Why Columbia homeowners call for faucet repair
Cartridge, ceramic disc, and compression faucets fail differently. A licensed plumber matches parts to the fixture instead of guessing at the big-box wall.
Cartridge and valve types follow the age of the house. 1920s–1950s bungalows with galvanized and copper in Shandon and Earlewood. Nearby towns: Lexington, Irmo, West Columbia, Cayce.
Water chemistry is what wears them out. Piedmont clay movement shifts laterals; humid summers and ice storms freeze crawlspace lines. Common dispatch ZIPs in Columbia include 29201, 29203, 29204, 29205. Nearby codes are covered — call with yours.
If the shutoff under the sink is seized, say so on the call so the plumber is ready.
Problems we connect in SC
- Drip that will not stop
- Handle that spins or sticks
- Low flow from mineral scale
- Spray head that will not retract
- Supply line drip at the stop valve