Kitchen Plumbing in Oakland, ME

What kitchen plumbing work do we handle in Augusta?

Most kitchen calls are about the sink: a dripping faucet, a slow drain, a disposal that hums but will not spin, or a dishwasher that was never connected properly. We repair or replace all of it, usually in one visit.

We also handle the plumbing side of kitchen remodels — moving supply and drain lines for a new island, adding a pot filler, or roughing in a second sink — and coordinate with your cabinet installer so nothing waits on us.

Fixture upgrades are common in the older homes around Augusta, Hallowell and Gardiner. Swapping worn shut-off valves and supply lines while a new faucet goes in prevents the leaks that show up later under the cabinet.

Why is my kitchen sink draining slowly?

Grease, coffee grounds and food scraps build up in the trap and the horizontal drain line behind the wall. A disposal that is not flushed with cold water makes it worse. We clear the whole line, not just the trap.

If the drain gurgles or backs up when the dishwasher runs, the cause is usually a blocked air gap, a kinked drain hose or a partly clogged branch line. All three are quick fixes once diagnosed.

Should I repair or replace a leaking kitchen faucet?

A cartridge or seal on a quality faucet is worth replacing. A builder-grade faucet that is more than ten years old, corroded at the base or leaking from the spout usually costs about as much to rebuild as to replace.

We carry common cartridges and supply lines on the truck, so many faucet repairs are finished on the first trip. For replacements, we are happy to install a fixture you have already purchased.

Garbage disposal and dishwasher hookups

Disposal installs include a new mounting assembly, a properly pitched discharge, and a dishwasher connection with the knockout removed — a step that is often missed and leaves the dishwasher unable to drain.

For dishwashers we install the supply valve, route the drain with a high loop or air gap, and confirm the electrical connection is in place before we leave, so the first cycle runs without a puddle.