Scale on the aerator from lake water
White crust on the spray face is mineral buildup. Many Wheaton owners just need the aerator cleaned or swapped, not a new faucet.
Serving Wheaton & nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Wheaton, IL
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Wheaton.
- Serving Wheaton ZIP 60189, 60187
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Wheaton
Whether you picked a pull-down, a touchless or a bridge faucet, we fit it to your sink or counter in Wheaton, cover or reuse the extra holes, and connect it with new supply lines.
Hard well water wearing out faucets
Scale from hard well water is hard on faucets. Choosing one with replaceable parts and treating the water both help.
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.
Shut-off valves that won't turn
If the valves under the sink are stuck, we shut the water elsewhere and install new ones before connecting the faucet.
Pull-down sprayer that won't retract
If the spray head won't dock, the weight on the hose may have slipped or the hose is rubbing on the disposal or drain. We reset it.
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.
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.
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.
What we hook up and check
- Check the sink and suppliesWe look at the hole layout, the valves and the space under the sink before you choose.
- 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 faucetFaucet set with its gasket or deck plate and tightened from below.
- Pull-down hose and weightSprayer hose connected and its counterweight placed correctly.
- Supply connectionsHot and cold lines hooked up to the valves.
- Power for touchless modelsSensor faucet wiring and power placed where it can be serviced.
What to pick before the install
Pull-down faucetsA spray head that pulls down into the sink; the most popular kitchen style.
Touchless and touch faucetsHands-free models for messy hands, with a control box below.
Deck platesTrim that lets a one-hole faucet sit cleanly on a three-hole sink.
FinishesStainless, chrome, matte black and brass finishes, each with its own care.
Pull-out faucetsA shorter spout with a head that pulls straight out toward you.
Kitchens like yours in Wheaton: before and after
Before
Installed
DetailWheaton kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen faucet installation
This one is a 1990s two-story colonial near Wheaton Center. Before: 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. The job covered check the sink and supplies, clean the deck, plus mount the faucet.
Before
AfterA Winfield 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
A 1990s two-story colonial in Winfield, a typical kitchen for Winfield. The kitchen as it was: white double sink. The reason for the call: 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, pull-down hose and weight, plus power for touchless models.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Winfield →
Before
AfterKitchen Faucet Installation in a 1990s two-story colonial, Carol Stream
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Carol Stream. What we started with: white cast-iron double sink. The reason for the call: handles that leaked and a sprayer that dribbled. After: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. Work included clean the deck, replace valves when needed, plus power for touchless models.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Carol Stream →
Before
AfterKitchen Plumbing Relocation in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Wheaton
A new island with a prep sink, the drain, vent and water lines relocated from the old wall.
Kitchen Plumbing Relocation in Wheaton →
Before
AfterWheaton kitchen, 1990s two-story colonial: kitchen remodeling
Finished: cabinets in muted aubergine with matte black pulls, dark soapstone-look quartz counters, a terracotta-look square tile backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and two glass pendants and recessed lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Wheaton →From the old unit to the new one
- 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 Wheaton homeowners
My new faucet doesn't fit my sink holes. What now?
A deck plate covers extra holes; a faucet that needs more holes may need one drilled. We sort it out at install.
Why is my faucet leaking from the base?
Usually failed internal O-rings at the swivel. Less often, the mounting gasket.
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 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.
Does faucet installation need a Wheaton building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Building & Code Enforcement Department, phone 630-260-2050. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Wheaton water: how does it affect faucet installation?
Wheaton's water source: Lake Michigan water from City of Chicago (Jardine plant); six emergency backup wells (per 2015 report; current report not retrieved). Aerators and cartridges scale faster with harder water.
Wheaton plumbing code: who can do the plumbing for faucet installation?
Plumbing contractors must submit State Plumbing Contractor Registration (055) and State Plumbing license (058). Our plumbing connections are made by licensed plumbers.
Wheaton contractor registration: do kitchen contractors need it?
Yes: contractors register online with the City; $75 fee, renewed annually. We take care of that before work starts.
Do you work in my part of Wheaton?
Yes. Our crews work across Wheaton, including Downtown Wheaton, Wheaton Center, Danada Square area — ZIP 60189, 60187 — and nearby Glen Ellyn, Winfield, Glendale Heights.
Working in Wheaton
- A lot of Wheaton kitchens date from the 1970s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Wheaton 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.
Downtown WheatonWheaton CenterDanada Square area
ZIP 60189ZIP 60187
Kitchen Faucet Installation nearby
Other kitchen services in Wheaton
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.