Faucet Repair
Faucet Repair Services in Hamilton
Repair dripping, leaking, loose, damaged, or difficult-to-operate kitchen and bathroom faucets.
A dripping faucet is easy to ignore and surprisingly expensive to leave alone. Beyond the wasted water, a leak at the base or beneath the sink can quietly damage the cabinet and countertop. Most faucet faults trace back to a cartridge, washer, O-ring or seat that has worn, and Plumber Hamilton repairs kitchen and bathroom faucets across Hamilton rather than replacing them unnecessarily.
Common Signs of the Problem
- A steady drip when the faucet is closed
- Water pooling around the base of the tap
- A handle that is loose, stiff or turns too far
- Reduced or uneven flow from the spout
- Water leaking beneath the sink during use
- Staining or corrosion around fittings
Possible Causes
- A worn cartridge, ceramic disc or rubber washer
- Perished O-rings at the spout or base
- Mineral buildup in the aerator or valve seat
- A loose or corroded supply connection
- Damaged mounting hardware allowing movement
- General wear in an older fixture
Our Service Process
- Step 01
Isolate and inspect
The supply is isolated and the faucet is opened up so the internal components can be examined.
- Step 02
Determine the worn part
The cartridge, seals, seat and aerator are checked to identify which component is causing the drip or leak.
- Step 03
Repair or replace
Worn parts are replaced, mineral buildup is cleared, and mountings and supply connections are tightened correctly.
- Step 04
Test operation
Hot and cold flow, shut-off and the area beneath the sink are checked to confirm the leak has stopped.
Why This Should Be Addressed
- A constant drip adds up on the water bill over a year
- Leaks under a sink damage cabinet bases and flooring
- Damp cabinets can develop mould and odours
- Stiff or loose handles often signal further internal wear
- Repairs are usually far cheaper than fixture replacement
Residential Properties
Kitchen mixers, bathroom basin taps, laundry taps and outdoor hose bibs at Hamilton homes and rental units.
Commercial Properties
Staff kitchens, washroom basins and commercial sink fittings where continuous dripping wastes water across many fixtures.
Faucet Repair Questions
Is a dripping faucet worth fixing right away?
Yes. A steady drip wastes a considerable volume of water over time, and the same worn part often leads to a larger leak later.
Why is water leaking under the sink but not from the spout?
That usually points to a supply connection, shut-off valve or the faucet's base seal rather than the tap mechanism itself.
Can any faucet be repaired?
Most can, provided replacement parts are available for that model. Very old or discontinued fixtures sometimes make replacement the more practical option.
Service Areas
Plumber Hamilton provides faucet repair throughout Hamilton, including Downtown Hamilton, Hamilton Mountain, East Hamilton, Westdale, Corktown, Durand, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown, Binbrook, Mount Hope, Flamborough and nearby Hamilton communities. See our service areas for more detail.
Get Started
Request Faucet Repair in Hamilton
Call 289-906-4549 to discuss the problem, or submit the online quotation form and we will follow up about your faucet repair request.