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Kitchen plumbing... In Hudson MA Installations, Replacements, and Repairs
Looking for kitchen plumbing repair in Hudson? A leak under the sink, a faucet that won't stop dripping, a disposal that hums but won't grind — kitchen plumbing problems don't wait. Richard T. Curley Plumbing & Heating has served Hudson homeowners for decades with same‑day kitchen plumbing repairs. From faucet replacement to full sink and disposal installation, we show up with a fully stocked truck and get your kitchen working again
The Kitchen Business...
Richard T. Curley Plumbing & Heating has handled kitchen plumbing in Hudson since 1980. Same-day service for kitchen faucets, sinks, garbage disposals, dishwashers, gas stoves, washing machines, and dryers. We never sell you something you don’t need. Call (978) 562-3736.
Hudson homeowners call us for three kitchen problems more than anything else: a faucet that’s been dripping for months, a garbage disposal that hums but won’t spin, and a dishwasher that leaves a puddle on the floor. Most of the time we fix it in one trip. If the fixture is too far gone, we tell you before we touch anything — no upsells, no surprises.
Every Hudson kitchen is different. The colonials near downtown have tight under-sink cabinets where only a compact faucet fits. The capes and ranches on the south side have longer pipe runs from the basement. The newer builds off Cox Street have everything a plumber wants — shutoff valves that actually shut off, PEX that hasn’t rusted, disposals that are still under warranty. We work in all of them.
Hudson’s water splits two ways, and it changes what we look for. In-town homes run on municipal water, so the kitchen trouble is usually the pipe itself — old galvanized supply sections that have corroded and choked the flow, and decades of layered renovations with long drain runs and mixed materials. Out on the edges of town, around Lake Boon and over toward Bolton and Berlin, the homes run on private wells, so the faucet aerators clog with iron sediment and the dishwasher leaves streaks. Either way, we see it every day, and we know which side you’re on before we even open the truck.
Kitchen Sinks and Drains...
Kitchen Sinks… We install single-bowl and double-bowl stainless steel sinks, cast iron, and composite. If you’re doing Corian or granite countertops, we coordinate with your countertop installer for under-mount sinks — stainless or Corian, both take specific mounting hardware.
Kitchen Drain Problems… For drain problems: leaks in the trap, a strainer basket that won’t seal, a P-trap that’s rusted through. We fix all of it. If you’ve been pouring drain cleaner into a slow sink for weeks and it hasn’t helped, stop. We’ll snake it properly.
In Hudson’s oldest homes, the kitchen started as a summer kitchen or pantry corner, so the drain line runs long and nearly flat to reach the main stack. That’s a big reason Hudson’s older kitchen sinks clog more than newer ones — and it’s a venting problem, not just a clog, when the remodel didn’t fix the slope.
- Kitchen Sink Strainers
- Traps
- Water Supplies
- Water Valves
Kitchen Faucets...
Kitchen Faucet Problems… Dripping, leaking at the base, handle that spins without turning the water on — we can repair almost any kitchen faucet as long as parts are still available. If the valve body is shot or the finish is worn through, replacement costs less. We stock parts for Delta, Moen, and Kohler on the truck. We can also order any faucet you pick out and install it same-week. If you want a pull-down sprayer, a touchless sensor, or just something that doesn’t drip, we’ll walk you through what fits your sink and your budget.
- Installation
- Replacement
- Repair
- Kohler
- Delta
- Moen
- American Standard
- Pfister
- Just a few brands…
Garbage Disposals...
We can handle all of your garbage disposal problems… We install new disposals where none existed before — which comes up a lot in Hudson’s older colonials that still have a strainer basket. We replace worn-out units. We repair jammed disposals that buzz but don’t spin, and dead ones that don’t make any noise at all. We carry InSinkErator and Waste King, and we can install any brand you choose. Most of Hudson is on municipal sewer so there are no septic restrictions — disposals are fine everywhere in town.
Hudson’s shoe-factory worker cottages pack the whole kitchen onto a single wet wall, so a new disposal or dishwasher has to tie in carefully or it’ll siphon the trap. We check that before we mount anything.
- Installation
- Replacement
- Repair
- InSinkErator Garbage Disposals
- Waste King Garbage Disposals
- Or any brand of your choosing
Dishwashers, Gas Stoves, Washing Machines, and Dryers...
Dishwashers… For dishwashers, you buy the appliance and have it delivered. We disconnect the old unit before the truck shows up — most of the time we can schedule it so we’re there when the old one comes out and back when the new one goes in, same day. We connect the water supply, the drain line, and the electrical, then run a test cycle to confirm no leaks and proper drainage.
Hudson note: the older colonials downtown often have dishwasher drain lines tied into the sink drain with a saddle fitting. Those work but clog faster than a dedicated tailpiece. If your dishwasher drains slow, we can convert it during the new install.
Gas Stove… Same process — you buy the stove and schedule delivery. We disconnect the old gas line before the crew arrives so they can haul the old unit away. We return to connect the new stove, check every fitting with a gas sniffer, and confirm the burners light properly.
Hudson note: some of the capes off Main Street still have original gas shutoff valves from the 1960s. We’ll test the valve before connecting anything to it. If it won’t seat fully or shows corrosion, we’ll tell you and swap it out.
Washing Machines and Dryers… You purchase the units and arrange delivery. On install day, we connect the washing machine hoses to the hot and cold supplies, attach the drain hose, and level the machine — an unlevel washer walks across the floor during the spin cycle. We check both hoses for leaks before we leave.
For a gas dryer, we run the gas connection and install the vent pipe properly. For an electric dryer, the vent only — the 220V outlet is an electrician’s job. We keep the vent run as short and straight as possible. Sharp bends trap lint, restrict airflow, and double drying time.
Hudson note: basement laundry hookups in older homes sometimes have floor drains that haven’t seen water in years. We’ll pour water through the trap and confirm it’s open before you start your first load.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kitchen Plumbing in Hudson
Most faucet replacements run between $200 and $400 including labor. The exact cost depends on the faucet you choose and whether the shutoff valves under the sink are in good shape. If the valves are seized or the supply lines need replacing, that adds a little. We give you a firm quote before we unscrew anything.
A compact one. Hudson’s older colonials have tight under-sink cabinets, so we size the faucet to the reach and the cabinet clearance rather than forcing in a big pull-down that hits the backsplash. We can show you what fits your spot and your budget, and we mount it so it actually clears the cabinet door.
Why does my kitchen sink drain smell like rotten eggs? Almost always the P-trap has gone dry or the garbage disposal is holding old food sludge. The trap is a water seal that blocks sewer gas; if the sink hasn’t run in a while or the trap leaked, the seal is gone and the smell comes up. A disposal needs a good cleaning — ice and running water helps. If it’s a dry trap from a floor drain nearby, that’s a ten-minute fix. We’ll find which one it is.
Yes — and we do it a lot in Hudson’s older colonials that still have just a strainer basket. We add the disposal, the switch, and the drain tie-in; in the older homes we watch the venting so the new disposal doesn’t siphon the trap. In-town homes on municipal sewer are fine; out on a septic system we’ll check it first.
Usually the plumbing, specifically the drain line. In Hudson’s older colonials the dishwasher drain was often tied into the sink drain with a saddle fitting, which clogs faster than a dedicated tailpiece. If the line’s clear and it still won’t drain, then it’s the pump. We’ll narrow it down in one visit.
Plug the second basin first — a double sink shares a drain, so if you plunge one side, the water just pushes up into the other. Seal the unclogged basin with the strainer or a wet rag, then plunge the clogged side. If that doesn’t clear it, stop before you damage the trap with chemicals and call us to snake it. Hudson’s older long drain runs often need a real cable, not a plunger.
Most often it’s the age of the pipe, not the faucet. In-town Hudson homes still have galvanized supply sections that have corroded from the inside and choked the flow, so a new faucet won’t fix it. Out on the well side of town, a clogged aerator screen from iron sediment will do it. We figure out which one it is before we start swapping parts.
Stainless steel, for most kitchens. It stands up to dropped pots, it’s easy to clean, and it doesn’t care about Hudson’s temperature swings the way a cast-iron enamel sink’s finish can chip. Composite granite is quieter and hides scratches well if you want a different look. For an under-mount with a stone countertop, we’ll coordinate the mounting hardware with your counter installer either way.
Most of the time, yes. We disconnect the old line before the delivery crew comes, then return to connect the new stove, check every fitting, and confirm the burners light. In Hudson’s older capes off Main Street, we test those 1960s shutoff valves before trusting them with a new stove.
For the full scope of kitchen plumbing across every Metrowest town we serve, see our complete kitchen plumbing repair guide.
Bathroom giving you trouble, too? Our bathroom plumbing services in Hudson cover running toilets, leaky shower valves, and full vanity installations — same-day, same truck. If your kitchen remodel includes a new water heater, our water heater services in Hudson handle gas, electric, and power-vent installation and repair.
For everything else in Hudson — outdoor faucets, drain cleaning, and all your plumbing needs — see our full Hudson plumbing services page.