But before you rush to the phone and call in the plumber, consider doing it yourself. Replacing a faucet is not difficult and even if you have never attempted anything like this before, should usually take no more than about an hour.
Faucets are available in a wide range of prices and styles.
They range from very inexpensive, mostly plastic models to high quality brass units. It goes without saying that if you can afford it, you're always better off to buy a better quality, brand-name faucet. You'll get better service and the better brand washerless faucets carry lifetime warranties, so if the time ever comes that the faucet starts to leak, it is replaced free of charge. Most faucets which are installed by you, the homeowner will fall into the top mount category. Once the old stuff is out of the way, your nice new faucet should go in easily.