We have over 20 years of experience in the business. Here at First Choice Plumbing & Remodeling 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!
"Our basement flooded when both of our sump pumps failed. Tommy showed up quickly and replaced/installed both and saved our bacon! Terry also replaced a kitchen sink and front spigot. Both are skilled, professional gentlemen and we'll continue to call on First Choice moving forward. We couldn't be more pleased. Nice work, guys!"
Jen C on May 2025
We have over 20 years of experience in the business. Here at First Choice Plumbing & Remodeling 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!
"Our basement flooded when both of our sump pumps failed. Tommy showed up quickly and replaced/installed both and saved our bacon! Terry also replaced a kitchen sink and front spigot. Both are skilled, professional gentlemen and we'll continue to call on First Choice moving forward. We couldn't be more pleased. Nice work, guys!"
Jen C on May 2025
ARS is a trusted name provides heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and efficient attic systems. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial. We also have a plumbing division that will be able to help repair or replace any plumbing issue in the home .
"I will NEVER use ARS of Virginia again! ARS failed sales & installation. During sales pitch on 12/17, I was told install team would cover floors & anything else. 12/18- During HVAC installation, install team drilled into the brick wall to run the pvc piping outside. They did not cover anything so the brick dust went everywhere! They also failed to seal around the pvc piping hole indoors so cold air was seeping in. Lastly, they spilled pvc primer that is not removable all over my white floors. 12/21- Called ARS b/c house was filled w/ a plastic burning smell. ARS sent tech who said he could not smell anything due to his nasal congestion. He explained that new HVAC may need to ?air out?. 12/23- Heat stopped working in middle of night. Called ARS tech discovered that the air handler burned out b/c it was improperly installed. Plastic condensation tubing was installed outside so it froze & led to heat failure. That explained burning plastic smell b/c air handler was working overtime."
Cecilia M on February 2025
ARS is a trusted name provides heating, air conditioning, indoor air quality, and efficient attic systems. Our courteous HVAC technicians are available 24/7 to provide you with expert service and repair. Our Comfort Advisors are ready to help you make the most effective installation or replacement decisions based on your home comfort needs. We are licensed and insured Estimates provided before work begins Major credit cards accepted 100% financing with approved credit Residential and Commercial. We also have a plumbing division that will be able to help repair or replace any plumbing issue in the home .
"I will NEVER use ARS of Virginia again! ARS failed sales & installation. During sales pitch on 12/17, I was told install team would cover floors & anything else. 12/18- During HVAC installation, install team drilled into the brick wall to run the pvc piping outside. They did not cover anything so the brick dust went everywhere! They also failed to seal around the pvc piping hole indoors so cold air was seeping in. Lastly, they spilled pvc primer that is not removable all over my white floors. 12/21- Called ARS b/c house was filled w/ a plastic burning smell. ARS sent tech who said he could not smell anything due to his nasal congestion. He explained that new HVAC may need to ?air out?. 12/23- Heat stopped working in middle of night. Called ARS tech discovered that the air handler burned out b/c it was improperly installed. Plastic condensation tubing was installed outside so it froze & led to heat failure. That explained burning plastic smell b/c air handler was working overtime."
Cecilia M on February 2025
Mr. Rooter of the Shenandoah Valley is the premier choice for all of your drain clog needs. With customer service in mind, we will take great care of you. Call us today! We look forward to working with you for years to come.
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Dennis S on September 2024
Mr. Rooter of the Shenandoah Valley is the premier choice for all of your drain clog needs. With customer service in mind, we will take great care of you. Call us today! We look forward to working with you for years to come.
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Dennis S on September 2024
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience.We specialize in plumbing, snow removal and property management. Licensed class c contractor. Offices in northern Virginia and Shenandoah county Virginia
"Fantastic customer service. Came within 30 mins of calling them on a Wednesday evening. Cleared the shower/tub drain in 20 minutes and showed me how to prevent it from happening again."
Chris P on June 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of industry experience.We specialize in plumbing, snow removal and property management. Licensed class c contractor. Offices in northern Virginia and Shenandoah county Virginia
"Fantastic customer service. Came within 30 mins of calling them on a Wednesday evening. Cleared the shower/tub drain in 20 minutes and showed me how to prevent it from happening again."
Chris P on June 2023
We specialize in basement finishing 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!
We specialize in basement finishing 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!
KBA Kitchen and Bath: Transforming Homes with Excellence for Over 25 Years. Proudly Serving Fairfax County and Fauquier County.
"We would like to say thank you to KBA Kitchen & Bath Design & Build for a great job remodeling our two upstairs bathrooms. The two bathrooms were completely renovated in 5 weeks, but it could have been finished even sooner if we hadn’t selected a premium option for our shower glass enclosure. The entire project was started and finished between January 21, 2025 until February 28, 2025, which included the crew working two Saturdays, which shows their dedication in getting the job done. We were very impressed with KBA over the entire project! Specifically, we were impressed at how smooth and efficient the entire process was. It was seamless – from the initial consultation to the execution of the job. The designer, Anna, was very thorough and helpful in sketching the designs of new bathrooms and offering advice on recommended materials for the bathroom, to include going above and beyond in helping us choose just the right paint colors to perfectly blend with our newly installed bathroom accessories. Anna and Ervin both made after hour visits to provide their insight on color schemes and where bathroom accessories should be installed and look best. The lead project manager, Ervin, was always there to answer our questions, and he went out of his way to always ensure we were happy customers! Ervin also visited on many occasions to give us updates on project progress and keeping his crew updated on any changes. The installation team always showed up on time, left the work area clean, and went above and beyond to make our design a reality. Anna, Ervin and the crew were always very friendly, professional, and helpful throughout this project. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome as we absolutely love our bathrooms! We highly recommend choosing KBA for your next home project!"
Andrew R on March 2025
KBA Kitchen and Bath: Transforming Homes with Excellence for Over 25 Years. Proudly Serving Fairfax County and Fauquier County.
"We would like to say thank you to KBA Kitchen & Bath Design & Build for a great job remodeling our two upstairs bathrooms. The two bathrooms were completely renovated in 5 weeks, but it could have been finished even sooner if we hadn’t selected a premium option for our shower glass enclosure. The entire project was started and finished between January 21, 2025 until February 28, 2025, which included the crew working two Saturdays, which shows their dedication in getting the job done. We were very impressed with KBA over the entire project! Specifically, we were impressed at how smooth and efficient the entire process was. It was seamless – from the initial consultation to the execution of the job. The designer, Anna, was very thorough and helpful in sketching the designs of new bathrooms and offering advice on recommended materials for the bathroom, to include going above and beyond in helping us choose just the right paint colors to perfectly blend with our newly installed bathroom accessories. Anna and Ervin both made after hour visits to provide their insight on color schemes and where bathroom accessories should be installed and look best. The lead project manager, Ervin, was always there to answer our questions, and he went out of his way to always ensure we were happy customers! Ervin also visited on many occasions to give us updates on project progress and keeping his crew updated on any changes. The installation team always showed up on time, left the work area clean, and went above and beyond to make our design a reality. Anna, Ervin and the crew were always very friendly, professional, and helpful throughout this project. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome as we absolutely love our bathrooms! We highly recommend choosing KBA for your next home project!"
Andrew R on March 2025
DBA WaterBoy LLC. Roy Dixon Jr. is the owner, operator, founder and visionary of the company he started over 18 years ago. Roy came from Stafford, VA where he began his career as a certified water specialist, solving thousands of water problems for both residential and commercial clients.
"Work was done efficiently and on schedule."
Rusty J on March 2025
DBA WaterBoy LLC. Roy Dixon Jr. is the owner, operator, founder and visionary of the company he started over 18 years ago. Roy came from Stafford, VA where he began his career as a certified water specialist, solving thousands of water problems for both residential and commercial clients.
"Work was done efficiently and on schedule."
Rusty J on March 2025
C & Brothers is a multi-generational family-founded business driven by Cristian's unwavering passion for elevating homes to their fullest potential. Now Working alongside his son Harold, the two together are growing the business and working together to bring your ideas to life. Harold’s Significant impact has helped C & Brothers serve homeowners to another level and provides top leading management skills to provide efficiency and quality keeping customers satisfied from start to finish! Since 2004, Cristian has delivered exceptional and quality home improvement services to satisfied homeowners. As a husband and father of three boys, he recognizes and respects each customer’s unique needs, striving to find practical solutions to your family’s needs. Our team has undergone industry-standard training and holds essential certifications. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, providing confidence that you are in capable hands throughout your project.
"These guys are the best! They are so fast and do great work. They had plenty of help at our house every day until the job was complete. They worked everything into our budget and were great will design and layout."
erik f on May 2025
C & Brothers is a multi-generational family-founded business driven by Cristian's unwavering passion for elevating homes to their fullest potential. Now Working alongside his son Harold, the two together are growing the business and working together to bring your ideas to life. Harold’s Significant impact has helped C & Brothers serve homeowners to another level and provides top leading management skills to provide efficiency and quality keeping customers satisfied from start to finish! Since 2004, Cristian has delivered exceptional and quality home improvement services to satisfied homeowners. As a husband and father of three boys, he recognizes and respects each customer’s unique needs, striving to find practical solutions to your family’s needs. Our team has undergone industry-standard training and holds essential certifications. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured, providing confidence that you are in capable hands throughout your project.
"These guys are the best! They are so fast and do great work. They had plenty of help at our house every day until the job was complete. They worked everything into our budget and were great will design and layout."
erik f on May 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
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
Welcome to Advanced Environment Solutions, your go-to contractor for all your heating, cooling, duct cleaning, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs. We have been proudly serving Fredericksburg, VA, and the surrounding areas for over a decade, and we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and expertise to our customers. We offer residential and commercial services with a focus on comfort and health. Our family-owned business provides convenient, timely, and affordable service. We prioritize professionalism, combining personalized attention, industry-leading products, and meticulous job performance. Our solutions deliver energy-efficient, reliable, and long-lasting comfort to customers in Northern Virginia.
"Needed to replace a 25+ year old HVAC system in the coldest months of the year, so I contacted Advanced Environment Solutions for a bid. I worked with Tammy at AES to schedule the inspection, follow-up, etc. - a fantastic employee. Courteous, professional, and really knows her stuff when it comes to HVAC. Unfortunately, I live in a condo with a tricky indoor/outdoor HVAC set-up that ended up requiring a fairly specific indoor unit that AES did not offer, so I had to go with another company. Still I felt compelled to leave a review for AES and Tammy to highlight their professionalism and service-oriented approach. WiIll absolutely consider AES for future projects."
James B on May 2025
Welcome to Advanced Environment Solutions, your go-to contractor for all your heating, cooling, duct cleaning, plumbing, electrical, and generator needs. We have been proudly serving Fredericksburg, VA, and the surrounding areas for over a decade, and we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and expertise to our customers. We offer residential and commercial services with a focus on comfort and health. Our family-owned business provides convenient, timely, and affordable service. We prioritize professionalism, combining personalized attention, industry-leading products, and meticulous job performance. Our solutions deliver energy-efficient, reliable, and long-lasting comfort to customers in Northern Virginia.
"Needed to replace a 25+ year old HVAC system in the coldest months of the year, so I contacted Advanced Environment Solutions for a bid. I worked with Tammy at AES to schedule the inspection, follow-up, etc. - a fantastic employee. Courteous, professional, and really knows her stuff when it comes to HVAC. Unfortunately, I live in a condo with a tricky indoor/outdoor HVAC set-up that ended up requiring a fairly specific indoor unit that AES did not offer, so I had to go with another company. Still I felt compelled to leave a review for AES and Tammy to highlight their professionalism and service-oriented approach. WiIll absolutely consider AES for future projects."
James B 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.