Scale on the aerator from lake water
White crust on the spray face is mineral buildup. Many Berwyn owners just need the aerator cleaned or swapped, not a new faucet.
Serving Berwyn & nearby Oak Park, Chicago
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Berwyn, IL
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Berwyn.
- Installers working in Berwyn ZIP 60402
- Hookups by licensed trades where the code calls for it
- Old unit hauled away on request
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Berwyn
A kitchen faucet swap is quick when the valves turn, the holes match and the old nuts come loose. In Berwyn our licensed plumbers handle the cases where they don't, and leave you with a faucet that doesn't drip at the base.
Leaking from the handle
Water seeping out around the handle when the faucet runs is a cartridge or stem seal problem. Some brands make it easy to fix; others are cheaper to replace.
Old two-handle faucet with a side sprayer
Separate hot and cold handles and a side sprayer that leaks are a common reason to upgrade. A single-handle pull-down does both jobs in one.
Shut-off valves that won't turn
Faucet swaps often stop at the valves: old multi-turn stops seize or leak when turned. We replace them with quarter-turn valves.
Wanting a touchless faucet
A touchless kitchen faucet is a standard install with one extra piece: the control box and its power supply. We fit both.
Leak under the sink at the faucet lines
If the faucet looks fine on top but the cabinet is wet, check the lines under it. Worn supply hoses and spray hoses are common culprits.
Hole count doesn't match the new faucet
A single-hole faucet on a three-hole sink needs a deck plate. A widespread faucet needs three holes, which we can drill in stone counters.
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.
What the install includes
- Check the sink and suppliesWe look at the hole layout, the valves and the space under the sink before you choose.
- Shut off and removeThe old faucet and side sprayer taken off without damaging the sink.
- Replace valves when neededNew shut-off valves if the old ones won't close or weep.
- Mount the faucetNew faucet mounted level and secure on the sink or counter.
- Pull-down hose and weightSprayer hose connected and its counterweight placed correctly.
- Supply connectionsNew braided supply lines connected and tightened without strain.
- Flush and testWe run hot and cold, test the sprayer and look for drips below.
Options to choose from
Bridge and two-handle faucetsThree-hole faucets with a classic look, often with a side sprayer.
Filtered-water and pot-filler tapsExtra taps that use a spare hole or a separate supply line.
Touchless and touch faucetsHands-free models for messy hands, with a control box below.
Pull-out faucetsGood under low cabinets or windows where a tall spout won't fit.
Pull-down faucetsHigh spout with a docking spray head for rinsing and filling pots.
Kitchen Faucet Installation before and after — Berwyn homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Faucet Installation in a brick bungalow from the 1920s, Berwyn
This one is a brick bungalow from the 1920s near Ogden Avenue. The kitchen as it was: white porcelain sink. The reason for the call: an old two-handle faucet that dripped into a worn porcelain bowl. Finished kitchen: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. Work included check the sink and supplies, supply connections, plus flush and test.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1920s courtyard-building condo in Oak Park
This one is a 1920s courtyard-building condo near Harrison Street arts district. The kitchen as it was: single stainless drop-in sink. The main complaint was an old faucet that dripped and was crusted with scale. The result: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. On site this meant replace valves when needed, mount the faucet, plus pull-down hose and weight.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Oak Park →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: handles that leaked and a sprayer that dribbled. Finished kitchen: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. On site this meant mount the faucet, supply connections, plus flush and test.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterA Berwyn 1920s bungalow: before and after
Finished: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Berwyn →
Before
AfterBerwyn kitchen, prewar brick bungalow: kitchen remodeling
Soft sage-green inset-style cabinets with unlacquered brass hardware, honed white marble-look quartz counters, a white handmade-look square tile backsplash, restored oak strip floor and schoolhouse pendant lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Berwyn →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 testThe faucet goes in, a licensed plumber connects it and we test every joint.
Kitchen Faucet Installation questions from Berwyn homeowners
My new faucet doesn't fit my sink holes. What now?
We cover leftover holes or use them for a soap dispenser or filter tap, and drill stone when needed.
Can you add a filtered-water faucet?
Yes, through a spare hole or a newly drilled one, paired with a carbon or reverse osmosis system.
Are touchless faucets worth it?
If hands-free matters to you, yes. Plan for the control box and its power supply.
Do I need a plumber to install a faucet?
A faucet swap is plumbing work. Our licensed plumbers handle it, including the valves and supply lines that often need replacing.
Why is my faucet leaking from the base?
The O-rings around the spout have worn. Rebuilding is possible on some faucets; on older ones, replacement is often better.
Is Berwyn water hard, and does it matter for faucet installation?
Berwyn's water source: Lake Michigan water via City of Chicago (Jardine plant). Aerators and cartridges scale faster with harder water.
Berwyn contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must be licensed and bonded with Berwyn; $10,000 surety bond and liability insurance naming the City per license (per licensing form. We take care of that before work starts.
What is the Berwyn building department phone number?
Permits go through Building Department, City of Berwyn, phone 708-788-2660. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
What is Berwyn doing about lead water lines?
City states it has identified lead service lines; inventory posted on water department page. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Do I need a permit for faucet installation in Berwyn?
It depends on the scope. Berwyn's rule in short: City permit list includes any kitchen and bathroom remodeling, all electrical work, and plumbing/sewer work (faucet or toilet replacement excluded). We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Department, City of Berwyn.
Do you work in my part of Berwyn?
Yes. Our crews work across Berwyn, including South Berwyn, South Oak Park area, Depot District, LaVergne — ZIP 60402 — and nearby Oak Park, Chicago, Oak Brook.
Working in Berwyn
- Most Berwyn homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Most Berwyn homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Live in the Central Berwyn Bungalow Historic District? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
South BerwynSouth Oak Park areaDepot DistrictLaVergneOgden Avenue
ZIP 60402
Kitchen Faucet Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Berwyn
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.