Faucet and Sink Repair in Brighton, CO
A slow drip is never just a drip. It wears the seat, stains the basin and raises your bill. Sink leaks hide under cabinets until the wood warps. A quick look often solves it before a part fails.
Call (720) 794-0054- Drips and leaks
- Replacement and installation
- Shutoff valves
Where sink problems come from
Quick guide to sink trouble
| Problem | Usual cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Drip from the spout | Worn cartridge, washer or seat | Repair the faucet or replace it |
| Leak at the handle | Worn O-rings or loose parts | Replace the seals |
| Water under the sink | Loose slip nut, cracked trap or a bad supply line | Tighten or replace |
| Low flow from one faucet | Clogged aerator | Clean the aerator |
| Slow-draining sink | Blockage in the trap or branch line | Clear the line, see drain cleaning |
| Stiff or stuck shutoff valve | Mineral buildup or age | Replace the stop valve |
Check under the sink first
- Place a dry paper towel under each connection and look for dampness.
- Check the shutoff valves for crusty buildup or drips around the stem.
- Look at the trap for corrosion, hairline cracks or loose slip nuts.
- Feel the cabinet floor for soft or swollen wood.
- Note a musty smell, which suggests a slow leak.
- Close the shutoff valves if water is dripping, and call.
Repair or replace the faucet
Cartridge faucets can often be repaired with a new cartridge. Older compression faucets with worn washers and seats are also worth fixing. Faucets that are pitted, corroded or sold by a brand that no longer stocks parts are better replaced.
A new faucet opens choices. Pull-down sprayers, touchless models and filtered water options are common upgrades. Bring the faucet make if you know it. Otherwise the plumber can recommend what fits your sink holes.
Water under the sink right now?
Close the shutoff valves and phone in what you see under the sink.
Kitchen sink and disposal
A leak under a kitchen sink can come from the faucet supply lines, the drain basket, the disposal flange or the dishwasher connection. The only way to tell is to dry everything and run each source in turn. If the disposal is the source, read about disposal repair and installation. A drain that keeps clogging in the kitchen often connects to the main line, as covered on the drain cleaning page.
Shutoff valves and supply lines
Every fixture should have its own shutoff. When they seize, you lose the ability to isolate a leak. Replacing old multi-turn valves with quarter-turn valves is a small job that pays off in an emergency. Braided stainless supply lines should be replaced when they show rust, kinks or age. A burst supply line floods a cabinet quickly. If one fails, close the shutoff, then call. See burst pipe repair for broader flooding.
Utility, laundry and outdoor faucets
Laundry boxes, utility sinks and hose bibs share the same causes. Frost-free hose bibs protect against freezing but need hoses removed in winter. See frozen pipe repair for cold weather prevention.
What changes the price
Pricing depends on whether the fix is a part or a new fixture. Ask the dispatcher for a clear quote before work starts.
Repair or replacement
A cartridge costs less than a new faucet.
Fixture choice
Faucets range from basic to high-end.
Valve and line condition
Old shutoffs and lines are often replaced at the same visit.
Access
Tight cabinets and deep sinks take longer.
Hours
An active leak at night is handled as an emergency.
Questions callers ask us
Yes. A drip wastes water and wears the part that keeps sealing. The fix is usually small.
Yes. Tell the dispatcher the make and whether the sink has one, two or three holes.
Common sources are supply lines, the trap, a loose drain or a disposal. Dry everything and run each source in turn.
Do not force it. Old valves can break. A plumber can replace the valve and restore your control.
Yes, including undermount, farmhouse and vanity sinks. Countertop work may be separate.
If only one faucet is weak, it is usually the aerator. If everything is weak, see the low pressure page.
Yes. Frost-free bibs and standard bibs can both be repaired or replaced.
Fix the drip before it becomes a repair
Call to repair or replace a faucet, a trap or a shutoff valve.