Faucet Repair and Installation for Kitchens, Baths and Outdoors

A dripping faucet seems minor until you think about it running every minute of every day. A stiff handle, a spray head that won’t retract, or an outdoor spigot that leaks around the stem are the same story: small annoyances that waste water and get worse. K&K Plumbing provides faucet repair and installation for every room of the house, plus the outdoor fixtures Florida homeowners rely on.

Kitchen faucets

Kitchen faucets get more use than any other fixture. Common problems include drips from the spout, leaks at the base when the faucet is on, pull-down hoses that leak or won’t retract, and sprayers with weak flow.

When it’s time for a new faucet, options include single-handle and two-handle designs, pull-down and pull-out sprayers, touchless models that need a power source, and filtered water dispensers. We confirm the faucet fits your sink’s hole layout, install it with new supply lines, and check that the garbage disposal and dishwasher connections under the sink are sound while we’re there.

Bathroom sink faucets

Bathroom faucets come in single-hole, centerset, and widespread configurations. If you’re replacing one, the new faucet needs to match the existing holes or include a deck plate. Pop-up drain assemblies are often replaced at the same time, since old ones tend to leak or stick.

Tub and shower valves

When a shower drips or the temperature is hard to control, the fix is usually inside the wall at the valve cartridge. We replace cartridges, stems and seals, and update trim kits. Changing to a different brand or style of valve requires opening the wall, which we’d typically do as part of a bathroom remodel.

Outdoor spigots

Hose bibs work hard in Florida: daily watering, pressure washing, and the occasional freeze. Leaks around the handle, a spigot that won’t shut off completely, or a cracked body after cold weather are common. We replace hose bibs and can add frost-resistant models and vacuum breakers that protect your drinking water.

How faucets fail

Understanding the cause helps decide between repair and replacement.

• Cartridges and stems wear out from use and mineral buildup.
• O-rings and seals dry out and crack.
• Hard water scale clogs aerators and makes handles stiff.
• Corrosion attacks the faucet body and supply connections, especially in older fixtures.
• Loose mounting lets the faucet move, which stresses connections underneath.

Our approach

1. Identify the fixture. We note the brand and model so we can source the correct parts.
2. Check the shutoffs. Old multi-turn valves under sinks often seize or leak when closed. We’ll recommend replacing them if they’re failing.
3. Repair or replace. We explain your options with prices before starting.
4. Install with care. New supply lines are installed with a proper seal, the faucet is secured firmly, and the drain is checked for leaks.
5. Flush and test. We flush debris from the new lines, clean the aerator, and test hot and cold operation.

Hard water and your faucets

Central Florida’s mineral-heavy water is the main reason we see shortened faucet life here. Scale builds up inside cartridges and aerators, causing drips and low flow. Wiping fixtures dry, cleaning aerators every few months, and treating water with a softener all help. If you’d like to try a simple installation yourself, our DIY faucet installation guide walks through the steps, and we’re glad to step in if it gets complicated.

Small habits that extend faucet life

• Don’t crank handles closed; modern cartridges only need a gentle stop.
• Clean aerators every few months to clear mineral grit.
• Wipe spray heads and spouts to prevent scale crust.
• Check under sinks occasionally for drips at supply connections.
• Disconnect garden hoses before a hard freeze so the spigot can drain.

Fixture work that pairs well

Faucet calls often turn into a short list. While we’re under the kitchen sink, we can look at a jammed or leaking garbage disposal. In the bathroom, a running toilet is a quick add-on.

Serving homeowners throughout Central Florida

We repair and install faucets for homes in Lakeland, Polk County, and all eight counties we serve.

Fix the drip for good

If a faucet is dripping, leaking under the sink, or just ready for an upgrade, call or text K&K Plumbing at 352-810-9472. We’ll quote the repair or installation before work begins.