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 Highland Park & nearby Northbrook, Glenview
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Highland Park, IL
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Highland Park.
- Serving Highland Park ZIP 60035
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Highland Park
We install kitchen faucets in Highland Park: the old one off, seized shut-off valves replaced when needed, the new faucet mounted to fit your sink holes and every supply connection checked under pressure.
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 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.
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.
Faucet loose or wobbling on the sink
If the faucet turns or tilts when you push the handle, the nut below has backed off. We secure it from inside the cabinet.
Spout too short or too low
Spout height and reach matter as much as style. We match the faucet to your sink size so water lands in the center of the bowl.
Pull-down sprayer that won't retract
Sprayer heads that droop often need the weight moved or a worn hose replaced. It's a quick fix.
Included with the install
- Check the sink and suppliesA check of the sink holes, shut-offs and clearances so the faucet fits.
- Clean the deckThe sink or counter around the holes cleaned so the new base seals.
- Mount the faucetNew faucet mounted level and secure on the sink or counter.
- Supply connectionsHot and cold lines hooked up to the valves.
- Power for touchless modelsControl box mounted and battery pack or plug-in adapter set up.
- 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.
Options to choose from
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.
Filtered-water and pot-filler tapsExtra taps that use a spare hole or a separate supply line.
Touchless and touch faucetsSensor or tap-to-start faucets that need batteries or an outlet under the sink.
Bridge and two-handle faucetsThree-hole faucets with a classic look, often with a side sprayer.
What the work looks like in Highland Park homes
Before
Installed
DetailKitchen Faucet Installation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Highland Park
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s near Downtown Highland Park. What we started with: white double sink. The reason for the call: a leaking two-handle faucet with a side sprayer. After: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. The job covered check the sink and supplies, power for touchless models, plus extra holes.
Before
AfterKitchen Faucet Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Northbrook
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial near Downtown Northbrook. The kitchen as it was: white cast-iron double sink. What bothered the owners most: handles that leaked and a sprayer that dribbled. The result: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. Work included mount the faucet, extra holes, plus flush and test.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Northbrook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a suburban townhome in Mount Prospect
This one is a suburban townhome in Mount Prospect. Before: stainless double sink. The reason for the call: a faucet too low to fill a stockpot. After: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. The job covered mount the faucet, supply connections, plus power for touchless models.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Mount Prospect →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1950s ranch in Highland Park
A new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Highland Park →
Before
AfterA Highland Park 1960s ranch: before and after
Cabinets in white uppers and dusty blue lowers with matte black pulls, bright white quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard tile flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland Park →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 testThe faucet goes in, a licensed plumber connects it and we test every joint.
Kitchen Faucet Installation questions from Highland Park 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 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.
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.
Should I replace the shut-off valves too?
We test them first. Valves that are stiff, crusted or weeping get replaced with quarter-turn ones.
What does a faucet installation cost?
The faucet type, the condition of the valves and lines and any drilling decide it. We give a written, itemized estimate after we see the sink.
Do I need a Highland Park-registered contractor for faucet installation?
The City publishes contractor requirements on its Building Division page (new building codes effective March 1, 2026). We take care of that before work starts.
Highland Park water: how does it affect faucet installation?
Highland Park's water source: Lake Michigan, treated at the City's own Water Treatment Plant at the east end of Park Avenue. Aerators and cartridges scale faster with harder water.
What is Highland Park doing about lead water lines?
City states it is in full compliance with state and federal lead and copper rules and has run a corrosion control program for 26 years; water plant phone 847-433-4355. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Do you work in my part of Highland Park?
Yes. Our crews work across Highland Park, including Ravinia District, Downtown Highland Park, Port Clinton, St. John's — ZIP 60035 — and nearby Northbrook, Glenview, Buffalo Grove.
Working in Highland Park
- A lot of Highland Park kitchens date from the pre-1940. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Highland Park homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- Older paint is treated with lead-safe practices: containment, HEPA cleanup and a clean hand-over.
Ravinia DistrictDowntown Highland ParkPort ClintonSt. John's
ZIP 60035
Kitchen Faucet Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Highland Park
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.