Signs you need faucet fix and replacement
- A spout that keeps dripping with the handle off
- Water pooling roughly the base or under the basin
- A handle that is stiff, loose, or stops short of its full turn
- Low flow at one tap while others are fine
- White crust and pitting on the finish
- A pull-down hose that leaks under the sink
How we handle the job
For a repair we identify the cartridge or valve style, shut the angle stops and replace the worn parts with matching ones. Many single-handle faucets from known brands still have parts available, and a twenty-minute cartridge swap is a sensible fix.
For a replacement, we check the deck holes, the sink material and the supply connections before the new faucet goes in. Old angle stops are often seized or weeping, so we replace them while the cabinet is empty. New braided supply lines are standard. Kitchen jobs can be combined with work on a garbage disposal installation or dishwasher connection while the cabinet is open, and bathroom jobs sometimes extend to a shower valve repair.
Pickering's municipal water carries enough hardness to leave scale in aerators and cartridges, which shows up as reduced flow and stiff handles over time.
Pickering homes and this problem
Pickering's municipal water carries enough hardness to leave scale in aerators and cartridges, which shows up as reduced flow and stiff handles over time. Homes on wells north of the city often carry more mineral and iron, and their faucets show it sooner. Builder-grade taps in many 1990s and 2000s subdivisions are now reaching the age where components wear. If scale is a constant battle, a water softener installation or reading hard water in Pickering may help you decide on the root fix.
What affects the cost
- Repair versus replacement
- Whether you supply the faucet or we source it
- Condition of shut-off valves and supply lines
- Access around undermount sinks, stone counters and tight vanity cabinets
Choosing a new faucet
Pick one from a brand with replacement cartridges sold locally. A ceramic disc cartridge outlasts older compression washers. For kitchens, measure the space behind the sink so a tall gooseneck spout does not hit a window ledge or upper cabinet. For bathrooms, match the faucet's spread to the holes in the vanity top. When in doubt, send us a photo and the model number before you buy, and we will tell you whether it fits.
What you can do first
Unscrew the aerator and rinse out the grit; that alone can restore flow. Note the brand, often stamped on the base or the handle. Close the stops under the sink if there is an active leak, and if they will not turn, close the main. Clear out the cabinet before we arrive so we have room to work.
Questions callers ask
Can I supply my own faucet?
Yes. We are happy to install a faucet you have chosen, provided it is complete and suited to the sink.
Does fixing an aging faucet make sense, or should it go?
When replacement cartridges exist and the faucet body is solid, a repair is often worthwhile. Badly corroded or discontinued faucets are usually better replaced.