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 Evanston & nearby Skokie, Glenview
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Evanston, IL
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Evanston.
- Serving Evanston ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Evanston
A kitchen faucet swap is quick when the valves turn, the holes match and the old nuts come loose. In Evanston 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
Faucets sold for drinking water must meet federal lead-free rules. The bigger concern in older homes is the service line; flush before drinking and consider a lead-certified filter.
Low flow or a sputtering spout
A spout that spits or barely runs usually has debris or mineral buildup in the aerator. If cleaning doesn't help, the cartridge or supply valve may be partly blocked.
Drip from the spout that won't stop
If the spout drips day and night, the seal inside the valve has worn. We repair it or put in a new faucet.
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.
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.
Faucet leaking from the base
When the faucet leaks where it meets the sink, either the internal seals or the mounting gasket has failed. We find which and fix it.
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.
Included with the install
- Shut off and removeThe old faucet and side sprayer taken off without damaging the sink.
- Clean the deckOld putty, caulk and mineral residue cleaned from the mounting surface.
- Replace valves when neededNew shut-off valves if the old ones won't close or weep.
- Mount the faucetFaucet set with its gasket or deck plate and tightened from below.
- Pull-down hose and weightSpray hose routed clear of the drain and disposal, weight set so it retracts.
- 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.
What to pick before the install
Pull-out faucetsGood under low cabinets or windows where a tall spout won't fit.
Filtered-water and pot-filler tapsExtra taps that use a spare hole or a separate supply line.
Pull-down faucetsHigh spout with a docking spray head for rinsing and filling pots.
Deck platesA cover plate that hides extra holes under a single-hole faucet.
FinishesStainless, chrome, matte black and brass finishes, each with its own care.
Before and after: kitchens near Evanston
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Faucet Installation in a vintage courtyard condo, Evanston
A vintage courtyard condo in Evanston, a typical kitchen for Evanston. What we started with: single stainless drop-in sink. What bothered the owners most: a leaking faucet with handles that were hard to turn. Finished kitchen: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. The job covered shut off and remove, mount the faucet, plus pull-down hose and weight.
Before
AfterSkokie kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen faucet installation
The site: a 1980s two-story in Skokie. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The main complaint was a leaking faucet with handles that were hard to turn. Finished kitchen: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. Work included shut off and remove, clean the deck, plus power for touchless models.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Skokie →
Before
AfterKitchen Faucet Installation in a 1980s two-story, Glenview
The site: a 1980s two-story in Glenview. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The main complaint was 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 clean the deck, mount the faucet, plus power for touchless models.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Glenview →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a prewar foursquare, Evanston
Finished: a new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Evanston →
Before
AfterEvanston kitchen, prewar foursquare: 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 Evanston →Install day
- Pick a faucetSend the model you like and a photo of your sink.
- Check the setupWe confirm the hole count, valves and clearances.
- Written estimateAn itemized quote for the install and parts before we start.
- Install and testInstalled, flushed and checked for leaks, usually in one visit.
Kitchen Faucet Installation questions from Evanston homeowners
Repair or replace a dripping faucet?
If the faucet is fairly new and parts are available, repair. If it's old, corroded or leaking in several places, replace.
Pull-down or pull-out: which should I choose?
Pull-down heads spray straight into the bowl; pull-out heads reach farther toward you. Pick by sink depth and clearance.
Can you add a filtered-water faucet?
We install filtered-water faucets alongside the main one, connected to an under-sink filter.
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.
Why is my faucet leaking from the base?
Usually failed internal O-rings at the swivel. Less often, the mounting gasket.
Can you do faucet installation in an Evanston 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.
Does Evanston have lead service lines?
The city has a published service line material inventory (online Water Service Information Map at evanstonleadreplacement.org; call 311). A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Evanston building permit for faucet installation: where do I apply?
Permits go through Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services), phone (847) 448-4311. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Evanston contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
All contractors working in city limits must register with the City; annual fee General Contractor $150, Trade Contractor $125. We take care of that before work starts.
Evanston water: how does it affect faucet installation?
Evanston's water source: Lake Michigan (surface water), treated at the City of Evanston water plant; reported hardness is 134 mg/L as CaCO3 (about 7.8 grains per gallon), 2025 report. Aerators and cartridges scale faster with harder water.
Do I need a permit for faucet installation in Evanston?
It depends on the scope. Evanston's rule in short: Residential permit applications go through the Citizen Portal; City worksheets signed by the contractors are required for any electrical, plumbing or HVAC work. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department, Building & Development Services (Building & Inspection Services).
Do you work in my part of Evanston?
Yes. Our crews work across Evanston — ZIP 60201, 60202, 60208 — and nearby Skokie, Glenview, Park Ridge.
Working in Evanston
- Most Evanston homes are prewar. We work around plaster walls, radiators and out-of-square rooms every week.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- Live in a historic district? Interior kitchen work is usually not reviewed. We check before anything touches the exterior.
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Other kitchen services in Evanston
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.