Leaky Faucet
Leaky Faucet | Plumbing | Huntsville
A single, stubborn drip can keep you up at night and quietly drive up your water bill. HEP’s licensed experts know every tap, valve, and washer inside Huntsville homes, arriving fast with fully stocked trucks to diagnose the culprit and silence that leak—often in the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee. From sleek new fixtures to vintage faucets with character, we bring precision, transparent pricing, and a tidy workspace so the only thing left running is your schedule.
Home-grown customer care is at the heart of our plumbing service. Whether it’s a simple O-ring swap or a complete faucet replacement, you’ll get clear explanations, honest options, and workmanship backed by guarantees that hold water. Skip the DIY frustration and let HEP restore peace, savings, and the satisfying silence of a leak-free sink.
FAQs
What are the most common causes of a leaky faucet?
In most Huntsville homes, faucet drips are traced to worn-out or improperly installed internal parts. The usual suspects include deteriorated rubber washers, damaged O-rings, corroded valve seats, loose or stripped packing nuts, and mineral build-up on cartridges and ceramic discs. High water pressure in certain Huntsville neighborhoods can accelerate wear, and older galvanized or hard-water-exposed plumbing can also contribute. Identifying the exact cause requires shutting off the water, disassembling the handle, and examining each component for cracks, flattening, or corrosion.
How much water (and money) can a dripping faucet waste if I ignore it?
A slow drip of just one drop per second adds up to roughly 3,000 gallons per year—enough to fill 60 average bathtubs. With Huntsville’s current water rates, that could mean $30–$60 in unnecessary utility charges annually for a single faucet, not to mention the environmental impact. If the leak worsens to a small stream, losses can climb above 200 gallons per day, quickly inflating water bills and potentially causing hidden cabinet or countertop damage that drives repair costs even higher.
Is it safe to fix a leaky faucet myself, or should I hire a professional plumber in Huntsville?
If you’re comfortable shutting off your home’s water supply, matching replacement parts, and using basic tools, a simple washer or cartridge swap is a doable DIY project. However, many modern faucets have proprietary parts that require special pullers or torque specs. Incorrect reassembly can strip threads, crack valve bodies, or void warranties. A licensed Huntsville plumber can diagnose the leak, source exact-fit parts on the first visit, and provide a workmanship guarantee—saving you time, frustration, and potential water damage.
What does professional leaky faucet repair usually cost in Huntsville?
Pricing depends on faucet type (compression, cartridge, ceramic-disc, or ball), the parts required, and ease of access. Most straightforward repairs run $95–$185 including labor and common replacement parts. Premium kitchen pull-down faucets, widespread bathroom sets, or units with significant corrosion may push the price to $200–$300. We provide up-front, flat-rate quotes after diagnosis, so you’ll know the exact cost before any work begins. If a replacement faucet makes more financial sense, we’ll explain options and credit the diagnostic fee toward installation.
Which faucet brands and styles can your Huntsville technicians service or replace?
Our team is factory-trained on all major manufacturers sold in North Alabama, including Delta, Moen, Kohler, American Standard, Pfister, Grohe, and Glacier Bay. We handle compression, single-handle cartridge, ceramic-disc, ball-type, and touchless/voice-activated models. Whether you have a vintage two-handle bathroom sink, a commercial pre-rinse sprayer, or a high-end pull-down kitchen faucet, we carry an extensive stock of OEM parts on our trucks and have local supplier relationships for same-day replacements when needed.
How quickly can you come fix my leaking faucet, and what is your service process?
We offer same-day service across Huntsville, Madison, Meridianville, and Owens Cross Roads for most leak calls booked before noon. After scheduling, you’ll receive a text with the technician’s photo, bio, and real-time arrival tracker. On site, we protect floors with drop cloths, diagnose the leak, present repair or replacement options, and begin work only after you approve the price. Once the faucet is drip-free, we flush the lines, test water pressure, clean the workspace, and provide maintenance tips plus a one-year labor warranty.