Faucet Repair
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
- Cartridges & O-Rings
- Ceramic Disc Resealing
- Handle & Stem Repair
From Denver to Fort Collins, Colorado faucets deal with sudden freezes, dry mountain air and water that ranges from soft to moderately hard. Call (888) 554-0426 and we connect you with an independent contractor who serves your area.
Call the number on this page, tell us your city or zip code and what the faucet is doing, and we connect you with an independent local contractor. Our service is free to homeowners. You agree on the price and timing with the contractor and pay the contractor directly.
Colorado has big temperature swings, older brick homes in the cities and many newer suburbs. A spigot split by a surprise October freeze in Denver is a different problem than a drip in a newer Aurora home. That is why we build local pages for each city, with the details that matter there.
Pick your city to read about the faucet problems we see most there, the neighborhoods we help, and what to ask a contractor. We are adding more Colorado cities over time. If yours is not listed yet, you can still call.
Moderately hard water, sudden freezes and a lot of century-old brick homes.
Dry air, hard freezes and many military and family homes.
Moderately hard water and many 1970s to 2010s suburban homes.
Soft water, hard freezes and older homes near Old Town and campus.
Soft mountain water, foothill cold and many older remodeled homes.
Moderately hard water and family homes from the 1970s on.
Moderately hard water, older neighborhoods and newer subdivisions.
Hard water, sudden freezes and many 1970s to 1990s homes.
Soft water, plains wind and cold and many older and newer homes.
Soft water, plains cold and older homes near the foothills.
Faucet problems differ across Colorado because climate, building age and water hardness vary. Sudden freezes crack outdoor spigots and pipes. Older homes have old valves and galvanized lines. Water is soft to moderately hard in the big Front Range cities, so scale is lighter than in the Southwest.
Utility-reported data puts Denver, Aurora, Thornton and Arvada in the moderately hard range, Westminster in the hard range, and Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, Greeley and Longmont in the soft range. Soft to moderately hard water means thinner mineral film and fewer scale problems, but sediment, worn parts and old pipes still cause plenty of faucet trouble. Sources do not always agree, so your water provider can tell you more.
| City | Water hardness (utility-reported) |
|---|---|
| Denver | Moderately hard |
| Colorado Springs | Soft |
| Aurora | Moderately hard |
| Fort Collins | Soft |
| Boulder | Soft |
| Thornton | Moderately hard |
| Arvada | Moderately hard |
| Westminster | Hard |
| Greeley | Soft |
| Longmont | Soft |
Colorado has cold winters, dry air and wide temperature swings. A warm day can be followed by a hard freeze, which catches people with hoses still attached. Pipes in exterior walls, garages and crawl spaces can freeze and burst. Hail and wind are also common along the Front Range.
Many Front Range cities have older brick bungalows and Victorians with original valves and galvanized pipes, often remodeled in pieces. Suburban homes from the 1970s through the 2000s have builder-grade faucets now wearing out. College towns and military areas have many rentals, so a repair may involve a landlord.
Whatever the problem, there is a page that explains it. Each one covers signs, causes, what a repair involves and what changes the price.
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
Drips, leaks at the base, and worn parts.
Sprayers, low flow, loose handles and leaks.
Sink faucet drips, stiff handles and leaks.
Tub spouts that drip and diverters that stick.
Shower valves that leak or will not shut off.
Hose bibs and spigots that leak or freeze.
Faucet will not shut off or water is spraying.
Swap a worn faucet for a new one.
Fit a new faucet the right way, start to finish.
Weak flow at one faucet. Find the cause.
New cartridge for single-handle faucets.
Remove and drain hoses by October, shut off the indoor valve to outdoor spigots and drain them. Insulate pipes in garages, crawl spaces and exterior walls, keep heat on when you travel, and know where your main shut-off is. Never use a torch to thaw a frozen pipe.
After a freeze: Cracked pipes may only leak once they thaw. If you see water, shut off the main valve and call a pro. See our outdoor faucet repair guide and emergency faucet repair guide.
Ask for the contractor’s license number and proof of insurance, then check them yourself. Get the full price in writing before work starts. Ask what the warranty covers on parts and labor. The homeowner is responsible for confirming the license and insurance required for the work in Colorado.
We help homeowners across Colorado get connected with independent local contractors. We have local pages for ten cities so far, and we are adding more. Coverage can vary by location and time of day, so call and tell us your address or zip code.
It depends on where you live. Utility data shows Denver and Aurora in the moderately hard range and Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Boulder in the soft range. Your water provider can tell you more about your address.
Remove hoses and drain outdoor spigots by October, insulate exposed pipes, keep heat on and open cabinet doors on very cold nights. Know where your main shut-off is.
A warm day followed by a hard freeze can freeze water trapped in a spigot or in a hose left attached. Remove hoses and drain spigots before the first freeze.
A pro repair for a leaky faucet typically costs about $150 to $350. That is a typical range, and it varies by area and job. Parts are often low cost. Labor, access and the faucet type drive most of the price. Ask for the full price before work starts.
Ask the contractor for their license number and proof of insurance, then check the license with the state plumbing board or your local office. The homeowner is responsible for confirming the license and insurance required for the work. We do not guarantee any contractor.
Call now and get connected with a local faucet repair pro. Free for homeowners.