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Leaking Faucet & Faucet Repair

A faucet that won’t turn off — or a supply line leaking into the cabinet — needs fixing now. A steady drip can wait for the morning, but it wastes thousands of gallons a year. We repair or replace kitchen, bath and commercial faucets.

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The short answer

If a faucet won’t shut off or a line under the sink is spraying, close the two valves under the sink by turning them clockwise — or the main, if they’re seized — and call us. A steady drip can wait for a scheduled visit. Either way, we repair the faucet when it’s worth saving and replace it when it isn’t, with the price before we start.

Is this an emergency?

Call now if…

  • The faucet won’t shut off
  • A supply line under the sink is spraying or burst

Can usually wait for a scheduled visit

  • A slow drip from the spout
  • A loose handle that still works

Not sure? Call anyway — we’ll tell you honestly.

Do this right now

  1. Close the shut-off valves under the sink (turn clockwise).
  2. If those are seized, close the main.
  3. Empty the cabinet and dry it to prevent mold.

Signs you need us

  • Drip from the spout after it’s turned off
  • Water pooling in the cabinet under the sink
  • Handle hard to turn, or spins without stopping the water
  • Leak from the base of the faucet
  • Weak or sputtering flow
  • Water stains or a soft floor in the sink cabinet
  • A shower that keeps dripping after it’s turned off
  • Sudden hot or cold swings in the shower

How we handle the call

  1. 01

    Shut it off

    Supply isolated at the stop valves — and if they’re seized, replaced so you have valves that work.

  2. 02

    Find the leak

    Spout, base, handle, supply line or drain — each has a different fix.

  3. 03

    Repair

    Cartridges, washers, seats and O-rings on most brands.

  4. 04

    Replace

    Supply lines, stop valves or the whole faucet when it’s past saving.

  5. 05

    Check for damage

    We look for hidden water damage in the cabinet and wall before we leave.

Know your building

Leaky faucets in apartments, houses and restaurants

The shut-off valves under sinks in older homes and apartment buildings often haven’t been turned in decades. They seize, or start leaking the first time someone closes them. If yours won’t budge, don’t force it with a wrench — that’s how a valve stem snaps. We replace seized valves so the next problem can be shut off in seconds, which matters most in an apartment with no main of its own, where the only other way to stop the water is for the super to shut the riser.

If you rent, a leaking faucet is normally the landlord’s repair — tell your super or building management in writing. Homeowners, co-op shareholders, condo owners and managers call us directly, and we work within any house rules on access and work hours. In restaurants, shops and offices, faucets get heavy use all day, and a drip at a busy hand sink or pre-rinse sprayer adds up fast, so we fit the repair around opening hours where we can. Whoever books the visit, we explain what failed and what we did.

One visit, whole job

Everything covered on the call

  • Kitchen and bath faucet repairs
  • Shower and tub valve cartridges
  • Faucet installation
  • Supply lines and stop valves
  • Seized shut-off valves replaced
  • Sink, tub and shower drains
  • Weak-flow and aerator fixes
  • Garbage disposals
  • Commercial and restaurant faucets

Upfront price, every time

What faucet repair costs

Most faucet leaks are a worn cartridge, washer or O-ring — a small part and a short visit. It costs more when the valves under the sink are seized and need replacing, when an older or unusual faucet needs a special part, or when the leak has damaged the cabinet.

If the faucet is worn out, we price a replacement too, and we can install one you’ve bought yourself. You get the price before any work starts.

Honest advice

Repair or replace the faucet?

Repair a good-quality faucet that only needs a cartridge or seals — the body of a solid brass faucet lasts for decades.

Replace it when the body is cracked or corroded, when parts are no longer made for it, or when it’s a budget model whose parts cost nearly as much as a new faucet. If you’re replacing it, swap old supply lines and stop valves at the same time.

Mistakes that make it worse

  • Cranking a dripping handle tighter — it wears out the washer or cartridge faster
  • Forcing a seized shut-off valve with a wrench — the stem can snap and make things worse
  • Leaving a drip “for later” — a steady drip can waste thousands of gallons a year
  • Buying a new faucet without checking how many holes the sink has

Keep it from happening again

  • Turn handles off gently — there’s no need to crank them
  • Open and close the valves under each sink once or twice a year so they don’t seize
  • Clean faucet aerators every few months to keep the flow strong
  • Replace rubber supply hoses with braided stainless ones

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FAQ

Leaking Faucet & Faucet Repair questions

Is a dripping faucet an emergency?

Usually not — unless it won’t shut off. Close the valves under the sink and we can come at a time that suits you.

Why does my faucet still drip after I replaced the washer?

The seat the washer presses against may be worn, or the faucet uses a cartridge instead of a washer. We replace the seat or cartridge to stop it properly.

The valve under my sink won’t turn. What now?

Don’t force it. Close the main or ask your super to shut the line, and we’ll replace the valve so you have one that works.

Can you fix a shower that won’t stop dripping?

Yes. A dripping shower is usually a worn cartridge or washer in the valve behind the handle, and most can be fixed without opening the wall.

Will you install a faucet I bought?

Yes, as long as it’s a quality fixture we can get parts for.

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