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The most common cause in older compression-style faucets — a cheap part, but the fix requires the right size and correct reassembly.
Single-handle kitchen and bathroom faucets rely on a cartridge that wears out over years of use, especially with mineral-heavy water.
Mineral deposits at the valve seat cause pitting that no washer replacement will fully fix.
A drip at the handle base rather than the spout usually points to a loose packing nut or worn seal.
Consistently high household pressure accelerates wear on every fixture in the home, not just one faucet.
Hose bibs are especially prone to freeze damage and slow leaks that go unnoticed until the water bill spikes.
A faucet dripping once per second adds up to roughly 3,000 gallons a year — enough to show up clearly on your water bill. Beyond the cost, a slow leak at the base of a faucet can drip into the cabinet below, leading to warped wood, mold, or damage to the shutoff valves themselves. We've seen kitchen faucets in older New Territory and First Colony homes where a years-old drip finally corroded the supply line connection, turning a simple repair into an emergency call.
Every faucet type is covered: single-handle cartridge, two-handle compression, ceramic disc, pull-down kitchen sprayers, and outdoor hose bibs — kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and utility sink fixtures across any Sugar Land subdivision.
Sometimes — a washer swap on a simple compression faucet is a common DIY job. But cartridge-style faucets, corroded valve seats, and anything involving the supply line connections are easy to get wrong in ways that turn a small leak into water damage. If you're not confident, it's a quick, inexpensive call.
Most faucet repairs are among the least expensive plumbing calls — we confirm the exact price after a quick diagnosis and before any work starts.
If the faucet is under 10 years old and the body itself isn't corroded, repair is usually the better value. Older or heavily corroded fixtures are often more cost-effective to replace outright — we'll give you an honest recommendation either way.
Same-day appointments available across Sugar Land most weekdays.
Call (832) 742-6263
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