Faucet Replacement Handyman

Faucet Replacement Handyman

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Quick Answer: The Toolbox Pro replaces faucets in Phoenix and the East Valley starting at $100 $170 for bathroom fixtures and $120 $200 for kitchen ones. We're insured, background-checked, and handle the whole job in 45 90 minutes shutoff valves, supply lines, leak testing included.

A dripping faucet or broken fixture doesn't need to become a whole ordeal. The Toolbox Pro shows up, replaces it the right way, and leaves you alone. We've been doing this for 15+ years bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, you name it. We know what breaks, how to fix it, and what usually takes how long.

What Faucet Replacement Actually Involves

Book online and here's what you get. We shut off the water at the valve under your sink. If that won't work, we hit the main. Old faucet comes out, supply lines disconnect, the deck gets cleaned. New faucet goes in, fresh lines hook up, water turns back on, and we test for leaks. Everything gets checked before we leave.

Straightforward, most of the time. But sometimes there's a shutoff valve that's stuck tight, supply lines so corroded they snap when you touch them, or a sink deck with three holes when the new faucet only needs one. Experience is what saves you here. We show up ready for it.

You're looking at surface work, not wall demolition or major plumbing. A homeowner could theoretically do it themselves, but $150 $300 to skip the frustration? Worth it.

Common Reasons You Need a Faucet Replacement

You've had a faucet for 10 years. Now it drips constantly. The handle won't shut off tight. The spray goes everywhere. Paint's peeling. These are the calls we handle all the time.

Sometimes it's a brand-new faucet with a bad cartridge we replaced one three weeks after install. Sometimes it's 25 years of use and the fixture's finally done. Hard water and mineral buildup make it worse, especially on cheaper models.

Kitchen faucets with pull-down sprayers fail faster. They flex back and forth 20+ times daily. Bathroom faucets are just on-off, so they last longer if the water isn't rough on them.

Shutoff valves corrode sitting under the sink for 15+ years. When you finally need one, it's stuck or leaking. We replace them during the same visit. About 40% of the homes we work on have at least one valve that needs it.

Faucet Replacement Cost Breakdown

Cost depends on what you're replacing and what we find under the sink.

Service Typical Cost
Bathroom faucet (labor, customer supplies) $100 $170
Kitchen faucet (labor, customer supplies) $120 $200
Shower / tub faucet replacement $200 $400
Shutoff valve replacement (per valve) $100 $200 extra
Outdoor hose bib replacement $100 $200

Full replacement pricing: Most bathroom faucets run $200 $350 total with a decent fixture included. Kitchen faucets with sprayers typically hit $250 $500 depending on the brand. We install whatever you bring, or we can point you toward solid options that won't fall apart in two years. Moen, Delta, and Kohler hold up, and you can find parts anywhere.

What Affects the Price

Faucet type. Single-hole bathroom faucet is quick maybe 30 minutes. A 3-hole widespread takes longer because you're dealing with three separate pieces. Kitchen pull-down sprayers add work. The hose needs routing and the weight stresses the connection.

Shutoff valve condition. Stuck or leaking valve? We replace it. That's $100 $200 extra per valve. Phoenix-area older homes especially have valves that haven't moved since the house was built. They freeze solid.

Supply line age. Chrome supply lines corrode from the inside. They can fail completely during faucet work, so we usually replace them. Stainless steel braided lines last 20+ years and that's what we use. Almost always included in the quote no surprise charges.

Access difficulty. Pedestal sinks and vessel sinks have barely any under-sink space. You're working cramped, and if something breaks, there's nowhere to go. We bring smaller tools and add time. Bathroom vanities with deep cabinets are easier because you can actually fit your hands in there.

How Long Does It Take?

Bathroom faucets: 45 60 minutes. Kitchen faucets with pull-down sprayers: 60 90 minutes. If we find a stuck shutoff or corroded supply lines that need replacing, add another 15 30 minutes.

We don't rush. A faucet installed wrong will leak or wobble. But we're not slow either. In, do it right, out.

What We Use and Bring

Adjustable wrenches, basin wrenches for tight spaces, pipe wrench for stuck shutoff valves, thread seal tape, plumber's putty for deck-mounted work, replacement supply lines. We bring a headlamp too because under the sink is pitch black. And cleaning supplies so your space looks like nothing happened.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does faucet replacement take?

Bathroom faucets take 45 60 minutes. Kitchen faucets with pull-down sprayers take 60 90 minutes. Shutoff valve or supply line replacement adds 15 30 minutes.

My shutoff valve won't close. Is that a problem?

Yes. You need it replaced before or during faucet work. We can do it the same visit for $100 $200 extra per valve. A broken valve means no water shut-off in an emergency.

What if my faucet has three holes but I want to install a single-hole faucet?

We fill the extra holes with plugs or escutcheons, or blank-off the deck with a cover plate. Takes 10 extra minutes and looks clean. We'll show you the options when we arrive.

Service Areas

We serve Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and the greater Phoenix area. Same-day appointments available most days.

Ready to Replace That Faucet?

Stop dealing with a leaky or broken faucet. Book Online to get a quote and set up your replacement. We'll show up on time, do the work right, and leave your bathroom or kitchen clean. That's what we do.

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