Kitchen plumbing faults are common in busy Brighton homes, cafes, flats and rentals. Under-sink pipework often hides behind cleaning products, bins and appliances. As a result, a small leak can go unnoticed for weeks while it soaks the cupboard base.
Common Sources
Most kitchen leaks start in a few places. Check these first.
- Sink traps and wastes
- Flexible tap hoses
- Dishwasher and washing machine connections
- Isolation valves
- Kitchen mixer taps
Hard water plays a part here as well, since scale wears seals and stiffens valves. Our guide to hard water and plumbing explains how that happens.
What To Do If You Find Water
If you see water in a cabinet, treat it as an early sign that needs leak repair. Turn off the local isolation valve where it is safe, and dry the area. Photos help the engineer understand the likely parts before arrival, so take a few before you tidy up.
Do not ignore a damp cupboard base that smells musty. Slow leaks can stay hidden for a long time. For a faster response to a bigger leak, our tips on what to do before help arrives explain the first steps.
Taps And Drains
A dripping mixer is a common kitchen fault, and our article on why Brighton taps drip covers the repair options. Slow drainage is another. If the sink drains badly along with other fixtures, the cause may be further down, and our guide to what causes blocked drains explains the pattern.
Fat and grease are a frequent cause in kitchen wastes, because they set hard in cool pipes. Wipe greasy pans before washing them, and keep food scraps out of the plughole.
Rentals And Shared Homes
In rented homes, tenants often spot a leak first. Landlords can help by explaining where the isolation valves are. See our advice on landlord plumbing repairs for a simple reporting routine. Flats add the risk of water reaching the home below, so also read about bathroom leaks in flats.
Get Help
For kitchen plumbing across Brighton and Hove, including tap repair for kitchen mixers, request a free quote online. We also help with kitchen plumbing in Moulsecoomb area, Whitehawk area and Hangleton area.
