A new faucet should feel solid, run without a hum and never leave a damp spot in the cabinet. Getting there depends less on the faucet itself and more on what sits beneath it: the stop valves, the supply lines and how the body is clamped to the deck.
The causeWhy it happens
Most people replace a faucet for one of three reasons. The old one finally started dripping past the point of repair, the finish wore through, or a remodel brought in a new sink or countertop. In each case the visible part is the easy half. The hidden half is a pair of stop valves that may not have been turned in years, supply tubes that were cut to fit the old faucet, and a mounting nut fused in place by mineral crust.
DiagnosisWhat we check first
- 01Stop valves
- We close each one before we touch anything. If a valve weeps at the stem or will not seal, it gets replaced now instead of failing later.
- 02Hole count and spread
- Single-hole, centerset and widespread faucets need different deck layouts. We confirm the new faucet fits the sink you have.
- 03Deck thickness
- Thick stone tops sometimes need longer shanks or a different mounting kit, which is better known before the old faucet comes off.
- 04Drain and sprayer connections
- Pull-down hoses need clearance under the sink, and a disposal or filter can crowd the space. We plan the routing first.
The optionsWhich repair fits, and when
We lay out the choices plainly, explain what each involves and leave the decision with you.
Direct replacement
The new faucet matches the old hole pattern and the valves are sound. This is the quickest version of the job.
Replacement with new stops
Older multi-turn valves are replaced with quarter-turn stops and fresh braided supplies, so the whole assembly starts new together.
Layout change
Moving from a three-hole faucet to a single lever, adding a soap pump or a filtered water tap, or fitting a deck plate to cover unused holes.
Local conditionsFaucet Installation on the west side of San Antonio
San Antonio water is hard, drawn largely from the Edwards Aquifer, and it leaves a chalky scale on anything it touches. Under a sink that scale cements mounting nuts to the faucet shank. We bring basin wrenches, penetrating oil and, when needed, a small oscillating saw to cut a frozen nut free without cracking a porcelain or composite sink.
From the jobStainless kitchen sink with a pull-down faucet installed
A few things that help
Clear the cabinet under the sink so we can lie down and work. If you bought the faucet yourself, leave the box sealed until we arrive so we can check that every part is there before anything is removed.
QuestionsCommon questions about faucet installation
Will you install a faucet I already bought?
Yes. We open it with you, confirm the parts and the fit, and tell you before we start if anything is missing or will not suit your sink.
Should I replace the shutoff valves at the same time?
If they are original to an older home, usually yes. A valve that has not been turned in a decade often leaks the first time it is closed, and replacing it with the faucet out is simple.
Do touchless faucets need power under the sink?
Some run on batteries in a small box, others prefer an outlet. We look at the cabinet and tell you which kind fits before you choose.
Related workServices that often go with it
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