The dribbling kitchen tap that you’ve been putting off maintenance on? It’s more than just a nuisance. A leaking kitchen faucet can lose as much as 11,000 litres of water in a year in a Canadian house. That’s genuine cash down the drain and it simply gets worse as time goes on.
BOS Plumbing and Drains have been repairing broken faucets in the kitchen area of homes throughout the GTA, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Brampton, Milton, Niagara and Cambridge for more than 20 years. We know all brands, all valves and all the trickiest leak locations a kitchen sink can present. So, if you call us, then you won’t be calling anyone else.
Most often a leaking kitchen faucet does not escalate into a major issue. There is a drip flowing at the beginning. Then two drips. After a few seconds, you will come into the presence of a steady stream you learn to tune out.
It’s a symptom of this, typically:
Older cartridge / O-ring: Most modern single-handle faucets have an old cartridge or O-ring. Dry out or cracking of the O-rings inside of it allows water to get in. It’s easily solved with a switch of a cartridge.
Damaged ball valve: Ball style faucets contain small springs and seats in them. After a while, these will start to wear out and you will end up with a dripping kitchen tap that you can’t tighten. It takes a licensed plumber about 30 minutes to replace the ball assembly.
The valve seat is a place on the valve, where the valve seat and faucet meet to form the faucet head that has been corroded. Over time it is corroded by sediment build-up caused by hard GTA water. This means that the spout will still drip even if the handle is completely shut.
If the water is leaking around the base of the handle, but not through the spout, the packing nut under the handle has probably been lost. Easy to fix, but requires some knowledge of where to find it.
Fittings that crack or strip: On older homes (pre-2000), the fittings that connect the water supply lines to the faucets may crack or strip, leading to a leak. When kitchen tap leaks become a problem, it’s when they become a real emergency.
What’s broken is important since it’s different each time. We don’t guess. We make a diagnosis and then we provide you with a price.
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When a BOS plumber comes to do a kitchen faucet repair job, here’s what occurs:
We turn off the sink valves, put the faucet on and remove the handle assembly. Inspection of the cartridge, O-rings, seat and supply connections. If the faucet is repairable we get the correct parts and most of the repairs are completed the same day. While changing out the kitchen faucet may be a more viable option, we tell you that with pricing for both options and you decide.
We service all major faucet brands, such as Moen, Delta, Kohler, American Standard, Pfister, Grohe and local supply-house brands which are found in Hamilton and Niagara builds. Most kitchen water faucet repair jobs can be accomplished in one call since we bring replacements on the truck.
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One of the most frequent plumbing callouts we receive in the Greater Toronto area, including the towns of Mississauga and Brampton are for a kitchen sink clogged due to soap scum, grease, or food debris. It’s also often accompanied by a faucet problem since the water runs too slowly, and people will believe that is the faucet’s fault.
If your kitchen drain is clogged, we’ll clear it during the same visit. On each and every call, BOS Plumbing has the necessary equipment for clearing clogged drains. Scheduling of second appointments was not done. Additional trip fee does not apply.
While we’re there we also inspect the P-trap and drain connections under the sink. When something doesn’t seem right, we’ll mark it and take steps to prevent it from getting worse.
Saturday night is no big deal, it’s a broken kitchen faucet. Water will continue to flow when running out of the faucet, and a faucet that won’t shut off can ruin cabinets, floor and under-floor structures.
BOS Plumbing provides same day plumber service and after hours plumbing response in the following areas:
Call us directly if you have a problem with a plumbing emergency: a faucet that’s leaking, a supply line that has burst or water under the sink. We dispatch fast. We don’t send you through a call centre.
The majority of kitchen tap repair jobs are scheduled jobs. However, there are instances where there’s an emergency plumber required immediately:
In any of these cases, please contact BOS plumbing right away. Our licensed, insured and prepared plumbing professionals are a local emergency plumber that service the entire GTA and neighboring areas, and can make a rapid plumbing emergency repair when it’s needed. We will advise you before we arrive what the ETA is and the price will be told prior to beginning.
This is a question that we get asked on a regular basis. Regrettably, the straightforward solution relies on a couple of aspects:
Faucet age: If the faucet is less than 10 years old, and it’s a quality brand, then it’s nearly always repairable. The internal components are in place, the repair has been successful and the faucet is still good for many years. It’s more practical to fix a kitchen tap that’s 6 years old, than to replace it.
Cost of parts vs new faucet: A medium price kitchen faucet at the Canadian Tire Home Depot store is $150-$400. Replace wins, if the repair is less than 50% the cost of a new faucet. Should the repair be more expensive (unusual but possibly on the more expensive imported models where parts are back ordered), we will state this.
Faucet body condition: These can be easily repaired with cartridge replacement and/or new O-rings. These are all indications that the faucet is past its usefulness: A body that is corroded, a cracked ceramic disc or a handle that has become stripped of its threading will no longer work as it should. When it’s time to change out the kitchen faucet we’ll let you know, and we have a selection of quality faucets on the trucks.
When a customer needs a job done with a $15 cartridge, we don’t charge them to replace. This is no way to do business for 20+ years in the GTA plumbing industry.
When our kitchen faucet had started spraying from the base we called BOS on a Sunday evening, by 9 AM Monday they were at our home in Oakville and identified the problem in less than 10 minutes and fixed it in less than an hour, solid. Verified customer, Oakville
“Had been waiting for months for an issue with moisture in the kitchen tap; BOS came out, changed cartridges and also discovered a hairline crack in our P-trap; professional crew. Verified customer, Mississauga
Emergency call on a Friday night in Hamilton, supply line under the sink burst, BOS arrived within 2 hours, closed it down and replaced the line, checked the rest of the plumbing in our kitchen. Exactly what you want from an emergency plumber. Verified customer, Hamilton
The kitchen sink plumbing is more interconnected than one might think. The faucet, the supply lines, the drain, the P-trap and the air gap if you have a dishwasher all fit in the same cabinet space. If there is an issue, you want a residential plumber who has the knowledge of the entire system, not just what he was called to fix.
Since 2005, BOS Plumbing has been providing this service throughout the GTA. Our plumbers are licensed in Ontario, are fully insured and arrive at your job site with fully loaded trucks. We quote you a transparent price before we begin work. No hidden anything on the bill.
We are your plumber in Mississauga, your plumber in Oakville, your plumber in Hamilton, and anywhere in between, whether you require a quick fix for your kitchen faucet, a complete replacement of your faucets, clearing your clogged sinks, or a same-day emergency call.
Our plumbers are able to repair and service most popular faucet brands for kitchens across Canada, such as Moen, Delta, Kohler, American Standard, Pfister, Grohe, Hansgrohe, Riobel, Blanco, Kraus, Glacier Bay and more. From a standard kitchen faucet to a pull-down sprayer, touchless faucet or commercial kitchen faucet, we can identify the problem and find the proper parts replacement.
Give BOS Plumbing and Drains a call today. We pick up. We show up. We fix it.
Common issues include clogged drains, leaking pipes, running toilets, low water pressure, and water heater problems. These can start small but often get worse if not fixed early.
You should call a plumber if you notice ongoing leaks, slow drainage, no hot water, or unusual noises in your pipes. It’s also best to get help right away for any sudden or major issues.
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency plumbing services. Whether it’s a burst pipe, backup, or major leak, our team is ready to respond quickly.
Signs include slow draining water, bad smells, gurgling sounds, or water backing up. If you notice any of these, it’s best to address the problem before it gets worse.
The cost depends on the type of issue and the work required. Minor fixes are usually affordable, while larger repairs may cost more. We always provide clear and upfront pricing.
Yes, we offer same-day service for most plumbing issues so you don’t have to wait long to get things fixed.plumbing
If your pipes freeze, turn off the main water supply and avoid using the affected fixtures. Call a professional right away to prevent the pipes from bursting.
It’s a good idea to have your plumbing inspected once a year. Regular maintenance helps prevent unexpected problems and extends the life of your system.
Yes, we handle both installation and repair of water heaters to make sure your home always has reliable hot water.
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