Faucet Repair in Kiowa, CO

Signs a faucet needs repair

• A drip from the spout with the handle closed
• Water around the base or under the handle
• A lever that sticks, grinds or wobbles
• Sputtering or surging flow
• A damp cabinet floor under the sink
• An outdoor spigot cracked by a freeze

Kiowa's water and homes

Kiowa is a small, steadily growing home rule town that serves as the Elbert County seat. Water comes from the Kiowa Water and Wastewater Authority, which draws groundwater from an Authority well and disinfects it with chlorine; billing and contact run through the Town office at 404 Comanche Street, 303-621-2366. The report does not state hardness, so the plumber will judge scale by looking at the parts. Rural 80117 addresses outside the Authority were not verified, so if your home has a different supply, mention it on the call.

The Authority's technical standards require a water pressure relief valve in the internal plumbing of every property it serves. That device protects fixtures, so if faucets start dripping more than usual or pipes bang, it is worth having the plumber check that the valve is present and working. The owner is responsible for the service line from the main to the house, and meter pits sit on the owner's property. The Authority keeps a service line inventory that customers can view through the Town office.

The median Kiowa home was built in 1996, and about 28% are older than 1980. Newer homes mostly have single-lever cartridge faucets; older ones may have two-handle faucets and stops that stick. A permit is typically required when plumbing systems are involved, through the Town of Kiowa Building Department with SAFEbuilt; outside town limits, Elbert County handles permits.

What affects the cost

• Rebuild or replace. A cartridge or seals cost less than a new faucet.
• Pressure issues. Checking the required pressure valve adds a little time.
• Under the sink. Old stops and supply lines are often replaced too.
• Travel. Kiowa is a longer drive for many plumbers.

When you call

You will be connected with an independent plumber who covers Kiowa. Describe the faucet and the problem, and mention whether other faucets are dripping too, since that can point to a pressure issue rather than one worn part.