About two-thirds of homes in Chevy Chase's 20815 ZIP code predate 1980, and more than 2,600 were built in 1939 or earlier, so faucets here range from original two-handle fixtures to modern kitchen and bath models. A drip or handle leak usually means a worn washer, seat, cartridge or packing that can be replaced. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Chevy Chase.
Is your faucet telling you something?
- A drip that continues after both handles are closed
- A handle that spins, chatters or needs extra force to close
- Water at the base of the spout or around a handle stem
- Weak flow or a split stream at one fixture
- Rust-colored water at an older tub or laundry faucet
- A damp sink cabinet or a stained ceiling below a bathroom
Chevy Chase homes and plumbing
Chevy Chase grew as an 1890s streetcar suburb along Connecticut Avenue, developed by the Chevy Chase Land Company with single-family homes. Today it's a patchwork of small incorporated towns and villages, including the Town of Chevy Chase, plus an unincorporated area. Many houses have been renovated more than once, so it's common to find a new kitchen faucet upstairs and decades-old valves in the basement.
In older homes, wall-mounted tub faucets and basement laundry faucets often sit behind tile or plaster, and their stems and seats may be original. They can usually be rebuilt, but corroded fittings may need careful work.
WSSC Water supplies water and sewer. It says it removed all known lead pipes from its distribution system and notes that homes with a lead service line may need to flush longer before drinking. Its service line inventory map shows pipe materials by address.
What affects the cost
- Whether parts are available for an older or premium faucet
- Wall-mounted valves behind tile, plaster or stone
- Original stops and supply tubes that need replacing
- Rebuilding versus installing a new faucet
- How many fixtures are handled in the same visit
What happens when you call
The number on this page is a referral line, not a plumbing company. You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Chevy Chase. Describe the faucet, the symptom and the age of the house. Plumbing permits come from WSSC Water, and most plumbing work has to be done by a plumber registered with WSSC Water. If a faucet job is part of a larger renovation, the Town of Chevy Chase requires a town permit for larger projects on top of the Montgomery County permit, and it won't approve its permit until the county permit is issued.
Faucet Repair questions in Chevy Chase
Can the old two-handle faucets in an older house still be repaired?
Who handles plumbing permits for faucet work here?
Could an old faucet add lead to my drinking water?
Why is water seeping around the handle or the base?
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