Most Stone Mountain homes were built between 1960 and 1989, so faucet repairs here commonly involve older cartridges, washers and stop valves. A plumber can rebuild the faucet or replace it with new stops. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Stone Mountain.
How the call works
The number on this page reaches an independent local plumber in the Stone Mountain area. Say whether the faucet still shuts off, whether the stops under the sink work, and whether you've already bought a replacement fixture. That lets them plan a repair or an install on the first trip.
Cost drivers to know about
- 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.
- Outdoor spigots. A washer is quick; a frost-free sillcock that split inside the wall may mean opening a wall or working from the crawl space.
- 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.
- Hidden damage. A slow leak that has soaked the cabinet floor or subfloor can turn into more work than the faucet itself.
- Countertop material. Stone, solid surface and tile change how a faucet comes out and goes back in, and drilling new holes is a bigger job.
- Number of fixtures. Having several faucets checked in one visit is usually more efficient than separate calls.
- Faucet style. Pull-down kitchen faucets, wall-mount fixtures and widespread bath sets take longer than a basic centerset.
Stone Mountain specifics
About 65.5% of housing in the city was built from 1960 to 1989, with a median build year of 1979. City Public Works doesn't handle water or sewer; DeKalb County Watershed Management does, and it owns the line through the meter. Inside city limits, plumbing permits go through the city's Building Permits Department on Main Street.
Getting ready for the visit
- Find the main shutoff in case a stop valve fails
- Keep a new faucet in its box with all its parts if you've already bought one
- Take a photo of the faucet and the underside of the sink
- Note which handle position or setting makes the leak appear
- Look for a brand name on the faucet body, the handle cap or the old box
- Set a towel or shallow pan under any active drip
- Try the stop valves under the sink gently to see if they close, without forcing them
- For an outdoor spigot, take the hose off and note whether water comes from the spout or the handle
Faucet Repair questions in Stone Mountain
Does faucet work need a permit, and who issues it?
Why does a faucet keep dripping after it's shut off?
Should old two-handle faucets be swapped for single-lever ones?
Who is responsible for the pipe that feeds my faucets and spigots?
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