Faucet Repair
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
- Cartridges & O-Rings
- Ceramic Disc Resealing
- Handle & Stem Repair
From Jacksonville to Miami, Florida faucets deal with hard water, humid heat, salt air and hurricane season. 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.
Florida water often comes from limestone aquifers and can be very hard, while humidity and salt air corrode fittings. A faucet in a Miami condo faces different problems than a hose bib in a Jacksonville bungalow. 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 Florida cities over time. If yours is not listed yet, you can still call.
Very hard water, humidity and a huge spread of historic and newer neighborhoods.
Very hard water by estimate, salt air and many condos and block homes.
Hard water, humid summers and older bungalows next to new suburbs.
Hard water, many HOA homes, rentals and vacation properties.
Soft water, salt air and canal-side condos and older homes.
Hard water, salt air and mid-century homes surrounded by water.
Very hard water and many older concrete-block homes.
Moderately hard water, canals and many newer homes.
Soft water and many family homes from the 1980s to 2000s.
Moderately hard water and fast-growing newer neighborhoods.
Faucet problems differ across Florida because water hardness, climate and home type vary. Hard water builds scale. Humidity and salt air corrode fittings and hide slow leaks. Hurricane season brings power loss, flooding and boil-water notices. Condos and rentals are common, so repairs may involve a manager or landlord.
Utility-reported data puts Jacksonville in the very hard range, Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg in the hard range, Cape Coral and Port St. Lucie in the moderately hard range, and Fort Lauderdale and Pembroke Pines in the soft range. Miami and Hialeah are estimated to be very hard. Hard water leaves crust on spouts and clogs aerators, while soft water means worn parts and corrosion matter more. Your water provider can tell you more about your address.
| City | Water hardness (utility-reported) |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Very hard |
| Miami | Very hard |
| Tampa | Hard |
| Orlando | Hard |
| Fort Lauderdale | Soft |
| St. Petersburg | Hard |
| Hialeah | Very hard |
| Cape Coral | Moderately hard |
| Pembroke Pines | Soft |
| Port St. Lucie | Moderately hard |
Most of Florida has no real winter freeze, though cold snaps can reach north and central areas and threaten spigots with hoses attached. The bigger stresses are heat, humidity and salt air, which corrode fittings and hide slow leaks. Hurricane season runs from June to November and can bring flooding, power loss and boil-water notices.
Florida has older bungalows and concrete-block homes, many condos and a huge number of rentals and second homes. Older homes may have original valves and old copper lines. Homes that sit empty for weeks can develop slow leaks nobody notices, so shutting off the main valve before a long trip is common advice.
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.
Know where your main shut-off is before storm season, and shut it off before a long trip. Clean aerators every few months to fight scale, rinse outdoor fixtures near salt water, and check under sinks for damp spots. Cover spigots and remove hoses if a rare freeze is forecast.
After a storm or a long trip: A small leak can run for days unseen. If you find 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 Florida.
We help homeowners across Florida 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 can be. Utility data puts Jacksonville in the very hard range and Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg in the hard range. Minerals build up in aerators and cartridges and can cause weak flow, stiff handles and drips.
Yes. Damp salty air corrodes outdoor and balcony fixtures and exposed fittings, especially near the coast. Look for green or white crust and replace worn parts before they leak.
Shut off the main valve if you find a leak and call a pro. Photograph damage for your insurer. Follow any boil-water notice from your utility before drinking tap water.
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 licensing office. The homeowner is responsible for confirming the license and insurance required for the work. We do not guarantee any contractor’s license or insurance.
Call now and get connected with a local faucet repair pro. Free for homeowners.