Replacing very old mixer tap

[Tohrasup]

Can an old mixer tap leak uncontrollably?

The mixer tap in my kitchen is very old,maybe nearly 20 years. For the last year or so it has been leaking and getting worse. Get it replaced you say. Not as simple as that. The pipes into the house are very old lead pipes and years ago did leak where they come into the house, fortunately above ground. If the plumber wasnt able to fix, he said the whole pipe from the mains would have to be dug up, a massive undertaking. And to add to matters, the property is sold subject to contract. The mains outside doesn't turn off completely but again I'm loathe to contact the supplier as again I'm concerned it could cause bigger problems. Any advice???

 

[cjg]

if your stop tap outside your house does not turn off the water board will sort it no problem,
if its in your house its yours to fix,

 

[king of pipes]

Employ a plumber he will freeze the pipework leading to the mixer tap fit isolation valves to the pipework to gain control, it can then be changed for another mixer tap it's not unusual for us. Kop