iaa8g14kp8","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl2huaiy9000009i8dorud10w/cl2huaiy9000109i8dgr7ca60","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Melissa Biggin ","message":"Excellent customer service, help and advice. I will always go to PJS for all my pet needs. 👍🙂"}},"ReviewAsset:cl2hu172m000409ia40i9e8fl":{"id":"cl2hu172m000409ia40i9e8fl","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl2hu170g000309iae52rdoi9","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl2hu0v7l000209lc5col9i9s/cl2hu0v7l000309lccsnkcvua","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Melissa ","message":"Awesome help and advice I've have ever experienced in the pet store industry. \n👍"}},"ReviewAsset:cku015s66000408mifonf9zsp":{"id":"cku015s66000408mifonf9zsp","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cku015s52000308mi3ggldb9n","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cku015kkb000208l5dvv8czzi/cku015kkc000308l59ca30m33","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Melissa ","message":"🙂"}},"ReviewAsset:cku014syt000709mj6wxr5k01":{"id":"cku014syt000709mj6wxr5k01","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cku014sxp000609mj17b9heg1","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cku014f5e000008l5fc7e7p8r/cku014f5q000108l5eih4h4l7","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Me","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:ckrkprold000508md0qzx10rh":{"id":"ckrkprold000508md0qzx10rh","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrkprojm000308mded3a7gdf","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrkprdgd000008l82dm60i9w/ckrkprdgd000108l817um3dqd","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Mel","message":"Excellent customer service and help."}},"ReviewAsset:ckrkp7q4l000h08mi9hg38fxt":{"id":"ckrkp7q4l000h08mi9hg38fxt","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckrkp7q20000f08mianlq9bcy","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckrkp7lvl000008jz3knm6cdq/ckrkp7lvl000108jzc8qcbl9l","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Melissa ","message":null}},"ReviewAsset:cl037bjbd000409jv8hjx52ec":{"id":"cl037bjbd000409jv8hjx52ec","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl037bja7000309jvc5fp1c0z","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl037ahyb000809lbdz9nc3gz/cl037ahyb000909lb3w2jdd7z","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Jo Durand","message":"Rick has been super helpful and friendly - great job done, easy to communicate with and I am so happy with my new windscreen and trims. Thanks Rick 👍."}},"ReviewAsset:cl2kxm3h0000409l3aclpd1g0":{"id":"cl2kxm3h0000409l3aclpd1g0","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"cl2kxm3fw000309l3bzgu7wzj","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/cl2kxkdwr000009mm916612ey/cl2kxkdws000109mm3cvr367v","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Pia ","message":"Very happy with our splashback. Rob and his team were very easy to deal with and prompt with service. Meticulous installation and a very reasonably priced. We were very impressed all round and highly recommend them."}},"ReviewAsset:ckxpe21gp000g09mcbslwfkdo":{"id":"ckxpe21gp000g09mcbslwfkdo","__typename":"ReviewAsset","reviewId":"ckxpe21g3000f09mc0y2vhsxx","url":"https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/ls-asset-service/ckxpe1i4o000a08l82dl4a96f/ckxpe1i4o000b08l83jp8eayy","review":{"__typename":"Review","rating":5,"displayName":"Darryl ","message":"Excellent"}}}

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