Faucet Repair in Fontana, CA

What happens when you call

The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who works in Fontana. Expect a few quick questions: which faucet, whether it drips from the spout or leaks around the body, whether there is water in the cabinet, and whether you can shut the water off. Brand and model help, since cartridges are brand-specific, and a photo of the faucet makes it easier to bring the right parts.

At the visit, the plumber shuts off the supply, takes the faucet apart, and checks the cartridge or washers, the seats and the O-rings. If the faucet can be rebuilt, that is usually the simpler route; if parts are gone or the body is damaged, they will walk you through replacement before doing it.

Cost factors

• Rebuild parts versus a complete new faucet
• Specialty fixtures such as pull-downs, wall mounts or widespread bath sets
• Scaled or corroded mounting nuts and supply connections
• New stop valves or supply hoses fitted while the water is off
• A failed under-sink stop that means shutting the whole house down to work
• After-hours or weekend service

Fontana conditions

Water service in Fontana is split among five providers, each with a defined area: Fontana Water Company, the main provider, plus Cucamonga Valley Water District, West Valley Water District, and the Marygold and Crawford Canyon mutual water companies. The City suggests calling Fontana Water Company first at (909) 822-2201 if you are unsure who serves an address. Fontana Water Company draws on Lytle Creek surface flow, wells in the Lytle, Rialto and Chino basins, and purchased State Water Project water.

If your water comes from Fontana Water Company, its shutoff rule matters: the angle stop and meter valve at the meter belong to the company, and customers are asked to shut off water at the home's own gate valve instead. Knowing where that house valve is pays off the day a faucet will not stop running. The company lists a 24-hour emergency number, (909) 428-8746, for problems on its side.

Fontana's median home was built in 1989, so many single-lever faucets and braided supply hoses are original or on their second round. Permits for larger plumbing jobs go through City of Fontana Building & Safety at (909) 350-7640 or the Build Fontana online portal.

Before the plumber arrives

• Find the house's main gate valve and make sure it turns
• Empty the sink cabinet so the stops are easy to reach
• Look for a brand name on the faucet body or handle
• Have the new faucet and its box on hand if you bought one
• Set a towel or pan under any active leak