Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Pricing was fair, service was top notch. Highly recommend LCA Plumbing and Heating."
+3
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very professional, installed Heater and A/C cleaned up after they finished. Best value in town. Owner is honest and does not screw you over. I received several quotes from HVAC companies; one was $20,000 higher, the other $10,000.00 higher. Would highly recommend this company."
+5
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We are not rating this company, as they did not do any work for us. There was a misunderstanding and it turns out they only do plumbing work and we had a problem with our hot water heater. We did still have to pay a $95 call out fee."
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I don't know what I would have done without them. Mike is my plumber. Totallt professional and knowledgeable. I did not know what a tankless water heater was!! Mike explained it and installed it. My adult son was totally impressed! Now my son wants to be a plumber!!"
+5
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent worker, did a great job!"
+89
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2003
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They ordered the wrong size tub so they did not get an early start as they had to go purchase another one, but they did stay until 8 pm to finish it. Then my bill was incorrect. They did do a good job but I would have preferred more communication"
+1
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We were very happy with Addison Orr’s work. We admire his work ethic. This was a big job taking over a week and he showed up on time or early each day. He’s a very hard worker and worked long hours even when the weather was very cold and windy. We highly recommend him and will be hiring him in the future for more projects."
+109
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"very nice man, easy to talk to to explain what we needed him to do here and he explained how he would do the job and cost. which was very reasonable , i will hire him again for other projects here."
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"I called Hometown Air after a friend recommended them. My heater broke in the middle of the night and was told by another company that I needed to buy a new system. Hometown Air came out and fixed my heater and didn’t try to sell me on something I couldn’t afford. Honest and trustworthy. Won’t look anywhere else."
+4
Serving Virginia City, NV and surrounding areas
In business since 1986
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Sierra Air is the best! their service techs are professional, knowledgeable and genuine! I called in the morning about my AC being out and I had a tech at my house that afternoon. Michael was amazing and took his time to show and explain everything to my husband and I. Turns out our unit needs replacing and Michael put in the calls to have Sierra air call us and schedule a person to come out and give me and estimate. I got a call THAT DAY! I’ve been a customer for two years and with customer service and satisfaction like this I will continue to be."
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