Built for San Juan winters
Boilers and radiant heat that run all winter, high-altitude water heaters at 6,512 ft, and frozen lines — we know your climate.
Faucets & Fixtures in Durango
Small fixtures, daily use, a lot of wear
Faucets, showerheads and valves are where Durango’s hard water shows first. Minerals build up on cartridges and seats until a handle grinds or won’t quite close, aerators clog, and a shower that used to spray evenly now spits sideways. Outside, a frost-free hose bib can still split inside the wall if a hose stayed connected through a cold night, and nobody notices until it’s turned on in spring.
We repair what’s worth repairing, from a worn cartridge to a stuck diverter, and replace what isn’t. That covers kitchen and bathroom faucets, sinks, shower and tub valves, garbage disposals and outdoor spigots, each installed with new supply lines and shutoffs where the old ones are tired. If the drip you’re chasing turns out to be inside a wall, leak detection finds it, and a water softener keeps new fixtures from scaling up.
- Repair First We’ll fix a sound fixture before suggesting a new one.
- Freeze-Ready Spigots Frost-free hose bibs installed and replaced.
- Work We Stand Behind Fixture jobs covered by our full service guarantee.
Symptom Check
When a fixture needs a plumber
Most fixture problems are easy to spot and simpler to fix early.
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A Drip That Won’t Quit
A worn cartridge or seat lets water through with the handle closed.
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Stiff or Grinding Handles
Scale inside the valve makes it hard to turn or adjust.
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Spitting Showerhead
Mineral-clogged nozzles throw water everywhere except where you stand.
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Shower Temperature Swings
A worn balancing valve lets the water jump hot or cold mid-shower.
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Disposal Jams or Leaks
It hums without spinning, or drips from the bottom of the unit.
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Spigot Leaks in Spring
A hose bib that froze over winter may spray inside the wall.
What We Repair & Install
Kitchen, bath and outdoor fixtures
Repairs, replacements and new installs through the house and yard.
- Kitchen & Bath Faucets Cartridges, valves and complete faucet replacements.
- Sinks & Vanities New sinks set, sealed and connected to supply and drain.
- Shower & Tub Valves Cartridges, diverters and full valve swaps.
- Garbage Disposals Jams, leaks and worn-out units repaired or replaced.
- Frost-Free Hose Bibs Outdoor spigots built to handle Durango freezes.
- Shutoffs & Supply Lines Old stops and supply hoses replaced under sinks and toilets.
How It Works
Fixing or swapping a fixture
Most fixture jobs take a single visit.
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Tell Us the Fixture
Which one, what it’s doing and whether you have a replacement in mind.
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Inspect the Valve
We check the parts, the shutoff and the supply lines underneath.
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Repair or Replace
Both options priced before we start.
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Install and Check for Drips
We run the fixture, test each connection and leave the cabinet dry.
Durango crews. Mountain‑tough service.
Why Durango homeowners choose Element
Local to Southwest Colorado
A real office on Turner Drive and crews serving Durango, Bayfield, Ignacio, Hesperus and Pagosa Springs — not a call center.
Licensed in Colorado
Colorado Plumbing Contractor PC.0004697 and Master Plumber MP.03001859, with every job backed by our full service guarantee.
Here 24/7
Burst pipe at 2 a.m. or a cold boiler on a Sunday — a real technician answers the call.
Dripping tap or a stuck shower valve?
Our Durango plumbers handle fixtures every day. Ask about $50 off any plumbing service.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for San Juan winters.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Seasonal boiler tune-ups
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Faucet and fixture questions from Durango homeowners
Why do faucets scale up so fast in Durango?
The water here carries a lot of dissolved calcium and magnesium. Each time water dries on an aerator or seeps past a cartridge, it leaves a thin film behind, and that builds into the crust that jams valves and clogs showerheads. Cleaning aerators helps, but a water softener stops the buildup throughout the house.
Should I fix my old faucet or buy a new one?
If the body is solid and parts are still made for it, a repair is usually the cheaper, quicker answer. If the finish is corroding, the parts are discontinued, or the faucet has leaked into the cabinet more than once, replacing it makes more sense. We’ll show you which parts are worn and price both choices.
How do I keep my outdoor spigot from freezing?
Disconnect hoses before the first hard freeze, even from a frost-free hose bib, because a connected hose traps water in the valve and can split it. On older spigots that aren’t frost-free, close the indoor shutoff and drain the line. If yours leaked last spring or sprays when you open it, we can replace it with a frost-free model.
Is a garbage disposal okay on a septic system?
It can be, with care. A disposal sends more solids to the tank, so septic homes that use one often need pumping more frequently. Some owners skip the disposal or limit what goes into it. If you keep one, run plenty of cold water and avoid grease and stringy scraps. For tank or drain field concerns, see septic repair.
Can you replace a shower valve without tearing out tile?
Often, yes. Many valves can be rebuilt with a new cartridge from the front, through the trim, with no tile removed. A full valve replacement sometimes needs access from behind the wall, through a closet for example, or a small opening we plan carefully. We look at your valve first and explain the access needed before quoting.
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