A dripping faucet wastes more water over a year than most people expect, and the cause is usually a worn cartridge or washer rather than the whole fixture failing. We repair what can be repaired and only recommend replacement when the fixture itself, not just an internal part, is the actual problem.
We also handle full faucet installation for kitchen and bathroom upgrades, matching new fixtures to existing supply lines or updating those lines when a style change requires it.
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Call now. (571) 749-1035.Why this comes up in Woodbridge.
Woodbridge's Occoquan Reservoir water runs moderately hard to hard, and that mineral content is one of the more common reasons a faucet develops low flow or a persistent drip well before its cartridge would otherwise wear out. Aerators clog with scale, and internal seals degrade faster under mineral-heavy water than they would on a soft system.
In homes from the older Dale City and Lake Ridge building era, original faucets from the 1970s or 1980s often used compression-style stems that are harder to source parts for, which sometimes tips the decision toward replacement over repair once a part becomes difficult to find.
Virginia doesn't require a specific fixture-level permit for a straightforward faucet swap in most cases, which is part of why it's one of the more accessible upgrades for a homeowner to schedule without a lengthy inspection process attached, unlike work that touches the supply line's rough-in behind a wall.
Repair or replace.
- ✓Steady drip from the spout
Usually a worn cartridge or washer, a straightforward repair on most modern faucets. - ✓Low flow that a new aerator doesn't fix
Can point to mineral buildup deeper in the supply line or the faucet body itself. - ✓Handle is loose or hard to turn
Often an internal cartridge issue rather than the handle hardware itself. - ✓Faucet is decades old with no available parts
Once a manufacturer stops making replacement cartridges, repair becomes impractical and replacement is the practical path.
How we handle it
For a repair call, we diagnose whether it's the cartridge, the O-rings, or mineral buildup in the aerator, and fix it the same visit in most cases. If a part isn't available for an older fixture, we'll say so and walk through replacement options that match your existing counter cutout and supply line spacing.
For new installations, we handle the supply line connection, confirm the shutoff valves are in good working order, and make sure the new fixture is properly sealed to the counter or sink.
For a repair, we carry a range of common cartridge and valve types on the truck, which is why most faucet repairs get resolved the same visit rather than requiring a return trip for a special-order part. When a part genuinely isn't available for a discontinued or unusual fixture, we say so upfront rather than after a wasted visit.
When we replace a faucet, we also check the supply lines and shutoff valves feeding it, since installing a new fixture on a corroded or seized valve just moves the next failure point rather than actually resolving it.
For a bathroom or kitchen with multiple aging fixtures, we'll often flag the rest while we're already there for one repair, since a second fixture showing early signs of the same wear is worth knowing about before it fails on its own timeline.
Describe the problem and get a straight answer.
Call now. (571) 749-1035.Frequently asked questions
Why does my faucet keep dripping after I already replaced the washer?
If the drip persists, the cartridge itself, not just the washer, may be worn, or mineral deposits may be preventing a full seal. We check both before recommending a fix.
Can you match a new faucet to my existing sink holes?
In most cases, yes. We measure your existing hole spacing and configuration before recommending replacement fixtures so it's a clean swap.
Is low water pressure at one faucet a bigger plumbing problem?
Often it's isolated to that fixture, a clogged aerator or a partially closed shutoff valve. If multiple faucets are affected, that points to something further upstream worth investigating.