A dripping or leaking faucet in Lafayette is usually a worn cartridge, washer or seal, and most fixtures can be repaired. If the faucet is old or badly damaged, a replacement may be the better choice. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lafayette.
A short local intro
Lafayette grew out of a coal-mining and farming past in southeastern Boulder County, with an Old Town core along Public Road. Public Works provides treated water to about 10,000 properties from surface sources: Baseline, Waneka and the two Goose Haven reservoirs. The city disinfects with chlorine, and its report does not list a hardness figure.
What to do now
- Turn off the stops under the sink. Clockwise, by hand. If a valve resists, leave it and go to the main shutoff.
- Know your boundary. The city owns the line from the main to the meter pit; the line from the pit to the house is yours.
- Catch and dry. Put a bowl under any drip and towel out the cabinet.
- Identify the source. Spout, handle, base or below the counter.
- Clear the aerator if flow is weak. Unscrew it and rinse out any grit.
- For breaks outside the house, call Public Works at 303-661-1277; after hours, main breaks go to Boulder County Dispatch at 303-441-4444.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Dripping spout | Cartridge seals, or a washer and seat |
| Water under the lever | Cartridge O-ring |
| Puddle at the base | Spout O-rings worn |
| Sputtering flow | Air or debris in the line, or a clogged aerator |
| Wet cabinet | Supply hose, stop or drain joint |
| Handle will not center | Worn cartridge or broken handle adapter |
What affects the cost
- Part swap versus a new faucet
- Brand and parts availability
- Stops and supply lines replaced at the same time
- Access in the cabinet
- Whether the Lafayette Building Division requires a permit for larger changes
Lafayette keeps a service line inventory covering both city and customer portions and notifies owners if a lead or galvanized line needs replacement, so older homes near Old Town can check their status with the city.
Housing in Lafayette spans old mining-era cottages near Public Road and newer subdivisions toward the edges of town. The older homes are where two-handle faucets and seized multi-turn stops tend to show up, while the newer ones mostly have single-lever cartridges that wear out after years of daily use. Either way, a plumber can tell you on the spot whether new parts will hold.
Faucet Repair questions in Lafayette
How do I stop a faucet that is spraying and will not shut off?
Does the disinfectant in our water matter for a filtered-water faucet?
Should I worry about lead from an old faucet or service line?
How can I tell if water in the sink cabinet is from the faucet or the drain?
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