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DB's Plumbing & Drain
4.8(
185
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I came home from work to find our 40-gallon water heater was not working (it was working that morning). The pilot was out and I could not get it re-lit (I do know how to light a pilot) After checking a number of companies on Angie's List, I contacted DB's Plumbing and Drain. Although it was almost 6pm, a very nice person answered the phone and I explained my dilemma. I was told they could send someone that night but would have to charge an after-hours rate. I was reasonably certain what was wrong would not be a simple fix like re-lighting a pilot so scheduled a visit for the following morning between 10 am and 12 noon. Michael D arrived shortly after 10 am. He was very courteous, polite and professional. Before entering my home, he donned a pair of shoe covers which was kept on as long as he was in the house. He diagnosed the problem as being a failed main burner system. As the water heater was 14-years-old, I weighed the cost of replacing just the main burner system on such an old unit against replacing the unit itself. I opted for the water heater replacement. Michael setup the old unit to drain while he went to retrieve the new one from their warehouse which took him about 45 minutes. Upon his return, he removed the old unit and cleaned up the area. He then cut back the existing copper lines to eliminate the numerous soldered couplings from the previous homeowner's repairs. He installed new copper pipes including a new quarter turn shut-off valve. A catch pan was placed and the water heater setup in it. Up reconnecting the gas line, he installed a sediment trap or drip leg (it did not have one previously) which catches sediment sometimes present in natural gas. After bringing the system online, Michael checked the gas line connections for leaks using a detection monitor. The installation was clean and neat and it is obvious Michael is conscientious about his work. Always interested in how things in my home work, Michael was very gracious in answering my questions regarding the installation. I am very happy with the install.and would like to thank Michael for his professionalism and the education."
Sewer replacement Inside and out
Team at our new locations ribbon cutting
Expansion tank with new venting
New pipe continued
Whole house re pipe

+212

Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
All Aspects Waterproofing, LLC
4.8(
151
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are the 2nd owners of a 15 year old home. Don't know why the original owner/builder did not put a sump pump in the basement, as it would have been a cheaper option in the end. If you are building a new home with a basement, put a sump pump in, don't scrimp on what is a very valuable insurance policy. After looking at a handful of other companies to retrofit a sump pump in our cellar, we picked All Aspects Waterproofing, LLC. They did a great job! Very high quality work, and outstanding service. They did a great job! We enthusiastically recommend All Aspects Waterproofing to any homeowner!"
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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3 PROS Basement System
4.5(
22
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The project was to insulate a cantilever kitchen bump out that had sink pipes running under it. Both the sales adviser and the project manager were outstanding. Mike Wilson did a great job explaining everything he was doing as he was doing it, capturing with photos and doing everything the right way! Definitely recommend them and use them again."
Crawl Space Before Picture
Finished!
Beautiful Encapsulated Crawl space
SaniDry Sedona
Spray Foamed walls

+32

Response time1 day
52 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Prince William Plumbing
5.0(
31
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"So, the first one to come and inspect and give an estimate was a different company; if we hadn’t had Prince William Plumbing out here after that, this other company might have scammed us out of many thousands of dollars by replacing our main service line. Prince William Plumbing did a much more thorough investigation and discovered that the problem was a connection to the sprinkler system and not the main line. They saved us so much money, while also being incredibly professional. Even the techs that came out to do the work were awesome. Truly great people at this company."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JES Foundation Repair
4.5(
708
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JES Foundation contracts all their electrical work out to Root Electric. In the process of installing my new sump pump, back-up sump pump, and sump pump alarm system, it was determined that a new dedicated outlet could not be created due to my existing electrical panel being too small. Thus, I needed to get an electrical panel upgrade. Through JES Foundation, a date and time was arranged to have my new electrical panel upgrade installed. The lead Root electrician Andrew, and his assistant Andy, dd a terrific job installing the new upgraded electric panel. They were both very friendly, efficient, and professional. Andrew afterwards walked me through everything that was done, and answered any questions that I had. They also cleaned up afterwards very well. I highly recommend Root Electric and JES Foundation to anyone who needs their expertise."
Protect Your Basement
Protect Your Basement Before & After
Correct Your Wet Basement
Waterproof Your Basement
Protect Your Concrete Before & After

+16

238 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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OHA HVAC, Plumbing, Chimney & Fireplaces
5.0(
24
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Oullette's team was able to complete the installation in two days and haul away the old units. The new system is much more effective with consistent temperatures throughout our home. As well, it is much more efficient with demonstrably lower electric bills. We wholeheartedly recommend this company."
AC Maintenance / Tune-Up
AC Maintenance / Tune-Up
AC Maintenance / Tune-Up
AC Maintenance / Tune-Up
AC Maintenance / Tune-Up

+3

Response time2 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Douglas & Son Services
4.8(
19
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had been having an ongoing leak coming through our ceiling that noone could seem to fix or truly take the time to locate and fix the problem but when Homeserve finally sent this plumbing company out it was a totally different experience, Connor and the other young man called ahead, arrived promptly and did a thorough job! They found the problem, fixed it, even repaired some unfinished issues the previous plumber left behind and thoroughly cleaned up behind themselves. They were professional and polite and I have nothing but positive to say about this company."
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+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beacon Home Services, Inc.
4.7(
1,795
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was very professional. The communication with the office about arrival times the best I’ve ever had with any company previously. The technicians were top notch experts, they explained everything in detail, they provided options that were adjustable to my needs. The only thing that was truly a downside was the cost. I felt the cost of the labor and the markup on the items being installed was on the high side. The quality of work was top notch. I had both electrical and plumbing work done. Two separate technicians were scheduled a day apart to handle the work. The electrician installed 4 GFCI outlets (one was an alarm sounding outlet on the sump pump), 5 regular outlets, 1 light switch, 2 smoke alarms, a new breaker in the box, and a surge protector on the breaker box. He also checked the polarity on all the outlets and found three that were wired with reverse polarity and corrected them. Cost $2,500. The plumber replaced an outside faucet, replaced the pressure reducing valve on the main water line, replaced a main water shut off valve, installed hammer arrestors on the washing machine water lines and replaced the lines. Cost $2,100."
Plumbing
Plumbing 2
Ceasar Plumbing
Water Heater
David WH

+26

1759 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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John C. Flood of Virginia Inc.
4.6(
49
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1920

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I donâ t know where to start. Andy Clark and Bruce Crane along with four other guys came to my home for a septic pipe that broke underground. Those guys went above and beyond. I donâ t believe any other guys or company would have did this job for the price they gave us. Thank you so much for your professionalism and knowledge. It had to be over one hundred years of experience in the ground working in my backyard. They fixed a major backup messy nasty issue and I just canâ t thank them enough. For ALL my plumbing needs John C Flood is the best. Thanks fellas!"
Tech Education
John C. Flood - Going to Work
John C. Flood - Teamwork
John C. Flood - Busy Morning
John C. Flood - Work Underway

+28

Response time2 hrs
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
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Kozan Construction, LLC
4.8(
29
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Serving Sterling, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Kozan Construction to do some major plumbing construction work moving the plumbing for a washing machine and utility sink and reworking the plumbing for a bathroom sink. They provided a fair bid and so we hired them and were told the project would take a week. Faruk was respectful and hard-working and would accommodate all of our requests to have pipes or the levers moved and straightened. Our main issue was scheduling, as he had a number of other plumbing emergencies that delayed our project and left us without laundry for two weeks. The work was good and done all up to code, so if you have some flexibility with your timeframe, or it s a emergency call then I definitely recommend. If not, just make sure you work out a schedule ahead of time so you know what to expect."
Master bathroom walls and floor
Travertine tiles on Master bathrom
Cabinets and Counter Top
Kitchen Cabinets and Counter Top
Master Bathroom With Shower

+16

Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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FAQs for sump pump or interior foundation drains installation projects in Sterling, VA

Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.

Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.

Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.

You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.

Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.

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