Scale on the aerator from lake water
Lake water carries some minerals that collect in the faucet's screen. We clean or replace the aerator before suggesting anything bigger.
Serving Des Plaines & nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Des Plaines, IL
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Des Plaines.
- Serving Des Plaines ZIP 60016, 60018
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Des Plaines
Whether you picked a pull-down, a touchless or a bridge faucet, we fit it to your sink or counter in Des Plaines, cover or reuse the extra holes, and connect it with new supply lines.
Worried about lead at the kitchen tap
A new faucet won't fix a lead service line, but it removes an old brass faucet from the equation. Pair it with a certified filter until the line is replaced.
Faucet leaking from the base
A puddle at the foot of the faucet each time you use it comes from the spout seals. We rebuild it if parts exist, or install a new one.
Wanting a touchless faucet
Touchless faucets need power under the sink, either batteries or a plug-in adapter. We plan the control box and its power when we install.
Drip from the spout that won't stop
A steady drip with the handle off means the cartridge or valve seat is worn. We swap the cartridge when it's available, or replace the faucet.
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.
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.
Old two-handle faucet with a side sprayer
If the side sprayer dribbles and the handles drip, it's time for a new faucet. One-handle pull-downs are the usual replacement.
Included with the install
- Shut off and removeWater off, supply lines disconnected and the old faucet unbolted.
- Clean the deckThe sink or counter around the holes cleaned so the new base seals.
- Replace valves when neededSeized or leaking stops replaced with quarter-turn valves.
- 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 connectionsHot and cold lines hooked up to the valves.
- 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.
Pull-out faucetsA shorter spout with a head that pulls straight out toward you.
Touchless and touch faucetsSensor or tap-to-start faucets that need batteries or an outlet under the sink.
Bridge and two-handle faucetsSeparate hot and cold handles on a bridge or widespread base for traditional kitchens.
FinishesChrome wipes clean easily; matte and brushed finishes hide spots.
Before and after: kitchens near Des Plaines
Before
Installed
DetailDes Plaines kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen faucet installation
The site: a 1980s two-story in Des Plaines. Before: white double sink. The reason for the call: a leaking two-handle faucet with a side sprayer. The result: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. The job covered mount the faucet, pull-down hose and weight, plus supply connections.
Before
AfterA Mount Prospect suburban townhome: before and after
A suburban townhome in Mount Prospect, a typical kitchen for Mount Prospect. The kitchen as it was: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: a leaking two-handle faucet with a side sprayer. The result: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. Work included shut off and remove, replace valves when needed, plus flush and test.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterKitchen Faucet Installation in a 1980s two-story, Park Ridge
A 1980s two-story in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The main complaint was an old two-handle faucet that dripped into a worn porcelain bowl. After: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. On site this meant clean the deck, replace valves when needed, plus pull-down hose and weight.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Park Ridge →
Before
AfterA Des Plaines postwar bi-level: before and after
A new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Des Plaines →
Before
AfterDes Plaines kitchen, postwar Cape Cod: kitchen remodeling
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Des Plaines →Install day
- Pick a faucetChoose one yourself or ask us what fits your sink and holes.
- Check the setupWe confirm the hole count, valves and clearances.
- 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 Des Plaines homeowners
My new faucet doesn't fit my sink holes. What now?
Mismatched holes are common and easy to solve with a deck plate, accessories or a new hole.
Can you add a filtered-water faucet?
Yes. A separate filtered tap can use an existing hole or a new one, with the filter mounted under the sink.
Can a handyman install a kitchen faucet?
Illinois requires plumbing work to be done by licensed plumbers. We send a licensed plumber, so the valves and connections are covered too.
How long does it take to install a kitchen faucet?
Most installs take a couple of hours from shut-off to final test.
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.
Is Des Plaines water hard, and does it matter for faucet installation?
Des Plaines's water source: Lake Michigan water purchased from the City of Chicago and the Northwest Water Commission (which is supplied by Evanston). Aerators and cartridges scale faster with harder water.
Does Des Plaines require a licensed plumber for faucet installation?
Plumbers need a State of Illinois license; no City fees. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does Des Plaines have lead service lines?
City has submitted its IEPA Water Service Line Inventory (2025) and a proposed draft Replacement Plan; a public service line map is available. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Des Plaines contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Contractors must register with the City (via the online portal); registrations expire Dec 31. We take care of that before work starts.
Does faucet installation need a Des Plaines building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division, phone 847-391-5380. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for faucet installation in Des Plaines?
It depends on the scope. Des Plaines's rule in short: A building permit is required for any residential kitchen remodel; non-structural work uses the Kitchen/Bath Non-Structural permit ($150 fee, rough and final inspections). We handle the permit when one is needed with Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division.
Do you work in my part of Des Plaines?
Yes. Our crews work across Des Plaines — ZIP 60016, 60018 — and nearby Mount Prospect, Park Ridge, Elk Grove Village.
Working in Des Plaines
- A lot of Des Plaines kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Des Plaines homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community and Economic Development Department - Building Division handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Faucet Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Des Plaines
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.