For all your flows, trust the Pros · St. Petersburg & Tampa Bay
A dripping or worn-out faucet is one of the most common plumbing repairs, and one of the easiest to put off — until the wasted water shows up on your bill. Flow Pros repairs and replaces kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor faucets and sinks across St. Petersburg, from a quick cartridge swap in Kenwood to a full fixture upgrade during an Old Northeast remodel. St. Pete's hard water is especially rough on faucets, so we also fix the scale and pressure problems it causes. Call 727-265-9639.
By Jared, Owner / Operator and Lead Service Plumber — Flow Pros Plumbing
- FL #CFC1433820
- Since 2020
- Kitchen, Bath & Outdoor
- Upfront Pricing
- Updated July 2, 2026
Faucet Repair vs. Replacement: Which Do You Need?
Repair a faucet when the body is sound and the problem is a worn internal part; replace it when the fixture is corroded, outdated, or leaking from multiple spots. Most drips and stiff handles are cheap repairs, while a corroded base or a faucet you're ready to upgrade is worth replacing. Here's the quick rule of thumb.
| Repair it when… | Replace it when… |
|---|---|
| A worn cartridge, washer, or O-ring is causing a drip | The faucet body is corroded or cracked |
| The aerator is clogged with hard-water scale | It leaks from several points at once |
| The handle is stiff from mineral buildup | You're remodeling or upgrading the finish/style |
| The fixture is newer and good quality | Repairs keep recurring on an old faucet |
We'll tell you honestly which makes sense — a $20 cartridge often fixes a drip, but chasing repairs on a 20-year-old faucet usually costs more than a replacement.
Common Faucet & Sink Problems We Fix
Most faucet trouble comes down to a handful of worn parts or hard-water buildup. We diagnose and fix all of them, for kitchen, bath, and outdoor fixtures.
- Dripping spout — usually a worn cartridge, washer, or ceramic disc.
- Low or spitting flow — typically a hard-water-clogged aerator.
- Stiff or wobbly handle — mineral buildup or a failing cartridge.
- Leak at the base or under the sink — worn O-rings, supply lines, or a bad seal, which can cause cabinet water damage.
- Sprayer or diverter problems and slow sink drains.
Faucet Types We Install
Whatever style and finish you choose, we install it right, including customer-supplied faucets. We work with every common kitchen and bathroom configuration.
| Kitchen faucets | Bathroom faucets |
|---|---|
| Pull-down & pull-out | Single-hole |
| Single- & dual-handle | Centerset & widespread |
| Touchless / motion-sensing | Wall-mount & vessel |
| Pot fillers & bar faucets | Touchless & accessible/ADA-height |
We also handle outdoor faucets and hose bibs, which take a beating from Florida sun and salt air, plus commercial faucet work.
Hard Water & Your Faucets in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg's hard water is a big reason faucets here fail early. Pinellas County water runs roughly 8 to 11 grains per gallon, and that mineral content scales up aerators, stiffens cartridges, and shortens the life of every fixture in the house.
Cleaning or replacing the aerator often restores pressure at a single faucet, but if scale keeps clogging your fixtures, a whole-home water softener is the long-term fix. Choosing EPA WaterSense faucets also cuts water use without sacrificing pressure. Verify our license (FL #CFC1433820) with the state anytime.
Flow Pros Plumbing — St. Petersburg
- Call 24/7: 727-265-9639
- Primary: 2770 25th St. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
- Second location: 16132 Churchview Dr, Suite 209B, Lithia, FL 33547
- Hours: 24/7 Emergency Service
- License: FL #CFC1433820 · Serving Pinellas, Hillsborough & Polk counties
Faucet & Sink FAQs
Is it worth repairing a faucet or should I replace it?
Why does my faucet keep dripping?
Why is the water pressure low at just one faucet?
Can you install a faucet I bought myself?
How much does faucet replacement cost?
For all your flows, trust the Pros
Dripping Faucet? We'll Fix or Replace It
Kitchen, bath & outdoor faucet and sink service across St. Petersburg & Tampa Bay — upfront pricing, financing available.
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