With over 25 years of experience as a plumber, Big Dave's Plumbing Service, LLC, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Dave was very prompt to get on the project and finished it expeditiously. I will use him for my future needs. He was also easy to reach."
AYODELE A on September 2023
With over 25 years of experience as a plumber, Big Dave's Plumbing Service, LLC, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"Dave was very prompt to get on the project and finished it expeditiously. I will use him for my future needs. He was also easy to reach."
AYODELE A on September 2023
At Comfortable Climate Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from major installations to routine service work. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"We have set up an annual maintenance program with Comfortable Climate Heating & Air Conditioning. I doing so we dealt with a most helpful, courteous and informative employee who answered all our questions. A first visit was scheduled and the technician provided advance notice of her arrival. She was professional and provided important information about our system. Overall, we are very much satisfied with our initial experiences and would recommend this firm."
John M on January 2022
At Comfortable Climate Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from major installations to routine service work. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"We have set up an annual maintenance program with Comfortable Climate Heating & Air Conditioning. I doing so we dealt with a most helpful, courteous and informative employee who answered all our questions. A first visit was scheduled and the technician provided advance notice of her arrival. She was professional and provided important information about our system. Overall, we are very much satisfied with our initial experiences and would recommend this firm."
John M on January 2022
A1 has been serving Hampton Roads for over 35 years by providing residential and commercial plumbing solutions. We operate 24/7 and take great pride in our A BBB rating. We're a fully licensed Class A Contractor and we provide the most competitive rates in our area. We provide emergency plumbing, water heater installation & repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, clogged drain repair, water leak detection, leaky faucet repairs, backflow prevention, kitchen fixture installation, garbage disposal installation & repair, gas leak detection & repair, hydro water jetting, sewer line replacement, & tankless water heater repair & installation. Proudly serving Virginia Beach and surrounding areas since 1987. At A1 Sewer & Drain, we specialize in professional, friendly, and courteous plumbing services for your home or business. With A1 Sewer & Drain, no job is too large or too small. Call us today for a free estimate!
"He did a good job."
Nirav P on May 2025
A1 has been serving Hampton Roads for over 35 years by providing residential and commercial plumbing solutions. We operate 24/7 and take great pride in our A BBB rating. We're a fully licensed Class A Contractor and we provide the most competitive rates in our area. We provide emergency plumbing, water heater installation & repair, drain cleaning, toilet repair, clogged drain repair, water leak detection, leaky faucet repairs, backflow prevention, kitchen fixture installation, garbage disposal installation & repair, gas leak detection & repair, hydro water jetting, sewer line replacement, & tankless water heater repair & installation. Proudly serving Virginia Beach and surrounding areas since 1987. At A1 Sewer & Drain, we specialize in professional, friendly, and courteous plumbing services for your home or business. With A1 Sewer & Drain, no job is too large or too small. Call us today for a free estimate!
"He did a good job."
Nirav P on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I was surprised that Mike answered my phone call on a Sunday after 5PM when my hot water heater broke. We agreed he would come Monday morning. He was prompt, courteous and efficient. My hot water heater had to be ordered as it is an older type of system. The next day, I noticed some leaking. Mike's son came out and stopped the leak and was able to restore hot water to our house (we have a 2 tank system) while we waited for the new one to arrive. The new tank arrived and they very promptly got it installed for us. I had been using a larger plumbing company that always charged an exorbitant fee just to show up at my front door. PMK Plumbing did NOT nickle and dime me like the larger plumbing companies do. I am delighted to find a personal, independent plumbing company for my future plumbing needs! Mike called me after the installation to make sure everything was working well and verify we were satisfied. I whole heartedly recommend PMK Plumbing!"
Patrice F on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I was surprised that Mike answered my phone call on a Sunday after 5PM when my hot water heater broke. We agreed he would come Monday morning. He was prompt, courteous and efficient. My hot water heater had to be ordered as it is an older type of system. The next day, I noticed some leaking. Mike's son came out and stopped the leak and was able to restore hot water to our house (we have a 2 tank system) while we waited for the new one to arrive. The new tank arrived and they very promptly got it installed for us. I had been using a larger plumbing company that always charged an exorbitant fee just to show up at my front door. PMK Plumbing did NOT nickle and dime me like the larger plumbing companies do. I am delighted to find a personal, independent plumbing company for my future plumbing needs! Mike called me after the installation to make sure everything was working well and verify we were satisfied. I whole heartedly recommend PMK Plumbing!"
Patrice F on May 2025
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I’m extremely impressed with the tankless water heater installation service I received from Hampton Roads Water Services. Communication with Jason was excellent throughout the process, which was especially important since I was coordinating everything while out of state. The project was completed quickly and efficiently, and the work area was left clean and tidy—no mess at all. Jason was honest and professional, taking the time to explain the pros and cons of the water heater options without pushing his own opinions. He made me feel confident and comfortable with my final decision. Overall, the experience was smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend!"
Sher Wynn B on May 2025
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer need. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"I’m extremely impressed with the tankless water heater installation service I received from Hampton Roads Water Services. Communication with Jason was excellent throughout the process, which was especially important since I was coordinating everything while out of state. The project was completed quickly and efficiently, and the work area was left clean and tidy—no mess at all. Jason was honest and professional, taking the time to explain the pros and cons of the water heater options without pushing his own opinions. He made me feel confident and comfortable with my final decision. Overall, the experience was smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend!"
Sher Wynn B on May 2025
Worley's Home Services Our Vision - Worley Home Services will honor and glorify GOD with the work done by our hands, our finances will always support our community and ministries, destined to be the most recognized, respected, and sought-after company by customers, as well as current and future employees Our Mission Statement - Worley’s Home Services mission is to be Hampton Roads Leader in providing customers with a "ONE STOP” solution for our clients and their home.
"Worley came in and took care of my leaking galvanized pipe no problem! They were able to spin off two of the threaded connections and rerun the removed section in copper. Their technician Noah was nice and did quick professional work. I’ll be recommending Worley to anyone in the future with a plumbing issue!"
John M on May 2025
Worley's Home Services Our Vision - Worley Home Services will honor and glorify GOD with the work done by our hands, our finances will always support our community and ministries, destined to be the most recognized, respected, and sought-after company by customers, as well as current and future employees Our Mission Statement - Worley’s Home Services mission is to be Hampton Roads Leader in providing customers with a "ONE STOP” solution for our clients and their home.
"Worley came in and took care of my leaking galvanized pipe no problem! They were able to spin off two of the threaded connections and rerun the removed section in copper. Their technician Noah was nice and did quick professional work. I’ll be recommending Worley to anyone in the future with a plumbing issue!"
John M on May 2025
Welcome to Russell's and American Mechanical where WE CAN FIX THAT! We offer residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical, generator, and gas line service throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and the surrounding cities in Hampton Roads. Same day emergency services, priority membership service and the best customer service! Our mission is to provide the highest quality workmanship from professionals you can trust, and our motto is if you have a problem: "We can fix that for you!" Popular Services: - Heating Repair/Installs - A/C Repair/Installs - Drain Unclogging (Clearing) - Water Heater Repairs/Installation - Electrician Repair/Install - Generator Installs
Welcome to Russell's and American Mechanical where WE CAN FIX THAT! We offer residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical, generator, and gas line service throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake and the surrounding cities in Hampton Roads. Same day emergency services, priority membership service and the best customer service! Our mission is to provide the highest quality workmanship from professionals you can trust, and our motto is if you have a problem: "We can fix that for you!" Popular Services: - Heating Repair/Installs - A/C Repair/Installs - Drain Unclogging (Clearing) - Water Heater Repairs/Installation - Electrician Repair/Install - Generator Installs
Hampton Roads Water Services provides residential and commercial plumbing and water treatment. What sets us apart from the rest is we have the experience that if things go wrong… we know what to do. WE OFFER FINANCING IF NEEDED! We are fully licensed and insured and guarantee our work.
"Great service and price!!"
Rita M on April 2025
Hampton Roads Water Services provides residential and commercial plumbing and water treatment. What sets us apart from the rest is we have the experience that if things go wrong… we know what to do. WE OFFER FINANCING IF NEEDED! We are fully licensed and insured and guarantee our work.
"Great service and price!!"
Rita M on April 2025
Check out our reviews from ANGI Leads! https://pro.homeadvisor.com/ratings/ Our mission is to be the plumber who brings back the personal touch! We're passionate about plumbing and delivering an exceptional experience. Once you meet us and see our quality work, we're confident we'll be YOUR plumber for life! When you hire us to install your new water heater, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Thank you in advance for considering us!
"I almost doesn't over $5000 going with over of the big name companies. I listened to my guy and got a second opinion and boy was I glad I did! These guys are fair, honest, and professional. No BS, no extra bells and whistles. Just good honest work."
Noah D on May 2025
Check out our reviews from ANGI Leads! https://pro.homeadvisor.com/ratings/ Our mission is to be the plumber who brings back the personal touch! We're passionate about plumbing and delivering an exceptional experience. Once you meet us and see our quality work, we're confident we'll be YOUR plumber for life! When you hire us to install your new water heater, you're hiring a team of professionals who are trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today! Thank you in advance for considering us!
"I almost doesn't over $5000 going with over of the big name companies. I listened to my guy and got a second opinion and boy was I glad I did! These guys are fair, honest, and professional. No BS, no extra bells and whistles. Just good honest work."
Noah D on May 2025
Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.
"Recommended replacement of comode if the problem persists."
Dennis W on May 2025
Our professional plumbers have over 35 years of experience. With a background like that, you can trust that we have the skills needed to get the job done right the first time. We strive to provide excellent customer service and top-quality workmanship. We're licensed, bonded, insured and ready to take on your job. Call us now at 804-749-0303 to schedule the plumbing services you need.
"Recommended replacement of comode if the problem persists."
Dennis W on May 2025
You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.
For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.
Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.
Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.
A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.