Cost to Replace a Faucet
Faucets get replaced for wear (a drip that a new cartridge doesn't fix), a worn finish, or an upgrade to a pull-down or touchless model. For most sinks with existing shutoff valves, it's a contained under-sink job.
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Common reasons homeowners do this job
- Persistent dripping that survived a cartridge or aerator replacement
- Worn or pitted finish
- Upgrading to a pull-down, touchless, or higher-flow model
- Mismatched mounting holes when switching faucet styles
DIY or call a pro?
A single or three-hole faucet swap with working shutoff valves is a common beginner plumbing job. Call a plumber if the supply lines or shutoff valves are corroded or frozen, if there are no existing shutoffs under the sink, or if the new faucet needs a different hole configuration than the sink currently has.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does replacing a faucet take?
- Most single-sink swaps take under an hour once the water is shut off, assuming the shutoff valves and supply lines are in working condition.
- Do I need to replace the supply lines too?
- If the existing braided supply lines are more than a few years old or show any corrosion, it's worth replacing them at the same time — they're inexpensive and the sink is already disassembled.
- Why do faucet prices vary so much?
- The faucet itself is the biggest swing — a basic single-handle model costs far less than a touchless or commercial-style pull-down unit — plus whether the shutoff valves need replacing too.
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