A dripping tap you can hear at night is also quietly costing you money. Replacing the washer is genuinely a DIY job — as long as you know what you are unscrewing and where to shut off the water first.
Safety note: Before touching anything, shut off the water — either the isolation valve under the sink or the main stopcock for the flat. Never work on an open system. If you do not know where your valve is, find it before you start.
Water dripping from the spout after the tap is closed — that is the classic sign of a worn rubber washer inside the headgear. Different situation: water leaking around the handle or spindle usually points to an O-ring or spindle problem, not the seat washer. Worth identifying before you start pulling things apart.
Modern single-lever mixers use a ceramic disc cartridge rather than a rubber washer. You replace the entire cartridge, not just the rubber. Cartridges are not universal — you need to know the brand and model of your tap before buying a replacement. Check the manufacturer before heading to the shop.
If the tap still drips after a new washer, the seat is damaged, old joints refuse to budge, or something cracks when you try to turn it — stop there. In older Warsaw buildings the pipework can be well past its best, and forcing things risks a much bigger problem than a dripping tap.
If you are not sure or the job turns out to be more involved than expected — leave a request through the form on the site. We will come out and sort it. Pricing depends on the tap type and condition of the plumbing.