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Summer · April – June
A tap "drip" is often dismissed as trivial, but the actual maths is striking. A slow drip is 1 drop per second — 30 drops per minute — and 20 litres of water per day. A steady stream (broken washer) is 60 litres per day.
For a family of 4 in Bangalore paying for tanker water at ₹500 per 1,000 litres, three unfixed leaks cost ₹100–₹300 a month — much more than one plumber visit.
| Leak type | Water lost per day | Cost per month (tanker rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Slow drip (30/min) | 20 L | ₹30–₹60 |
| Fast drip (60/min) | 40 L | ₹60–₹120 |
| Steady stream | 60 L | ₹90–₹180 |
| Toilet flush leak (silent) | 200 L | ₹300–₹500 |
| Overhead tank overflow (nightly) | 500 L | ₹750–₹1,200 |
Rates below are from Solve24 plumber listings across India. Metro rates are top of range.
| Job | Cost 2026 (₹) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Tap washer replacement | 150 – 400 | 15 min |
| Full tap replacement | 250 – 600 labour + tap | 20 min |
| Cartridge replacement (single-lever) | 300 – 800 + cartridge | 30 min |
| Simple leak fix (visible) | 200 – 600 | 15–30 min |
| Concealed leak detection + repair | 500 – 1,500 | 60–90 min |
| Toilet flush repair | 250 – 700 | 30 min |
| Overhead tank float valve | 200 – 600 | 15 min |
| Pipe joint re-sealing | 300 – 800 | 30 min |
Do these three checks in 15 minutes so the plumber comes with the right parts and does not need a second visit.
Fixing leaks is step one. These five habits multiply the effect during peak summer supply cuts.
Solve24 plumbers quote you per-job on WhatsApp, and you see reviews before you book. A washer change is ₹150–₹400. On commission-based apps, the same job is often bundled at ₹500–₹700 because of the platform per-lead cut.
Every plumber on Solve24 lists directly — no platform commission on the job. See real reviews, agree the rate on WhatsApp, and pay them directly.
Washer replacement is ₹150–₹400, done in 15 minutes. Full cartridge change is ₹300–₹800 plus cartridge cost. Toilet flush leak is ₹250–₹700.
A slow drip (30/min) wastes 20 litres a day. A steady stream wastes 60 litres. A silent toilet leak wastes 200+ litres a day — often the biggest hidden waste in a home.
First week of April. Rates are 15–20% lower than mid-May, and plumbers are same-day available. Waiting until supply cuts start (May–June) means 2–3 day booking and premium rates.
A simple washer change on a traditional tap yes — turn off the inlet, unscrew the head, replace the rubber washer, refit. Modern single-lever taps have a cartridge that needs the right size and orientation — safer to book a ₹300 plumber.
Put 2 drops of food colouring in the flush tank. Wait 15 minutes without flushing. If any colour appears in the bowl, the flush valve is leaking and losing water 24×7.
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