Faucet Repair in Fairfax Station, VA

Fairfax Station's median home was built around 1982, so many faucets have been through decades of moderately hard Fairfax Water. A drip, a leak at the handle or a stiff lever usually means a worn cartridge or seal. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Fairfax Station.

Signs it is time for a repair

The faucet drips after it is fully closed
Water seeps out around the handle
The lever feels stiff or gritty
Low flow at one sink only
Damp cabinet floor or water stains under the sink

Local conditions

Fairfax County lists Fairfax Water as the provider for county residents, and Fairfax Station homes on public water get moderately hard water: about 70 to 185 mg/L at Fairfax Water's Potomac plant and about 77 to 147 mg/L at its Occoquan plant. The minerals coat aerators and wear cartridge seals over time. Fairfax Water owns the meter; the line from the meter to the house and all of the plumbing inside are the homeowner's.

The community is mostly residential with larger lots, and the median home dates to around 1982. That means many faucets have been replaced at least once, but stops and supply lines are often original. If your home is on a private well rather than Fairfax Water, sediment and mineral content depend on the well, and a plumber will want to know.

Fairfax Water uses chloramines most of the year and free chlorine from about April through June. If you are installing a filter faucet, choose one rated for chloramine.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Fairfax Station.

(202) 915-7612

What affects the cost

Repair with a cartridge or seal kit versus a new faucet
The brand, model and parts availability
Scale or corrosion on nuts and clips
Replacing stops and supply hoses during the visit
Multiple faucets in the same trip

Larger homes with several bathrooms often have faucets of the same age failing one after another, so fixing them together usually costs less in total than separate visits.

When you call

The number on this page connects you through a free referral line with an independent plumber who serves Fairfax Station. Describe the faucet, the leak and whether the valves under the sink close. If you are on a well, say so. A photo of the faucet and the area underneath helps the plumber bring the right parts. A same-location faucet replacement is generally exempt from a Fairfax County permit; moving or adding plumbing goes through Land Development Services.

Faucet Repair questions in Fairfax Station

How hard is the water here, and does it matter for faucets?

Homes on Fairfax Water get moderately hard water, about 70 to 185 mg/L from the Potomac plant and 77 to 147 mg/L from the Occoquan plant. That builds scale on aerators and cartridges over time.

My home is on a private well. Does that change faucet repair?

Somewhat. Well water can carry sediment that clogs aerators and scratches cartridge seals, and its hardness depends on the well. A plumber will check whether the faucet or the water supply is the main problem.

What should I do if a faucet will not shut off?

Close the valves under the sink, or the main shutoff if those fail. Fairfax Water owns the meter, but the line from the meter to the house is yours.

Is a slow drip worth fixing right away?

Yes. A drip means a seal is wearing and usually gets worse. Early repairs are simpler and avoid water damage in the cabinet.