Faucet Repair in Lawrenceville, GA
Dripping, leaking, stiff or spitting? Call and we connect you with an independent local plumber who handles kitchen, bathroom and outdoor faucet repair and replacement in Lawrenceville and Gwinnett County.
Drips, Leaks and Low Flow at the Faucet
Work out whether it is a part, the fixture or the plumbing behind it
A faucet that drips once a second can waste thousands of gallons over a year. Most faucet problems come down to a worn washer, O-ring, cartridge or seat inside the fixture, and the faucet itself is fine. Some are really a problem with the supply line, the shutoff valve or the pipe behind the wall.
We are a phone line, not the plumbing company. Call (770) 285-5619, tell us which faucet and what it is doing, and we connect you with a local plumber who handles faucet repair in Lawrenceville and the rest of Gwinnett County. If the leak is not at the faucet at all, leak detection may be the right next step.
Common Faucet Problems
- Dripping spout or leaking handle
- Low pressure or spitting at one faucet
- Stiff or hard-to-turn handles
- Sprayer or pull-down hose not working
- Leaking at the base of the faucet
- Water under the sink
What Each Faucet Problem Usually Means
Match the symptom to the likely part.
Dripping Spout
A worn washer or seat on a compression faucet, or a worn cartridge or ceramic disc on a single-handle one. The drip stops when the worn part is replaced.
Leak at the Handle
A failed O-ring or packing nut around the stem or cartridge. Water running down the handle when the faucet is on points here.
Low Pressure at One Faucet
A clogged aerator, debris in the cartridge or a partly closed shutoff valve under the sink. If every faucet is low, the cause is elsewhere in the house.
Stiff or Hard-to-Turn Handle
A worn or gritty cartridge, or a stem that has seized. Old stems can crack when forced, so do not crank on a stuck handle.
Leak at the Base
A loose mounting nut or a failed gasket on the faucet body. Water pooling around the base of the faucet and dripping under the counter is the sign.
Water Under the Sink
A cracked supply line, a leaking shutoff valve or the drain trap. A flashlight and a dry paper towel on each fitting finds the source.
Repair, or Replace the Faucet?
The rule of thumb
If the faucet body is sound and parts exist for it, repair is usually the better choice. If the finish is flaking, the body is pitted or corroded, or the faucet is a discontinued builder-grade model, the parts can cost more than a new faucet. A plumber will tell you which side of the line yours falls on.
What drives the price: the type of faucet (single handle, two handle, pull-down kitchen, widespread bath), whether a cartridge is available, how easy it is to reach under the sink, and whether the shutoff valves need replacing at the same time. Ask the plumber for the price before any work starts, and ask for both a repair price and a replacement price if the faucet is old.
Before the Plumber Arrives
Steps that help and a few that do not
- Close the shutoff valves under the sink. Turn them clockwise. If they will not move, do not force them.
- Photograph the faucet, the brand name on it and any model number under the sink.
- Note whether the leak is at the spout, handle, base or below the sink.
- Put a towel and a bucket under the leak and clear out the cabinet.
- If the shutoff will not close, use the main shutoff for the house. The emergency shutoff guide shows where.
Do not keep tightening a leaking nut with a big wrench. It strips the fitting and turns a small repair into a bigger one.
Kitchen, Bathroom and Outdoor Faucets
Each has its own usual failure
Kitchen faucets get the most use and the most trouble: pull-down hoses that stop retracting, cartridges that wear, and leaks at the base that soak the cabinet below. Bathroom faucets tend to drip at the spout and leak at the handle. Older homes often have two-handle compression faucets, which are simple to fix and easy to replace.
Outdoor spigots are a different story. A metro Atlanta hard freeze around Christmas 2022 burst many pipes, and spigots that freeze with a hose attached can crack inside the wall, where the leak only shows up when the weather warms. Disconnect hoses before a freeze, and if a spigot drips from the handle or behind the faucet, have it checked. The frozen pipes article has more on that.
Water Quality in Gwinnett
What it does and does not explain
Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources reports total hardness at roughly 1 to 2 grains per gallon, which is soft by usual standards. Heavy mineral scale is therefore not the usual reason a faucet gets stiff or an aerator clogs here. Wear, grit from a recent water main or plumbing job, and old parts are more likely.
If an aerator clogs after work on the house or a nearby water line, unscrewing it and rinsing it out often restores flow. If the faucet still spits, the cartridge may be worn. See the blog post on faucet drips for more.
How the Call Works
A phone line first, then an independent local plumber
Tell Us Which Faucet
Kitchen, bathroom or outdoor, and where the water shows up: spout, handle, base or under the sink.
We Connect You With a Plumber
We route you to an independent local plumber who handles faucet repair. The phone line is answered around the clock.
Ask for the Price Before Work Starts
The plumber sets the price. Ask what it covers, including the faucet itself if a replacement is needed.
Decide Repair or Replace
If the faucet is old or the parts are hard to get, ask for both prices and compare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about faucet repair in Lawrenceville, GA.
The type of faucet, whether a cartridge or parts are available, how easy it is to reach, and whether the shutoff valves also need work. Ask the plumber for the price before any work starts.
Most drips come from a worn washer or seat in a compression faucet, or a worn cartridge or ceramic disc in a single-handle faucet. Replacing the worn part usually stops the drip.
A clogged aerator, debris in the cartridge or a partly closed shutoff valve is the usual cause. If every faucet in the house is low, the problem is not the faucet.
Repair if the body is sound and parts exist. Replace if the finish is failing, the body is corroded, or the faucet is a discontinued model where parts cost more than a new one.
Often yes. A dripping handle or packing nut is a simple repair. A spigot that froze and cracked behind the wall needs more work. Disconnect hoses before a freeze.
It can be the faucet, a supply line, a shutoff valve or the drain trap. Dry each fitting with a paper towel and see which one gets wet again. Then tell the plumber what you found.
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Faucet Repair in Lawrenceville & Gwinnett County
Local conditions and the areas the phone line covers.
A Drip Is Real Water
A faucet dripping once per second can waste thousands of gallons a year. It shows up on the bill that comes from the county water system.
Soft Water, So Look Elsewhere
Gwinnett water is soft by its own reports. If a faucet is stiff or spitting, worn parts and grit are more likely than scale.
Spigots and Freezes
The Christmas 2022 freeze showed how many outdoor faucets crack. If a spigot has not been checked since then, it is worth a look.
Lawrenceville and Nearby Cities
The phone line covers Lawrenceville, GA 30046 plus Snellville, Suwanee, Duluth, Dacula and Grayson.
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