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 Palatine & nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Palatine, IL
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Palatine.
- Serving Palatine ZIP 60067, 60074
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Palatine
A kitchen faucet swap is quick when the valves turn, the holes match and the old nuts come loose. In Palatine our licensed plumbers handle the cases where they don't, and leave you with a faucet that doesn't drip at the base.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leaking from the handle
Leaks at the lever come from the valve inside the body. We replace the cartridge or the whole faucet, depending on its age.
Hole count doesn't match the new faucet
We match the faucet to what's there: one hole, three holes or an undermount counter we can core-drill.
Included with the install
- Check the sink and suppliesA check of the sink holes, shut-offs and clearances so the faucet fits.
- Shut off and removeThe old faucet and side sprayer taken off without damaging the sink.
- Clean the deckThe sink or counter around the holes cleaned so the new base seals.
- 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.
- 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.
Options to choose from
Pull-out faucetsA shorter spout with a head that pulls straight out toward you.
FinishesChrome wipes clean easily; matte and brushed finishes hide spots.
Filtered-water and pot-filler tapsExtra taps that use a spare hole or a separate supply line.
Deck platesTrim that lets a one-hole faucet sit cleanly on a three-hole sink.
Bridge and two-handle faucetsSeparate hot and cold handles on a bridge or widespread base for traditional kitchens.
Kitchen Faucet Installation before and after — Palatine homes
Before
Installed
DetailPalatine kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen faucet installation
The site: a 1980s two-story in Palatine. Before: white double sink. What bothered the owners most: 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 check the sink and supplies, clean the deck, plus mount the faucet.
Before
AfterBefore and after: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Arlington Heights, a typical kitchen for Arlington Heights. The kitchen as it was: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: an old faucet that dripped and was crusted with scale. Finished kitchen: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. Work included replace valves when needed, mount the faucet, plus extra holes.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Buffalo Grove
The site: a 1980s two-story near Windfield. 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 check the sink and supplies, replace valves when needed, plus power for touchless models.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Buffalo Grove →
Before
AfterA Palatine 1990s two-story colonial: 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 Palatine →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a 1980s two-story, Palatine
Finished: cabinets in white uppers and deep green lowers with polished nickel pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a white herringbone tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Palatine →Install day
- Pick a faucetSend the model you like and a photo of your sink.
- Check the setupA quick look under the sink tells us what else the job needs.
- 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 Palatine homeowners
Can a handyman install a kitchen faucet?
Our faucet installs are done by licensed plumbers, which matters when a valve or supply line turns out to need replacing.
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.
Are touchless faucets worth it?
Many owners like them. Expect to change batteries or use a plug-in adapter, and know there's a manual mode too.
Repair or replace a dripping faucet?
A new cartridge fixes many drips on a good faucet. Builder-grade and older faucets are usually better replaced.
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 is Palatine doing about lead water lines?
Village publishes a service line material inventory on an online dashboard. 2023 lead tap sampling: 90th percentile 5.8 ppb (action level 15 ppb), 0 sites over. A filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step until your line is confirmed or replaced.
Palatine plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for faucet installation?
Plumbing permit applications must include a letter of intent from the Illinois-licensed plumber of record (225 ILCS 320/37); plumbing registration requires the state license. Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Does faucet installation need a Palatine building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections, phone (847) 359-9042. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a Palatine-registered contractor for faucet installation?
Contractors must be registered and bonded with the Village before a permit is issued. Registration is online and expires Dec 31 each year. We take care of that before work starts.
Can you do faucet installation in a Palatine 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.
Do I need a permit for faucet installation in Palatine?
It depends on the scope. Palatine's rule in short: A permit is required to remodel a kitchen or to add/alter the electrical system. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections.
Do you work in my part of Palatine?
Yes. Our crews work across Palatine — ZIP 60067, 60074 — and nearby Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich.
Working in Palatine
- A lot of Palatine 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 Community Development Department - Building Permits & Inspections handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
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Kitchen Faucet Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Palatine
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.