Why Richmond homeowners call for faucet repair
Cartridge, ceramic disc, and compression faucets fail differently. A licensed plumber matches parts to the fixture instead of guessing at the big-box wall.
Cartridge and valve types follow the age of the house. Fan and Church Hill rowhouses with galvanized and cast iron; later slab ranches south and west. Nearby towns: Henrico, Glen Allen, Midlothian, Chesterfield.
Water chemistry is what wears them out. Piedmont clay movement shifts laterals; ice storms freeze crawlspace lines. Recurring clogs need a camera, not chemicals. Common dispatch ZIPs in Richmond include 23220, 23221, 23223, 23225. Nearby codes are covered — call with yours.
If the shutoff under the sink is seized, say so on the call so the plumber is ready.
Problems we connect in VA
- Drip that will not stop
- Handle that spins or sticks
- Low flow from mineral scale
- Spray head that will not retract
- Supply line drip at the stop valve