Faucet Repair and Installation
A faucet that drips, a handle that fights you, or a spout that barely runs: most faucets can be repaired, and we will tell you honestly when one should be replaced instead. Our shop is in Apex, next door to Cary. You get the real price before we start, and we test every connection before we leave.
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Faucet Repair First
Most faucet calls are one of these six. Tell us which one sounds like yours and we will tell you what the fix usually involves.
A steady drip is usually a worn cartridge, ceramic disc, or seal. We identify the faucet, replace the worn part, and check it holds. If the faucet is corroded or parts are hard to find, we say so and talk through replacing it.
A handle that is hard to turn often has mineral buildup in the cartridge. A loose one may only need a new set screw or a fresh cartridge. We fix what is actually worn instead of swapping the whole faucet.
Water pooling around the base of a faucet means worn O-rings or a failing body. Water in the cabinet may come from the supply lines. We trace which, then repair the cause. If the stain is spreading, see [leak repair](/leak-repair).
Scale clogs aerators across the Triangle, and a weak stream at one faucet is often just that. If the aerator is clear, we check the cartridge and the supply lines and stop valve feeding it.
A hose bib that drips at the handle or leaks inside the wall when the hose is attached needs repair. We repair or replace outdoor spigots and frost-free sillcocks, so a leak does not run behind the siding.
If the valve under the faucet will not close, you cannot safely work on the faucet. We replace tired shutoff valves and supply lines so the next repair starts with water that really shuts off.
Clear Answers
Which faucet, what it does, and whether you have a replacement in hand. Photos of the faucet and the cabinet below help. We give you an arrival window and the price before work begins.
We check the cartridge, seals, aerator, stop valves, and supply lines. If repair makes sense, we do it. If the faucet has reached the end of its life, we explain why and what a new one involves.
We run hot and cold, check the handle, and look for leaks above and below the counter before we leave.
Cary Faucets
Most of Cary was built between the 1980s and the 2000s, so many kitchens and bathrooms still have builder-grade faucets, and they are at the end of their useful life. In neighborhoods like Kildaire Farms, MacGregor Downs, Scottish Hills, and Greenwood Forest, a cartridge that has run for 25 years or more is a common find. Scale from moderately hard Triangle water adds to it, clogging aerators and gumming up cartridges.
When a new faucet goes in, the old home's holes matter. Older Cary bathrooms often have a three-hole, widespread, or centerset vanity, and a new single-handle faucet may not match without a deck plate or an adapter. A pull-down or touchless kitchen faucet needs a clear hole and room under the sink for the hose and any power module. We check that before you buy, and we replace tired shutoff valves and supply lines while the cabinet is open. If you are replacing a counter or vanity too, we line up with your installer. Homes from roughly 1978 to 1995 can also have polybutylene supply piping, so if we see gray plastic lines we will tell you what we found.
You can call or text (919) 679-1275, or book online. Our shop is at 3460 Apex Pkwy in Apex, which borders Cary, and we work Monday through Saturday, 7:00 to 18:00. More about the town is on our Cary plumber page.
Commercial Service
Business faucets run all day and wear out faster. We repair and replace them and schedule around your hours.
Repairs and replacements for kitchen, hand sink, and prep sink faucets in food service.
Faucet, sprayer, and supply repairs for shampoo bowls and station sinks.
Lavatory faucets, stop valves, and supply lines in business restrooms.
Helpful Details
It depends on the faucet, the part, and what is under the sink: a cartridge, a new fixture, shutoff valves, supply lines, or a hole mismatch. We tell you the price before we start and nothing is done until you approve it. Call (919) 679-1275 or send photos.
If the faucet body is sound and the drip is a cartridge, disc, or seal, repair is often enough. If it is corroded, the finish is failing, or parts are hard to find, replacing it makes more sense. We tell you which applies.
Yes. We will tell you up front if it will not fit your sink holes or needs an adapter. Check the hole count in your sink or vanity before you buy.
Often, yes. A single-handle faucet over a three-hole sink may need a deck plate. A pull-down or touchless faucet needs a clear hole and room underneath. Send photos of the sink and cabinet and we will check.
Yes. We repair or replace hose bibs and frost-free sillcocks. A leak inside the wall when a hose is attached can damage the siding or framing, so do not wait.
We pull permits where the town requires them. Faucet repair and replacement usually does not need one, and we confirm what your job needs when we scope it.
Serving Cary and the rest of the Triangle: Apex, Chapel Hill, Durham, Holly Springs, Raleigh and Morrisville. Not sure we cover your address? Call (919) 679-1275 and ask.
“Matt was amazing! I've worked with many plumbing companies, and I will definitely contact Sweetwater Plumbing for all my plumbing needs moving forward.”
Keila Feracho
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“Sweetwater saved the day! I had an active leak from a water pipe in the ceiling. They fixed the leak promptly and did a great cleanup job.”
Sandy Alex
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“Chris arrived on time and made an assessment. A most conscientious and capable young man — the quality of his work was outstanding.”
Bodin Schexnayder
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“Great job. Punctual, professional, took time to explain the work, what my options were, and let me choose.”
Krista Summitt
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“Joseph was a great technician. He investigated the problem and walked me through every step of the way. So kind and patient.”
Connie Knox
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“I needed repair work done on short notice after a house inspection. Excellent work and great folks to work with.”
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