The drip stops
this afternoon.

Old faucet out, new one in, every joint tested before the cabinet closes. Kitchen, bath, laundry, or that stubborn utility sink downstairs, one visit, done right, cleaned up behind me.

A faucet only fails
in slow motion.

Nobody wakes up and decides today is faucet day. It creeps in , a drip that gets louder at night, a handle that turns a quarter-inch further than it used to, a spout that stays wet long after you shut it off. You live with it for months because everything still “works.”

Then a Saturday comes when the handle finally spins free, or the puddle under the cabinet reaches the paper towels. That’s usually when the phone rings. Nothing dramatic, just a homeowner tired of listening to their kitchen.

Faucet replacement is the shortest, cleanest fix in the house. New fixture, fresh supply lines, and the sink area wiped down. About an hour of your day for a repair you’ll notice every morning.

• 01

  A drip you can hear from another room

  Once a cartridge starts weeping, it rarely comes back. Every drip is water, wear on the seat, and a slow ring forming under the faucet base.

• 02

  A handle that’s gone loose or wobbly

  The set screw underneath is either stripped or hiding behind years of hard water. Sometimes a fix, usually a sign the internals are done.

• 03

  Green or white crust around the base

  Mineral buildup and corrosion tell you the seal has been leaking for a while. Wipe it off and it’s back within a week.

• 04

  Water flow that isn’t what it used to be

  An aerator can be cleaned. A clogged cartridge or corroded valve body is a replacement conversation.

• 05

  A finish that has quietly given up

  Chrome pitting, brushed nickel gone dull, a spout that no longer matches the rest of the room. The faucet is the jewelry of the sink, it shows.

• 06

  A puddle under the cabinet

  Nine times out of ten it’s a supply line or an angle stop, not the faucet itself. Either way, don’t leave it another weekend.

Every room has its own quirks. Same tools, different details, and each installation gets the same care.

Three habits that quietly double the lifespan of the faucet you just paid for.

1. 01

   Text a photo of the faucet

   One picture of the fixture and one under the sink is usually enough to quote it. No walk-through required.

2. 02

   Pick the faucet, or let me pick

   Homeowner-supplied fixtures are welcome. If you’d rather not shop, I’ll suggest two or three options in your budget.

3. 03

   Install, test, and clean up

   Old faucet out, connections cleaned, new one seated square. Every joint is run under pressure and wiped dry before the cabinet closes.

4. 04

   Walk it back at the sink

   You turn the handles, I answer questions, and the old faucet leaves with me if you’d like.

A faucet swap, without the plumbing-company minimum.

Can I provide my own faucet?

Absolutely, most homeowners do. Buy the fixture you love, and I’ll install it. If parts are missing or the model doesn’t fit your setup, I’ll tell you before I open the box.

How long does a faucet replacement take?

A straightforward swap runs 45 minutes to an hour. Older homes with seized shut-offs or non-standard drains add a little time, I’ll say so on the phone.

Can you replace more than one fixture in the same visit?

That’s the whole idea. Kitchen faucet, both bathroom faucets, and a shower head in one afternoon is a common ticket, and cheaper than three separate visits.

Do you haul away the old faucet?

If you’d like it gone, it goes with me. Some homeowners keep the old one for parts or the outdoor shed, either is fine.

Should I replace both bathroom faucets at once?

Usually yes. They’re the same age, they’ll fail within months of each other, and doing both at once means one trip, one cleanup, one matching finish.

My shut-offs won’t turn. Now what?

Common on Topeka homes over thirty years old. I bring replacement angle stops on the truck and swap them as part of the visit, no separate plumber call.

Is this licensed plumbing work?

A faucet swap is fixture-level, which is standard handyman work. Anything past the shut-off, repipes, water heaters, gas lines, work behind a wall, belongs to a licensed plumber, and I’ll tell you the moment we’re headed that direction.

What about touchless or smart faucets?

Happy to install them. If it needs a battery pack or a plug under the sink, I’ll make sure there’s room and power before we commit.

Will you match the finish to the rest of the room?

If you send a photo of your existing hardware, I’ll flag anything that’ll clash. Brushed nickel next to polished chrome is the mistake I see most often.

Do you warranty the work?

Brown’s Maintenance stands behind its workmanship with a 30-day workmanship warranty. Customer-supplied parts, fixtures, manufacturer defects, misuse, and pre-existing conditions aren’t covered. The faucet itself falls under the manufacturer warranty, usually five years to a lifetime depending on brand, and I’ll help register it if you’d like.

Can you help me pick a faucet before I buy?

Text me a photo of your sink and the price range you have in mind. I’ll point you at two or three that fit the hole spacing and won’t give you trouble.

Do you work on outdoor hose bibs and utility faucets too?

Yes, frost-free hose bibs, laundry faucets, and basement utility sinks are all in scope. Especially worth catching before the first Kansas freeze.

Let’s knock out
your list.

One call, multiple repairs. Ring me or send a photo of what needs fixing. You’ll get a straight answer and a fair price, usually the same day.

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