Hole count doesn't match the new faucet
Sinks and counters have one to four holes. A deck plate covers unused holes, or they can hold a soap dispenser, side sprayer or filtered-water tap.
Serving 49 Chicago-area suburbs
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Chicago & the Suburbs
Pull-down, touchless and two-handle kitchen faucets installed leak-free by licensed plumbers in Chicagoland.
- Serving the Chicago suburbs, from Naperville to Evanston
- Installed level, sealed and tested before we leave
- Clear price for the install before the visit
Kitchen faucet problems we fix in Chicagoland
We install kitchen faucets in Chicagoland: 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.
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.
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.
Pull-down sprayer that won't retract
A pull-down head that hangs instead of snapping back usually has a misplaced counterweight or a hose catching under the sink. We fix the routing.
Low flow or a sputtering spout
Weak flow at the kitchen faucet while other taps are fine is often a clogged aerator or a scaled spray head. We clean or replace them first.
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.
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.
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.
What we hook up and check
- Shut off and removeWater off, supply lines disconnected and the old faucet unbolted.
- 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.
- Pull-down hose and weightSpray hose routed clear of the drain and disposal, weight set so it retracts.
- 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.
- 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.
Bridge and two-handle faucetsSeparate hot and cold handles on a bridge or widespread base for traditional kitchens.
Filtered-water and pot-filler tapsA small second faucet for filtered water, or a wall-mounted pot filler by the range.
FinishesChrome wipes clean easily; matte and brushed finishes hide spots.
Deck platesTrim that lets a one-hole faucet sit cleanly on a three-hole sink.
Kitchen Faucet Installation across Chicagoland
The same job looks different in a 1920s bungalow, a 1970s split-level and a new subdivision. Here is what we plan for in different parts of the region.
Lake Michigan water
Scale on the aerator from lake water
White crust on the spray face is mineral buildup. Many Orland Park and Northbrook owners just need the aerator cleaned or swapped, not a new faucet.
Orland Park, Northbrook, Carol Stream, Lisle, Plainfield, Glendale Heights
Well-water towns
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.
Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Lake Zurich, Wheaton, Oak Brook, Warrenville
Lead service line programs
Worried about lead at the kitchen tap
If Downers Grove and Aurora lists your line as lead, a new faucet plus a filter certified for lead reduction is a sensible step for drinking water.
Downers Grove, Aurora, Skokie, Lombard, Northbrook, Park Ridge
Kitchen Faucet Installation: before and after
Before
AfterAn Arlington Heights 1990s two-story colonial: before and after
The site: a 1990s two-story colonial in Arlington Heights. Before: solid-surface integrated sink. The reason for the call: an old faucet that dripped and was crusted with scale. After: a new single-handle pull-down faucet with a clean caulk line. Work included replace valves when needed, pull-down hose and weight, plus supply connections.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Arlington Heights →
Before
AfterBartlett kitchen, 1980s two-story: kitchen faucet installation
The site: a 1980s two-story in Bartlett. The kitchen as it was: white 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. Work included clean the deck, replace valves when needed, plus pull-down hose and weight.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Bartlett →
Before
AfterPark Ridge kitchen, two-story colonial from the 1990s: kitchen faucet installation
A two-story colonial from the 1990s in Park Ridge, a typical kitchen for Park Ridge. The kitchen as it was: 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. The job covered shut off and remove, power for touchless models, plus flush and test.
Kitchen Faucet Installation in Park Ridge →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 testThe faucet goes in, a licensed plumber connects it and we test every joint.
Before the install
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.
My new faucet doesn't fit my sink holes. What now?
We cover leftover holes or use them for a soap dispenser or filter tap, and drill stone when needed.
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.
How long does it take to install a kitchen faucet?
Most installs take a couple of hours from shut-off to final test.
Are touchless faucets worth it?
If hands-free matters to you, yes. Plan for the control box and its power supply.
Which towns do you serve?
Chicago and 49 suburbs, from Naperville and Aurora to Evanston, Schaumburg and Orland Park. Pick your town below for local details and ZIP codes.
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