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Kozan Construction, LLC

4584 Cornell Drive
4.74(
27
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Kozan Construction, LLC

4584 Cornell Drive
4.74(
27
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Kozan Construction, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The original project I hired them for was to replace leaky faucets in both the kitchen and bathroom. Frank, the owner, was responsive and professional. They scheduled the work promptly and showed up on time. Unexpected issues were discovered that required a second trip and additional work. They communicated everything clearly and the additional costs were handled separately and transparently. They also cleaned up after the work was done. I would hire them again."

Ruxandra B on June 2025

We have over 10 years of experience in the business. Here at Kozan Construction, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"The original project I hired them for was to replace leaky faucets in both the kitchen and bathroom. Frank, the owner, was responsive and professional. They scheduled the work promptly and showed up on time. Unexpected issues were discovered that required a second trip and additional work. They communicated everything clearly and the additional costs were handled separately and transparently. They also cleaned up after the work was done. I would hire them again."

Ruxandra B on June 2025


Brinson and Son Plumbing

2110 Mager Drive
4.74(
545
)
Approved Pro

Brinson and Son Plumbing

2110 Mager Drive
4.74(
545
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
21 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Brinson and Son Plumbing has been proudly serving northern Virginia since 2004. We have 20 years of experience in all types of residential and commercial service work and we have built a reputation for delivering quality work to each satisfied customer. We offer 24-hour, 7-days-a-week emergency service for any plumbing problem. Some of the expert services we provide include drain cleaning of all types for sewer lines, kitchen sinks, and bathrooms; leak search and diagnosing; gas or electric water heater and sump pump repair and replacement. See some of our more than 90 customer ratings�click on the My Ratings tab on this page. As we've grown, we've been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every project we complete. Our quality craftsmanship by a licensed master plumber will satisfy the most discriminating homeowner and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. We believe that an investment in your home is an investment in your future. We look forward to speaking with you, call or e-mail us today. **We now accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover**

"BRINSON & Son came out to our house last week to fix a leak and replace some faucets. Despite arriving a little late, They did an excellent job and recommended some further work to be done this week. I gladly accepted their recommendation and booked them for 2 PM. Fast forward to 2:15 PM this week, and I haven?t heard a single thing from them about our scheduled appointment. I call and they admit they completely forgot about the job, did not apologize, but offered to at least come out between 5:30-6. I accepted. Fast forward to 6:45. I call again. Now they say they are NOT able to come out, still did not apologize, and they did not offer a reschedule or anything. I have never been more flabbergasted by a business in my life. I paid on time, and I was respectful, kind, understanding. Why should my wife and I be disrespected like that? I would give them 1 star, but the initial work they did was great, just don?t expect them to come back for the follow-up work. "

Matt W on July 2025

Brinson and Son Plumbing has been proudly serving northern Virginia since 2004. We have 20 years of experience in all types of residential and commercial service work and we have built a reputation for delivering quality work to each satisfied customer. We offer 24-hour, 7-days-a-week emergency service for any plumbing problem. Some of the expert services we provide include drain cleaning of all types for sewer lines, kitchen sinks, and bathrooms; leak search and diagnosing; gas or electric water heater and sump pump repair and replacement. See some of our more than 90 customer ratings�click on the My Ratings tab on this page. As we've grown, we've been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. Our sense of pride is apparent in every project we complete. Our quality craftsmanship by a licensed master plumber will satisfy the most discriminating homeowner and our affordable pricing will surprise even the most frugal budget. We believe that an investment in your home is an investment in your future. We look forward to speaking with you, call or e-mail us today. **We now accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover**

"BRINSON & Son came out to our house last week to fix a leak and replace some faucets. Despite arriving a little late, They did an excellent job and recommended some further work to be done this week. I gladly accepted their recommendation and booked them for 2 PM. Fast forward to 2:15 PM this week, and I haven?t heard a single thing from them about our scheduled appointment. I call and they admit they completely forgot about the job, did not apologize, but offered to at least come out between 5:30-6. I accepted. Fast forward to 6:45. I call again. Now they say they are NOT able to come out, still did not apologize, and they did not offer a reschedule or anything. I have never been more flabbergasted by a business in my life. I paid on time, and I was respectful, kind, understanding. Why should my wife and I be disrespected like that? I would give them 1 star, but the initial work they did was great, just don?t expect them to come back for the follow-up work. "

Matt W on July 2025


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M.E. Flow

12 Cardinal Park Dr SE, #107
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M.E. Flow

12 Cardinal Park Dr SE, #107
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74 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

M.E. Flow offers FREE in-home consultations for replacement HVAC systems and we are an authorized dealer of most major brands. Established in 1951 by Millard Edward Flow we remain family owned. Replacing your HVAC system and water heater is a big investment. When you go with M.E. Flow your satisfaction is guaranteed. We do not install customer supplied equipment, do new construction, or give quotes over the phone. We send a professional home comfort advisor to your home--even meet you after hours. During your home visit we will design you the perfect system, answer all your questions, and get your system in the family budget. Financing and/or rebates are typically available. Qualified Staff: You get a team of professionals, NATE certification means your getting the best. Company employees are required to pass a background investigation which include a criminal records check and drug testing. We also offer the best guarantees.

M.E. Flow offers FREE in-home consultations for replacement HVAC systems and we are an authorized dealer of most major brands. Established in 1951 by Millard Edward Flow we remain family owned. Replacing your HVAC system and water heater is a big investment. When you go with M.E. Flow your satisfaction is guaranteed. We do not install customer supplied equipment, do new construction, or give quotes over the phone. We send a professional home comfort advisor to your home--even meet you after hours. During your home visit we will design you the perfect system, answer all your questions, and get your system in the family budget. Financing and/or rebates are typically available. Qualified Staff: You get a team of professionals, NATE certification means your getting the best. Company employees are required to pass a background investigation which include a criminal records check and drug testing. We also offer the best guarantees.


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Nikan Plumbing Services LLC

43969 Championship Pl
5.00(
7
)
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Nikan Plumbing Services LLC

43969 Championship Pl
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. 

"Hamid fixed multiple things around our house including two bathroom sinks as well as the handle for my kitchen sink. He also replaced the main valve. He was efficient and did a great job! I would definitely hire him again! "

Christine S on July 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. 

"Hamid fixed multiple things around our house including two bathroom sinks as well as the handle for my kitchen sink. He also replaced the main valve. He was efficient and did a great job! I would definitely hire him again! "

Christine S on July 2025


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Click Construction Remodeling LLC

43478 Blacksmith Sqr
4.87(
39
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Click Construction Remodeling LLC

43478 Blacksmith Sqr
4.87(
39
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
520 local quotes requested

WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF BUILDING EXPERIENCE AND FULLY INSURED OUR DEDICATION TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND COMPLIANCE IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITY. WE SPECIALIZE IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICES. KITCHENS, BATHROOMS FULL OR PARTIAL, BASEMENT REMODELING. INTERIOR WALL REMOVALS AND ROOM EXPANSIONS. WE CARRY ALL TYPES OF FLOORING FROM TILE TO HARDWOOD. WE ALSO DO DECKS, SCREENED PORCHES AND EXTERIOR TRIM AND A FULL LINE OF SIDING PRODUCTS. OUR REPLACEMENT WINDOW AND DOOR DIVISION OFFERS OVER 20 BRAND NAME REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND WE ARE A DEALER FOR PROVIA DOORS. IF YOU DON'T SEE THE SERVICE YOU NEED PLEASE CALL AND ASK. OUR HANDYMAN SERVICE OFFERS HALF AND FULL DAY RATES. CLICK CONSTRUCTION, ALWAYS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

"Click did a great job updating our kitchen and sunroom. Both rooms were last renovated in the 1970's and definitely needed some attention. Alan listened to our requests, made recommendations, and brought the whole thing together. My family left town for duration of the work and Alan did a good job communicating and sending pictures. Work was completed on schedule and within budget even with the unexpected things you find in an older home. Highly recommended."

Steven Q on December 2020

WITH OVER 30 YEARS OF BUILDING EXPERIENCE AND FULLY INSURED OUR DEDICATION TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND COMPLIANCE IS OUR MOST IMPORTANT PRIORITY. WE SPECIALIZE IN THE FOLLOWING SERVICES. KITCHENS, BATHROOMS FULL OR PARTIAL, BASEMENT REMODELING. INTERIOR WALL REMOVALS AND ROOM EXPANSIONS. WE CARRY ALL TYPES OF FLOORING FROM TILE TO HARDWOOD. WE ALSO DO DECKS, SCREENED PORCHES AND EXTERIOR TRIM AND A FULL LINE OF SIDING PRODUCTS. OUR REPLACEMENT WINDOW AND DOOR DIVISION OFFERS OVER 20 BRAND NAME REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND WE ARE A DEALER FOR PROVIA DOORS. IF YOU DON'T SEE THE SERVICE YOU NEED PLEASE CALL AND ASK. OUR HANDYMAN SERVICE OFFERS HALF AND FULL DAY RATES. CLICK CONSTRUCTION, ALWAYS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

"Click did a great job updating our kitchen and sunroom. Both rooms were last renovated in the 1970's and definitely needed some attention. Alan listened to our requests, made recommendations, and brought the whole thing together. My family left town for duration of the work and Alan did a good job communicating and sending pictures. Work was completed on schedule and within budget even with the unexpected things you find in an older home. Highly recommended."

Steven Q on December 2020


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Long Home Products

650 Corporate Dr.
3.67(
3
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Approved Pro

Long Home Products

650 Corporate Dr.
3.67(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
2268 local quotes requested
80 years of experience

With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I had my roof replaced by Long Home and it was a great experience. From start to finish, the customer service, communication, quality of materials, and speed of install was exceptional."

Dana P on January 2025

With over 70 years of experience in home improvement, Long Home Products is the industry-leading company you can trust to give you peace of mind. We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We are experts in all aspects of roofing, bathroom, window and door projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I had my roof replaced by Long Home and it was a great experience. From start to finish, the customer service, communication, quality of materials, and speed of install was exceptional."

Dana P on January 2025


United Capital Construction

44330 Mercure Circle
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro

United Capital Construction

44330 Mercure Circle
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
502 local quotes requested

United Capital Construction offers one of the best qualities and experienced services. We have been in the business since 2004-- from small to big projects, with great references. We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, 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!

"They did a very high quality job going above and beyond expectations."

Jason T on November 2023

United Capital Construction offers one of the best qualities and experienced services. We have been in the business since 2004-- from small to big projects, with great references. We specialize in all phases of remodeling for your home, business, bathrooms, kitchens, finishing basements, 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!

"They did a very high quality job going above and beyond expectations."

Jason T on November 2023


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Thomas Custom Builders Inc

9058 Euclid Ave
4.74(
94
)
Approved Pro

Thomas Custom Builders Inc

9058 Euclid Ave
4.74(
94
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
819 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Whether you want to remodel your existing home or build a brand new one, Thomas Custom Builders can help. Our 70+ years of combined experience as Northern Virginia general contractors and our commitment to quality ensures your custom construction or design-build project will be a success. Be it a master suite, custom kitchen or home addition, we dig deep to learn what’s making you spend your time and resources on this particular project. We honestly discuss the costs associated with your goals, then we deliver what we do best: excellence in custom remodeling. The only thing that counts is finishing your job exactly the way you want it. No compromise.

"From initial design meeting to project completion Thomas Custom Builders kept promises, delivered outstanding work on time and on budget and exceeded our expectations in every way. Their on site team did everything they could to keep the work place clean and tidy so as disrupt our home life as little as possible. Team leadership kept us informed and made sure our questions were answered promptly. They are excellent tradesmen with exceptional skills. I’d give them 10 stars if I could."

Calvin S on March 2025

Whether you want to remodel your existing home or build a brand new one, Thomas Custom Builders can help. Our 70+ years of combined experience as Northern Virginia general contractors and our commitment to quality ensures your custom construction or design-build project will be a success. Be it a master suite, custom kitchen or home addition, we dig deep to learn what’s making you spend your time and resources on this particular project. We honestly discuss the costs associated with your goals, then we deliver what we do best: excellence in custom remodeling. The only thing that counts is finishing your job exactly the way you want it. No compromise.

"From initial design meeting to project completion Thomas Custom Builders kept promises, delivered outstanding work on time and on budget and exceeded our expectations in every way. Their on site team did everything they could to keep the work place clean and tidy so as disrupt our home life as little as possible. Team leadership kept us informed and made sure our questions were answered promptly. They are excellent tradesmen with exceptional skills. I’d give them 10 stars if I could."

Calvin S on March 2025


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Len The Plumber, LLC.

6598B Fleet Dr
3.85(
140
)
Approved Pro

Len The Plumber, LLC.

6598B Fleet Dr
3.85(
140
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1821 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Northern Virginia. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg City, Loudon County, Manassas City, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"They will NOT stop calling and messaging even after you tell them you no longer need the Services"

Ramon E on September 2025

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Northern Virginia. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Alexandria City, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fredericksburg City, Loudon County, Manassas City, Prince William County, and Stafford County. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"They will NOT stop calling and messaging even after you tell them you no longer need the Services"

Ramon E on September 2025


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Home Equity Contractors

8234 Tenbrook Dr
4.33(
30
)
Approved Pro

Home Equity Contractors

8234 Tenbrook Dr
4.33(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1728 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025

Free Estimates. We understand how stressful and expensive home improvements can be from choosing the right contractor for the job to having your house in disarray for a period of time. If you are updating your home to put on the market, we offer a deferred payment option. We recognize the struggle that sellers face when getting ready to sell their home. Often the main issue is simply not having the finances to make the necessary improvements that will generate a higher sales price. For some it is simply understanding that today's buyers want move in ready homes. ​HEC was started to give sellers and their agents the ability to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible. There is no secret to selling, UPDATED HOMES SELL FASTER AND HIGHER! Our clients have averaged a 130% Return on Investment when updating their home for sale. We can take care of all of your home remodeling needs from finishing a basement, remodeling your kitchen and bathrooms, to replacing your roof. ​Our approach is simple - we use high quality contractors to make smart updates to your home or listing based on our 20 years of experience in the DC Area Real Estate Market. We do not recommend high end upgrades if they will not generate a good return on your investment. We work with you or your agent to establish an expected price after updates to make an informed decision. The owners of Home Equity Contractors are licensed Realtors in VA, MD, and DC.

"If you want to work with someone condescending, rude, confrontational, unprofessional, and whose contractors workmanship is probably the worst I have ever encountered in my 30 years of working with contractors, THIS IS YOUR GUY. I can ramble on about the false promises, the horrible workmanship, the constant delays, the lack of communication, the rude and confrontational text messages. I guarantee Mr. Shank will in fact respond to this review and try to flip the script and blame it all on me somehow. He talks very poorly about all his customers well at least the ones he doesn't like. Not sure what that is based on although I do have some idea what is based on. But he never made anything explicit, so I can't make accusations that he is a racist. So I am definitely not saying he is a racist because he didn't do anything racist. But if he was a racist it would explain why he didn't give two poops about doing good work for multiple projects I provided him. I also have multiple properties and was hoping to make Mr. Shank a lifelong contractor. In a nutshell, he has done 2 projects for me at 2 properties. One was installing a threshold for a glass enclosed shower stall. His crappy sub contractor (they are not employees) despite him saying they are employees, did not install any grouting on the threshold. Fast forward 1 year, and mold is popping up all around the threshold. Rather than dealing with this individual, I hired another contractor to fix up his mess. Second job, and my second mistake, I hired him for a full scale home renovation for around 50K. That project was an absolute disaster. He took 3 months to do what he promised to me verbally would be a 3 week job. I don't really want to spend 1 hour writing down all the crap he did wrong. I'll try so sum up the highlights. Ripped out old flooring, promised to make new flooring level after installing new concrete by using lasers. New flooring is totally not level and as bumpy as walking on your local trail. The shoe moldings around the flooring look like a child installed them. I had to argue with him to get him to regrout the bathroom which was in his contract in the first place. I can go on and on. For sure if you are someone that Mr. Shank likes and match his criteria of what he likes, whatever that could be I have no idea definitely not race related. He may do a great job for you and that may explain the great reviews. I myself had a horrible experience with Mr. Shank and his group of sub contractors who just plain do terrible work. Ignore my review or take it seriously, frankly this guy will keep getting business cause he's a great salesman. Even has a LinkedIN profile to show how professional he is. Epic scammer and fraud. Stay away."

Kevin D on June 2025

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FAQs for faucets, fixtures and pipes repair or replace projects in Waterford, VA

A bathtub faucet generally lasts 15 to 20 years, but this can depend on the type of finish and the overall quality of the faucet. Investing in higher-quality faucets often pays off with a longer-lasting product. Additional factors such as hard water, rust, or damage during use can shorten the life span of the faucet.

It's worthwhile to invest in the cost of repairing a leaky faucet if it's newer, but it's advisable to replace it if it's over 20 years old. The severity of the leak also plays a big role. Faucets with major leaks are often not worth the money or hassle of attempting repairs. Generally, a new faucet that leaks probably just needs a part tightened, but for an older faucet, it's a sign that it's time to replace it. Other signs you need to replace the faucet include rust, mineral deposits, or old age.

It usually takes a pro no more than an hour to replace a faucet. However, certain installations are more complex and time-consuming, such as pulling out the plumbing or putting in a showerhead. These types of jobs may take a few hours or even the better part of a day.

There are a few telltale signs that a tub cartridge needs replacing. These include:

  • Dripping water from the faucet

  • Difficulty turning faucet handles

  • Difficulty or inability to adjust water temperatures

  • Hot water coming out of cold-water faucets and vice versa

  • Inadequate heating of water

Yes, you can change a bathtub faucet without turning the water off, but only if you’re changing the faucet spout alone. If you’re changing the entire valve assembly, then the water must get shut off first. If there’s an individual shutoff valve for the bathtub, you can change the faucet without shutting off the entire water main line.

The Waterford, VA homeowners’ guide to faucets, fixtures and pipes repair or replaces

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.