Faucet Repair & Replacement in Norfolk & Virginia Beach | Anchor Plumbing & Gas

A Dripping Faucet Isn't Just Annoying. It's Costing You Money.

A faucet that drips once per second wastes over 3,000 gallons of water per year. That's not a rounding error — it shows up on your water bill every single month. And a faucet that drips today usually gets worse over time, not better.

At Anchor Plumbing & Gas we repair and replace faucets throughout Hampton Roads — kitchen, bathroom, utility, and outdoor. We diagnose the problem accurately, give you a flat-rate price upfront, and fix it right the first time. Whether it's a washer replacement on an older faucet or a complete upgrade to a new fixture, we handle it.

Common Faucet Problems We Fix

Dripping or Leaking Faucets The most common faucet complaint in Hampton Roads homes. A drip that won't stop is almost always a worn washer, a failing cartridge, a damaged O-ring, or a corroded valve seat. We diagnose the specific cause and fix it — rather than replacing the whole faucet when a repair is all that's needed.

Faucet Won't Shut Off Completely If your faucet runs even when fully closed, the internal valve components have worn to the point where they can no longer create a proper seal. Depending on the faucet type and age, this is either a repair or a replacement conversation — we'll give you honest options for both.

Low Water Pressure at the Faucet Low pressure at a single fixture while the rest of the house is fine usually points to a clogged aerator, a partially closed supply valve, or a failing cartridge. A clogged aerator is a five-minute fix. The others are straightforward repairs.

Leaking Around the Base Water pooling around the base of a faucet typically indicates a worn O-ring or a failing seal between the faucet body and the sink. Left unaddressed it causes cabinet and countertop damage over time.

Loose or Wobbly Faucet A faucet that moves when you use it has loose mounting hardware underneath the sink. It's a simple fix that prevents the connections from working loose over time and causing a leak.

Squeaking or Stiff Handle Hard-to-turn or squeaking handles usually indicate worn internal components — washers, O-rings, or cartridges that need to be replaced. On older faucets this can also indicate mineral buildup from Hampton Roads' water supply.

Older Builder-Grade Faucets in New Construction Chesapeake and Virginia Beach new construction is frequently fitted with low-quality builder-grade faucets that fail well before they should. If your newer home's faucets are already giving you problems, the fixture itself is likely the issue — not the plumbing behind it.

Repair or Replace — How We Help You Decide

Not every faucet problem requires a new faucet and we'll never recommend replacement when a repair makes more sense. Here's how we think about it:

Repair makes sense when the faucet is a quality fixture, the problem is a single worn component, and the cost of repair is significantly less than replacement.

Replacement makes more sense when the faucet is a low-quality builder-grade unit, it's been repaired more than once, replacement parts are no longer available, or the fixture is simply outdated and the homeowner wants an upgrade. In that case we'll help you choose a quality replacement and install it correctly.

We give you flat-rate prices for both options and let you decide.

Faucet Replacement & Upgrades

If you're ready to replace an old or failing faucet, we supply and install quality fixtures throughout Hampton Roads. We'll help you choose the right faucet for your sink configuration, your household's usage, and your budget — and we install it correctly, including:

• Proper supply line connections and shutoff valves

• Correct sealing at the sink deck

• Functioning drain assembly where applicable

• Full test for leaks and proper operation before we leave

• Removal and disposal of your old fixture

We work with all major faucet brands and can source fixtures to match your existing hardware finish if you're replacing just one faucet in a bathroom or kitchen.

Faucets in Hampton Roads Historic Homes

Older faucets in Ghent, Larchmont, Freemason District, Old Towne Portsmouth, and similar historic neighborhoods often require a plumber who knows how to work with older valve configurations, non-standard supply connections, and vintage fixtures. We've worked on enough older Hampton Roads homes to handle what we find — and we'll tell you honestly whether an older faucet is worth repairing or whether a replacement makes more sense given its age and condition.

Available 24/7

A faucet that won't shut off is an urgent problem. We're available 24/7 throughout Hampton Roads. Call or text us and we'll get there fast.

We Serve All of Hampton Roads

Norfolk — Ghent, Larchmont, Freemason District, Ocean View, Colonial Place, and all surrounding neighborhoods Virginia Beach — Oceanfront, Kempsville, Great Neck, Sandbridge, Princess Anne, and all surrounding neighborhoods Portsmouth — Old Towne, Churchland, Deep Creek, Parkview, and all surrounding neighborhoods Chesapeake — Hickory, Grassfield, Great Bridge, Western Branch, Historic South Norfolk, and all surrounding neighborhoods

Ready to Get Started?

Call or text us — we're available 24/7. We'll diagnose your faucet problem, give you honest repair and replacement options, and a flat-rate price before any work begins.

Knot Your Average Plumber.