Faucet Repair in Dacula, GA

Common warning signs

• A lever that sticks, grinds or only shuts off in one exact position
• Water collecting around the base of the faucet or seeping out under the handle
• Green or white crust building up around the spout or the handle base
• A tub spout that keeps running after the shower diverter is pulled
• Water spraying from behind a spigot handle when a hose is connected
• A weak or lopsided stream from one tap while the rest of the house runs normally

Faucets in Dacula homes

Dacula is a small historic town that has grown quickly, and its housing is young: the median home dates to 1999, with only about 12.5% built before 1980. Most faucets are single-lever cartridge models from builders' standard lines, now reaching the age where cartridges drip or stiffen. Older houses near the original town center are likelier to have compression faucets.

The city has no water department. Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources supplies water from Lake Lanier and lists total hardness averaging 1.34 grains per gallon, which is soft, so heavy scale isn't usually the problem. Gwinnett owns the pipe to the meter; the homeowner owns the rest. Dacula issues its own building permits at City Hall on Harbins Road and does its own inspections.

What affects the cost

• Supply connectors. Old plastic or braided connectors are often changed while the water is already off.
• Faucet style. Pull-down kitchen faucets, wall-mount fixtures and widespread bath sets take longer than a basic centerset.
• Access. Rusted mounting nuts, a deep apron sink or a cramped vanity can stretch a simple repair.
• Shutoff valves. Stops under the sink that are seized or leak when turned add to the job, though a faucet visit is the natural time to replace them.
• Fix or replace. Swapping a cartridge, washer or O-ring takes less time and fewer parts than pulling the old fixture and setting a new one.

Reaching a plumber

When you call, you'll be connected with a plumber who takes jobs in Dacula. They'll want to know what kind of faucet it is and whether water is reaching the cabinet or the floor. Pricing and scheduling are set by the plumber, so ask about both up front.