Is this just a cartridge than needs replacing in a tap, or is it the whole unit?

[Gary111]

 

[Gary111]

I’ve been quoted 280 quid which sounds a lot to me

 

[polesapart]

To me too. Google "tap reviver".

 

[CountryFan]

Can be swapped out for tap cartridge imo.

 

[avonmouth]

If that has snapped off inside the tap then you might need a new tap ?
If it is not snapped then you can replace both hot and cold heads for less than £15.
Look at bath tap replacement heads online.

 

[spile]

The parts are not going to be difficult/expensive issue. Accessing the tap and if necessary removing and refitting the bath is.

 

[Gary111]

Thanks, it turns out the emergency plumber has cut the pipes and fitted push fit end stops under the bath.

 

[Gary111]

He’s cut both hot and cold for some reason

 

[Madrab]

I’ve been quoted 280 quid which sounds a lot to me

To replace a £5 tap valve - they're having a laugh - don't be calling them back.

He’s cut both hot and cold for some reason

They're at itI - In a monobloc tap maybe as in some cases there can be mixing before the valves but not in that bog standard deck mixer.

Get someone else, could even be a handy man to do that but given what they've done to the feeds then a local independent should sort it in jig time and I would hope, a lot cheaper.