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Avatar for Southern Plumbing of Virginia
Southern Plumbing of Virginia
2508 Turkey Creek Road
4.60(
80
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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


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Just Better Home Services
2575 Homeview Drive
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Just Better Home Services
2575 Homeview Drive
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
682 local quotes requested

Just Better Home Services offers a complete range of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services for all of Richmond Virginia and the surrounding area. Our services include plumbing repair, electrical contracting, installation of generators, drain cleaning, water pump replacement, heating repair, air quality testing, water heaters, water filtration, and much more. Our licensed and fully insured technicians provide the highest quality service every time! We serve all of Richmond Virginia and the surrounding areas! Just Better is standing by to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week

"The tech they sent to my home was very knowledgeable and very polite. I would definitely rehire."

Trevor H on April 2025

Just Better Home Services offers a complete range of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services for all of Richmond Virginia and the surrounding area. Our services include plumbing repair, electrical contracting, installation of generators, drain cleaning, water pump replacement, heating repair, air quality testing, water heaters, water filtration, and much more. Our licensed and fully insured technicians provide the highest quality service every time! We serve all of Richmond Virginia and the surrounding areas! Just Better is standing by to help you 24 hours a day 7 days a week

"The tech they sent to my home was very knowledgeable and very polite. I would definitely rehire."

Trevor H on April 2025


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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
1283 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


Geo-Solutions
600 Elm Court
5.00(
3
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Geo-Solutions
600 Elm Court
5.00(
3
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Geotechnical, Soil, Environmental, and Land Consulting Firm

Geotechnical, Soil, Environmental, and Land Consulting Firm


Harry’s Plumbing
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4.81(
21
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Harry’s Plumbing
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4.81(
21
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Harry's we strive to provide the best quality and professional service to all of our customers. Our Rates are affordable with no minimums or service charges. We are fully licensed, insured and all of our work is done right the first time by a Master Plumber on site and comes with a full 100% guarantee. We are completely upfront and honest with no beating around the bush. Serving all of Richmond and most surrounding areas including Mechanicsville, Aylett, Tappahannock and many other areas. We Specialize in All Types of Plumbing Repairs, and Installs.....Residential & Light Commercial. Please call With any Questions. You can also visit our website at www.harrysplumbingonline.com for full info. and a complete list of services. Please call (804) 938-0526 for our low rates. Just to note, We DO NOT USE SUBCONTRACTORS. All of our work is done by a in house master plumber and that's a guarantee. Thanks for looking at our ad. We hope that we can be of service to you. Remember you can always trust Harry's not just for our word but for our good quality work and service as well. Let Harry's Plumbing and Heating be a name you can trust. So give us a call & join the list of satisfied customers

At Harry's we strive to provide the best quality and professional service to all of our customers. Our Rates are affordable with no minimums or service charges. We are fully licensed, insured and all of our work is done right the first time by a Master Plumber on site and comes with a full 100% guarantee. We are completely upfront and honest with no beating around the bush. Serving all of Richmond and most surrounding areas including Mechanicsville, Aylett, Tappahannock and many other areas. We Specialize in All Types of Plumbing Repairs, and Installs.....Residential & Light Commercial. Please call With any Questions. You can also visit our website at www.harrysplumbingonline.com for full info. and a complete list of services. Please call (804) 938-0526 for our low rates. Just to note, We DO NOT USE SUBCONTRACTORS. All of our work is done by a in house master plumber and that's a guarantee. Thanks for looking at our ad. We hope that we can be of service to you. Remember you can always trust Harry's not just for our word but for our good quality work and service as well. Let Harry's Plumbing and Heating be a name you can trust. So give us a call & join the list of satisfied customers


Affordable Plumbing
4215 Farmhill Ln
4.91(
44
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Affordable Plumbing
4215 Farmhill Ln
4.91(
44
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Established in 1989 after working in the plumbing profession for more than 15 years in Chesterfield and the surrounding area. We have an A+ Rating with the BBB. We are Licensed and Insured. I have a Masters License in Plumbing, Gas, and HVAC. We are a small company and services are peformed or supervised by me. Our rates are reasonable and we work hard ro get to your problem Promptly.

"Returned my call early in the morning and responded by noon. Quickly unplugged a clogged drain the the common line (about 10'-15') for the bath tub and sink. Took approximately 15 minutes."

Don R on December 2018

Established in 1989 after working in the plumbing profession for more than 15 years in Chesterfield and the surrounding area. We have an A+ Rating with the BBB. We are Licensed and Insured. I have a Masters License in Plumbing, Gas, and HVAC. We are a small company and services are peformed or supervised by me. Our rates are reasonable and we work hard ro get to your problem Promptly.

"Returned my call early in the morning and responded by noon. Quickly unplugged a clogged drain the the common line (about 10'-15') for the bath tub and sink. Took approximately 15 minutes."

Don R on December 2018


Kissinger Heating and Air Conditioning
7305 Hancock Village Dr
5.00(
7
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Kissinger Heating and Air Conditioning
7305 Hancock Village Dr
5.00(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Kissinger Heating and Air Conditioning has been in business since January of 2011. The company was opened during the middle of The United States worst recession since the great depression. Realizing the needs for quality service and craftsmanship for the area's ever growing thrifty community, It was our opinion that it was the perfect time to take the risk. Our pledge as a small business is to offer prompt, efficient, and reliable service at a better than competitive price. The Kissinger family has been committed to the Heating & Air Conditioning service business for three generations, and promise to bring that same commitment to satisfying our customers. Kissinger Heating & Air Conditioning 100% family owned and operated and consider our loyal customers as nothing less. We offer free estimates on system installations and replacements. Our service truck is always stocked and ready for efficient repairs for virtually every HVAC malfunction. If we do not have the part on the truck, you don't pay for our time to go pick it up. You don't pay at all until your system is up and running. We offer some short term financing. Mention Angie's list and you will receive an honest 10% off your service cost. Join the hundreds of loyal and very comfortable Kissinger Heating and Air Conditioning customers and become part of the family.

Kissinger Heating and Air Conditioning has been in business since January of 2011. The company was opened during the middle of The United States worst recession since the great depression. Realizing the needs for quality service and craftsmanship for the area's ever growing thrifty community, It was our opinion that it was the perfect time to take the risk. Our pledge as a small business is to offer prompt, efficient, and reliable service at a better than competitive price. The Kissinger family has been committed to the Heating & Air Conditioning service business for three generations, and promise to bring that same commitment to satisfying our customers. Kissinger Heating & Air Conditioning 100% family owned and operated and consider our loyal customers as nothing less. We offer free estimates on system installations and replacements. Our service truck is always stocked and ready for efficient repairs for virtually every HVAC malfunction. If we do not have the part on the truck, you don't pay for our time to go pick it up. You don't pay at all until your system is up and running. We offer some short term financing. Mention Angie's list and you will receive an honest 10% off your service cost. Join the hundreds of loyal and very comfortable Kissinger Heating and Air Conditioning customers and become part of the family.


RVA Site Services LLC
11620 Bevils Bridge Rd
No reviews
RVA Site Services LLC
11620 Bevils Bridge Rd
No reviews

We perform all types of work from grading, lot clearing,excavation and snow plowing. We also install septic systems.

We perform all types of work from grading, lot clearing,excavation and snow plowing. We also install septic systems.


'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
16517 Bull Church Road
4.53(
100
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'58 Foundations & Waterproofing
16517 Bull Church Road
4.53(
100
)
Customers say: Quality work
67 years of experience

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Freddy was very professional and knowledgeable and explained that the water issues were not the result of foundation issues and explained what he could do if i wanted a dry basement. He did not try to sell me something that i did not need."

Elizabeth D on June 2018

For more than 60 years, ’58 Foundations has provided the highest-quality basement waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, radon mitigation, mold removal and foundation repair solutions for homes and commercial properties. We lead with a promise of Trusted Five-Star Service, which means the customer experience is at the center of everything we do. Since 1958, we have been steadfast in keeping this promise and in upholding the values on which '58 Foundations was built: trust, teamwork, integrity, respect and communication. This comes across in all that we do: from the initial call to job completion, our customers are met with a knowledgeable, caring, and professional staff prepared to offer a five-star experience that is unmatched in the home repair industry.

"Freddy was very professional and knowledgeable and explained that the water issues were not the result of foundation issues and explained what he could do if i wanted a dry basement. He did not try to sell me something that i did not need."

Elizabeth D on June 2018


Paul's Plumbing
4 Apple Court
4.56(
9
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Paul's Plumbing
4 Apple Court
4.56(
9
)
Customers say: Quality work
33 years of experience

Paul's Plumbing has been fixing leaky faucets, pipes, and water heaters in Albemarle County for over 20 years. We are known in the industry for our high quality of work and excellent customer service. Whatever your plumbing service needs, we will handle them properly and efficiently. We are efficient with removing your grey quest piping and will replace it with CPVC or copper piping. We value your business and want to make sure any plumbing emergency is taken care of in a timely manner. Be assured when we are at your door your leaky issue will be taken care of immediately! Please call us today.

"Great. He did a good job. I would like for him do my outside fauset."

Rose R on June 2022

Paul's Plumbing has been fixing leaky faucets, pipes, and water heaters in Albemarle County for over 20 years. We are known in the industry for our high quality of work and excellent customer service. Whatever your plumbing service needs, we will handle them properly and efficiently. We are efficient with removing your grey quest piping and will replace it with CPVC or copper piping. We value your business and want to make sure any plumbing emergency is taken care of in a timely manner. Be assured when we are at your door your leaky issue will be taken care of immediately! Please call us today.

"Great. He did a good job. I would like for him do my outside fauset."

Rose R on June 2022

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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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