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Leaky Faucet Repair in Nashville
A steady drip that wastes water, stains the sink and gets worse with time. Call 615-431-3789.
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About the Leaky Faucet
A dripping faucet is usually a worn washer, cartridge, O-ring or valve seat. The drip is slow at first, then it gets louder, stains the sink and wears the fixture further.
Many faucets can be repaired in one visit with the right parts. When a fixture is old, corroded or discontinued, replacing it is often the better fix, and we tell you which one makes sense.
Kitchens and Baths
The Repair Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to how urgent this repair is, how quick the fix is, how little mess it makes and how long it lasts.
- How urgent3 / 5
- How quick the fix4 / 5
- How little mess4 / 5
- How long it lasts4 / 5
A general guide. Every house and every repair is different, and we confirm on site.
Typical parts and tools
- Cartridge or washer
- O-rings and seals
- Valve seat
- Supply lines
What You Get
Why It Is Worth Fixing
- A drip wastes water every hour of the day
- Mineral stains build up around the base
- Worn parts get harder to replace over time
- A repair is often quick and tidy
- A new fixture can freshen the whole sink
Where It Shows Up
Where We See It Most
Water problems waste water and damage what is around them, so they are quick to fix and worth fixing early.
- Kitchen sinks
- Bathroom vanities
- Tub and shower fixtures
- Laundry and utility sinks
How We Fix It
From Problem to Finished Repair
We shut off the water, open the faucet, replace the worn cartridge, washer or seals, clean the seat, reassemble and test for leaks and drips before we leave.
Leaky Faucet Repair
Drips and slow leaks at sinks, tubs and showers, repaired with the right parts.
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Kitchen and bath faucets, sinks and fixtures installed neatly with new connections.
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Dripping shower heads, loose handles and leaking tub spouts repaired or replaced.
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Free Tool
Repair or Replace Check
Pick the item and answer a few questions to see whether a repair, a replacement or a closer look is the best next step.
What causes a leaky faucet?
A dripping faucet is usually a worn washer, cartridge, O-ring or valve seat. The drip is slow at first, then it gets louder, stains the sink and wears the fixture further.
When is a leaky faucet worth fixing right away?
It is especially worth fixing for: kitchen sinks; bathroom vanities; tub and shower fixtures; laundry and utility sinks.
Can Nashville House Repair fix a leaky faucet?
We shut off the water, open the faucet, replace the worn cartridge, washer or seals, clean the seat, reassemble and test for leaks and drips before we leave. Call 615-431-3789 or send the form for a free estimate.
Free Estimate
Tell Us What Needs Fixing
Send a list, a photo or just a description, and we will get back to you quickly with a plan and a free estimate. Prefer to talk? Call 615-431-3789.
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