Faucet Repair
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
- Cartridges & O-Rings
- Ceramic Disc Resealing
- Handle & Stem Repair
From Detroit bungalows to Grand Rapids historic homes and Ann Arbor rentals, Michigan faucets deal with moderately hard to very hard water, long winters and aging plumbing. 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.
Michigan water is moderately hard across most of the Great Lakes cities and harder in places like Ann Arbor, and many homes are decades old. A scaled cartridge in Ann Arbor is a different job than a freeze-cracked line in Detroit. 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 Michigan cities over time. If yours is not listed yet, you can still call.
Century-old brick homes, aging supply lines and hard winters.
Historic frame homes, lake-effect cold and slow scale.
Postwar brick ranches with 60-year-old faucets and valves.
Suburban homes with worn builder-grade faucets.
Very hard water, student rentals and historic homes.
Faucet problems differ across Michigan because home age, water and winters vary. General data lists most big cities as moderately hard, with Ann Arbor harder, and many homes were built before 1970 with original valves and supply lines.
Our general information lists Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren and Sterling Heights as moderately hard and Ann Arbor as hard to very hard, though sources can differ. Your water provider can tell you more about your address. Harder water leaves scale on spouts and aerators and wears cartridges faster.
| City | Water hardness (utility-reported) |
|---|---|
| Detroit | Moderately hard |
| Grand Rapids | Moderately hard |
| Warren | Moderately hard |
| Sterling Heights | Moderately hard |
| Ann Arbor | Hard to very hard |
Michigan has cold, snowy winters with frequent hard freezes and lake-effect storms, plus warm, humid summers. Freezing can split exposed lines in garages, porches, crawl spaces and exterior walls, and spring thaws can reveal leaks that formed in winter.
Michigan has century-old brick homes in Detroit, historic frame houses in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor, postwar brick ranches in Macomb County, and many 1970s to 1990s subdivisions. Original valves and supply lines are common in older homes, and builder-grade faucets are wearing out in newer ones.
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.
Disconnect hoses, shut off and drain outdoor spigots, and insulate pipes in garages, crawl spaces and exterior walls before a freeze. Clean aerators every few months where water is hard. Know where your main shut-off is, and keep heat on when you travel.
After a hard freeze or a thaw: 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 Michigan.
We help homeowners across Michigan get connected with independent local contractors. We have local pages for five large 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 varies. Our general information lists Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren and Sterling Heights as moderately hard and Ann Arbor as hard to very hard. Your water provider can tell you more about your address.
Yes, during hard freezes, especially in unheated spaces and exterior walls. Disconnect hoses and drain outdoor lines in the fall.
Mineral buildup in the aerator or cartridge is a common cause where water is hard. A pro can clean or replace the parts and tell you whether to repair or replace the faucet.
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 with the licensing authority. 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.