Telltale signs: kitchen faucet installation
People replace a kitchen tap for many reasons: a dripping spout that has outlived its cartridge, a pull-down sprayer that has lost its spring, a new countertop with different holes, or simply a style that suits a renovation.
What we bring
- Cartridges, stems, seats, O-rings and repair kits
- Quarter-turn stops and compression sleeves
- Differential pressure gauge and seat tools
Tested before we leave
- Valve cycled fully open and closed
- Hot and cold checked at the right sides
- Drips watched for ten minutes
On the job: what we open, clear and test
We close the stops under the sink, disconnect the supplies and remove the old tap, which often means freeing corroded mounting nuts in a cramped cupboard. The deck is cleaned and the new faucet set with the correct gasket or sealant for the sink material. New braided supply lines are fitted, and if the old angle stops are stiff or weeping, we replace them on the spot rather than leave you with a weak link.
Pull-down hoses are checked for full travel without catching on the trap or disposal, and the counterweight placed where it moves freely. We run hot and cold, check for leaks at every connection, and flush the aerator.
What can change the job
- Number of holes in the sink or counter versus the new tap
- Stone countertops that need a new hole drilled
- Seized valves or old compression fittings
- A garbage disposal or filter faucet sharing the space
- Touchless models that need a power outlet or batteries
If you are replacing a shower valve or bathroom taps at the same time, our shower valve page covers that side.
Etobicoke homes and this job
Older kitchens across Etobicoke often have galvanized or early copper stubs behind the sink with stops that have not been turned in decades. Newer houses in Woodbridge and north Etobicoke usually have better access but builder-grade taps reaching the end of their life.
Before you call
Take a photo under the sink and count the holes. Ring (365) 816-2905. If you are also planning basement work, have a look at our page on the basement flooding subsidy.