How the job runs
- 1Check the stopsreplace old multi-turn valves before they fail during the install
- 2Remove the old faucetcut or free corroded mounting nuts
- 3Clean the deckscrape old putty and mineral deposits from the sink
- 4Mount the new faucetseat it level and secure with the right gasket
- 5Connect and flushattach supply lines, flush debris and test spray and drain
01The awkward part
The hard bit of a faucet swap happens lying on your back inside the cabinet. Mounting nuts on old faucets are often fused by corrosion. We have basin wrenches and cutting tools for that, and we will not crack your sink trying to force it.
If the original shut-offs are compression or gate valves from decades ago, we replace them while the water is off.
| Pull-down sprayers | Need clearance for the hose and weight under the sink |
|---|---|
| Hole count | Match the faucet to the holes in the sink or use a deck plate |
| Shut-offs | Quarter-turn valves are worth the upgrade |
02Matching faucet to sink
A three-hole sink with a single-handle faucet needs a deck plate. A heavy pull-down sprayer needs a counterweight on its hose and room to move. We check these before you buy if you ask.
03Under the sink
While we are in there, we look at the dishwasher connection, the trap and the disposal. It costs nothing to look.
04Water filters
Under-sink filters can be added when the faucet goes in.