Stopcock is Stuck
Local Heroes has helped hundreds of people with their stopcock repair across the UK. Enter your details below to search prices and availability.
Why you should get a plumber to fix a stopcock when it’s stuck
A stopcock is a tap that controls the flow of water into your home. This tap is essential when you’re dealing with a leak and need to turn water off quickly. But if it’s stuck and water keeps flowing, you could be looking at a lot of damage later.
If you need to turn off your water supply and the stopcock is stuck – don’t force it. When it won’t turn, it normally means limescale and other debris have built up around the tap. And because plumbing parts are made of non-ferrous metals (like brass or copper), lubricating oil won’t work either. It’ll just make the tap slippery to work with.
We recommend calling a qualified plumber for help. They’ll quickly identify the problem and look for alternative ways to isolate the problem and turn off your water supply. Armed with the right tools, they’ll fix the faulty part and if the tap is beyond repair, they’ll suggest the best replacement. If they have a new tap at hand, they’ll install it immediately.
How can Local Heroes help?
We make sure our tradespeople abide by the highest levels of service and standards – both in work and demeanour. They are honest and fair and will always give you a quote before starting the work. If they’re running late for some reason, they’ll let you know in advance and call before they arrive. All our Local Heroes are polite, friendly and will treat you and your property with respect. Our team vets every single one of them to make sure they have the right qualifications, skills and tools to get the job done quickly and professionally.
They’ll keep you posted throughout the job, so you’re never left in the dark. Our platform also makes it easy to pay – simply use your debit or credit card to settle up online and we’ll guarantee the work for 12 months.
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Why a Plumber?
The services of a handyman often conflate with those of a plumber, especially when kitchen or bathroom revamps are involved. This makes it confusing when deciding which tradesperson you need for specific jobs i.e. fitting new taps. For any plumbing jobs, a plumber is almost always the best option. Plumbers are qualified in their specific field and are not thrown off by complications when completing a job.
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Recent Local Heroes Reviews
“Came round and saw the problem, got the parts that were needed and did the job very well and on time”
Daniel
“Really quick response, efficient service. The plumber was very polite and and I am delighted with the job done.”
Lorna
“Did not overcharge. Very knowledgeable. Very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. A credit to the trade.”
Paul
“Great service and came out early and fixed the problem in no time. PERFECT.”
Colin
“Excellent service. Friendly and polite and done excellent job”
Kenny
“Got back to me promptly and fixed the problem at a good price”
Jacinth
“Everything was great. They were on time. Pleasant. Professional. And completed the work to a high standard.”
Stephen
“Everything from the girls on the phone to the plumbers who came to do the work was top notch full marks to everybody”
June
“He was very professional, cleaned the work area after him and kept me informed at all times what he was going to do prior to doing it.”
Shirley