Faucet & Toilet Repair in Louisville, KY
A dripping faucet or a toilet that runs all night is more than an annoyance; over a month it can waste a surprising amount of water on your Louisville Water bill. These problems show up in every kind of home here. Older houses in Germantown, Clifton and the Highlands often have bathrooms that were updated decades ago, with faucets and toilet parts that are now worn out. Postwar homes in Shively, Okolona and St. Matthews have their original shutoff valves, which may not close all the way. Even newer homes in Jeffersontown and Fern Creek get running toilets as flappers and fill valves age. Louisville's tap water also carries enough dissolved minerals to leave scale on aerators, cartridges and toilet parts over time, which adds to the wear.
We handle the full range of faucet and toilet work: replacing faucet cartridges and washers, fixing running toilets with new flappers, fill valves and flush valves, resetting wobbly toilets on new wax rings, replacing supply lines and shutoff valves, installing new faucets, toilets and garbage disposals, and replacing cracked outdoor spigots with frost-free models. We turn off the water, protect the floor and cabinet, test for leaks before we leave, and take the old parts with us. Bigger pieces like moving a drain, running a new supply line or adding a shutoff where there never was one are handled by our licensed plumbers, so one call covers the whole kitchen or bath.
What this covers
- Dripping faucet repair and cartridge replacement
- Kitchen and bathroom faucet replacement
- Running toilet repair: flappers, fill and flush valves
- Wobbly toilet reset with new wax ring
- Toilet replacement and new toilet installation
- Supply line and shutoff valve replacement
- Aerator and showerhead cleaning or replacement
- Caulking around tubs, sinks and toilets
- Garbage disposal installation and replacement
How a faucet & toilet repair visit usually goes
Shut Off and Protect
We turn off the water at the fixture or main, protect the floor and cabinet, and drain lines so nothing spills.
Diagnose the Problem
We identify the worn part, failing valve or loose connection, and explain whether a repair or replacement makes better sense.
Repair or Replace
Worn parts are replaced, new faucets, toilets or disposals are installed and connected, and every joint is tightened properly.
Test for Leaks
We turn the water back on, check every connection for leaks, run the fixture several times, and clean up.
Winter brings its own plumbing calls in Louisville. When temperatures drop into the teens, outdoor spigots that weren't shut off and drained can freeze and crack, and we often find them leaking inside the wall or basement in spring. We can replace a cracked spigot with a frost-free model on the existing line, and we recommend shutting off and draining outdoor faucets each fall. Inside, older homes with plumbing along outside walls are more vulnerable to freezing. If a pipe has burst or a leak is inside a wall, our licensed plumbers open it up and repair the line, and we patch and paint the wall afterward.
What shapes the price in Louisville
Faucet and toilet repairs vary in cost based on the fixture and its condition. Replacing a flapper or a faucet cartridge is quick. Replacing a whole faucet, especially when the old one is corroded or hard to reach, takes longer. Resetting a toilet requires pulling it and installing a new seal. Old shutoff valves that don't close fully may need to be replaced before other work can start. Parts for older or uncommon fixtures can take time to find. Tackling several fixtures on one visit saves on setup time.
Neighbors often ask
Why does my toilet keep running?
Most of the time it's a worn flapper that no longer seals, a fill valve that doesn't shut off, or a chain that's too long or too short. We find the cause and replace the worn parts, then adjust the water level so it fills properly. If the toilet is very old or the tank is cracked, replacing the whole toilet may make more sense.
Can you replace my old faucet?
Yes. We replace kitchen and bathroom faucets, including removing the old faucet, which can be the hardest part when it's corroded. We put in new supply lines at the same time so the new faucet isn't hanging on old, kinked hoses, and we check the shutoff valves under the sink and replace them if they're worn, so you can turn the water off when you need to.
My toilet rocks — is that a problem?
Yes, it can be. A rocking toilet can break the wax seal and leak onto the subfloor, sometimes without obvious signs until the floor softens or a ceiling stain shows up below. We pull the toilet, check the flange, install a new wax ring, and reset the toilet so it's solid. If the subfloor is damaged, we'll let you know.
Can you fix low water pressure at my faucet?
Often. Mineral scale from Louisville's water clogs aerators and faucet cartridges over time. We clean or replace the aerator and cartridge, which usually brings the pressure back. If the whole house has low pressure, we test it at a hose bib and check the pressure regulator and main shutoff, and replace whichever one is failing.
Can you replace a toilet with a new one?
Yes. We remove the old toilet, check the flange, set the new toilet on a fresh wax ring, connect a new supply line and test for leaks. We'll also haul the old toilet away. If the flange is cracked or rusted, we replace it before the new toilet goes down, and if you want the toilet in a new spot, our licensed plumbers move the drain.
Can you fix a leak under my kitchen sink?
Most leaks under a sink come from a loose slip nut on the drain trap, a worn supply line, a failing shutoff valve or a faucet connection that's started to weep. We dry everything out, find the exact source, and tighten or replace the part that's failing. If the cabinet floor has soaked up water for a while, we'll show you the damage and can replace the cabinet bottom panel once the leak is stopped. If the leak traces back inside the wall or to the drain line, our licensed plumbers repair that too, so the cabinet stays dry for good.
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