What Usually Causes A Dripping Faucet
A dripping faucet almost always comes down to a worn cartridge, O-ring, or washer inside the fixture, parts that wear out from years of use regardless of the faucet's age or brand.
Sink connection issues underneath, like a loose P-trap or a failing supply line fitting, are just as common a call, especially in homes where a previous DIY installation wasn't fully tightened or sealed.
A drip that seems minor adds up in wasted water over months, and the same worn cartridge that causes a drip today is often what fails into an actual leak later, which is why addressing it early tends to be the cheaper path.
Signs You Need Faucet Or Sink Repair
Persistent Drip
A drip that continues even with the handle fully off points to a worn internal cartridge or washer.
Low Or Uneven Pressure
Weak flow from one faucet only usually means a clogged aerator or a failing cartridge, not a whole-house issue.
Water Under The Sink
Moisture in the cabinet below usually traces to a loose P-trap connection or a supply line fitting.
Handle Loose Or Hard To Turn
A stiff or wobbly handle often means internal wear that will eventually lead to a leak if left alone.
Faucet Dripping Or Sink Leaking Below?
Most repairs are completed the same visit.
How Repair Works
Diagnose
We check the cartridge, connections, and supply lines to find the actual source.
Quote
Flat price for the repair or replacement before work starts.
Repair Or Replace
Fixed with new parts, or the fixture replaced if it's reached the end of its life.
Test
Checked for drips and leaks under the sink before we leave.
What Affects The Price
Normal fixture wear isn't an insurance matter. If a leak under the sink has already caused cabinet damage, that's a separate consideration we can flag.
Faucet and sink work follows the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as adopted by the North Carolina State Building Code for supply line and drain connection standards.
Common Questions
A drip that continues after a washer swap usually means the cartridge itself, not just the washer, needs replacing.
It's worth addressing before it worsens, both for the water waste and because the same wear often leads to a bigger leak later.
For a full replacement, yes, in most common finishes. For a repair, we work with the existing fixture using compatible parts.
See our garbage disposal page. We check both while we're under the sink either way.
Yes, including the specific cartridge and sensor components those styles use, which differ from a standard two-handle faucet.
We can also handle sink replacement if the basin itself is damaged rather than just the fixture above it.
A brand-new faucet shouldn't drip at all. If it does, it's usually a connection that needs tightening rather than a fixture defect.
Yes, outdoor faucets and hose bibs are repaired using the same diagnostic approach as indoor fixtures, including freeze-related damage.
Often checked together since both are under the kitchen sink. If so, our Garbage Disposal Repair page covers that directly. Often booked together during a bathroom fixture check-up. That's a job for Toilet Repair & Installation instead.
Hard water scale affects faucet performance over time. In that case, take a look at our Water Softener Installation page.
Often Booked Together
A faucet or sink repair is one of the more affordable calls in plumbing, and addressing a small drip or a loose connection early is what keeps it that way instead of letting it develop into a bigger leak or cabinet damage.