Faucet Repair in Morrison, CO

Signs your faucet needs repair

• A drip that will not stop with the handle closed
• A handle that turns farther than it used to
• Water around the base or seeping from the stem
• Green or white crust on old valves under the sink
• A stop valve that weeps or will not turn
• An outdoor spigot cracked after a cold night

Morrison's homes and water

Morrison is a tiny historic foothills town about 20 miles southwest of Denver, known for its stone buildings, dinosaur fossil history and neighboring Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Its housing is old: the median home was built in 1954, and about 91% of the town's roughly 150 housing units predate 1980. In homes that age, two-handle compression faucets, multi-turn stops and old supply tubes are common, and a simple faucet repair can grow to include the valves underneath.

The Town of Morrison runs its own water system rather than buying from Denver Water. Public Works draws from Bear Creek, treats it at a town membrane filtration plant and keeps two off-stream reservoirs to store raw water. The town links its drinking water reports from its utilities page, which is where to look for details on your tap water. ZIP 80465 extends well beyond town limits, and providers outside town were not verified, so if you live outside town, tell the plumber what supplies your home. Town Hall's number is 303-697-8749.

Building permits go through the Town of Morrison Building Department. The plumber can tell you whether your job needs one.

What affects the cost

• Old fixtures. Vintage faucets may need hard-to-find parts or replacement.
• Stops and supply lines. Seized or brittle parts are usually replaced at the same time.
• Stone walls. Older construction can make access to supply lines slower.
• Rebuild or replace. New washers and seats cost less than a new faucet.

When you call

You will be connected with an independent plumber who serves Morrison. Describe the faucet, its age if you know it and whether the stops under the sink still turn. In homes this old, mention any galvanized pipe you can see, since it can shed rust that clogs aerators. A photo of the faucet and valves helps the plumber come prepared.