Faucet or Fixture Repair/Installation
Fix Drips and Upgrade Fixtures for Less
A dripping faucet is easy to tune out, but it wastes a surprising amount of water and often signals a worn part that will only get worse. Whether you need a quick repair or a full fixture upgrade, it's usually a fast, affordable job for a pro.
Sometimes a simple washer or cartridge swap solves it; other times replacement is the smarter move, especially if the fixture is old or you're updating a kitchen or bath. A good plumber tells you which makes sense rather than defaulting to the pricier option.
Abode connects you with local plumbers for faucet and fixture work of every kind. Compare pros, understand the cost, and stop that drip for good.
Did You Know?
A single dripping faucet can waste more than 3,000 gallons of water a year, enough to fill a small swimming pool, all while nudging up your water bill.
Faucet or Fixture Repair/Installation Cost. How Much Do Projects Cost?
Most projects run between $175 and $700. The average price is typically around $350. The $175 to $700 range buys a plumber's visit with labor and standard parts, from a cartridge or O-ring repair on the faucet you already have up to a standard new faucet supplied and installed. A service call fee, where a company charges one at all, is a separate $75 to $200 line and is never the floor of a repair: the contractor with the lowest committed price found for this work, a flat $325 lavatory faucet repair, charges no dispatch fee. Premium or touchless fixtures and difficult access under the sink carry posted books past $1,000, and cabinet or drywall repair and permits, which faucet work rarely needs, are separate.
Typical duration: 1 to 2 hours
| Cost Factor | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dripping faucet repair | $175-$400 | Cartridge, washer, or O-ring work on the faucet you already have; one contractor sells exactly this job at a committed flat $325 |
| Leak or low-pressure fix | $185-$500 | The same fixture with worse access or a longer diagnosis, such as clearing an aerator, reseating a valve, or chasing a leak at the base; one published band runs to $545 |
| New faucet installation | $190-$700 | A standard faucet supplied and installed; premium or touchless fixtures and a tight sink base push posted price books past $1,000 |
Cost data verified August 27, 2026. How we source cost data.
08/27/2026
Signs You Need Faucet or Fixture Repair/Installation
- A faucet that drips even when fully closed
- Low water pressure at a fixture
- Visible leaking at the base or handle
- Corroded, outdated, or hard-to-operate fixtures
Is It Right For You?
Who It's For
- Homeowners with a dripping or leaking faucet
- Anyone upgrading kitchen or bathroom fixtures
Who It's Not For
- Major supply-line or under-slab plumbing issues
- Full bathroom or kitchen remodels handled by a remodeler
What to Watch Out For
Corroded parts may make replacement more economical than repair
Touchless and specialty faucets carry higher part and labor costs
Alternatives to Consider
| Alternative | Better When | Worse When |
|---|---|---|
| DIY washer or cartridge swap | Cheap and doable for a handy homeowner | Tricky on modern cartridge faucets and easy to reassemble wrong |
| Full fixture replacement | Best when a faucet is old or you want an upgrade | Overkill for a simple worn washer |
Is It Worth It?
A dripping faucet wastes water daily and rarely fixes itself, so a quick professional repair pays for itself in water savings and peace of mind.
Questions to Ask Your Pro
- Is this fixture worth repairing, or should I replace it?
- Do you supply the faucet or should I purchase it?
- Will you check the shutoff valves while you're under there?
Frequently Asked Questions
Faucet repairs run $175 to $500 depending on the problem and how hard the fixture is to reach. One contractor sells a lavatory faucet repair at a committed flat $325, and another posts its own repair band at $185 to $545.
A standard new faucet installed runs $190 to $700 including labor and the fixture. Premium and touchless models carry posted flat-rate books past $1,000.
A dripping faucet usually needs a worn cartridge, washer, or O-ring replaced, and a plumber charges $175 to $400 for that work. The part itself is cheap, which is why a $50 quote is a parts price rather than a plumber's price.
Installed price tracks the fixture and the location more than the style. One contractor's flat-rate book posts kitchen faucet installation at $307 to $1,345 and bathroom faucet installation at $356 to $1,577, fixture included at the upper end, while a standard faucet installed lands at $190 to $700.
Minor problems like a worn washer are cheap to repair, but if issues recur or the faucet is old, replacement is often the better value.
