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DB's Plumbing & Drain

4.84(
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DB's Plumbing & Drain

4.84(
185
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

FOR FASTEST RESPONSE, PLEASE CALL (703) 810-7267. The fully-trained and professional team at DBs Plumbing and Drain always say what they are going to do and do what they say. Because of this, they have a less than 1% call back rate and offer a customer satisfaction guarantee on every job they take on. They are consistent with their pricing and will never overcharge for services performed. They are also consistent in their services, always going above and beyond and offering the same level of service, no matter what the price. Their goal is to build customers for life and they take this job very seriously. When you need plumbing help in Woodbridge, Prince William, Fairfax, and Stafford Counties and all of Northern Virginia, call on DBs Plumbing and Drain.

"I recently had a fantastic experience with Nick from DB’s Plumbing & Drain for a leaking pipe issue in my home. From start to finish, their service was exceptional! DB’s team was prompt, courteous, and professional. They arrived on time, assessed the problem quickly, and explained the repair process in a way that was easy to understand. The plumber worked efficiently, fixing the leak with high-quality materials, and even took the time to check for other potential issues to prevent future problems. The pricing was fair, and there were no hidden fees. I am so grateful for their expertise and attention to detail. I highly recommend DB’s to anyone needing reliable plumbing services!"

Christine F on September 2025

FOR FASTEST RESPONSE, PLEASE CALL (703) 810-7267. The fully-trained and professional team at DBs Plumbing and Drain always say what they are going to do and do what they say. Because of this, they have a less than 1% call back rate and offer a customer satisfaction guarantee on every job they take on. They are consistent with their pricing and will never overcharge for services performed. They are also consistent in their services, always going above and beyond and offering the same level of service, no matter what the price. Their goal is to build customers for life and they take this job very seriously. When you need plumbing help in Woodbridge, Prince William, Fairfax, and Stafford Counties and all of Northern Virginia, call on DBs Plumbing and Drain.

"I recently had a fantastic experience with Nick from DB’s Plumbing & Drain for a leaking pipe issue in my home. From start to finish, their service was exceptional! DB’s team was prompt, courteous, and professional. They arrived on time, assessed the problem quickly, and explained the repair process in a way that was easy to understand. The plumber worked efficiently, fixing the leak with high-quality materials, and even took the time to check for other potential issues to prevent future problems. The pricing was fair, and there were no hidden fees. I am so grateful for their expertise and attention to detail. I highly recommend DB’s to anyone needing reliable plumbing services!"

Christine F on September 2025


Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

4.92(
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Old Dominion Environmental, Inc.

4.92(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc., offers a full array of environmental services to both commercial and residential clientele in Northern Virginia and beyond. We specialize in underground heating oil tank removal, oil tank abandonment, heating oil tank testing and 24-hour emergency spill clean up services throughout most of Virginia. Our management has over ffity years of experience in the environmental consulting and contracting business. We work closely with our clients in order to provide the least intrusive and most efficient means of service to ensure your project goes smoothly. We provide honest, intelligent, and thorough assessments and solutions. We are experts in the utilization of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund making the sure our clients receive the maximum financial assistance available.

"The Old Dominion team was highly professional and very easy to work with. They communicated the removal process and kept me informed as the removal progressed all the way through final reporting and closure. They had excellent working relationships with other entities in involved in the removal which kept things moving smoothly. I would highly recommend Old Dominion Environmental"

Michael G on November 2025

Old Dominion Environmental, Inc., offers a full array of environmental services to both commercial and residential clientele in Northern Virginia and beyond. We specialize in underground heating oil tank removal, oil tank abandonment, heating oil tank testing and 24-hour emergency spill clean up services throughout most of Virginia. Our management has over ffity years of experience in the environmental consulting and contracting business. We work closely with our clients in order to provide the least intrusive and most efficient means of service to ensure your project goes smoothly. We provide honest, intelligent, and thorough assessments and solutions. We are experts in the utilization of the Virginia Petroleum Storage Tank Fund making the sure our clients receive the maximum financial assistance available.

"The Old Dominion team was highly professional and very easy to work with. They communicated the removal process and kept me informed as the removal progressed all the way through final reporting and closure. They had excellent working relationships with other entities in involved in the removal which kept things moving smoothly. I would highly recommend Old Dominion Environmental"

Michael G on November 2025


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Legacy Earth and Arbor

5.00(
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Legacy Earth and Arbor

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

Legacy Earth and Arbor is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"The owner was easy to work with… the job was done in a timely fashion and the work was excellent!! I’d highly recommend!!"

Steffani P on November 2025

Legacy Earth and Arbor is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"The owner was easy to work with… the job was done in a timely fashion and the work was excellent!! I’d highly recommend!!"

Steffani P on November 2025


Astor Contractors, LLC

4.82(
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Astor Contractors, LLC

4.82(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Astor Contractors, LLC, is a family business, founded in 2003. We strive for the best work, maintaining competitive prices on the market. We have over 20 years of experience in site work and construction.

"Contractor was very knowledgeable. Communication only by email. Did not provide card or phone contact information; however he usually responded daily to email contact."

Gale G on January 2013

Astor Contractors, LLC, is a family business, founded in 2003. We strive for the best work, maintaining competitive prices on the market. We have over 20 years of experience in site work and construction.

"Contractor was very knowledgeable. Communication only by email. Did not provide card or phone contact information; however he usually responded daily to email contact."

Gale G on January 2013


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Serve You Group

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Serve You Group

New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in remodeling services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!


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American Plumbing Inc

5.00(
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American Plumbing Inc

5.00(
126
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Trench less technology, We specialize in water service repairs and replacements without total yard excavation. We can install the new water service through the existing water service, moling underground or directional boring.

"I called Dan, got requested a quote. Came over the same day. Gave me a good fair estimate. Next day let me know when he was coming. Came over, him and his team, wore mask (COVID), were professional. The did NOT tear up the yard. They dug a into the ground found the broken pipe repaired it. Were very quick and efficient. I would say in and out in less then 90 minutes.. If you have a leak or pipe needs in your yard..this IS the company to call."

Daniel H on January 2021

Trench less technology, We specialize in water service repairs and replacements without total yard excavation. We can install the new water service through the existing water service, moling underground or directional boring.

"I called Dan, got requested a quote. Came over the same day. Gave me a good fair estimate. Next day let me know when he was coming. Came over, him and his team, wore mask (COVID), were professional. The did NOT tear up the yard. They dug a into the ground found the broken pipe repaired it. Were very quick and efficient. I would say in and out in less then 90 minutes.. If you have a leak or pipe needs in your yard..this IS the company to call."

Daniel H on January 2021


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GROUND EFFECTS Landscape Construction Inc.

5.00(
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GROUND EFFECTS Landscape Construction Inc.

5.00(
58
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ground Effects Landscape Construction is a landscape design and construction firm specializing in retaining walls, custom patios, walkways, stairs, driveways and other hardscape installations. Ground Effects Landscape Construction Inc. is a family-owned and operated landscape company servicing residents and businesses in Northern Virginia for over 20 years. Founder and Operator Josh Bono began his career in the landscape industry as many do, clipping the neighborhood lawns with a ‘67 cub cadet and very early on demonstrating a noble work ethic. Today he has an excellent team of experienced and talented associates who support this ethic and work with him to achieve high customer satisfaction ratings. And Ground Effects has state-of-the-art equipment and suppliers to support the work. We pride ourselves in building continuing relationships with our clientele. Ground Effects has long-standing relationships with numerous clients, living and working in Fairfax, Prince William, and Fauquier Counties for 20+ years. We don't just do the work; we do it to the best of our ability and take pride in our efficiency and presentation. Ground Effects cares about your home and business and refuses to disappoint our customers by leaving trash, scraps and mud for the home or business owner to clean up. That's just not how we do business. Our commitment is to give personalized service from beginning to end.

"Josh knows his craft! The Ground Effects crew was professional and extremely courteous. We love our retaining wall and patio!"

Camille A on April 2024

Ground Effects Landscape Construction is a landscape design and construction firm specializing in retaining walls, custom patios, walkways, stairs, driveways and other hardscape installations. Ground Effects Landscape Construction Inc. is a family-owned and operated landscape company servicing residents and businesses in Northern Virginia for over 20 years. Founder and Operator Josh Bono began his career in the landscape industry as many do, clipping the neighborhood lawns with a ‘67 cub cadet and very early on demonstrating a noble work ethic. Today he has an excellent team of experienced and talented associates who support this ethic and work with him to achieve high customer satisfaction ratings. And Ground Effects has state-of-the-art equipment and suppliers to support the work. We pride ourselves in building continuing relationships with our clientele. Ground Effects has long-standing relationships with numerous clients, living and working in Fairfax, Prince William, and Fauquier Counties for 20+ years. We don't just do the work; we do it to the best of our ability and take pride in our efficiency and presentation. Ground Effects cares about your home and business and refuses to disappoint our customers by leaving trash, scraps and mud for the home or business owner to clean up. That's just not how we do business. Our commitment is to give personalized service from beginning to end.

"Josh knows his craft! The Ground Effects crew was professional and extremely courteous. We love our retaining wall and patio!"

Camille A on April 2024


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All Aspects Waterproofing

4.92(
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All Aspects Waterproofing

4.92(
404
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Serving Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, All Aspects Waterproofing the leader in service and quality. Over 35 years experience, providing ​the quality workmanship needed to keep your basement dry. Our life of the structure warranty is a reflection of our commitment to ensure every customer is satisfied. Whether you're a homeowner or a perspective buyer, ​having a dry basement will add value to your home.

"Been 7 years and everything is still tight! Repointed the block on the inside and painted it about 4 years ago. Paint is holding up. Squared the seal up on the outside and painted there too. Everything outside is holding up as well. The only company that didn't try to sell me a sump pump."

JASON W on June 2023

Serving Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, All Aspects Waterproofing the leader in service and quality. Over 35 years experience, providing ​the quality workmanship needed to keep your basement dry. Our life of the structure warranty is a reflection of our commitment to ensure every customer is satisfied. Whether you're a homeowner or a perspective buyer, ​having a dry basement will add value to your home.

"Been 7 years and everything is still tight! Repointed the block on the inside and painted it about 4 years ago. Paint is holding up. Squared the seal up on the outside and painted there too. Everything outside is holding up as well. The only company that didn't try to sell me a sump pump."

JASON W on June 2023


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Long's Corporation

4.80(
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Long's Corporation

4.80(
677
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Long’s Corporation has an extensive history of providing service to Northern Virginia. In fact, our grandfather began the business in 1936 with a distinct commitment to giving customers a fair and reliable company to turn to. Today, our commitment to you is as strong as ever. We are the third generation of this family, women-owned business. Our approach is to treat every customer as though they are family and ensure that you are comfortable with our business practices and the outcome of your service or repair call. We participate in training and continuing education programs to promote the success of the next generation of tradesmen. Since 1936, we've made you our priority.

"A week before thanks giving Long's Corp was sent to us by homeserve to diagnose why water backing up in the kitchen sink drain when take shower upstairs. John, Kyle and Mike came and diagnosed there is a broken drain line from 20" away from clean out in the basement room. To repair They need to dig the concrete slab about 5"×3". They charged us $ 5245. They supposed to camera the drain line after they digged. But They did not . They said they fixed the problem but the same day we have water back up again. When we called them they said we have like second broken drain pipe which is 9 " away from clean out. The question is if there is a broken how did they camera past 9 " and reached 20" distance and diagnosed broken pipe. From that moment we know they are lying to us. I dont believe there is any broken pipe. They are very dishonest. They diagnosed broken pipe unnecessarily and digged the slab. They should have recommand us just do hydrojettingThey used all our homeserve benefits ."

Wai A on December 2022

Long’s Corporation has an extensive history of providing service to Northern Virginia. In fact, our grandfather began the business in 1936 with a distinct commitment to giving customers a fair and reliable company to turn to. Today, our commitment to you is as strong as ever. We are the third generation of this family, women-owned business. Our approach is to treat every customer as though they are family and ensure that you are comfortable with our business practices and the outcome of your service or repair call. We participate in training and continuing education programs to promote the success of the next generation of tradesmen. Since 1936, we've made you our priority.

"A week before thanks giving Long's Corp was sent to us by homeserve to diagnose why water backing up in the kitchen sink drain when take shower upstairs. John, Kyle and Mike came and diagnosed there is a broken drain line from 20" away from clean out in the basement room. To repair They need to dig the concrete slab about 5"×3". They charged us $ 5245. They supposed to camera the drain line after they digged. But They did not . They said they fixed the problem but the same day we have water back up again. When we called them they said we have like second broken drain pipe which is 9 " away from clean out. The question is if there is a broken how did they camera past 9 " and reached 20" distance and diagnosed broken pipe. From that moment we know they are lying to us. I dont believe there is any broken pipe. They are very dishonest. They diagnosed broken pipe unnecessarily and digged the slab. They should have recommand us just do hydrojettingThey used all our homeserve benefits ."

Wai A on December 2022


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Staci

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Staci

4.87(
215
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family business that is locally owned and operated. We are able to handle the smallest of jobs to the largest of jobs. Leaking faucets to main sewer and water line excavation. We are a small family owned business which allows us to send you a master plumber on every service call at a price much lower than the large plumbing companies. Top quality work at a fair price. We proudly service all of northern and central virginia including Fairfax, Springfield, Arlington, Loudoun county, Woodbridge, Manassas, Stafford, Fredericksburg Additional phone number: 540-424-9497

"Owen was a great technician. Knowledgable, professional, clean and the project was difficult and he tackled it with a smile and seemed to enjoy the challenge. I would use Pipe Doctor gain for sure."

Jeff W on June 2024

We are a family business that is locally owned and operated. We are able to handle the smallest of jobs to the largest of jobs. Leaking faucets to main sewer and water line excavation. We are a small family owned business which allows us to send you a master plumber on every service call at a price much lower than the large plumbing companies. Top quality work at a fair price. We proudly service all of northern and central virginia including Fairfax, Springfield, Arlington, Loudoun county, Woodbridge, Manassas, Stafford, Fredericksburg Additional phone number: 540-424-9497

"Owen was a great technician. Knowledgable, professional, clean and the project was difficult and he tackled it with a smile and seemed to enjoy the challenge. I would use Pipe Doctor gain for sure."

Jeff W on June 2024

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Excavating questions, answered by experts

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

There are many ways to cut through roots when digging, especially if your trencher doesn’t seem to be removing the roots. First, use a shovel to expose the roots. Then, use gardening shears to clear out smaller roots or a reciprocating saw to remove larger plant roots. If you plan on keeping the plant, avoid cutting any roots over 2 inches thick.

Trenching is not the same as boring. Boring uses a drill to make a tunnel for underground utilities, but trenching involves digging with an excavator, trencher, backhoe, or shovel. Boring is more precise and expensive, and it’s best for installing utilities underneath buildings, roads, and bodies of water. Trenching is simpler but can cause more disruption to landscaping and ecosystems.

A mini excavator can dig between 5 and 11 feet deep, depending on the type and size of the mini excavator. Mini hydraulic excavators are more powerful and can reach deeper into the earth, but electric models have a more limited range. Mini excavators over two tons in size are also more powerful and able to dig as deep as 11 feet.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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