Faucet Repair
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
- Cartridges & O-Rings
- Ceramic Disc Resealing
- Handle & Stem Repair
From Virginia Beach condos to Richmond rowhouses and Arlington apartments, Virginia faucets deal with humid air, soft to moderately hard water and a wide mix of old and new plumbing. Call (888) 554-0426 and we connect you with an independent contractor who serves your area.
Call the number on this page, tell us your city or zip code and what the faucet is doing, and we connect you with an independent local contractor. Our service is free to homeowners. You agree on the price and timing with the contractor and pay the contractor directly.
Virginia water is soft to moderately hard across most of the big cities, and homes range from colonial-era rowhouses to new subdivisions. A corroded fixture near the coast is a different job than a seized valve in an old Richmond home. That is why we build local pages for each city, with the details that matter there.
Pick your city to read about the faucet problems we see most there, the neighborhoods we help, and what to ask a contractor. We are adding more Virginia cities over time. If yours is not listed yet, you can still call.
Salt air, humid summers and Oceanfront rentals.
Suburban homes, some wells and mild but variable winters.
Condos, garden apartments and mid-century brick homes.
Historic rowhouses with century-old plumbing.
Postwar homes, military housing and humid river air.
Faucet problems differ across Virginia because home age, climate and water vary. General data lists most big cities as soft to moderately hard, coastal air speeds up corrosion, and many homes have original valves and supply lines.
Our general information lists Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Richmond as soft to moderately hard, Arlington as moderately hard and Newport News as soft, though sources can differ. Your water provider can tell you more about your address. Softer water means less scale, but sediment and corrosion can still clog aerators and wear parts.
| City | Water hardness (utility-reported) |
|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | Soft to moderately hard |
| Chesapeake | Soft to moderately hard |
| Arlington | Moderately hard |
| Richmond | Soft to moderately hard |
| Newport News | Soft |
Virginia has hot, humid summers, mild to cold winters and storm risk from hurricanes and nor’easters, especially near the coast. Hard freezes are less frequent than in the north but can still crack exposed lines in garages, crawl spaces and exterior walls.
Virginia has historic rowhouses in Richmond, postwar brick homes on the Peninsula, apartments and condos in Northern Virginia, and large 1980s to 2000s subdivisions in Hampton Roads. Original valves and supply lines are common in older homes, and builder-grade faucets are wearing out in newer ones.
Whatever the problem, there is a page that explains it. Each one covers signs, causes, what a repair involves and what changes the price.
Any faucet that drips, sticks or loses flow.
Drips, leaks at the base, and worn parts.
Sprayers, low flow, loose handles and leaks.
Sink faucet drips, stiff handles and leaks.
Tub spouts that drip and diverters that stick.
Shower valves that leak or will not shut off.
Hose bibs and spigots that leak or freeze.
Faucet will not shut off or water is spraying.
Swap a worn faucet for a new one.
Fit a new faucet the right way, start to finish.
Weak flow at one faucet. Find the cause.
New cartridge for single-handle faucets.
Disconnect hoses, cover or drain outdoor spigots and insulate pipes in garages and crawl spaces before a hard freeze. Check under-sink connectors for green or white crust, and clean aerators every few months. Know where your main shut-off is, especially before storm season.
After a storm or a hard freeze: Cracked or loosened lines may only leak once things thaw or water recedes. If you see water, shut off the main valve and call a pro. See our outdoor faucet repair guide and emergency faucet repair guide.
Ask for the contractor’s license number and proof of insurance, then check them yourself. Get the full price in writing before work starts. Ask what the warranty covers on parts and labor. The homeowner is responsible for confirming the license and insurance required for the work in Virginia.
We help homeowners across Virginia get connected with independent local contractors. We have local pages for five large cities so far, and we are adding more. Coverage can vary by location and time of day, so call and tell us your address or zip code.
It varies. Our general information lists most big Virginia cities as soft to moderately hard, with Arlington moderately hard. Your water provider can tell you more about your address.
Yes, during hard freezes, especially in unheated spaces and exterior walls. Disconnect hoses and drain outdoor lines in the fall.
Sediment or mineral buildup in the aerator or cartridge is a common cause. A pro can clean or replace the parts and tell you whether to repair or replace the faucet.
A pro repair for a leaky faucet typically costs about $150 to $350. That is a typical range, and it varies by area and job. Parts are often low cost. Labor, access and the faucet type drive most of the price. Ask for the full price before work starts.
Yes. Look for an experienced, licensed plumber who can handle general plumbing work, not only faucets. Ask for their license number and proof of insurance, then check the license with the state yourself. The homeowner is responsible for confirming the license and insurance required for the work. We do not guarantee any contractor’s license or insurance.
Call now and get connected with a local faucet repair pro. Free for homeowners.