Faucet and sink repair in Toronto

Dripping taps

Single-handle faucets drip when the cartridge wears out; older two-handle taps drip when washers and seats wear. We identify the make, carry common cartridges and replace worn parts instead of the whole faucet when that’s the better choice.

Low pressure at one tap

If only one fixture is weak, the aerator or cartridge is usually clogged with mineral deposits, which is common with Toronto’s moderately hard water. If every fixture is weak, the problem is bigger. In older homes, it often points to narrow galvanized or lead supply piping; see lead pipe replacement.

Leaks under the sink

• Loose or worn slip joints on the drain trap
• Failing supply hoses (braided lines older than about ten years are worth replacing)
• A leaking basket strainer or pop-up drain
• Corroded shut-off valves

Shut-off valves

Many older Toronto homes have multi-turn shut-off valves under the sinks that haven’t been closed in decades. When you finally need them, they seize or start leaking. Whenever we work on a fixture, we test its shut-offs and replace stiff ones with quarter-turn valves, so you can stop the water in a second if you ever need to.

New faucets and sinks

We install kitchen and bathroom faucets, undermount and drop-in sinks, pedestal sinks and vanities, laundry tubs and bar sinks. If you’re keeping the character of an older home, period-style faucets with modern ceramic cartridges give you the classic look without the drips.

On the job, step by step

1. 1
   Empty the cabinet

   Shut-off stops tested first; seized ones noted for replacement.

2. 2
   Strip the old parts

   Supply lines, trap and tailpiece off; cartridge or stem pulled.

3. 3
   Fit new hardware

   New cartridge, stops or tap set, slip-joint washers renewed.

4. 4
   Run it hard

   Both temperatures at full flow, every joint wiped and checked dry.

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