Faucet Repair in Golden, CO

Signs your faucet needs repair

• Dripping from the spout after the handle is off
• White deposits on the aerator or around the spout
• A handle that sticks, grinds or will not close fully
• Water around the base or under the handle
• A wet or musty sink cabinet
• An outdoor spigot cracked after a freeze

Golden's water and homes

The City of Golden treats Clear Creek water at the Golden Water Treatment Plant. The city says hardness typically runs from about 40 to 170 ppm and varies with creek levels through the year, so scale on faucets can be heavier in some seasons than others. Golden chlorinates at about 1 mg/L and does not add fluoride. Homes inside city limits are on city water, but addresses with a Golden mailing ZIP outside city limits may have another provider.

The city reports its lead sampling found no lead above the EPA action level, while noting that plumbing inside homes can still contain lead. That matters for faucets: a fixture made before current lead-free rules may contain leaded brass, so replacing a very old one is a reasonable choice. Golden is a historic city and the Jefferson County seat, and in the 80401 ZIP area about 56% of homes were built before 1980, so older faucets and stops are common.

Permits for larger plumbing work go through the City of Golden Building Division. For a water or sewer emergency outside the house, the city's 24-hour line is 303-384-8158.

What affects the cost

• Repair or new fixture. A cartridge or seals cost less than replacement.
• Scale. Crusted parts take longer to remove.
• Older valves. Stuck stops are often replaced in the same visit.
• Outdoor bibs. Freeze damage can extend into the wall.

When you call

You will be connected with an independent plumber who covers Golden. Describe the faucet, the problem and whether you see crust or deposits. A photo of the faucet and the valves below helps the plumber bring the right parts. If you live in one of Golden's older homes near downtown, say whether the faucet has two handles, since compression faucets need different parts from single-lever cartridge models.