Faucet & Sink Repair in Longmont, CO
A dripping faucet wastes real water over time, and the right fix depends on knowing which of four common faucet types is actually installed.
Faucet and sink repair covers fixing a drip, restoring flow, and addressing leaks at the sink itself, whether that's the supply lines, the drain assembly, or the faucet body. The right repair depends heavily on which of the common faucet types, compression, cartridge, ball, or ceramic disc, is actually installed, since the internal parts and failure points differ by type.
A slow drip might seem minor, but it adds up to real, measurable water waste over a year, and it's usually a quick, inexpensive fix once the faucet type is identified.
Signs You Need Faucet or Sink Repair
- The faucet drips steadily even when fully shut off.
- Water flow is noticeably weaker than it used to be.
- The faucet handle is stiff, loose, or hard to turn.
- Water is pooling or dripping from underneath the sink cabinet.
- Mineral crust is visibly building up around the spout or aerator.
Why Faucets Wear Out Faster in Longmont
Longmont's documented hard water accelerates wear on the internal parts of any faucet type. Mineral deposits build up on cartridge seals, ball assemblies, and valve seats, which is what usually turns into a persistent drip well before the faucet's expected lifespan is up.
The same mineral buildup clogs aerators at the tip of the faucet, which is a separate and much simpler cause of reduced flow that's often mistaken for a bigger internal problem.
How We Diagnose a Faucet Problem
Identifying the faucet type comes first, since a compression faucet's washers, a cartridge faucet's cartridge, a ball faucet's ball assembly, and a ceramic disc faucet's disc cylinder are all different parts that wear and fail differently.
For a leak under the sink specifically, we trace it to one of three likely points, the supply line connections, the P-trap, or the faucet's own base gasket, rather than assuming it's the faucet itself.
Repair or Replace?
- Cartridge, washer, or seal replacementFixes most drips on a faucet that's otherwise in good working condition, matched to the specific faucet type.
- Aerator cleaning or replacementA simple, inexpensive fix for reduced flow caused by mineral buildup at the spout.
- Full faucet replacementWorth it when the faucet body itself is corroded or the internal parts are old enough that matching replacements are hard to find.
What Faucet and Sink Repair Costs
Most faucet repairs are among the more predictable plumbing costs, with a few factors that still move it.
- Repair vs. replaceAn internal part replacement costs less than a full faucet swap.
- Faucet typeSome faucet types have more available replacement parts than others, which affects cost and turnaround.
- Under-sink leak sourceSupply line, P-trap, and base gasket leaks each involve slightly different repair work.
- Faucet selectionA full replacement's cost varies with the new faucet chosen when that's the right call.
Free estimates for non-emergency faucet and sink repair. Call (303) 552-3896 for your real number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my faucet keep dripping after I've tightened it?
A worn washer, cartridge, or seal inside the faucet is the usual cause, not the handle's tightness. Tightening the handle harder doesn't fix a worn internal part.
My water flow seems weak. Is that a faucet problem?
Often it's just a clogged aerator from mineral buildup, an easy fix, rather than a deeper faucet or plumbing issue.
How do I know what type of faucet I have?
We identify the type, compression, cartridge, ball, or ceramic disc, as part of the diagnosis, since it determines which parts are needed.
Is a leak under the sink an emergency?
An active, heavy leak is worth calling about right away. A slow drip can typically wait for a scheduled visit, though it's worth addressing before it worsens.
Can I replace a faucet cartridge myself?
Some homeowners do, but matching the exact cartridge to an older or discontinued faucet model is where this usually goes wrong. Using the wrong cartridge can cause leaks or pressure problems that weren't there before.