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Avatar for F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.8(
249
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have an out of state property and my tenants informed me that the A/C was not working. The technician Christopher went out to my property and made the necessary repairs. Christopher was professional, and he sent me pictures detailing the work that he was performing. Short Pump Heating and Air did a good job."
Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Sunset Plumbing and Drains
4.7(
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George came promptly and professionally assessed our situation. He tested for drain issues, provided guidance to maintain, and helped us avoid large fees with highly professional consultation. I will hire him for more work and recommend this company."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Underground Services First
4.9(
50
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had Donna come out and scope the pipes and she let me know that i had a "belly" in my old terra cotta pipes. My house is 95 years old, and the pipes were original to the house. It was time to replace the sewage pipe, or face a back up of sewage into my home! No thanks!
Joanne and Donna worked with my schedule to find a time to do the work that met my needs. Donna, the owner, and Joanne the office scheduler have a ton of experience and advice. Donna's company really wants to do a good job for you, and they were really stand up contractors. Donna's whole team was a real pleasure to work with. 
The first day, we thought that we were going to be able to do a pipe bursting technique, but as it turned out, i was not a good candidate for this type of work due to the damage to the pipes. Instead, they ended up having to dig a trench from my house to the alley- which was quite the production!
It was a huge mess, but Underground Services First's workmen were total pro's. They worked hard and diligently, and did their best to avoid any areas of landscaping that they could- in fact, they painstakingly avoided my garden, which i really appreciated.   Additionally, they had to remove the fence in the back, and remove 3 sections of concrete to get to the pipe (2 outside the home, and also inside). At the end of the project they got the work inspected (and i was given a copy of both inspections) they  backfilled and compacted the yard, reseed my yard and put hay on it, replaced my fence, re-poured the concrete sections, and install a clean out near the alley and a backwater preventer. My only complaints are that they left some of the materials in the yard from the dig- a fence post, and some lengths of concrete- which i am not strong enough to move, and some of my brick contained gardens were broken and dislodged- but it was very close to the active work cite where the fence met the cite, so i was pretty sure that they would be broken in the process already. All in all this project took about a week, and i was only without use of my toilet for half a day (what a relief!).
While this experience was incredibly stressful- for both my pocket book and myself, Underground Services First did a great job minimizing the stress, and kept on working until the job was done. They kept me informed of their progress, explained the processes, and were respectful and polite in my home. I would absolutely recommend them to any person facing a sewage replacement. I'm looking forward to seeing grass in the back yard again!
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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3-D Roger Rooter Plumbing, LLC
4.2(
40
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We called late afternoon and they came out that evening even though it was not an emergency. The work was completed quickly, and he took the time to point a pipe installation error from original construction of house. I will definitely use this company again!
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Owner - Roger W Richards Sr
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Ernest W. Thurston & Son, LLC
4.8(
51
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed an old gas pipe removed. It branched off from the main in my kitchen and went through a wall to my living room, where it had been used for a heating stove. The line had several 90 degree turns, as it wrapped around an old chimney. Mr Thurston did the full job in five minutes! It was impressive to watch. Every move suggested he could do jobs like this in his sleep. He was agile and knew exactly what he was doing. He not only removed and capped the line back where it had branched, but also, without me asking, removed a source of future confusion by replacing the old overblown drip assembly which had gone down into the floor and looked like it might be a second main. He replaced it with a short piece from the old line, now well above the floor, which he properly taped, as he did the cap at the T where the original had branched. He tested everything for leaks. Mr Thurston worked with an assistant, perhaps his son. It was easy to communicate with Mr Thurston beforehand by phone and text, and he arrived at the time we d scheduled. Less than one day total. Including HomeAdvisor fee, total job was $145. Fantastic! (I had cleared away everything from the walls the evening before.) He accepted credit card or anything else. I paid in cash. Maybe ten minutes total from walking in the house to writing the receipt. Highly recommended."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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SJ & Sons Contracting
4.0(
144
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Serving Powhatan, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John was super fast getting the laundry sink replaced (1 hour), which left another hour to work on a toilet that needed replacing. I bought the toilet, and John came back another day to install. I am hiring him to repair some other plumbing issues in the house as he has been great to work with."
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Powhatan, VA

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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