Faucet installation in San Antonio, TX
A new faucet is only as good as the valves and supply lines under it. We set the faucet, replace tired angle stops while the cabinet is open, and leave the sink dry and tight.
Signs you need this
- The old faucet drips no matter what cartridge goes in
- Finish is pitted or the handle wobbles
- You are remodeling or swapping a sink
- You want a pull-down or touchless model
Why it happens
Most faucets that come out of south side kitchens were not worn out by age alone. Mineral scale packs the aerator, chews the cartridge seals and freezes the mounting nut to the deck. When we pull one, we usually find angle stops that will not fully close and braided lines past their prime. Putting a new faucet on top of those parts is how a five minute leak shows up a month later inside the cabinet.
What we check first
- Whether the shut-off valves close all the way and hold
- Hole count and spacing on the sink or counter
- Supply line length, age and connection type
- Drain tailpiece and P-trap condition under the bowl
Your options
Faucet swap only
Fits when the stops close cleanly and the lines are recent. Fastest visit, lowest cost.
Faucet plus new stops and lines
Our usual call in homes from the 1970s and 80s, where original stops seize or weep once they are turned.
Faucet with sink or counter change
Coordinated with your countertop install so the faucet goes on after the top is set and sealed.
Before we get there
- Clear out the sink cabinet
- Have the new faucet and its box on hand
- Tell us if the counter is stone, since that changes the drill bits
What affects the price
Price comes down to access and what we find under the sink. A plain swap on a standard sink is the low end. Seized stops, corroded lines, a deck plate that needs a new hole or a stone counter all add parts or time. You get the full number before we start.
San Antonio water runs hard, and the white crust you see on the spout is also building up inside the cartridge. Faucets with ceramic disc valves hold up better here than older washer styles, and a simple aerator cleaning every few months keeps flow strong.
Faucet installation questions
Can I supply my own faucet?
Yes. Buy it before we arrive and we will check the box contents against your sink first, so there are no surprises halfway through.
How long does a faucet install take?
Most kitchen or bathroom swaps take about an hour. Seized stops or a stuck mounting nut can add time, and we tell you before we start cutting anything.
Should I replace the shut-off valves too?
If they are original to an older house, usually yes. A new faucet puts the stops back into use, and old multi-turn valves often start leaking right after.
Can you add a filtered water tap at the same time?
Yes. A second hole for a drinking water tap is easy to add while the faucet is off, and we can hook it to an under-sink filter.