Tucker's many 1960s and 1970s ranch and split-level homes mean faucet calls often involve older compression fixtures and stops, alongside the usual worn cartridge. A plumber can rebuild what's sound and replace what isn't. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Tucker.
Tucker's housing and water
Much of Tucker is mid-century ranch and split-level homes, and about 48% of housing was built before 1980 (median 1981). Bathrooms in those houses may have their second or third faucet, but the stops and the stub-outs behind them are frequently original. A plumber checks those when a faucet comes out, because an old stop that leaks once disturbed is a common surprise.
DeKalb County Watershed Management supplies water and sewer and has replaced mains in downtown Tucker with larger pipe and new meters and service connections. DeKalb owns the line through the meter; the owner owns the rest. The city requires permits for water heater, water line and sewer line replacement.
Which way to go
| What you're seeing | Typical answer |
|---|---|
| Faucet body cracked, corroded or pitted | Replace the faucet |
| Outdoor spigot washer worn | Repair the spigot |
| Frost-free spigot split by freezing | Replace the sillcock |
| Several problems at once on an old fixture | Replace the faucet |
| Drip from a mainstream-brand faucet in good shape | Repair with a new cartridge or washer |
| You want a new style or finish anyway | Replace the faucet |
| Handle stiff from buildup | Repair: clean or replace the cartridge |
Symptoms worth fixing
- Green or white crust building up around the spout or the handle base
- Water collecting around the base of the faucet or seeping out under the handle
- A lever that sticks, grinds or only shuts off in one exact position
- A weak or lopsided stream from one tap while the rest of the house runs normally
- A drip from the spout that keeps going after the handle is fully closed
- A pull-down sprayer that drips, leaks at the hose or won't retract
- A tub spout that keeps running after the shower diverter is pulled
- A squeal or chatter in the pipes when a tap is opened partway
When to schedule
Outdoor spigots are the faucets most likely to fail after a hard freeze. Disconnect hoses in late fall, and if the house has an indoor shutoff for the hose bib, close it and drain the line. A spigot that leaks the first time it's used in spring should be checked before water runs inside the wall.
Faucet Repair questions in Tucker
Does faucet work need a permit, and who issues it?
The shutoff valve under my sink won't turn. Should I force it?
Brown or rusty water came out of a faucet. Is the faucet broken?
Why does a faucet keep dripping after it's shut off?
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