Faucet Repair & Installation in Grand Junction, CO
Dripping, leaking and worn faucets repaired or replaced, including kitchen, bathroom, laundry and outdoor faucets.
A dripping faucet wastes water and wears away the finish on a sink. A faucet that is stiff, spraying sideways or loose is a sign the parts inside are worn. GPS Plumbing & Mechanical repairs and installs faucets for homes and businesses in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Clifton and across Mesa County.
Sometimes a new cartridge or washer is all it takes. Other times an old faucet is not worth putting more money into. We will tell you which, and give you the price in writing before work starts.
Serving Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, Delta, Montrose, and the rest of Mesa County.
What's included
- Dripping and leaking faucet repair
- Cartridge, washer, O-ring and seat replacement
- Kitchen, bathroom, bar and laundry faucet installation
- Tub and shower faucet repair
- Outdoor hose bib (frost-free spigot) repair and replacement
- Shut-off valve and supply line replacement
Signs you need this
- A faucet that drips when it is turned off
- Water leaking around the base or handle
- Low water pressure at one faucet only
- A handle that is stiff, loose or will not shut off
- Water spraying from the aerator or spout
- An outdoor spigot that leaks inside the wall after a freeze
What is inside a faucet, and why it fails
Faucets look different, but they work on a few basic designs. The part that wears out depends on which one you have.
- Compression faucets have separate hot and cold handles that screw down onto a rubber washer and seat. When the washer hardens or the seat pits, the faucet drips.
- Cartridge faucets use a cartridge inside the body. Wear shows up as drips, a stiff handle or difficulty mixing hot and cold.
- Ball faucets have a rotating ball with springs and seals, and are common on older single-handle kitchen faucets.
- Ceramic disc faucets use two ceramic discs that slide against each other. They tend to last a long time, but mineral deposits or damage to the discs causes leaks.
In hard water, mineral scale accelerates wear on all of them. It also clogs the aerator at the tip of the spout, which is why pressure often drops at just one faucet.
Repair, or replace the faucet?
If the faucet is in good shape and parts are available, repair is often the better value. We replace the cartridge, washers, O-rings, seats or a worn spout, and that usually stops the leak.
Replacement is better when the finish is pitted or peeling, the body is corroded, a leak is coming from the faucet body, or the brand is discontinued so parts are hard to find. It also makes sense if you are updating a kitchen or bathroom anyway. When a faucet is replaced, we also look at the supply lines and shut-off valves. Old rigid or braided lines and stiff valves are cheap to replace while everything is open and a lot more expensive after they fail.
Installing a new faucet
We install kitchen, bathroom, bar, laundry and utility faucets, including pull-down sprayers and widespread sets. A good install includes checking the sink holes match the faucet, new supply lines where needed, sealing and mounting the faucet so it does not shift, flushing the lines to clear debris, and testing for leaks.
If you picked a faucet already, we can install it. If you are shopping, ask about the valve type and whether the cartridge is a standard part. A faucet with a common replacement cartridge is easier to maintain for years.
Outdoor faucets and winter
Hose bibs are the faucets most likely to be damaged by a hard freeze. A garden hose left connected holds water in the spigot, and when it freezes it can crack the fitting or the pipe behind the wall. You may not see a problem until spring, when the first use sends water into the wall.
Disconnect hoses in the fall, drain the line and cover the spigot. Our guide, Unhook Your Hoses, shows how frost-free faucets and yard hydrants work and why a hose left on is the usual cause. A frost-free hose bib has a long stem that puts the valve seat inside the warm part of the wall, but it only works if the stem slopes slightly downward so it can drain. We can repair or replace damaged spigots and shut-off valves. For pipes in cold spaces, see our heat tape and freeze protection page and our guide to preventing frozen pipes.
What affects the price
Prices depend on the details, so we don't quote blind. Every job gets a free written estimate before any work starts, so you know the cost up front. Diagnostics are free in the Grand Valley. Outside the Grand Valley, a $79.99 service call fee covers locations up to 50 miles from Grand Junction, plus $2 per one-way mile beyond that. The $79.99 is credited toward the work if you go ahead with the repair; the additional mileage is not credited. Here's what usually drives the cost:
- The faucet itself, if you are replacing it, and what finish and features you choose
- Whether the shut-off valves and supply lines also need replacing
- How easy it is to reach the faucet and how old the plumbing is
- Whether the problem is a simple repair or a failed valve behind the wall
How it works
Call or request service
Tell us what is going on and we will get you on the schedule.
We diagnose & quote
We diagnose the problem on site and give you a free written estimate.
We do the work
We complete the job, walk you through what we did, and warranty our labor for one year.
Faucet Repair & Installation questions
Why is my faucet dripping?
Usually a worn rubber washer, O-ring, cartridge or valve seat. The part that fails depends on the faucet type, which is why one fix does not fit all.
Why is the water pressure low at just one faucet?
Mineral scale often clogs the aerator at the tip of the spout, especially with hard water. Unscrew the aerator and rinse or soak it in vinegar. If that does not help, the cartridge or supply line may be restricted.
Should I repair or replace a leaking faucet?
A newer faucet is often worth repairing. An old, corroded or discontinued faucet where parts are hard to find may be better replaced. We will give you both numbers.
Can you install a faucet I bought?
Yes. We can install a faucet you provide, but we do not warranty customer-supplied material or equipment. We can also supply one.
My outdoor faucet leaks inside the wall. What happened?
A hose left attached in winter can freeze, and a frost-free spigot may split behind the wall. It may not show until spring, when you turn it on and water flows into the wall. Replace it before the next freeze. See our guide to preventing frozen pipes.
Do you replace the shut-off valves under the sink?
Yes. Old shut-off valves can seize or leak when turned, and replacing them at the same time as the faucet is common.
Is the work warranted?
Our labor is warranted for one year. Parts and equipment are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. We do not cover or offer a warranty on customer-supplied material or equipment.
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