Faucet repair in Jacksonville usually means replacing a worn cartridge, valve seat or O-ring that's causing a drip or a leak, or replacing the faucet entirely when it's worn out or damaged by hard water. A plumber can also replace kitchen and bathroom sinks, shut-off valves and supply lines while they're under there.
Kitchen & bath faucets
Most modern faucets use a cartridge or ceramic disc valve. When it wears or fills with minerals, the faucet drips, leaks around the handle or becomes hard to turn. Jacksonville's hard water speeds this up.
Dripping spout
A worn cartridge, seat or washer. Usually repairable with the right parts.
Leak at the handle or base
Failed O-rings or a cracked faucet body.
Low flow
A clogged aerator, which is easy to clean, or a clogged cartridge.
Leak under the sink
Loose supply lines, a failing shut-off valve or a leak at the drain connection.
A dripping faucet wastes more water than most people expect, and a leak under the sink can rot a cabinet floor before anyone notices. If you see swelling or staining in the cabinet, have it checked.
New faucet installation
When a faucet is old, corroded or the parts are no longer available, replacing it is often the better value. A plumber removes the old faucet, installs the new one with new supply lines and, if needed, new shut-off valves, then checks for leaks. Popular upgrades in Jacksonville kitchens include pull-down sprayers, touchless faucets and filtered drinking water taps.
Sink replacement
Replacing a kitchen or bathroom sink involves disconnecting the faucet, drain and disposal, removing the old sink, setting and sealing the new one, and reconnecting everything. Undermount sinks in stone counters need extra care. A new sink is a good time to replace the faucet, drain assembly and shut-off valves at the same time. For a disposal that needs attention, see garbage disposal repair, and for whole bathroom projects see bathroom plumbing.
What affects the cost
- Repair vs replace. A cartridge is far less than a new faucet.
- The faucet you choose. Prices vary widely between basic and designer fixtures.
- Shut-off valves. Old, seized valves often need replacing to do the job.
- Sink type. Undermount and specialty sinks take more time than drop-in sinks.
Faucet repair across Jacksonville
Faucet repair FAQ
Is it worth repairing a dripping faucet?
Usually, if the faucet is in good shape and parts are available. Older or badly corroded faucets are often better replaced.
Why does my faucet keep dripping after I replaced the washer?
The valve seat may be worn, or the faucet may use a cartridge rather than a washer. A plumber can identify the right part.
Can I supply my own faucet?
In most cases, yes. Make sure it's compatible with your sink's hole configuration.
How long does faucet installation take?
Most faucet replacements take an hour or two, longer if shut-off valves or the sink also need replacing.
Why is my faucet's water flow weak?
A clogged aerator from hard water minerals is the most common cause. Cleaning or replacing it usually restores flow.