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Leaking Kitchen Sink Trap? How to Stop It Before It Damages Your Kitchen Cupboard

A leaking kitchen sink trap might start as a slow drip, but if left untreated it can soak and damage your cupboard, create bad smells, and even cause mould growth. At Afterglow Plumbing & Heating, we’re an emergency plumber in Birmingham who has repaired countless sink leaks — often saving customers from costly kitchen replacements.

Why Your Kitchen Sink Trap Might Be Leaking

There are several common reasons a sink trap can start leaking:

• Broken Waste Screw – Sometimes the problem is in the waste fitting itself, where the screw has snapped or corroded.
1. Perished O-Rings or Rubber Washers – Seals can dry out, harden, and stop forming a watertight joint.
2. Over-Tightened or Cracked Nuts – Plastic fittings can split if they’re tightened too much.
3. Misaligned Pipework – Even a small shift can break the seal.

If you spot a drip, it’s important to act quickly. What starts as a minor leak can soak into cupboards, flooring, and walls, leading to swelling, stains, and expensive repairs.

When to Fix a Leaking Sink Trap

• Immediately – Small leaks can quickly turn into constant drips.
• Before Mould Appears – Moisture trapped in cupboards can lead to mould and mildew.
• Before Cupboard Damage – Chipboard swells when wet and often can’t be repaired.

Your Local Emergency Plumber in Birmingham

We’re a family-run plumbing and heating company offering a fast, friendly, and reliable service across Birmingham. If your sink is leaking, your boiler has stopped working, or you’ve got a toilet that won’t flush, we can be with you quickly — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We cover:

• Kitchen sink trap repairs
• Emergency plumbing repairs
• Boiler repairs & servicing
• Toilet repairs
• Leaking radiator repairs
• New plumbing & heating installations

Birmingham Areas We Serve

We regularly attend callouts in:

• Harborne
• Edgbaston
• Moseley
• Kings Heath
• Bournville
• Sutton Coldfield
• Four Oaks
• Hall Green
• Solihull
• Jewellery Quarter
• Yardley
• Stirchley

Call Afterglow Plumbing & Heating Today

A leaking kitchen sink trap may not seem urgent — but catching it early will protect your cupboard, prevent water damage, and save you money.

Call For fast response emergency plumbing in Birmingham, call Afterglow Plumbing & Heating now. We’re here for leaks, boilers, toilets, radiators, and new installations — all backed by friendly, family-run service.