Faucet Repair in Stonecrest, GA

Clues it's time to call

• A squeal or chatter in the pipes when a tap is opened partway
• Swollen particleboard, stains or a musty smell inside the sink cabinet
• A tub spout that keeps running after the shower diverter is pulled
• Hot and cold that no longer blend smoothly, or a temperature that drifts while you use it
• Water collecting around the base of the faucet or seeping out under the handle
• An outdoor hose bib that keeps weeping after it's turned off
• Green or white crust building up around the spout or the handle base

Stonecrest homes and water

Stonecrest became a city in 2017, but much of its housing is older than the city itself. Figures for the 30038 ZIP show about 23% of houses built before 1980, so older two-handle faucets sit alongside newer single-lever ones. Mail is often addressed to Lithonia, which can confuse permit questions.

DeKalb County Watershed Management supplies the water, from the Chattahoochee via the Scott Candler plant, and handles breaks on its 24-hour emergency line. The county owns the line through the meter; the owner owns the rest. Stonecrest's building permit application treats plumbing as subcontracted work, and each subcontractor must file an affidavit before inspections, so if a faucet job becomes a piping change, the plumber handles that paperwork.

Factors behind the bill

• 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.
• Number of fixtures. Having several faucets checked in one visit is usually more efficient than separate calls.
• Access. Rusted mounting nuts, a deep apron sink or a cramped vanity can stretch a simple repair.
• 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.
• Hidden damage. A slow leak that has soaked the cabinet floor or subfloor can turn into more work than the faucet itself.

What happens when you call

Dial the number here and you'll be put through to a plumber who serves Stonecrest. A short description and the brand name stamped on the faucet or its trim ring are the most useful details. If water is pooling, shut the stops or the main first.