Faucet Repair in Frederick, CO

Signs your faucet needs attention

• A spout that keeps dripping after the handle is off
• A lever that is stiff, loose or will not stay centered
• Water around the base or seeping from under the handle
• A pull-down spray head that drips or will not retract
• Low flow at one sink
• A wet cabinet floor or a musty smell under the sink

Frederick's water and homes

Frederick began as a coal-mining town, founded as McKissick and renamed in 1907, and is now a fast-growing Carbon Valley suburb alongside Firestone and Dacono. Three entities supply water inside town limits. Residents east of I-25 are Town of Frederick customers; Left Hand Water District serves residents west of I-25; and Central Weld County Water District covers part of town as well. Your water bill shows which one you have.

Town water is Colorado-Big Thompson water from Carter Lake, treated at the Carter Lake Filter Plant and disinfected with chlorine. The Town's report does not state hardness, so the plumber will judge scale by looking at the parts. The Town has inventoried its service lines, and residents can ask about their own line's material at 720-382-5801.

Most homes here are newer, so the usual call is a single-lever faucet whose cartridge or O-rings have worn out after years of use. The older houses in the original town are more likely to have two-handle faucets and stop valves that have not been turned in a long time. Larger plumbing changes go through the Town of Frederick Building Department on Locust Street.

What affects the cost

• Repair or replace. A cartridge or seal kit costs less than a new faucet.
• Warranty. Newer faucets may have free replacement cartridges from the maker.
• Under-sink condition. Stops and supply hoses are often changed in the same visit.
• Extra fixtures. Sprayers and soap dispensers add time.

When you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who serves Frederick. Say which faucet is leaking, whether it has one handle or two, and if you know the brand. A photo of the faucet and the shutoffs under the sink helps the plumber bring the right parts on the first trip.