Faucet & Sink Repair in Boulder, CO
A dripping faucet wastes more water than most people realize, and a valve that won't fully shut off is worth addressing before it becomes a bigger problem. Boulder Express Plumbing repairs and installs faucets and sinks, from a simple cartridge replacement to a full fixture swap.
The Boulder Factor.
Boulder's water hardness contributes to faucet cartridge and valve wear over time, since mineral buildup inside the cartridge is a common reason a faucet starts dripping or becomes hard to turn even when the fixture itself isn't old.
Older homes with original fixtures from a prior renovation sometimes have supply lines or shutoff valves that have never been touched since installation, and those can seize up or fail independently of the faucet itself.
Kitchen faucets see more daily use than any other fixture in the house, which is part of why they tend to be the first place cartridge wear shows up as an actual, noticeable drip rather than just a slightly stiff handle.
What to Look For.
A faucet that drips even when fully closed.
A handle or valve that's become hard to turn or feels loose.
Low water pressure at a specific faucet.
Water leaking from around the base of the faucet.
A sink that drains slowly even after clearing an obvious clog.
Discolored or mineral-crusted buildup around the faucet spout, handle, or aerator screen.
Need Help Right Now?
A licensed technician can be dispatched today.
Getting to the Root Cause.
Most dripping faucets come down to a worn cartridge, O-ring, or valve seat, and we check which one before recommending anything. A faucet that's leaking at the base usually points to a different seal than one dripping from the spout.
We also check the condition of the shutoff valve under the sink while we're there, since a valve that's seized up or won't fully close is worth addressing at the same time rather than as a separate future call. Any faucet we install meets current water-usage standards adopted under Colorado's plumbing code.
Fixing It the Right Way.
Cartridge / Seal Repair.
- Fixes dripping and hard-to-turn handles.
- Usually a quick, same-visit repair.
- Right call when the fixture body itself is in good shape.
Full Faucet Replacement.
- Needed when the fixture body is corroded or failing.
- Chance to upgrade style or function.
- Includes proper supply line and shutoff valve inspection.
Understanding the Price.
We don't publish flat prices because the factors above genuinely change the number. Free on-site estimates cover non-emergency work, and for active emergencies we give you an upfront price before any repair begins. Call (303) 552-3896 for your real number.
What Homeowners Ask.
A drip usually means a worn internal part, most often a cartridge or O-ring, rather than anything you can fix by tightening the handle. That part needs to be replaced, not adjusted.
Yes, as long as it's compatible with your existing sink configuration and supply lines. We're happy to take a look before you buy if you're unsure about compatibility, since not every faucet fits every sink or every existing hole pattern.
That's usually a clogged aerator or a partially closed shutoff valve rather than a whole-house pressure problem. It's one of the quicker things we check and often resolves in minutes.
Most single-faucet replacements are completed in under two hours, assuming the existing supply lines and shutoff valves are in reasonable condition and don't need separate repair first.
Often Booked Together
A toilet issue in the same bathroom is covered separately under toilet repair, and a kitchen sink's garbage disposal gets its own attention under garbage disposal repair. Anything broader than the fixture itself falls under general plumbing repair.
A dripping faucet or a valve that won't fully shut off is a quick fix in most cases. Call Boulder Express Plumbing and we'll take care of it the same day, checking the shutoff valve while we're there and letting you know honestly if a full replacement makes more sense than another repair, and explaining exactly why that is.