Fixture repair in the Portland metro

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Fixtures are where plumbing problems get personal. A tap that drips all night, a toilet that runs and won't quit, a shower valve that leaks behind the wall: small jobs, until the water bill or the damage adds up. Portland's older homes keep a plumber busy with exactly this, because the original fixtures in a lot of 1920s and 1950s houses are all wearing out around the same time.

What we see called in around Portland

• Dripping faucets where the cartridge or seat has finally aged out, common in kitchens and baths of older homes
• Running toilets that cycle on their own and waste water all day
• Shower and tub valves that leak behind the trim or won't hold a steady temperature
• Garbage disposals that jam, hum without turning, or drip from the base
• Hose bibs and outdoor spigots that split after a hard freeze

Repair or replace

Most fixture problems are a repair, not a replacement. A faucet usually needs a new cartridge or seat; a toilet usually needs a fill or flapper assembly. Some older fixtures, though, are worth replacing outright, either because parts are no longer made or because a modern low-flow model will save water. The pro who calls you back will tell you honestly which way to go rather than defaulting to the bigger job.

What it costs

Fixture work is priced by the job, and most plumbers charge a service call plus the time and parts. A simple faucet reseat is quick; replacing a shower valve behind a finished wall is a larger job. Exact pricing comes from the local pro once they see the fixture.