Leaky Faucets
Leaky Faucets | Plumbing | Louisville
Whether it’s the rapid drip of a kitchen fixture or a slow trickle in your bathroom, a leaky faucet wastes water, money, and peace of mind. HEP’s experts in Louisville track down the root cause—worn-out washers, damaged cartridges, corroded valves—and fix it fast, often on the very first visit. With fully stocked trucks, upfront pricing, and a satisfaction guarantee, we make sure a small leak never becomes a big headache.
As a locally trusted name in plumbing, HEP treats every home as if it were our own, respecting your schedule and your space. Call us today, and reclaim the silence of a perfectly sealed faucet while lowering your utility bills and conserving Kentucky’s precious water resources.
FAQs
What are the most common causes of a leaky faucet in Louisville homes?
Most leaks start when internal parts wear out or become damaged. In the Louisville area we see three main culprits: (1) worn-out rubber or silicone washers and O-rings, (2) corroded valve seats caused by the area’s moderately hard, mineral-rich water supply, and (3) loose or damaged cartridge or ball assemblies. Freezing winter temperatures can also expand metal parts and create small cracks that later drip. Identifying the precise cause requires shutting off the water, disassembling the faucet, and inspecting each part—something our licensed plumbers can do quickly and safely.
How do I know when I should call a professional plumber instead of fixing the faucet myself?
A DIY fix is fine for a slow drip that started recently and involves a simple washer replacement, provided you’re comfortable turning off the water and using basic tools. Call a professional when: • The faucet continues to leak after you replace the washer or cartridge. • You see corrosion, cracks, or mineral buildup you can’t remove. • The leak is coming from the base or under the sink, indicating a supply-line or shut-off-valve issue. • Water is spraying rather than dripping, or the handle is hard to turn. • You don’t have the correct specialty tools (seat wrench, cartridge puller). A licensed Louisville plumber can diagnose and repair the problem in one visit, preventing water damage and higher utility bills.
Can a leaky faucet really raise my Louisville Water Company bill that much?
Yes. A faucet that drips once every second wastes roughly 3,000 gallons a year— about 8 full bathtubs every month. At current Louisville Water Company residential rates, that can add $20–$40 per year for a single faucet, and costs climb quickly if multiple fixtures leak. More importantly, the wasted water strains local treatment facilities and our community’s sustainability efforts. Prompt repairs pay for themselves in just a few months while conserving a precious resource.
How fast can your plumbing team respond to a leaky faucet call in the Louisville metro area?
For non-emergency leaks, we offer same-day or next-day scheduling Monday through Saturday. If a faucet is spraying or causing flooding, call our 24/7 emergency line; a technician is normally on site within 90 minutes anywhere inside the Gene Snyder Freeway (I-265) loop and within two hours for surrounding counties (Oldham, Bullitt, Shelby, Southern Indiana). All service trucks are stocked with common cartridges, seats, springs, and specialty tools so most repairs are completed in a single visit.
Do you service all faucet styles and brands used in Louisville homes and businesses?
Absolutely. Our plumbers carry replacement parts for the most popular brands—Delta, Moen, Kohler, Pfister, American Standard, Grohe, and Glacier Bay—as well as generic seats and springs that fit many off-brand models. We repair compression, cartridge, ball, and ceramic-disc faucets found in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, wet bars, and commercial restrooms. If your fixture is older or discontinued, we can often rebuild it or recommend an energy-efficient replacement with a manufacturer warranty.
What does faucet repair cost in the Louisville area, and is there a warranty?
Typical residential faucet repairs range from $125 to $225, which includes the service call, diagnostic work, and common parts (washers, O-rings, cartridges). More complex jobs—such as drilling out a corroded seat, repairing supply lines, or replacing an entire faucet—can range from $250 to $450. You’ll receive a written, flat-rate estimate before any work begins. All repairs come with a one-year parts-and-labor warranty; new faucet installations include the manufacturer’s warranty plus our labor guarantee.