Faucet Repair in Vinings, GA

Vinings at a glance

Vinings has no city government, so Cobb County Water System supplies water and Cobb's Building Division handles permits. The median home dates to 1996, and about 21% were built before 1980. Cobb buys its water from the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority, lists a free chlorine residual, and reports no lead service lines identified in its service area.

Steps to take right away

1. Close the stop valves under the sink by turning them clockwise by hand. If they won't budge, leave them and use the main shutoff.
2. Pin down where the water is coming from: the spout, under the handle, the base, the sprayer hose or the supply connections.
3. Know where the main shutoff is, usually where the line enters the house or near the meter, in case a valve gives out.
4. Unscrew the aerator, rinse out any grit and see whether the flow improves.
5. For an outdoor leak, take the hose off and close the interior shutoff for that spigot if the house has one.
6. Watch the cabinet floor and the wall behind the sink for soft spots or staining.

Symptoms and likely causes

Cost drivers to know about

• Supply connectors. Old plastic or braided connectors are often changed while the water is already off.
• 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.
• 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.
• Parts availability. Mainstream brands have cartridges on supply-house shelves; an unbranded or discontinued faucet is harder to match, which tilts the decision toward replacement.
• Faucet style. Pull-down kitchen faucets, wall-mount fixtures and widespread bath sets take longer than a basic centerset.