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Faucet and Fixture Installation and Repair in Northbrook, IL
A kitchen faucet that drips all night, a bathroom remodel that needs new fixtures or a shutoff valve that won't close. We repair and install faucets and fixtures across Northbrook, with a flat price before we start. From our headquarters on Techny Road.
When Your Faucet Needs Repair or Replacement
Most faucet problems are small. Here's when it's worth a call:
It Drips After You Turn It Off
A worn cartridge or seal lets water through. A steady drip adds up on the water bill and stains the sink.
Water in the Sink Cabinet
A wet cabinet floor usually means a loose supply line, a weeping shutoff valve or a leak at the faucet base.
Weak Flow at One Tap
If one faucet is weak and the others are fine, the aerator or cartridge is clogged. If every tap is weak, look at the pipes.
The Handle Fights You
Stiff, loose or grinding handles mean worn parts inside. Sometimes a repair, sometimes a new faucet.
Kitchen Faucet Repair and Installation
The kitchen faucet works harder than any other fixture in the house. We repair drips, leaks, weak sprayers and loose handles, and we install new pull-down, pull-out, touchless and filtered-water faucets.
When we swap a kitchen faucet, we look at the shutoff valves and supply lines underneath too. In a home from the 1960s or 1970s, those valves may not have been turned in decades, and they're often the part that fails. If they won't hold, we replace them while the sink is open.
Kitchen Plumbing
Kitchen Plumbing Services
Beyond the faucet, we handle the rest of the kitchen: sink drains and traps, dishwasher hookups, ice maker and refrigerator lines, garbage disposals and gas lines for ranges. If you're remodeling, we can move or add fixtures so the plumbing matches the new layout.
For a clogged kitchen sink, see drain cleaning. For disposal problems, see garbage disposal repair. Switching to a gas range? See gas line installation.
Plumbing Fixture Installation
We install sinks, faucets, toilets, showerheads, tub fillers, laundry sinks and outdoor spigots, one at a time or for a full remodel. Every install includes the connections, new shutoff valves where needed and a leak check before we leave.
Bought your own fixtures? No problem. Tell us the make and model when you call, and we'll let you know if anything about your plumbing needs to change. For toilets, see toilet installation. For showers, see shower repair.
Faucets and Fixtures in Northbrook Homes
About two thirds of Northbrook homes were built between 1940 and 1989. Behind many new faucets is plumbing that's 37 to 86 years old.
Valves That Haven't Moved in Years
Multi-turn shutoff valves from the 1960s and 1970s can seize or start dripping the first time they're turned. We check them before we start and replace them if they won't hold.
Galvanized Lines in Postwar Homes
Original galvanized water lines narrow from the inside as they corrode. If a brand-new faucet has weak flow, the pipe feeding it may be the reason.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
A faucet job should be simple. Here's how we keep it that way.
1. Options, Not a Sales Pitch
Your plumber explains what's wrong in plain English first, then walks you through your options. You decide.
2. A Clear Price Before Any Work Starts
You get a flat-rate price before we touch anything, with no surprise add-ons when the job is done.
3. Respect for Your Home
Shoe covers on, work area protected, and the space cleaned up before we leave.
Customer Stories
Faucet and Fixture Reviews
4.7 stars from 763 Google reviews for our Northbrook office.
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"Andrew was very professional but also personable, explaining the issue and how they were going to fix it and gave me some tips to help avoid having a recurrence. They were able to get my kitchen sink up and running again right before the holidays which was a life saver."
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"Clayton Griffel came and provided great same-day service on work of replacing a pipe and faucet connection. Clayton was courteous and attentive to the job. Definitely "a good call" to J. Blanton this time."
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"Tony Z did a great job replacing leaky pipes under my kitchen sink. He checked throughly to make sure the issue was solved. The whole experience was positive. I recommend."
Got Questions?
Faucet and Fixture Questions From Northbrook Homeowners
A worn part on a good faucet is a repair. An old or corroded faucet is usually a replacement.
If it's a worn cartridge, washer or seal on a good-quality faucet, a repair usually makes sense. If the faucet is old, corroded or parts are hard to find, replacing it is often the better value. We'll tell you which one we'd pick.
Yes. Tell us the make and model and we'll confirm it fits.
Yes. Tell us the make and model when you call. We'll check that it fits your sink and plumbing and let you know if anything needs to change.
Check the aerator first. If every faucet is weak, it may be older pipes.
Check the aerator first, since debris often gets trapped there after an install. If pressure is weak at every faucet in the house, original galvanized pipes narrowed by corrosion may be the cause, which is common in Northbrook homes from the 1950s and 1960s.
It depends on the faucet and your plumbing. You get a flat price before any work begins.
It depends on the faucet, the sink, the condition of the shutoff valves and supply lines, and access. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Northbrook
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow or clogged kitchen, bathroom and basement drains, cleared and checked.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups for heavy rain and spring snowmelt.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas line repair, leak detection and gas fireplace service.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to Fix That Drip?
Our Northbrook office is at 1945 Techny Road, #11, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Glenview, Northfield, Deerfield, Wheeling, Prospect Heights, Lincolnshire, Winnetka and more.
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