Scale on the aerator from lake water
Treated Lake Michigan water still leaves some mineral scale in aerators and spray heads over time. Cleaning them restores the spray pattern.
Serving Arlington Heights & nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Arlington Heights, IL
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Arlington Heights.
- Serving Arlington Heights ZIP 60004, 60005
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Arlington Heights
A kitchen faucet swap is quick when the valves turn, the holes match and the old nuts come loose. In Arlington Heights our licensed plumbers handle the cases where they don't, and leave you with a faucet that doesn't drip at the base.
Worried about lead at the kitchen tap
If Arlington Heights lists your line as lead, a new faucet plus a filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step for drinking water.
Hole count doesn't match the new faucet
Sinks and counters have one to four holes. A deck plate covers unused holes, or they can hold a soap dispenser, side sprayer or filtered-water tap.
Spout too short or too low
If big pots don't fit under the faucet, a taller spout fixes it. We check that it clears the window sill or the cabinets above.
Low flow or a sputtering spout
Weak flow at the kitchen faucet while other taps are fine is often a clogged aerator or a scaled spray head. We clean or replace them first.
Pull-down sprayer that won't retract
If the spray head won't dock, the weight on the hose may have slipped or the hose is rubbing on the disposal or drain. We reset it.
Faucet loose or wobbling on the sink
A faucet that rocks when you use it has a loose mounting nut underneath. We tighten or replace the mounting hardware and reseat the gasket.
Shut-off valves that won't turn
Seized stops are the most common surprise on a faucet job. New quarter-turn valves make the next repair easy.
Included with the install
- Shut off and removeWater off, supply lines disconnected and the old faucet unbolted.
- Clean the deckOld putty, caulk and mineral residue cleaned from the mounting surface.
- Pull-down hose and weightSprayer hose connected and its counterweight placed correctly.
- Supply connectionsHot and cold lines hooked up to the valves.
- Power for touchless modelsSensor faucet wiring and power placed where it can be serviced.
- Extra holesUnused holes covered or fitted with a soap dispenser or filtered-water tap.
- Flush and testWe run hot and cold, test the sprayer and look for drips below.
What to pick before the install
Pull-down faucetsA spray head that pulls down into the sink; the most popular kitchen style.
Deck platesTrim that lets a one-hole faucet sit cleanly on a three-hole sink.
Bridge and two-handle faucetsThree-hole faucets with a classic look, often with a side sprayer.
FinishesStainless, chrome, matte black and brass finishes, each with its own care.
Touchless and touch faucetsSensor or tap-to-start faucets that need batteries or an outlet under the sink.
What the work looks like in Arlington Heights homes
Before
Installed
DetailAn Arlington Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. What bothered the owners most: an old faucet that dripped and was crusted with scale. After: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. On site this meant clean the deck, pull-down hose and weight, plus flush and test.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect 1980s condo: before and after
The site: a 1980s condo in Mount Prospect. Before: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: a leaking two-handle faucet with a side sprayer. Finished kitchen: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. On site this meant shut off and remove, pull-down hose and weight, plus power for touchless models.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1980s two-story: before and after
The site: a 1980s two-story in Palatine. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: a faucet too low to fill a stockpot. After: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. The job covered shut off and remove, clean the deck, plus extra holes.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Palatine →
Before
AfterArlington Heights kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen plumbing relocation
Finished: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Arlington Heights
Finished: cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington Heights →Install day
- Pick a faucetChoose one yourself or ask us what fits your sink and holes.
- Check the setupA quick look under the sink tells us what else the job needs.
- Written estimateYou get the price in writing, including any valve replacement.
- Install and testInstalled, flushed and checked for leaks, usually in one visit.
Kitchen Faucet Installation questions from Arlington Heights homeowners
Should I replace the shut-off valves too?
Often yes. A new faucet on old valves is the most common setup for a future leak.
What does a faucet installation cost?
A plain swap costs less than a touchless install with new valves. You get a line-item price before work starts.
My new faucet doesn't fit my sink holes. What now?
A deck plate covers extra holes; a faucet that needs more holes may need one drilled. We sort it out at install.
Can a handyman install a kitchen faucet?
Plumbing in Illinois is licensed work. When we install a faucet, a licensed plumber does it and can replace seized valves on the spot.
Pull-down or pull-out: which should I choose?
Pull-down suits deep sinks and tall clearance; pull-out works better under low cabinets or a window.
Can you do faucet installation in an Arlington Heights condo?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Arlington Heights water: how does it affect faucet installation?
Arlington Heights's water source: Lake Michigan water treated at the Evanston plant and delivered through the Northwest Water Commission. Aerators and cartridges scale faster with harder water.
Does faucet installation need a Arlington Heights building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Life Safety Department, phone (847) 368-5560. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Does Arlington Heights have lead service lines?
The Village runs a lead service line replacement program; lead lines can exist on both the public side (Village) and the private side (owner) of a water service. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Arlington Heights contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
The Village of Arlington Heights contractor license number must be listed on permit applications; homeowners doing their own work file a Homeowner as General Contractor form. We take care of that before work starts.
Do I need a permit for faucet installation in Arlington Heights?
It depends on the scope. Arlington Heights's rule in short: Remodel permit applications (shown here via a basement remodel checklist dated 2020) require a building permit application, plans and a contractor proposal; plumbing and electrical permit applications are added if applicable. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building & Life Safety Department.
Do you work in my part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Our crews work across Arlington Heights — ZIP 60004, 60005 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Palatine, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Arlington Heights
- A lot of Arlington Heights kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building & Life Safety Department handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Faucet Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Arlington Heights
Kitchen Sink Installation & ReplacementNew sinks, undermount and farmhouse styles.
Garbage Disposal Installation & RepairDisposals unjammed, repaired or replaced, with the drain connected right.
Kitchen Plumbing RelocationMove the sink to the island or another wall, drain and vent done right.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.