Faucet Repair in Atlanta, GA

Shut the water off first

The two small stop valves under the sink close when turned clockwise. Valves that haven't been touched in years may not close all the way, or may start weeping at the stem once they move. If that happens, close the main shutoff and mention it when you call, since the stops may need to be replaced along with the faucet repair.

Common problems and their causes

• Drip from the spout with the handle closed: a worn washer or seat on two-handle faucets; a worn cartridge or seals on single-handle models.
• Water around the handle or base: tired O-rings or packing.
• Wet cabinet floor: a supply hose, stop valve or drain connection.
• Weak, sputtering stream: grit in the aerator or the cartridge.
• Handle stiff or won't fully shut: a worn stem or cartridge.

Atlanta water and your fixtures

Atlanta's water is drawn from the Chattahoochee River and treated at the Hemphill, Chattahoochee and Atlanta-Fulton County plants run through the Department of Watershed Management. The city's water quality report is the place to check current details. No hardness figure is stated for Atlanta water, so if you see crusty white buildup on aerators, a home water test will tell you more than guessing. A sudden drop in flow at one faucet is often just debris in the aerator; unscrew the tip and rinse the screen before assuming the faucet has failed.

Older homes and lead questions

About 43% of Atlanta homes were built before 1980, and some older faucets and fittings were made before today's lead limits. Owners can check their own service line's status on the Georgia EPD dashboard that DWM points to. In an older house, replacing an aging faucet rather than rebuilding it can be a sensible choice.

Rebuild or replace

A well-made faucet with a drip is usually a parts job. Replacement makes more sense when the finish is pitted, parts are no longer available for the model, the body is cracked, or you want a different style anyway. A slow drip left alone keeps wearing the seat or cartridge, so waiting can turn a small repair into a full swap.

What goes into the price

The brand and design, how easy parts are to find, the condition of the stop valves and supply lines, and whether you are providing a new faucet all affect the cost.