FAUCET & SINK REPAIR & REPLACEMENT IN ST. PETERSBURG, FL

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a faucet when the body is sound and the problem is a worn internal part; replace it when the fixture is corroded, outdated, or leaking from multiple spots.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 dripThe faucet body is corroded or cracked
The aerator is clogged with hard-water scaleIt leaks from several points at once
The handle is stiff from mineral buildupYou're remodeling or upgrading the finish/style
The fixture is newer and good qualityRepairs 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 faucetsBathroom faucets
Pull-down & pull-outSingle-hole
Single- & dual-handleCenterset & widespread
Touchless / motion-sensingWall-mount & vessel
Pot fillers & bar faucetsTouchless & 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.

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Faucet & Sink FAQs

Is it worth repairing a faucet or should I replace it?
Repair it if the faucet body is sound and the issue is a worn cartridge, washer, or clogged aerator, which are inexpensive fixes. Replace it if the body is corroded, it leaks from multiple points, or you're upgrading the style. On a faucet older than about 15 years with recurring problems, replacement usually costs less over time than repeated repairs.
Why does my faucet keep dripping?
A steady drip is almost always a worn internal part, usually the cartridge, washer, or ceramic disc that seals the water off. In St. Petersburg's hard water, mineral buildup wears these parts out faster. Replacing the worn component stops the drip and the wasted water, which can add up to gallons a day from a single faucet.
Why is the water pressure low at just one faucet?
Low pressure at a single faucet is usually a clogged aerator, the small screen at the tip of the spout that catches hard-water scale and debris. Cleaning or replacing the aerator often restores full flow. If it clogs again quickly, our hard Pinellas water is the cause, and a water softener will slow it down.
Can you install a faucet I bought myself?
Yes. We install customer-supplied kitchen, bathroom, and outdoor faucets, and we'll flag anything that won't fit your sink's hole configuration before we start. You pick the style and finish; we handle the install and warranty our labor.
How much does faucet replacement cost?
It depends on the faucet you choose and whether the shutoff valves or supply lines also need replacing, which is common in older St. Pete homes. A standard faucet swap is an affordable, same-visit job, and we quote it upfront before starting. Financing is available for larger fixture or remodel projects.

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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