Where the drains end up matters just as much. Septic. There is no public sewer in Union or along the South Shore; the Alderbrook area has its own on-site treatment. Shoreline lots along Highway 106 typically pump effluent uphill across the road to a drainfield. We reach Union in about 50 minutes from Port Orchard, west on Highway 3 to Belfair and then Highway 106 along the South Shore of Hood Canal, and the trucks go out stocked for the jobs this community generates most.
Why faucet repair & installation is a little different in Union
High water pressure in some Union neighborhoods hammers faucet cartridges and supply lines. If we see pressure above normal on the gauge we will mention it, because the faucet is just the first fixture to complain and the washing machine hoses are next.
The seasons leave their mark on Union plumbing. Union faces north across the canal toward the Olympics and takes the wind that comes down from them. The December 2022 and January 2024 freezes split pipes in shoreline cabins and froze exposed lines on the hillside systems, and winter power outages stop every pump on the shore.
Local conditions that affect faucet repair & installation in Union
Here is a Union detail that changes how we approach the job: Weak pressure at the high end of community water systems
Older Union homes often have original two-handle compression faucets and multi-turn angle stops that have not moved in decades. We rebuild the stems where the faucet is worth it and replace the stops with quarter-turn valves so the next shutoff actually shuts off.
The pattern we see most in Union is this: Long service lines crossing or running beside Highway 106
Municipal water in Union is treated, but the chlorine and minerals still take a toll on rubber seats and O-rings over the years. A slow drip is the first sign, and fixing it early keeps it from scoring the valve seat and turning a cheap repair into a replacement.
Signs Union homeowners call us for faucet repair & installation
Worth a call
- The faucet handle is stiff, loose or has to be held in just the right spot
- Water in the cabinet under the sink, especially near the supply connections
- The finish is flaking, pitted or green around the base
- A pulldown spray head that will not retract or dock
- Hot and cold are reversed, or the hot side barely flows
How we handle faucet repair & installation in Union
Here is how it runs when we come to Union for faucet repair & installation: tell us what it is doing, check the faucet and under the sink, flat price approved by you, repair or install, then flush, test and dry-check. Nothing is started until you have approved a flat price.
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Union neighborhoods and areas we serve
Our Union work runs from Union Ridge across to Alderbrook and the resort area, and out around Dalby Waterwheel and Union Country Store. Anywhere inside the Mason County side of our territory is fair game.
Faucet Repair & Installation questions from Union
My Union faucet has a weak stream. Is that a pressure problem?
If only one faucet is weak, it is almost always the aerator, cartridge or hose, and that is a quick fix. If every fixture is weak, that is a house pressure issue and we look at the supply instead.
What does faucet repair cost in Union?
A cartridge, stem or aerator repair is a modest service call plus the part. Replacement is quoted with labor, supplies and any shutoff valves listed. The price is flat and approved before work starts.
How soon can you repair a faucet in Union?
Most Union faucet calls are scheduled same-day or next-day with a four-hour window and a text when the plumber is on the way. A faucet that will not shut off is treated as urgent.
Do you carry faucet parts, or will you need to come back?
We carry Moen, Delta and Kohler cartridges, stems, seats, aerators and supply lines on the truck. Most Union repairs are finished on the first visit.
Can I buy my own faucet and have you install it?
Yes, and many people do. Call first and we will tell you how many holes your sink has and what spacing, so the faucet you buy fits. The labor price is the same whether you supply it or we do.
Mason County is well-water, septic and long-driveway country, and we are set up for it. Washington Plumbing & Drain reaches Union from Port Orchard by way of Belfair, with trucks stocked for pump houses and remote lots.