Faucet Replacement & Installation in Bowie, MD
Old faucet that keeps leaking, one that broke off, or a new faucet still in the box? Call to get connected with an independent plumbing provider who replaces and installs faucets in Bowie homes.
- Old & broken faucet replacement
- Kitchen & bathroom installs
- New shut-off valves & supply lines
Short answer: replace a faucet when the body is cracked or corroded, parts are no longer made, or repairs keep failing. A typical replacement includes removing the old faucet, cleaning the deck, setting the new faucet, connecting new supply lines and testing for leaks.
Old faucet replacement
Faucets with pitted finishes, worn seats and discontinued cartridges often cost more to keep repairing than to replace. Older two-handle faucets in many Bowie homes fall into this group.
Broken faucet replacement
A cracked spout, a body that leaks from the casting, or a faucet that came loose from the sink usually can’t be repaired reliably. If water is running and won’t stop, start with emergency faucet repair.
Kitchen faucet replacement
Upgrading to a pull-down, pull-out or touchless model, or replacing a leaking sprayer faucet. Clearance under cabinets and windows matters. More on kitchen faucets.
Bathroom faucet replacement
Swapping vanity faucets during an update, or replacing a centerset or widespread faucet that no longer seals. More on bathroom sink faucets.
Faucet installation
Installing a new faucet
New faucet installation covers a faucet you picked out, a faucet for a new sink or vanity, or adding a faucet where there wasn’t one — such as a bar or laundry sink. When you’re connected, mention:
- Whether it’s a kitchen, bathroom or utility sink
- Whether you already have the faucet, or want the provider to supply one
- If the sink or countertop is also new
- The brand and model, if you have it
What a typical replacement visit includes
- Shut off water at the sink valves (or the main, if the valves fail)
- Disconnect supply lines and remove the old faucet, including seized mounting nuts
- Clean the sink deck and check the valves and drain
- Set and secure the new faucet with the right seal or gasket
- Connect new supply lines and turn the water back on slowly
- Flush the lines, reinstall the aerator and check every joint for leaks
Before you buy
Checklist for choosing a replacement faucet
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Number of holes | The new faucet has to match the holes in your sink or counter, or use a deck plate to cover extras. |
| Handle spacing | About 4 inches center-to-center is centerset; 8 inches or more is widespread. They aren’t interchangeable. |
| Spout height & reach | Tall kitchen spouts can hit a window sill or cabinet; short reach can splash on the sink rim. |
| Sprayer or soap dispenser | A separate side sprayer or dispenser uses its own hole. |
| Flow rate | Faucets sold in the U.S. are capped at 2.2 gallons per minute. WaterSense-labeled bathroom faucets use 1.5 gpm or less. |
| Parts availability | Widely sold brands are easier to find replacement cartridges for later. |
Most of Bowie is served by WSSC Water, which requires most plumbing work in its service area to be done by a WSSC-licensed plumber. Before work starts, it’s reasonable to ask the provider for their license number.
What happens when you call
Three steps from drip to fixed
- Call (301) 872-6302Tell us you need faucet help in Bowie. The call is free and there’s nothing to sign up for.
- Get connectedYour call is routed to an independent plumbing provider who serves your ZIP code. Describe the faucet and what it’s doing.
- Decide on the visitThe provider explains next steps and pricing. You choose whether to book. The provider does the work and stands behind it.
Bowie Faucet Connect is a referral service, not a plumbing company. Read how referrals work.
Faucet replacement questions
Can I buy my own faucet and have it installed?
Many providers will install a faucet you bought. Mention it when you call, and ask whether their warranty covers labor on customer-supplied fixtures, since some only warranty parts they supply.
Should the shut-off valves be replaced at the same time?
Often, yes. Older multi-turn valves under the sink can seize or start leaking once they’re turned for the first time in years. Swapping them while the faucet is out is usually simpler than a separate visit later.
Will a new faucet fit my existing sink?
It will if the hole count and spacing match. Count the holes in the sink or countertop and measure from the center of the left handle to the center of the right: about 4 inches is centerset, 8 inches or more is widespread. Single-hole faucets can often cover extra holes with a deck plate.
How long does a faucet replacement take?
A straightforward swap is usually finished in one visit. It can take longer if the old mounting nuts are corroded, the valves need replacing, or the countertop needs new holes.
Do I need a permit to replace a faucet?
Ask the provider. In WSSC Water’s service area the plumbing code sets which jobs need a permit and a licensed plumber, and a licensed provider will know what applies to your job.
Other faucet help in Bowie
Faucet repair
Drips, leaks, stiff or loose handles, worn cartridges and weak flow.
See details →Kitchen faucets
Pull-down, pull-out, single- and two-handle, and touchless kitchen faucets.
See details →Bathroom sink faucets
Centerset, widespread and single-hole vanity faucets that drip, leak or run weak.
See details →Emergency faucet repair
A faucet that won’t shut off, a burst supply line or water pooling under the sink.
See details →