Faucet repair in San Antonio, TX
Dripping spout, a handle that spins, or water pooling under the sink. Most faucet problems come down to one worn part, and we carry the common ones on the truck.
Signs you need this
- Steady drip from the spout with the handle off
- Water running down the deck or base
- Low flow from one tap while the rest of the house is fine
- Handle that is stiff, loose or will not shut off
Why it happens
Inside every faucet there is a cartridge, a ceramic disc or a set of washers and seats. Hard water wears those surfaces and leaves grit that keeps them from sealing. Leaks at the base usually mean an O-ring has dried out. Low flow at one tap is almost always a clogged aerator or a cartridge packed with scale, not a pipe problem.
What we check first
- Make and model, so the replacement cartridge actually matches
- Aerator and cartridge for scale and debris
- Base O-rings and the mounting under the sink
- Supply lines and stops while we are under there
Your options
Repair the faucet
Right when the faucet body is sound and the maker still sells parts, which covers most big-brand models.
Replace the faucet
When the body is cracked, parts are discontinued, or the repair would cost close to a new faucet.
Repair and descale
For homes with heavy buildup where the same faucet keeps failing, paired with a talk about softening.
Before we get there
- Note the brand if it is printed on the faucet
- Empty the cabinet so we can reach the stops
- Shut off the stops if the drip is heavy
What affects the price
The cost is mostly the cartridge or seal kit and the time to get the faucet apart. Common brands are quick. Older or off-brand faucets can take longer to match, and if the stops under the sink will not close, those get replaced first so we can work without shutting off the house.
On the south and west side we see everything from decades-old two-handle faucets to recent big-box models. Many are still fixable with a cartridge or stem, which costs far less than a replacement. We will tell you which group yours falls in before any work starts.
Faucet repair questions
Is a dripping faucet worth fixing right away?
A steady drip wastes more water than most people expect over a month. It is not an emergency, but it is a cheap fix that pays for itself.
Why does my faucet leak again after a new cartridge?
Usually the seat or the valve body is scored, or the wrong cartridge went in. We match the part to the model and check the body for damage.
Do you repair single-handle and two-handle faucets?
Yes, both, plus pull-down kitchen faucets, tub spouts and most bar sink models.
Why does only hot water drip?
Each side has its own seal or cartridge half. When only hot drips, that side has worn first, which is common because heat speeds up mineral buildup.