Faucets, Toilets & Fixture Repair
Dripping faucets, running toilets, garbage disposals, showerheads, hose bibbs — Alberto Plumbing handles the full range of fixture repairs and replacements across Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, and Austin. Upfront pricing, same-day availability, and work backed by a licensed Master Plumber.
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Fixture repair and replacement services
Fixture work is some of the most common plumbing service in any home — and it's also one of the areas where the quality of the repair matters most in a hard-water environment. Alberto Plumbing handles all of the following:
Toilet repair and replacement
- Running toilet diagnosis and repair — flapper, fill valve, flush valve, float adjustment
- Toilet installation and replacement — standard, comfort-height, and dual-flush models
- Wax ring replacement for sealing leaks at the base
- Toilet flange repair and reset
- Slow-flush diagnosis — often related to clogged jet holes or partial blockage in the trap
- Supply line replacement
Faucet repair and replacement
- Dripping faucet repair — cartridge, ball, ceramic disc, and compression faucets
- Kitchen faucet installation and replacement
- Bathroom faucet replacement — single and double handle
- Pull-out and pull-down spray head repair
- Aerator cleaning and replacement (a frequent need in Pflugerville's hard water)
- Supply stop valve replacement
Garbage disposal
- Garbage disposal installation — all major brands
- Disposal replacement
- Clog clearing and jam repair (reset button, impeller jam)
- Disposal that hums but doesn't spin — impeller jam or motor bearing diagnosis
Shower and tub fixtures
- Shower valve and cartridge replacement — dripping or stuck showerhead controls
- Pressure-balancing and thermostatic valve service
- Tub spout diverter repair and replacement
- Showerhead replacement and flow restrictor issues
- Shower arm, flange, and wall escutcheon repair
Outdoor fixtures and specialty items
- Hose bibb (outdoor faucet) repair and replacement, including frost-free anti-siphon models
- Ice maker box installation and leak repair
- Washer box (laundry box) installation and leak repair
- Utility sink faucet and connections
Toilet installation and fixture installation
Installing new fixtures — whether you're upgrading a toilet, replacing a dated faucet, or adding a new sink — is one of the most effective improvements a homeowner can make to a bathroom or kitchen. Alberto Plumbing handles complete fixture installation for all fixture types across Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, and Austin.
A complete toilet installation by Alberto Plumbing includes:
- Removal and disposal of the old toilet (if replacing)
- Inspection of the toilet flange — the floor fitting the toilet seats on. A damaged or corroded flange is replaced before the new toilet is set
- New wax ring for a watertight floor seal
- Setting and bolting the new toilet, with shimming if the floor is uneven
- Connecting the water supply line and adjusting the tank fill settings
- Full flush test and leak check before leaving
Alberto Plumbing installs standard, comfort-height, and dual-flush toilets — including units you've purchased yourself, or units we supply. Comfort-height models are recommended for most homeowners for ergonomics and accessibility.
For faucet installation and fixture installation more broadly, the process starts with removing the old fixture and inspecting the shutoff valves and supply lines. In hard-water areas like Pflugerville and Round Rock, supply stop valves are frequently seized and need replacement before a new fixture can be installed safely — Alberto Plumbing includes this assessment in every fixture install rather than forcing a corroded valve and risking a break.
Call (512) 429-6933 to schedule fixture installation. Same-day availability is common for single fixture jobs.
Why hard water accelerates fixture wear in Central Texas
Pflugerville and Round Rock homeowners replace faucet aerators, showerheads, and toilet flappers more often than homeowners in soft-water regions — and it's not coincidence. Central Texas water with 400+ mg/L mineral content leaves calcium deposits on every surface it contacts.
Rubber components — flappers, cartridge O-rings, and washer seals — are particularly susceptible. The mineral-rich water causes rubber to stiffen and crack faster than in soft-water areas. Ceramic disc cartridges in modern faucets fare better than rubber, but even ceramic faces increased mineral buildup at the valve seat over time.
Aerator screens clog with mineral scale and debris regularly in high-hardness water — many Pflugerville residents find they need cleaning or replacement every 6–12 months rather than every 3–5 years. Showerheads similarly accumulate scale that restricts flow and eventually leads to a stuck or spraying pattern.
Alberto Plumbing addresses the immediate repair, but if you're replacing the same component for the third time, we'll also talk honestly about whether a water softener would be a cost-effective long-term fix — that conversation is part of the service call, not an upsell pitch. Learn more at our water treatment page.
Alberto's approach to fixture work
Fixture repairs are often the simplest plumbing jobs in terms of scope — but they're also where homeowners have been burned the most by plumbers who charge a diagnostic fee, then a parts fee, then a labor fee that wasn't quoted upfront. Alberto Plumbing's approach:
- Diagnose accurately. A running toilet has three or four common causes; we identify the actual one rather than replacing parts until it stops.
- Quote before touching anything. You get a price for the repair before we start. If the diagnosis reveals something additional — a corroded shutoff valve that needs replacement to do the faucet job safely — we tell you that and its cost before proceeding.
- Use quality parts. Fixture repairs done with the cheapest available replacement components fail again quickly, especially in hard water. We use manufacturer-recommended or equivalent-quality parts.
- $10 off your first service call. If you haven't used Alberto Plumbing before, the discount applies to your first visit regardless of what the job is.
When to call vs. when to DIY
Some fixture repairs are genuinely DIY-accessible — replacing a flapper, cleaning an aerator, tightening a supply line. Others look simple but involve shutoff valves that are seized, corroded supply lines that break when disturbed, or wall-access valve replacements that require opening tile. If you're comfortable with the job and have the shutoff access, go for it. If you run into a valve that won't close, a line that cracks when you touch it, or a repair that reveals a bigger problem behind the wall, call Alberto Plumbing at (512) 429-6933.
Service area for fixture and faucet repair
Alberto Plumbing serves Pflugerville, Round Rock, Hutto, Austin and North Austin, Cedar Park, and Georgetown. Same-day availability is common — call (512) 429-6933 to check today's schedule.
Related services
- Water softeners and filtration — reduces the hard-water damage that shortens fixture life in Central Texas
- Drain cleaning — fixture replacement often reveals slow or partially blocked drain lines in the same area
- Water pressure services — low pressure at fixtures may not be the fixture — it may be a PRV, supply line, or system-wide issue
- Garbage disposal troubleshooting guide — step-by-step before you call
- Why your toilet keeps running — and how to fix it
- Dripping hose bibb repair guide
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Faucets, Toilets & Fixtures FAQs
Most toilet repairs — a flapper, fill valve, flush valve, or wax ring — cost far less than a new toilet and extend the life of a well-made unit significantly. Replacement makes more sense when: the porcelain is cracked (a cracked bowl or tank cannot be reliably repaired), the toilet is an older low-flush model that doesn't perform well even when working correctly, or you've had the same repair done multiple times in a short period. Alberto Plumbing gives you an honest recommendation when they're on-site.
A constantly running toilet is almost always the flapper or the fill valve. The flapper is the rubber seal at the bottom of the tank — if it doesn't seat properly, water leaks continuously from tank to bowl and the fill valve runs to compensate. Mineral scale from Central Texas hard water accelerates flapper deterioration. A fill valve that's worn or out of adjustment can also allow water to flow continuously into the overflow tube. Both are straightforward repairs.
Yes. If you've already purchased a faucet — kitchen, bathroom, or otherwise — Alberto Plumbing will install it. We ask that you confirm the faucet matches your existing sink configuration (number of holes, handle placement) before we arrive, and that it's a standard residential product rather than an ultra-low-cost import with non-standard fittings. We can also supply and install faucets if you'd prefer not to source your own.
Yes — garbage disposal installation and replacement is a routine service. Most under-sink disposals install in 1–2 hours. If your existing disposal has a wiring connection in place, the electrical portion is usually straightforward. Alberto Plumbing installs all major brands (InSinkErator, Moen, Waste King) and can advise on sizing based on your household usage and existing drain configuration.
Most shower and tub repairs — cartridge or valve replacement, dripping showerhead, tub spout diverter, shower mixing valve, and shower handle repairs — are covered. Shower valve replacement sometimes involves opening the wall if the valve body itself needs replacing, which Alberto Plumbing handles. We also do hose bibb (outdoor faucet) replacement and ice maker box and washer box installation or repair.
A dripping hose bibb is worth fixing for two reasons: it wastes water (a slow drip can waste thousands of gallons per year) and it can indicate a compromised backflow preventer that allows outdoor water to contaminate your indoor supply. Hose bibb replacement is a quick job — typically under an hour. Alberto Plumbing also installs frost-free (anti-siphon) hose bibbs that are more resistant to the freeze events Central Texas sees periodically.
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- 4.9★ Google · 186 reviews
- BBB A+ Accredited
- Licensed TX Master M-39647
- BuildZoom 95 Contractor score
- Family-Owned Local & independent
- 16+ yrs Experience