In Highland, faucet repair often means rebuilding a cartridge or replacing washers in homes from the 1980s and earlier, or deciding when an old fixture should simply be replaced. East Valley Water District supplies the water, but faucets and the shutoffs under them belong to the homeowner. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Highland.
Highland homes and water
Highland sits at the southern base of the San Bernardino Mountains and takes in Highland, East Highland and West Highland. Its median home was built in 1983, and about 44 percent of houses date to before 1980, with the 1980s and 1990s the busiest building decades. Older areas such as the Palm Avenue historic district can have original compression faucets, galvanized supply lines and stop valves that have not been closed in years, while 1980s and 1990s tracts usually have single-lever cartridge faucets now on their second or third set of parts.
East Valley Water District (EVWD) provides water service, and sewer service where it is available. Check EVWD's current water quality report for hardness; in general, mineral-bearing water is what crusts aerators and wears cartridges in this region. Homes closer to the foothills also see the occasional winter frost that can crack an exposed spigot.
Comparing your options
| Option | Good fit when | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| New washers or O-rings | An older compression faucet with a sound body | The seats may need dressing or replacing too |
| New cartridge | A single-lever faucet from a known brand | The cartridge has to match the exact model |
| New faucet | Parts are discontinued or the body is corroded | A good time to update supply lines and stops |
| Frost-resistant spigot | An outdoor bib cracked by cold | It needs the right pitch so it drains |
Warning signs
- A steady drip after the handle is off
- Water leaking out around the handle stem
- A faucet that wobbles on the sink or counter
- Rusty-looking water at one older faucet when first opened
- An outdoor spigot that sprays from behind the handle
Seasonal timing
Highland's hot summers are hard on outdoor spigots that feed sprinklers and hoses for hours, and its occasional cold winter nights, especially toward the foothills, can freeze water trapped in a spigot with a hose still attached. Indoor drips are worth fixing whenever they start. The City of Highland requires permits for plumbing systems and for water heaters, so if a faucet job grows into new piping, the plumber can sort out the permit through the Building & Safety Division counter at (909) 864-8732 x232.
Faucet Repair questions in Highland
The shutoff valve under my sink will not turn. Should I force it?
Why is my outdoor hose bib leaking?
When is a new faucet a better choice than a rebuild?
Is a permit needed to repair or swap out a faucet?
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