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Toilet, faucet and fixture repair in Capitola keeps older homes and newer ones from falling apart. Capitola's mix of vintage Craftsman homes built over sandy soil and coastal properties means plumbing fixtures take a beating from mineral-heavy water and salt air corrosion. A running toilet can waste thousands of gallons a month. A leaking faucet drips away your hot water bill and your sanity.
When a plumber shows up, the first thing they do is figure out what's actually broken. Is the flapper worn out, the fill valve stuck, or the supply line corroded? Is it a cartridge valve, compression valve, or something else? They turn off the water, pull the fixture apart if needed, and show you what they found before touching anything else. That's when you decide if you want them to fix it or walk away.
We handle the common ones fast. Toilet repairs usually run through a new flapper, fill valve, or shut-off valve. Faucet leaks from cartridge wear or corroded seats. Showerheads clog from mineral buildup. We also replace fixtures when repair isn't worth the time, and we catch the small problems that save you money later: loose connections, worn washers, failing valves that'll burst next month.
When to call us
Water running in the toilet tank even when nobody's using it
A faucet dripping steady or spraying sideways from the aerator
Moisture or pooling under the sink or around the base of the toilet
Hot water won't shut off right, or it takes forever to get hot
A toilet that won't flush all the way or needs a second push
Discolored water coming from one fixture but not others
Toilet, faucet & fixture repair jobs we handle in Capitola
Diagnosis of the broken part with water supply shut off
Removal and replacement of worn valves, flappers, cartridges, or seats
Fixture replacement if repair is not practical or safe
Testing water flow and pressure after the repair
Cleanup and disposal of old parts
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what's going on. We'll confirm the scope and give you a free, no-obligation quote before any work starts.
Common questions
Why is my toilet running all the time?
A running toilet is almost always the flapper (rubber seal at the tank bottom) wearing out or the fill valve sticking. Water slowly leaks from the tank into the bowl, so the fill valve keeps running to top it off. We replace the flapper or valve and the noise stops. You can also try jiggling the handle first to see if the flapper reseats, but that's just a band-aid.
How do I know if a faucet drip is worth fixing?
A single faucet dripping one drop per second wastes about 3,000 gallons a year and runs up your water bill. Most drips come from a worn cartridge or seat and cost less to fix than the water you're losing. We diagnose it in minutes and tell you if a new washer, cartridge, or whole new faucet makes sense.
Can you fix a leaking toilet without replacing it?
Yes, most of the time. The leak is usually the fill valve, flapper, or supply line. We identify which part is leaking, fix or replace it, and test the flush. If the tank is cracked or the bowl has a hairline break, then replacement is the only option, but that's rare.
What if I have an old house with weird old fixtures?
Capitola has plenty of older homes with original or hard-to-match fixtures. We work on vintage compression faucets, old ball valves, and uncommon toilet models. If we can source a matching part or a close-enough modern replacement, we do. If not, we'll tell you upfront before we start taking things apart.