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Fixture Installation by Aces Highlands in Portland, Maine

Fixture Installation in Portland & Southern Maine

Faucets & Sinks · Toilets & Bidets · Garbage Disposals

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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.

Homeowner Guide

Fixture Installation: Faucets, Toilets & What Fails First

Fixture replacement is usually the most visible plumbing work in a home, and also where a rushed installation shows up fastest — a faucet that wiggles, a toilet that rocks, a drain that was never quite sealed right.

Faucets: The Cartridge Does Most of the Work

Modern faucets rely on an internal cartridge or ceramic disc valve to control flow and temperature, and it's almost always the cartridge — not the whole faucet — that wears out first, showing up as dripping, stiff handles, or hot-and-cold mixing incorrectly. Replacing a worn cartridge is often a fraction of the cost of a full faucet replacement, which is why we check that first on an aging fixture rather than defaulting to swapping the whole unit.

Modern single-handle kitchen faucet catching afternoon light

Toilets: The Wax Ring Is the Part Nobody Sees

A toilet's connection to the drain below the floor relies on a wax ring seal that's invisible once the toilet is set — and it only fails obviously (water at the base, a persistent odor) once it's already leaking. Any time a toilet is removed for any reason, replacing the wax ring is standard practice rather than reusing the old one, since it's a low-cost part protecting against a much bigger water-damage problem.

Supply Lines and Shutoff Valves

Fixture installation is also when we typically find and address aging shutoff valves — the small valves under sinks and behind toilets that homeowners rarely touch until they need one in an emergency and discover it's corroded shut. Replacing a worn valve during a planned fixture swap is far easier than discovering it doesn't work during an active leak.

Modern kitchen faucet with water running into a stainless sink
Stainless steel kitchen faucet installed against a marble backsplash

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.

What does Fixture Installation cost in Maine?

$200–$800

Priced per fixture; a like-for-like faucet or toilet swap sits at the low end, while shower valves inside a wall, relocated supply or drain lines, and customer-supplied fixtures that need adapters move it up.

Every job starts with a free, no-obligation estimate — you get the exact price before any work begins.

Why homeowners choose Aces Highlands

  • We show up when we say

    We show up on time, as promised, and complete the work with clean professionalism.

  • Pricing upfront, before work starts

    Honest diagnostics and a clear price before any work begins — no surprises on the invoice.

  • Done right the first time

    HVAC, plumbing and electrical done right the first time — backed by our workmanship guarantee and 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Locally owned in Portland, Maine · Serving Greater Portland and Southern Maine since 2019

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What Plumbing customers say

  • Ruth Kirkwood

    3 months ago

    This company is excellent. They quickly and efficiently repaired the kitchen faucet that was loose.

  • Nichole A

    a year ago

    Highly recommend! Cannot thank them enough for fixing my water heater. Elijah is very reliable and communicative. No hassle, no phone tag, transparent with cost and quick to repair the issue. I know who to call if I need help again!

  • Justin Funk

    a year ago

    We highly recommend Highlands Heating & AC. They are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and do great work. Our boiler stopped working and Elijah was quick to respond after hours on a Friday. He installed a new boiler and heat pump hot water heater.

  • Tom

    14 Aug 2024

    He was very friendly. He gave me an honest explanation on why I shouldn't recharge my A/C unit and what he suggested made much more sense. He really took care of everything. He is very professional, always called me with updates. 5 stars is not enough — I give this company 10 stars.

  • Jacqueline Vogeley

    2 weeks ago

    Great experience! Open, honest and efficient 🙌🏽 Job well done

  • Susan Donegan

    3 months ago

    We have called Samuel for our electrical needs over the last few years and have always been impressed with professional and courteous attitude — installing extra outlets, installing new lights and ceiling fans, our whole house generator, charger for the electric car, even the hot tub!!! His price was fair, and never disappointed when work was completed.

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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