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Avatar for Southern Plumbing of Virginia
Southern Plumbing of Virginia
2508 Turkey Creek Road
4.60(
80
)
Approved Pro
Southern Plumbing of Virginia
2508 Turkey Creek Road
4.60(
80
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
975 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"It went well originally. I had a hose bib replacement done from one of your companies. Southern plumbing. They replaced my hose bib. Worked for a couple of months Then it started leaking out of the top. Leaking profusely. They came and “fixed” it. A couple of months afterwards when I tried to use it today Not working properly. Leaking out of the top. I feel like I was scammed and the work was done insufficiently. How do we remedy this because I’m no longer interested in them servicing this. It needs to be done correctly by an actual plumbing company that can do the work. I’ll never trust Angi for any home projects I have. Throughly aggravated."

William B on April 2025

Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.

"It went well originally. I had a hose bib replacement done from one of your companies. Southern plumbing. They replaced my hose bib. Worked for a couple of months Then it started leaking out of the top. Leaking profusely. They came and “fixed” it. A couple of months afterwards when I tried to use it today Not working properly. Leaking out of the top. I feel like I was scammed and the work was done insufficiently. How do we remedy this because I’m no longer interested in them servicing this. It needs to be done correctly by an actual plumbing company that can do the work. I’ll never trust Angi for any home projects I have. Throughly aggravated."

William B on April 2025


Avatar for Commonwealth Plumbing
Commonwealth Plumbing
32 Teakwood Trce
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro
Commonwealth Plumbing
32 Teakwood Trce
4.90(
10
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1274 local quotes requested

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Joe is the best"

Matt O on September 2024

We specialize in plumbing services, repairs, inspections, installations, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Joe is the best"

Matt O on September 2024


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MEP Home Services
7221 Nathan Ct
4.78(
49
)
Approved Pro
MEP Home Services
7221 Nathan Ct
4.78(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
1702 local quotes requested

MEP Home Services is a independently operated and family owned business. Offering HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing for your home or Business. We offer repair or replacement options for your HVAC system, Water Heater, and Electrical Panels. We will come in behind another contractor and give you a free second opinion on your HVAC system or Water Heater.

"The company did a great job!"

Kevin B on August 2022

MEP Home Services is a independently operated and family owned business. Offering HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing for your home or Business. We offer repair or replacement options for your HVAC system, Water Heater, and Electrical Panels. We will come in behind another contractor and give you a free second opinion on your HVAC system or Water Heater.

"The company did a great job!"

Kevin B on August 2022


Avatar for Plumbing Innovators - Fredericksburg
Plumbing Innovators - Fredericksburg
6322 Old Plank Rd.
4.84(
222
)
Approved Pro
Plumbing Innovators - Fredericksburg
6322 Old Plank Rd.
4.84(
222
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
395 local quotes requested

Plumbing innovators of Fredericksburg, VA can handle all your plumbing, well / septic and water heaters needs anywhere throughout Northern Virginia. 25+ years on the job makes us one of the area’s most experienced plumbing and water systems contractors. From leaky pipes and backed up toilets to septic tank installation and water filtration and water heater service – not only do we have the specialized equipment, but well-stocked trucks that keep us on the job fixing your problem. Reliable, conscientious, friendly and respectful service and the best value for your $$. We are the company to call for all your plumbing needs!

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Donald S on January 2025

Plumbing innovators of Fredericksburg, VA can handle all your plumbing, well / septic and water heaters needs anywhere throughout Northern Virginia. 25+ years on the job makes us one of the area’s most experienced plumbing and water systems contractors. From leaky pipes and backed up toilets to septic tank installation and water filtration and water heater service – not only do we have the specialized equipment, but well-stocked trucks that keep us on the job fixing your problem. Reliable, conscientious, friendly and respectful service and the best value for your $$. We are the company to call for all your plumbing needs!

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Donald S on January 2025


Avatar for RooterMan of Virginia
RooterMan of Virginia
3690 Dobleann Dr
4.83(
187
)
Approved Pro
RooterMan of Virginia
3690 Dobleann Dr
4.83(
187
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
325 local quotes requested

Rooter-Man of Virginia has been a Charlottesville, VA professional plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning company for over 40 years. Owned by the Stemmle family, and proudly serving Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Orange, and Culpeper. Please call us at 434-963-7668 to schedule, and mention you found us from Angie's List to have the $89 dispatch fee waived.

"Quick and affordable!"

Andreas T on July 2024

Rooter-Man of Virginia has been a Charlottesville, VA professional plumbing, sewer, and drain cleaning company for over 40 years. Owned by the Stemmle family, and proudly serving Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Staunton, Harrisonburg, Orange, and Culpeper. Please call us at 434-963-7668 to schedule, and mention you found us from Angie's List to have the $89 dispatch fee waived.

"Quick and affordable!"

Andreas T on July 2024


Napier Plumbing
PO Box 975
3.00(
2
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Napier Plumbing
PO Box 975
3.00(
2
)
Customers say: Super punctual
24 years of experience

I am self-employed; have a Master Plumbing and Contractor C License. Payment terms are net in 15 days. Cash and Check are accepted.

I am self-employed; have a Master Plumbing and Contractor C License. Payment terms are net in 15 days. Cash and Check are accepted.


Robertson Electric
2131 Berkmar Drive
4.78(
290
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Robertson Electric
2131 Berkmar Drive
4.78(
290
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Maintenance, repair and installation of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, electrical, plumbing including small renovations, water heater replacement, humidifiers, air cleaners, heating & cooling.

"Extremely well. Very prompt reply to request through Angie's list. Very clear on process and cost estimate. Showed up exactly on time, was clear on next steps. Very well handled"

Henry C on October 2020

Maintenance, repair and installation of furnaces, air conditioners, heat pumps, electrical, plumbing including small renovations, water heater replacement, humidifiers, air cleaners, heating & cooling.

"Extremely well. Very prompt reply to request through Angie's list. Very clear on process and cost estimate. Showed up exactly on time, was clear on next steps. Very well handled"

Henry C on October 2020


Home & Farm Services LLC
5402 James Madison Hwy
5.00(
1
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Home & Farm Services LLC
5402 James Madison Hwy
5.00(
1
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

I am the company owner and only serviceman. I have Master trades licenses for Air conditioning/HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Gas, Backflow Prevention. I work on residential and light commercial properties, providing repair, replacement, and maintenance services.

I am the company owner and only serviceman. I have Master trades licenses for Air conditioning/HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Gas, Backflow Prevention. I work on residential and light commercial properties, providing repair, replacement, and maintenance services.


Wicked Web Design & SEO
1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
4.67(
9
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Wicked Web Design & SEO
1312 North Monroe St. Suite 137
4.67(
9
)
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.

Want an Awesome looking website that also Ranks in the search engines? If you're expecting for it to generate new customers it's vital potential customers find it when they search. This is called Search Engine Optimization. Everyone and their brother are building websites these days, and ironically they are all SEO experts. Most people are smart enough to figure out this isn't true. We are 100% from the United States. Our team is comprised of Graphic Designers, a content writer and one of the Best SEO's in the Country. We have hundreds of #1 Rankings for some of the hardest search terms available. Ask to see some samples. Wicked Web Design is a division of Justin Monk SEO. It became a division to full-fill the entire package. Anyone can build a website, but if the on-page optimization isn’t done correctly the website will never rank. The customer then is forced to pay to have it re-done. Here’s where it gets tricky. Everyone says they are good at SEO, when actually very few are. It definitely isn’t fair to you the customer. Please do your homework and check their rankings. If they don’t have rankings chances are they aren’t very good. We rank in every city we have targeted. Ask to see the list. Awesome web Design mixed with Dominating SEO is a combination any company looking to destroy their competition can’t go without. Please allow extra time for our website (Visit Website) to load, the Demo is displaying all features available which dramatically slow down the loading speed. All the features are displayed so you can choose which ones you want for your website which will be much faster.


Michael & Son Charlottesville
8553 Seminole Trl
3.79(
39
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Michael & Son Charlottesville
8553 Seminole Trl
3.79(
39
)
Customers say: Super punctual
Free onsite estimate

Michael and Son is family owned and operated and has been servicing Virginia for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality plumbing services. Our professional and courteous staff are here to help you with whatever projects you need to get done.

"Used these guys for a simple plumbing repair, replace one shut off valve on a toilet and replace the tanks parts that cost $25 at Lowe's. They charged me $765 and were late to the appointment. Will never use them again."

Ed F on March 2023

Michael and Son is family owned and operated and has been servicing Virginia for over 30 years. We take great pride in providing our customers with the highest quality plumbing services. Our professional and courteous staff are here to help you with whatever projects you need to get done.

"Used these guys for a simple plumbing repair, replace one shut off valve on a toilet and replace the tanks parts that cost $25 at Lowe's. They charged me $765 and were late to the appointment. Will never use them again."

Ed F on March 2023

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Septic tank cleanings or pump outs FAQs

Wastewater from your home from your showers, toilets, sink drains, and washing machines flows to your septic tank. When wastewater enters your septic tank, it divides into three parts sludge, water, and scum. Outlet and inlet pipe positions and baffles keep sludge and scum from leaving the tank. Wastewater, the effluent, moves down pipes to the drain field.

If a septic tank is not pumped, it can lead to serious issues. The accumulation of sludge and scum will eventually overflow into the drain field, causing blockages and system failure. Pipes may become clogged, leading to sewage backups in your home. Pumps can also break due to excessive buildup, and the drain field may become damaged, requiring costly repairs or replacement.

Signs that your septic tank needs to be pumped include unpleasant odors around your property, slow draining sinks and toilets, gurgling sounds in the plumbing, and sewage backups in your home. You may also notice standing water or damp spots near the septic tank or drain field. If you observe any of these signs, it's important to schedule a pumping promptly to prevent system failure.

Septic tank odors are typically caused by gases produced during the breakdown of organic waste in the tank. If these gases escape, it can indicate a problem such as a crack in the tank, a clogged drain field, or issues with the venting system. Odors can also result from overflows due to a full tank. Addressing septic tank odors promptly is important to prevent more serious issues.

You should pump your septic tank every three to five years, depending on factors like tank size and household size. Larger households generate more wastewater and may require more frequent pumping. For example, a family of four with a 1,000-gallon tank may need pumping every three years, while a smaller household with a larger tank might extend to five years. Regular maintenance ensures optimal system performance.

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