Faucet Repair in Duluth, GA

Symptoms worth fixing

• A drip from the spout that keeps going after the handle is fully closed
• A weak or lopsided stream from one tap while the rest of the house runs normally
• Water spraying from behind a spigot handle when a hose is connected
• A squeal or chatter in the pipes when a tap is opened partway
• A pull-down sprayer that drips, leaks at the hose or won't retract
• Hot and cold that no longer blend smoothly, or a temperature that drifts while you use it

Duluth's water and housing

Duluth's median home was built in 1994, and large parts of the city went up in the 1980s and 1990s. Faucets from that period are mostly cartridge designs that rebuild well, though some original fixtures from those decades are discontinued and easier to replace. Water comes from Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, drawn from Lake Lanier and treated at the Shoal Creek and Lanier plants. Gwinnett disinfects with chlorine and reports soft water, averaging about 1.34 grains per gallon of hardness.

Gwinnett maintains the meter and the short pipe from the main; the private service line and everything inside the home belong to the owner. Building and trade permits go through Duluth's own Community Development department and its online portal.

Factors behind the bill

• Shutoff valves. Stops under the sink that are seized or leak when turned add to the job, though a faucet visit is the natural time to replace them.
• Countertop material. Stone, solid surface and tile change how a faucet comes out and goes back in, and drilling new holes is a bigger job.
• Fix or replace. Swapping a cartridge, washer or O-ring takes less time and fewer parts than pulling the old fixture and setting a new one.
• Faucet style. Pull-down kitchen faucets, wall-mount fixtures and widespread bath sets take longer than a basic centerset.

Reaching a plumber

One call puts you in touch with an independent plumber who covers Duluth. Describe the symptom in plain terms, such as drip, seep, low flow or stiff handle, and mention the age of the house if you know it. Ask about timing and how the price will be worked out before the visit.