Faucet faults we fix
- Drips from the spout after the handle is closed
- Water pooling under the sink or around the faucet base
- Handles that are stiff, loose or hard to set to the right temperature
- Low flow from one tap while others in the house are fine
- Pull-out kitchen sprayers that leak at the hose
Why taps wear out here
Scarborough's water is moderately hard, so calcium builds up inside cartridges and on aerators. Rubber washers and O-rings harden. Older homes may still have two-handle compression faucets from decades ago, while newer kitchens use single-lever cartridges. Each type wears differently, and knowing which you have is half the repair.
How the repair is done
- Shut-off valves under the sink are closed and checked, since old ones often leak themselves.
- The faucet is opened up and the worn part is identified.
- Cartridges, washers, seats or O-rings are replaced with matching parts.
- If parts are not available or the body is cracked, a new faucet is installed.
- Supply lines are checked and replaced if they are older rubber hoses.
Factors that affect the price
Common brands with available parts are quick to repair. Seized valves, corroded supply connections, or a faucet set into a stone counter with tight access add time. If you have already bought a new faucet, we are happy to install it.
When to call
Call if water is leaking into the cabinet, or if the little valves beneath the basin refuse to close. A leak inside the cabinet can damage the base and the floor before anyone notices. For shower taps, see shower valve repair.