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Drips, Stiff Handles and New Fixtures

Faucet Repair and Replacement for Newmarket Homes

A dripping tap seems small, but it adds up on the water bill and wears the finish of the sink below. We repair good faucets and replace tired ones, in kitchens, bathrooms and laundry rooms.

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  • Floors covered and the work area wiped down after
  • The fault shown to you at the pipe before any work starts
  • A plumber on the line when you call, not a call centre
  • Options explained before anything is cut or replaced
  • Licensed trade plumbers
  • 7-day call line
  • Newmarket & York Region
  • Residential & commercial
Service
Faucet Repair and Replacement
Category
Fixtures and appliances
Where
Newmarket and nearby York Region
Booking
By telephone

Clues that point to faucet repair and replacement

  • Drops still falling from the spout long after you shut it.
  • Water collecting around the base of the faucet.
  • A handle that feels stiff, loose or hard to turn fully off.
  • Low flow from one tap only.
  • A pull-down spray hose dripping into the cabinet.
  • A finish that has worn through or a style you no longer like.

Our method, in order

Most single-handle faucets use a cartridge; most older two-handle faucets use stems with washers or seats. Identifying which is the first step, and with many brands we can match the part on the spot.

  1. Close the stop valves under the sink, then open the tap to bleed off pressure.
  2. Remove the handle and trim to reach the cartridge or stem.
  3. Replace the worn parts, clean the seats and lubricate O-rings with plumber's grease.
  4. Clean or replace the aerator, which often explains low flow.
  5. Reassemble and test hot and cold.

When a faucet is corroded, unsupported or simply worn out, replacement is the better choice. We remove the old one, clean the deck, fit the new faucet with new supply lines, and check the stops, replacing seized ones while the water is off.

Bench note

Tell us the brand if you know it. Faucets from well-known makers usually have parts available for years, which makes repair a sensible option.

Newmarket houses and this job

Hard water is the main enemy of faucets in our area. Mineral deposits wear cartridges and clog aerators, and white crust builds up around the base. A softener slows that wear considerably.

Older homes often have shut-off valves under the sink that have not been turned in decades. They can seize or start to leak once moved, so we check them before work begins and replace them if needed.

Choosing a new faucet

  • Count the holes in the sink or counter before you shop.
  • Check that a deck plate is included if you are going from three holes to one.
  • For kitchens, consider spout height relative to the window or cabinet above.
  • Look for brands with a clear parts and warranty program.

When to call

Call if the drip continues after you have closed the handle firmly, or when you have chosen a new faucet. For an outside tap, see outdoor faucet repair.

Phoned-in questions

Should an old faucet be repaired or replaced?

If it is a quality brand and the body is sound, a new cartridge often makes it as good as new.

Can you install a faucet I bought?

Yes. Have it on site and we will check it is complete before starting.

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