Faucet Repair
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
- Cartridges & O-Rings
- Ceramic Disc Resealing
- Handle & Stem Repair
From Charlotte to Wilmington, North Carolina faucets deal with soft water, humid summers, older neighborhoods and the occasional hard freeze. 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.
North Carolina has fast-growing metros full of 1990s and 2000s subdivisions next to historic neighborhoods with 100-year-old bungalows. A builder faucet wearing out in Charlotte is a different problem than old valves in a Winston-Salem mill-era 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 North Carolina cities over time. If yours is not listed yet, you can still call.
Soft water, humid summers and a mix of older bungalows and new towers.
Soft water, fast growth and a mix of Oakwood-era homes and new subdivisions.
Soft water, textile-era homes and mild winters with an occasional hard freeze.
Soft water, tobacco-era homes and a fast-growing downtown.
Soft water, historic Old Salem blocks and mid-century neighborhoods.
Soft water, military families and storm-season flooding along the Cape Fear.
Soft water, planned neighborhoods and many homes from the 1990s onward.
Very soft water, salt air and hurricane-season prep near the coast.
Soft water, furniture-industry heritage and older homes near the market district.
Soft water, mill-village history and fast new building north of Charlotte.
Faucet problems differ across North Carolina because home age, growth and climate vary. Utility data lists the water in big Piedmont cities as soft, so wear, grit and old valves matter more than heavy scale. Humid summers hide slow leaks, and occasional hard freezes crack spigots and burst pipes.
Utility-reported data lists Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, Wilmington, High Point and Concord as soft. Some other sources report moderate hardness for Charlotte and Raleigh, so sources do not always agree, and your water provider can tell you more about your address. Soft water means little crust, but seals and cartridges still wear, and soft or slightly acidic water can be hard on old copper lines in some homes.
| City | Water hardness (utility-reported) |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | Soft |
| Raleigh | Soft |
| Greensboro | Soft |
| Durham | Soft |
| Winston-Salem | Soft |
| Fayetteville | Soft |
| Cary | Soft |
| Wilmington | Soft |
| High Point | Soft |
| Concord | Soft |
Most of North Carolina has hot, humid summers and mild winters, but a hard freeze happens in most years and a deep one can burst pipes in attics, garages and exterior walls. The December 2022 freeze showed how fast things can fail. Coastal areas face hurricane season, and heavy summer storms can bring flooding and power loss.
The state has fast-growing metros with many homes built from the 1990s through the 2010s, plus historic neighborhoods with early 1900s bungalows and mill-era homes. Builder faucets from the boom years are now reaching the end of their life. Older homes may have old valves and lines, and many residents rent.
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 before a freeze, cover outdoor spigots and insulate pipes in attics, garages and crawl spaces. Open cabinet doors on exterior walls and let a faucet drip in a hard freeze. Know where your main shut-off is, and keep heat on when you travel.
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 North Carolina.
We help homeowners across North Carolina get connected with independent local contractors. We have local pages for ten 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.
Utility data lists the big Piedmont cities as soft, though some sources report moderate hardness for Charlotte and Raleigh. Your water provider can tell you more about your address.
Yes, in hard freezes. A sudden deep freeze can burst pipes in attics, garages and exterior walls. Remove hoses, cover spigots and insulate exposed pipes when a freeze is forecast.
Seals and cartridges wear with age no matter how soft the water is. A pro can check the seat and cartridge and tell you whether to repair or replace.
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 board. 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.