Repairs and problems
Taps that turn or wobble on the basin
Where jobs go wrong
Tightening should be done with the tap held in position, turning the tap to tighten twists the tails.
A tap that rotates on its mounting has lost its fixing tension, and every movement stresses the supply tails beneath.
What actually fixes it
Access under the basin is the difficulty; on pedestal basins the pedestal often has to come off to reach the back nut.
Tightening should be done with the tap held in position, turning the tap to tighten twists the tails.
Frequently asked
Is a wobbly tap urgent?
It is a leak risk, since the flexible tails are being flexed repeatedly.
Do plastic back nuts fail?
They can strip, and are worth replacing rather than reusing when refitting.
Other guides you may want
Add loose taps to a wider project?
Plenty of this work happens alongside other jobs in the house. Tell us the whole picture and the sequencing gets easier.