Faucet Repair
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
- Cartridges & O-Rings
- Ceramic Disc Resealing
- Handle & Stem Repair
From Portland to Eugene, Oregon faucets deal with very soft water, steady rain, older homes and the occasional ice storm. 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.
Oregon has some of the softest water in the country, so wear and damp matter more than scale. A worn washer in a Portland bungalow is a different job than a builder cartridge in a Hillsboro subdivision. 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 Oregon cities over time. If yours is not listed yet, you can still call.
Very soft water, rain and a deep stock of pre-1950 homes with original valves.
Soft water, valley winters and postwar homes with aging valves.
Soft water, a big rental market and older homes near campus.
Moderately hard water, east-wind cold snaps and growing suburbs.
Soft water, tech-hub growth and many 1990s and 2000s subdivisions.
Faucet problems differ across Oregon because home age, water and weather vary. Utility data lists most big cities as soft, so old valves, brittle lines and worn seals are the usual culprits. Gresham is listed as moderately hard, and some years bring hard freezes or ice storms.
Utility-reported data lists Portland, Salem, Eugene and Hillsboro as soft and Gresham as moderately hard. Soft water leaves little crust, but seals and cartridges still wear, and very soft water can be slightly corrosive to some old metal fittings. Your water provider can tell you more about your address.
| City | Water hardness (utility-reported) |
|---|---|
| Portland | Soft |
| Salem | Soft |
| Eugene | Soft |
| Gresham | Moderately hard |
| Hillsboro | Soft |
Most of western Oregon has mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. A hard freeze or ice storm happens in some years and can burst pipes in attics, garages and exterior walls. Cold east winds from the Columbia Gorge hit Gresham harder, and summer heat waves can stress outdoor fittings.
Oregon has many homes from the early 1900s, especially in Portland, plus postwar ranches in the valley and large 1990s and 2000s subdivisions in the suburbs. Old valves and supply lines are common in older homes, and builder faucets are wearing out in newer ones. Many people 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 hoses, cover outdoor spigots and insulate pipes in garages, attics and crawl spaces before a freeze. Check under sinks and in crawl spaces each season, since damp hides slow leaks. Know where your main shut-off is, and keep heat on when you travel.
After a freeze or an ice storm: 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 Oregon.
We help homeowners across Oregon 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.
Utility data lists Portland, Salem, Eugene and Hillsboro as soft. Gresham is listed as moderately hard. Your water provider can tell you more about your address.
In some winters, yes. A hard freeze or ice storm can burst exposed lines. Remove hoses and cover spigots 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 agency. 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.