Where the water is coming from decides the fix
Most faucet calls start with a symptom. A steady drip from the spout, water pooling around the handle, or a wet cabinet floor under the sink. Each points to a different part, so the first job is finding the exact spot.
Inside a typical faucet sit a cartridge or washers, rubber seals and a few small fittings. Those wear out with use, and mineral scale speeds the wear. A repair often means swapping one inexpensive part, not the whole faucet.
| What you see | Likely cause | Typical answer |
|---|---|---|
| Drip from the spout when off | Worn cartridge, washer or seat | Replace the internal parts. |
| Water around the handle base | Worn O-rings or loose packing | Reseal or replace the cartridge. |
| Weak or uneven flow | Scale clogging the aerator or cartridge | Clean or replace the aerator and cartridge. |
| Wet cabinet under the sink | Supply line, shutoff valve or drain connection | Replace the leaking line or valve. |
| Handle spins loose or stiff | Worn stem or corroded cartridge | Replace the stem, or the faucet if parts are gone. |
First steps while you wait for us
What to do before the plumber arrives
- Turn the small oval handles under the sink clockwise to stop the supply to that faucet.
- If those valves are stuck or leak, close the main shutoff for the house instead.
- Set a bowl or towel under any drip and empty the cabinet so nothing soaks.
- Do not force a frozen valve. A snapped valve is a bigger leak.
- Photograph the faucet label or brand name if you can find it.
Water on the cabinet floor? Call now and we will talk you through the shutoff.
Call (239) 522-0887Repair or replace the faucet
A fixture with one worn cartridge is a good repair candidate. A faucet that is pitted, corroded through or no longer sold with parts is usually cheaper to replace than to keep patching. We tell you which side yours is on after we see it.
Replacement is also the moment to check the shutoff valves and supply lines. Old braided lines and multi-turn valves fail quietly, and swapping them takes minutes when the sink is already open.
- Kitchen faucets, including pull-down sprayers and side sprays.
- Bathroom sink and tub or shower faucets, including diverter problems.
- Laundry sink and utility faucets.
- Outdoor hose bibs that drip or spray from the stem.
What changes the price of a faucet job
Factors that decide the number
- Repair part or new fixture
- A cartridge swap is a small job. A full replacement adds the fixture itself and more labor.
- Fixture type
- Tub and shower valves sit inside the wall, so they take longer than a sink faucet.
- Condition of the valves
- A stuck or leaking shutoff under the sink adds a valve replacement.
- Access
- A tight cabinet or a wall-mounted fixture slows the work.
- Brand and parts
- Some brands keep parts in supply for years. Others do not.
You hear the full price before we start, and you decide whether we go ahead.
Want your real number? Call (239) 522-0887.
How the visit goes
- 1Call and describe itTell dispatch which faucet, where the water shows and whether the shutoff valves work.
- 2Plumber inspectsWe find the leak point and check the supply lines and valves.
- 3Clear priceWe explain repair and replace options, with the cost, before any work.
- 4Fix and testWe make the repair, run the water hot and cold, and check for drips under the sink.
Scale and Estero water
A leak inside a wall behind a tub faucet is different from a dripping spout. If you see a stained ceiling or a rising bill, see leak detection. We serve the Village of Estero, Bonita Springs and San Carlos Park.
Faucet running, spraying or stuck on? Call and get a plumber booked.
Call (239) 522-0887Faucet repair questions
A slow drip can wait for a scheduled visit. A faucet that will not shut off, sprays, or soaks the cabinet is urgent. Close the valves under the sink and call.
Usually yes. Most single-handle faucets use a cartridge that can be replaced. If parts are no longer available, we will say so and offer a replacement.
Close the main shutoff for the house. Do not force the small valves, since a snapped stem can turn a drip into a spray.
Yes, though we recommend telling dispatch the model first. Some fixtures need extra fittings that we can bring.
Scale in the aerator, a partly closed valve or a worn cartridge is the usual cause. A plumber can find which in a short visit.
A dripping hose bib is often a washer or stem repair. A leak inside the wall behind it needs a closer look.
Simple repairs usually do not, but rules vary. Ask the Village of Estero Community Development department if you are unsure.
Still deciding? Call (239) 522-0887 any hour and talk it through.