Professional Faucet Installation in Dallas, TX — Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric

A properly installed faucet works right from the first turn — no drips, no leaks, no callbacks. Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric has installed faucets across Dallas since 1945. That's 80 years of plumbing expertise and four generations of hands-on skill. Our state-licensed, background-checked technicians are available the same day to handle your installation the right way.

Dallas homeowners call us for every type of faucet service Upgrading an outdated kitchen faucet. Replacing a bathroom fixture that won't stop dripping. Finishing a remodel with a new pull-down sprayer or touchless model. Swapping a laundry or utility sink faucet that's seen better days. If you've already picked your faucet or still need guidance, we handle it from there.

Call Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric today to schedule your faucet installation. Same-day and next-day scheduling is available. Every job starts with an upfront quote before work begins. And because we handle plumbing, HVAC, and electrical under one roof, one call covers it all.

Swapping a faucet looks simple in a two-minute video. In practice, the faucet itself is only part of the job. What's underneath — the supply lines, shut-off valves, and connections — is where most problems start.

A licensed plumber handles three things a DIY install or handyman won't:

• Supply line inspection: Old braided steel or plastic supply lines can crack or leak under the new faucet's connections. We check and replace them during the install if needed.
• Shut-off valve testing: If your shut-off valves are seized, corroded, or won't close all the way, you'll have no way to stop water flow during a future repair. We test and replace them on the spot.
• Connection integrity: Mismatched fittings, cross-threaded connections, and missing seals cause slow leaks behind the cabinet. A licensed plumber gets every connection right the first time.

Older Dallas homes built in the 1970s through 1990s in East Dallas often have corroded shut-off valves and galvanized supply lines. These parts seize or break the moment you try to disconnect them. A DIY attempt can turn a one-hour job into a flooded cabinet and an emergency call.

A licensed plumber sees what's coming before it becomes a problem. That's the difference between a clean install and a weekend headache.

Most faucet leaks after installation aren't caused by a bad faucet. They're caused by how the faucet was connected. The same handful of mistakes show up on nearly every callback we run in Dallas.

Here are the most common ones:

• Overtightened connections: Cranking a supply line fitting too tight cracks the ferrule or strips the threads. The connection feels solid at first, then drips within days.
• Reused supply lines: Old supply lines may look fine but have weakened walls and worn rubber washers. Connecting a new faucet to old lines is a leak waiting to happen.
• Skipped plumber's tape: Threaded connections need Teflon tape to seal properly. Skipping this step leaves micro-gaps that weep water slowly — often behind the cabinet where you won't notice.
• Mismatched fittings: Not every faucet connector matches every supply valve. Forcing a connection with the wrong adapter causes a poor seal that fails over time.
• Loose mounting hardware: A faucet that isn't anchored tightly to the sink rocks with use. That movement stresses the connections underneath and eventually loosens them.

North Texas hard water adds another layer to this problem. Mineral buildup forms inside supply line connectors over time. Reusing old supply lines during a faucet swap is one of the most common DIY mistakes we see in Dallas homes. The buildup restricts flow and weakens seals from the inside out.

If you've installed a faucet and it's dripping days later, one of these mistakes is almost always the reason. A licensed plumber can find and fix it before the water reaches your subfloor.

If you've never hired a plumber for a faucet install, you might wonder what the process looks like and how long it takes. Here's what happens from start to finish.

Step 1 — Shut off the water supply. The technician closes the shut-off valves under the sink. If the valves are corroded or won't close, they get replaced before anything else moves forward.

Step 2 — Remove the old faucet. The plumber disconnects the supply lines, loosens the mounting hardware, and lifts the old fixture out. Corroded nuts and seized bolts are common in older Dallas homes — we come prepared with the tools to handle them.

Step 3 — Inspect what's underneath. Before the new faucet goes on, the technician checks the supply lines, connectors, and sink surface for damage, corrosion, or buildup. Anything worn gets replaced on the spot.

Step 4 — Mount and connect the new faucet. The faucet is set, sealed, and anchored to the sink. All supply line connections are made with proper fittings and tape. Sprayer hoses and soap dispensers are connected if included.

Step 5 — Test for leaks and proper flow. The technician turns the water back on, checks every connection, and runs hot and cold water to confirm full pressure and zero drips.

Most faucet installations in Dallas take about an hour. Slab-foundation homes with limited under-sink access or non-standard plumbing may take slightly longer. The technician adapts on-site so there's no need for return trips. You'll have an upfront quote before any work starts.

Not all faucet installations are the same. A kitchen faucet and a bathroom faucet look different, mount differently, and connect differently. Knowing what's involved helps you plan and avoid buying the wrong fixture.

Kitchen faucet installations tend to be more involved:

• Heavier faucet bases that need solid anchoring to the sink or countertop
• Pull-down or pull-out sprayer hoses that route through the faucet body and connect below
• Larger supply lines to handle higher water flow
• Extra holes for soap dispensers, side sprayers, or filtered water taps
• Tighter cabinet spaces with garbage disposals and dishwasher lines competing for room
• Bathroom faucet installations vary by configuration:
• Single-hole: One handle and spout through a single opening — the simplest swap
• Centerset: Two handles and a spout on a shared base plate, usually with 4-inch hole spacing
• Widespread: Separate handles and spout mounted independently, typically with 8-inch spacing

The configuration has to match your sink's existing holes. Installing a centerset faucet on a widespread sink — or the reverse — doesn't work without modification.

Many 1980s through 2000s Dallas homes in neighborhoods like Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove have builder-grade faucets with non-standard hole spacing. A plumber measures and confirms compatibility before installation day so there are no surprises when the old faucet comes off.

Whether it's a kitchen or bathroom install, we check supply lines, shut-off valves, and mounting surfaces as part of every job. The faucet is the visible part — what's underneath is what keeps it working.

Picking a faucet that looks good is the easy part. Picking one that fits your sink, matches your plumbing, and holds up over time takes a few extra steps. Checking these details before your installation appointment prevents returns and wasted time.

Here's what to confirm before you buy:

• Hole count: Count the holes in your sink or countertop. A single-hole faucet won't cover a three-hole sink without a deck plate. A widespread faucet won't fit a single-hole opening.
• Hole spacing: Measure the distance between holes center to center. Standard centerset spacing is 4 inches. Standard widespread spacing is 8 inches. Non-standard spacing requires a matching fixture.
• Supply line size: Most residential faucets use 3/8-inch supply connections, but older Dallas homes may have 1/2-inch valves. Confirm the size so the right adapters are on hand.
• Spout height and reach: A tall gooseneck faucet can splash against a shallow sink. Match the spout size to your basin depth for comfortable daily use.
• Finish durability: Dallas-area hard water wears down chrome finishes faster than other options. Brushed nickel and matte black hold up better and show fewer water spots between cleanings.

If you're not sure about any of these, your plumber can advise during scheduling or confirm on-site before the old faucet comes off. Getting the right faucet the first time means one appointment, one install, and no trips back to the store.

Sometimes a dripping faucet is just a worn cartridge. Other times, the faucet is the symptom — not the source. Replacing the fixture without checking what's behind it can leave you with the same problem and a new faucet that still doesn't work right.

These signs suggest the issue goes deeper than the faucet itself:

• Low water pressure at one fixture: If pressure drops only at the faucet you're replacing, corroded supply lines or a failing shut-off valve may be restricting flow.
• Rusty or discolored water: Brown or orange water when you turn the hot tap points to corrosion inside the supply piping — not the faucet.
• Persistent dripping after a new install: If a brand-new faucet still drips, the problem is in the valve seat, supply connection, or water pressure — not the fixture.
• Galvanic corrosion at connections: When copper and galvanized steel pipes meet without a dielectric fitting, corrosion builds at the joint and eats through the connection over time.

Homes in East Dallas and Lakewood with original galvanized pipes are the most common source of these hidden problems. Low pressure and rusty water persist even after a new faucet goes on because the supply piping behind the wall is the real issue.

A licensed plumber checks more than the faucet during an installation. We inspect supply lines, valves, and connections to identify whether the problem ends at the fixture — or starts further back in the system. That extra step saves you from replacing the same faucet again in a year.

Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric has served Dallas since 1945. That's 80 years of plumbing expertise — four generations strong.

Here's what you get when you call us:

• State-licensed, background-checked local Dallas Plumbers
• Same-day and next-day faucet installation
• Supply line and shut-off valve inspection with every install
• Upfront quotes before any work begins

Call (214) 324-8811 for professional faucet installation in Dallas.

Located at: 2615 Big Town Blvd, Mesquite, TX 75150