Wellington Tapware Upgrades & Replacement
Tapware does two jobs: it moves water, and it sets the tone of the room. A dripping kitchen mixer tells guests the kitchen hasn’t been looked after. A clean modern tapware upgrade — sometimes as little as an hour’s work — lifts a bathroom or kitchen more than new tiles.
Southern tapware upgrades services every major NZ brand: Felton, Le Vivi, Methven, Greens, Paini, Mizu, Dorf, Plumbline. Call us today for Tapware Upgrades. 40+ years, Master Plumbers, Certifying Plumber on staff. Call 0800 484 353.
Kitchen Mixers & Sink Tap Replacement
Kitchen mixers get the hardest life of any tap in the house — multiple uses an hour, constant temperature changes, hot pan splashes. Most last 7-12 years; cheaper units fail sooner.
- Pull-out and pull-down spray mixers
- Gooseneck mixers for deep sinks
- Filtered-water mixers (separate filter tap)
- Boiling and chilled water units (Zip, Billi, Methven)
- Sensor / touchless mixers
We coordinate with your kitchen renovation or do standalone swaps. Usually finished in an hour.
For Tapware upgrades call today on 0800 484 353
Bathroom Tapware, Showers & Mixers
- Basin mixers — single-lever, wall-mounted, three-hole sets
- Shower mixers — external (easier to service, cheaper to install) or internal
- Shower roses — rain heads, handheld sliders, dual systems
- Bath mixers and spouts
- Toilet cisterns and buttons
If you’re running low-pressure hot water, the shower mixer has to match — a mains-pressure unit on a low-pressure system gives you worse flow. See our water pressure page if you’re not sure what you have. Full bathroom renovations also available. For tapware upgrades call Now on 0800 484 353
Laundry Taps — Repair or Replace?
Many older Wellington laundries have a four-tap setup — two tub taps and two washing machine taps. The taps themselves can sometimes cost more than a new tub to replace. We’ll look at your setup and give you options:
- Replace washers or spindles on existing taps (cheapest, short-term)
- Swap all four taps with modern mixer-style units
- Upgrade the lot to a modern 2-drawer tub unit with a mixer — usually better value at resale
Full laundry renovations available if you want a proper upgrade.
Repair or Replace?
Repair makes sense when:
- The tap is under 5 years old
- It’s a single washer, O-ring or cartridge failing
- The finish is still in good condition
- The brand is still made and parts are available
Replace makes sense when:
- The tap is 10+ years old and parts are hard to find
- The finish is pitted or discoloured
- You’re already doing other work in the room
- Repair cost is more than half of a replacement
- You want a style change
Fixed-Price Tapware Swaps, Same Day
Simple tapware swaps are free to quote — tell us the brand and model you want installed and we’ll give you a fixed price. Most single-mixer replacements are finished in under an hour. Stocked vans across Wellington, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast.
Call 0800 484 353 or request a quote online. Your Job On Time, or It’s Free. SuperGold discount available — just mention your card when you book. Service Calls only. Not installation proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A standard kitchen or basin mixer swap is typically under an hour — assuming the existing isolation valves work. If we need to fit new under-bench shut-offs first, allow 60-90 minutes total.
