Faucet Repair and Installation in Whitby
A steady drip drains both the water meter and your patience. Often a fresh cartridge cures it; others are better replaced.
- Faucet Repair and Installation handled by a licensed plumber
- Cause found and shown to you before any repair
- Price explained before work starts
- Tested, cleaned up and written down when finished
- Licensed plumbing trade
- Camera before digging
- Written job notes
- Phone-only booking
Signs, filed under symptoms
- Constant drip from the spout
- Water leaking around the handle
- Stiff or wobbly handle
- Low flow from one faucet only
How the job is handled
We identify the brand and cartridge type so the right part goes in. Single-handle kitchen faucets usually need a cartridge; older two-handle styles may need washers and seats. Clogged aerators often explain low flow.
When you choose a new faucet, we confirm it suits your sink holes and cabinet space before installation.
Single-handle faucets use cartridges; two-handle faucets may use cartridges or compression stems. Aerators clog with debris and scale.
Signs you need this work
- Spout keeps dripping once the handle is closed
- Water pooling at the base of the faucet
- Handle stiff or hard to turn
- Low flow from one faucet only
What the plumber brings
Tools and parts that come in from the truck for this kind of call, so the fix can usually be made on the first visit:
- Basin wrench and cartridge puller
- Replacement cartridges and O-rings
- Braided supply lines
- Plumber's putty and silicone
The job, step by step
- 01
Angle stops are closed and the line is relieved
- 02
The handle is pulled and the cartridge or stem is removed
- 03
Worn parts are replaced or a new faucet is set in place
- 04
Supply lines and the drain are connected
- 05
Aerator is flushed and the faucet is checked for drips at full pressure
Symptom, cause and fix
| What you see | Usual cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Spout drips | Worn cartridge or seat washer | Replace the cartridge |
| Leak under the sink | Loose supply nut or failed hose | Tighten or replace the supply line |
| Low flow at one faucet | Clogged aerator or cartridge screen | Clean the aerator and screens |
Local card: Whitby houses
Harder water can leave scale in cartridges and aerators. In homes on wells in north Whitby, mineral content may be higher still.
The visit, in order
- Faucet brand and type identified
- Water off at the stops
- Cartridge or full faucet replaced
- Leak and flow tested
Ring us when
Phone if a new cartridge left the drip in place, or if the little stops beneath the basin refuse to turn.
Common questions
Can I bring my own faucet?
Yes. We will install it and check that it fits your sink and space.
Why does a new faucet drip?
Debris in the line or a damaged seat can cause it. A quick inspection usually finds it.