Our Approach to Fixture Installation
Aces Highlands installs plumbing fixtures with precision and care. From kitchen faucets to bathroom toilets, we make sure everything is properly connected, tested, and leak-free.
We install all types of residential plumbing fixtures including kitchen and bathroom faucets, sinks, toilets, garbage disposals, shower valves, and tub fillers. We work with fixtures you have purchased or can help you select the right option.
Proper fixture installation requires attention to detail — correct supply line sizing, secure mounting, proper drain connections, and thorough leak testing. We take the time to do it right so you do not have problems down the road.
Upgrading your fixtures can improve water efficiency, reduce your water bills, and update the look of your kitchen or bathroom. Pair new fixtures with updated lighting to complete your kitchen or bathroom refresh. We handle the plumbing side so you can enjoy the results.
Why Hire a Licensed Plumber for a "Simple" Fixture Swap?
Most fixture problems we get called to fix were installed by someone else — cross-threaded supply lines, missing or doubled-up washers, overtightened plastic nuts that crack weeks later, and drains pitched wrong so they gurgle and clog. A faucet swap looks simple until the shutoff valve under the sink will not close, the mounting nuts are corroded solid, or the new fixture does not match the hole pattern in the sink. Our plumbers handle all of that routinely, and the work is backed by a Maine Master Plumber license (MS90020232).
A professional installation also protects the fixture warranty — many manufacturers require proof of licensed installation for warranty claims. We pressure-test every connection before we leave, so you are not discovering a slow drip inside the vanity a month later.
What Should You Know Before Buying Your Own Fixture?
We are happy to install fixtures you purchase yourself — no markup games, no insistence that you buy from us. A few tips from experience: match the faucet to your sink hole configuration (single-hole, centerset, or widespread), check that a new toilet matches your rough-in distance (usually 12 inches from wall to bolts), and skip the bargain-bin brands whose replacement cartridges are impossible to find in five years. If you want guidance, tell us what you are trying to achieve and we will recommend options at a couple of price points — the honest way, since our technicians earn nothing extra for selling you a pricier faucet.
Local & Independent — Not a Franchise
Aces Highlands is a locally owned Portland, Maine company — not a national franchise. Our technicians are not commissioned salespeople and nobody here is required to upsell you anything. We do the work you called us for, do it right, and earn the next call. That is the whole business model.
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Fixture Installation FAQs
Can I supply my own faucet or toilet for you to install?
Absolutely. We install customer-supplied fixtures every week, and we are glad to advise on brands and configurations before you buy so the fixture fits your sink or rough-in. We can also supply the fixture if you prefer one-stop convenience.
How long does fixture installation take?
A straightforward faucet or toilet replacement usually takes one to two hours. Garbage disposals, shower valves, and installations where old shutoff valves or corroded connections need replacement can take longer. We give you a realistic time estimate before we start.
Should my old shutoff valves be replaced during a fixture swap?
Often, yes. Shutoff valves that have not been turned in years frequently seize or weep once disturbed. Replacing a worn shutoff during a fixture installation costs little while everything is already apart — and it means you can actually shut water off in an emergency.
Do new fixtures really lower my water bill?
They can. WaterSense-labeled faucets and toilets use 20-60% less water than older models — a pre-1994 toilet can use 3.5 to 7 gallons per flush versus 1.28 for a modern one. For a busy household, that difference shows up on the bill.
Will you try to upsell me on other plumbing work while you are here?
No. Aces Highlands is a local Portland company, not a franchise — nobody here works on commission. If we happen to spot a genuine safety or leak issue while working, we will point it out and let you decide. Otherwise we do the job you called us for.
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