Expert Plumbing Care
Our professional services include complete plumbing solutions for all types of properties and plumbing systems, including:
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems
- Recirculating Pump Installation
- Laboratory Plumbing Services
- Drain Pipe Repair
- Pipe Freeze Prevention
- Backflow Prevention
- Water Conservation Systems
- Dishwasher Installation & Hookup
- Main Line Cleaning
- Garage Plumbing Installation
And Many More Services Available!
Emergency Plumbing Help serving 23702, Portsmouth, Virginia
Should plumbers be certified or licensed?
Licensing requirements exist to protect your home and health. Licensed contractors are vetted for competence before they can practice. Ask which license authority issued the credential and how to verify it online.
What questions should I ask a plumbing contractor?
Before granting access to your home, confirm these essentials:
- Local license and insurance verified?
- Detailed quote provided?
- Do you charge travel time?
- Team experience with similar jobs?
- Damage coverage terms?
- Emergency hotline?
- Cleanup standards listed?
- Warranty terms written?
With these questions answered, you can compare bids apples-to-apples.
Should I clean before the plumber comes?
Prevent delays by ensuring the plumber’s work area is uncluttered. Make sure plumbing surfaces are hygienic before service begins.
Make sure pets don’t chew on hoses or tools.
How much are typical plumbing repair costs?
Budget-friendly jobs start at $175, while complex ones may exceed $4,000, average $325.
Common price examples:
- Toilet servicing: $150–400
- Pipe rupture repairs: $1,000–4,000+
- Drain snake: $100–275
- Boiler service: $200–600
- Faucet swap: $150–350
Travel distance, minimum service fees, and after-hours surcharges often influence the final invoice.
How much do plumbers typically charge?
Expect averages near $100/hr excluding parts; emergencies priced at a premium.
Common Rate Structure:
- Posted hourly: $45–$200
- Emergency premium: $150+
- Call-out charge: $100–$350
- Holiday add-on: 25–50%
New shutoffs, valves, and code upgrades add value and minutes.
How long do plumbers take to complete a plumbing job?
Low-complexity repairs tend to be completed within several hours. Common quick hits: tightening connections, replacing wax rings, and unclogging shallow blockages. Hidden issues discovered during demolition (corrosion, rot, mold) can increase overall timelines. Temporary water shutoff planning can reduce disruption time.
When should I call a plumber instead of DIY-ing my project?
When drains repeatedly clog after DIY attempts, pros can clear and camera-inspect.
Professional help is advised for:
- Repeated trap or vent issues
- Damp insulation in cavities
- Jetter/camera/locator required
- Sectional pipe replacement scope
- Combustion or gas components
Bringing in a pro ensures you won’t miss critical steps.
Customer Reviews from Portsmouth Residents
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 5.0
"Same-day appointment in Portsmouth! Raymond fixed our pipe joint failure and cleaned up like nothing happened."
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ☆ 4.0
"Responsive and respectful. Jerry solved a long-standing dripping shower head. Finally relief in Portsmouth!"
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 5.0
"Booked online easily for Portsmouth. Daniel arrived on time and fixed a tricky blocked sewer line in one visit."
Plumbers on Streets in ZIP 23702, Portsmouth, Virginia
- AFTON PKWY
- ANCHOR ST
- ANSELL AVE
- APPOMATTOX BLVD
- APPOMATTOX CIR
- APPOMATTOX DR
- APPOMATTOX LN
- APPOMATTOX ST
- ASHBURN RD
- AXSON ST
- AYLWIN CRES
- AZTEC DR
- BALDWIN AVE
- BARCLAY
- BARCLAY BLVD
- BEACON LN
- BEACON ST
- BEECHWOOD CT
- BIDE A LN
- BIDE A WEE LN
- BILTMORE CT
- BILTMORE RD
- BRIERDALE PL
- CHARLES DR
- CHARLES LN
- CHARLES RD
- CHARLES ST
- CHOCTAW DR
- CLAREMONT DR
- COVE TER
- CUSHING ST
- DAHLGREN AVE
- DECATUR ST
- DEEP AVE
- DEEP CREEK BLVD
- DEEP TRL
- DEKALB DR
- DEKALB RD
- EASTON LN
- EASTON ST
- ELLIOTT BLVD
- ELLIOTT LN
- FAIRVIEW CIR S
- FINCHLEY RD
- FRANCIS ST
- FRANKLIN RD
- FULTON AVE
- GARRETT ST
- GEE RD
- GOOD HOPE LN
- GREENWOOD AVE
- GREENWOOD PKWY
- GREENWOOD ST
- GUST LN
- GWALTNEY CT
- HANBURY REAR AVE
- HERTFORD ST
- INDEPENDENCE BLVD
- INDEPENDENCE LN
- INDEPENDENCE ST
- IRWIN ST
- KENNEDY DR
- KENT DR
- KIRBY CIR
- MANLY DR
- MANLY PKWY
- MANLY RD
- MAUPIN RD
- MAXWELL AVE
- MORNINGSIDE DR
- PENNOCK
- PENNOCK ST
- PORTSMOUTH AVE
- PORTSMOUTH CT
- PORTSMOUTH WAY
- RAVEN ST
- RODGERS PL
- S BALDWIN HWY
- S BEACON HWY 101
- S CHARLES HWY
- S DEKALB HWY 101
- S EDISON HWY
- S MANLY HWY
- SANDRA LN
- SELFRIDGE ST
- SELFRIDGE STREET ST
- SUBURBAN PKWY
- TRAVIS PL
- TREAKLE TER
- TRUXTON LN
- TYRON PL
- UPSHUR PL
- VAIL PL
- VINCA LN
- VINCA ST
- WESTON ST
- WOODLAND ST
- WORDEN PL
- WRIGHT RD
- YORK DR