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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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Smith plumbing

4.98(
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Smith plumbing

4.98(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Searching for a plumbing company that does it all? Whether its a simple renovation or a full custom job, Smith plumbing is right for you. We tackle each job, small or large, with the same vigor, expertise and integrity. Our goal is to meet the needs of our clients each and every time. We'll meet with you upfront to get an idea of what you're looking for and then put together a proposal for you. Our projects are delivered on budget and on time. Smith plumbing is insured, licensed and bonded, and we follow stringent guidelines to ensure the safety of you and your home. . . . **** Please Note: Although we try to answer all calls, we are not a huge company with an answering service that may be able to, we are often servicing other customers. I work extremely hard and many nights/unusual times trying to cater to customers needs so I would appreciate, not receiving a bad review for not answering a phone/having time for new work, and yes, my voice mail often gets filled up by other customers... There are many companies that charge accordingly for high overhead and answering services they offer. Thanks much for your understanding ***

Searching for a plumbing company that does it all? Whether its a simple renovation or a full custom job, Smith plumbing is right for you. We tackle each job, small or large, with the same vigor, expertise and integrity. Our goal is to meet the needs of our clients each and every time. We'll meet with you upfront to get an idea of what you're looking for and then put together a proposal for you. Our projects are delivered on budget and on time. Smith plumbing is insured, licensed and bonded, and we follow stringent guidelines to ensure the safety of you and your home. . . . **** Please Note: Although we try to answer all calls, we are not a huge company with an answering service that may be able to, we are often servicing other customers. I work extremely hard and many nights/unusual times trying to cater to customers needs so I would appreciate, not receiving a bad review for not answering a phone/having time for new work, and yes, my voice mail often gets filled up by other customers... There are many companies that charge accordingly for high overhead and answering services they offer. Thanks much for your understanding ***


"the service technician gave me a call, before he showed up. Very knowledgeable did a great job. I would use them again ."

Tony V on March 2020

Family owned & operated for 30 years. Additional contact names: Steven Barnes, Jason Austin

"the service technician gave me a call, before he showed up. Very knowledgeable did a great job. I would use them again ."

Tony V on March 2020


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Pristine Water Treatment

4.83(
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Pristine Water Treatment

4.83(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

Financing available with qualified purchase. Trade ins welcome for new whole house water treatment systems. We service all makes and models water treatment equipment. We also do minor plumbing work. New Systems we include a lifetime transferable warranty. All new systems are chemical free. ***Proud Winner of Water Quality Products Dealer of the Month*** http://www.wqpmag.com/family-legacy 10% off Senior Citizens and Military drinking water,drinking water filter,home water treatment system,reverse osmosis system,water filter,water filtration,water heater,water purification,water softening,water treatment

"Pristine did a great job. We were pleased they were willing to hook up existing equipment, as some companies had refused to. (Our previous company had gone out of business, and they complimented the existing work.) They worked quickly and cleaned up after themselves. Now our water is acid free and has fewer minerals. No more white powder everywhere!"

Jessica B on March 2021

Financing available with qualified purchase. Trade ins welcome for new whole house water treatment systems. We service all makes and models water treatment equipment. We also do minor plumbing work. New Systems we include a lifetime transferable warranty. All new systems are chemical free. ***Proud Winner of Water Quality Products Dealer of the Month*** http://www.wqpmag.com/family-legacy 10% off Senior Citizens and Military drinking water,drinking water filter,home water treatment system,reverse osmosis system,water filter,water filtration,water heater,water purification,water softening,water treatment

"Pristine did a great job. We were pleased they were willing to hook up existing equipment, as some companies had refused to. (Our previous company had gone out of business, and they complimented the existing work.) They worked quickly and cleaned up after themselves. Now our water is acid free and has fewer minerals. No more white powder everywhere!"

Jessica B on March 2021


"I was impressed with Clyde when he responded immediately to my initial inquiry. He led by stating in that call that he would help us get our water back, which was a nice reassurance and he arrived at our home shortly after. After some diagnosing, he spent time very patiently explaining how he arrived at his conclusions and proceeded to find us a tank and install it, all of this in one day. He also helped with a few other small details while there. Thank you, Clyde for taking away the sting of losing our water and for standing by your word on the pricing. We would highly recommend again."

Fabienne E on March 2023

Call now for your 1 year free service and lifetime warranty with all water filtration installs!

"I was impressed with Clyde when he responded immediately to my initial inquiry. He led by stating in that call that he would help us get our water back, which was a nice reassurance and he arrived at our home shortly after. After some diagnosing, he spent time very patiently explaining how he arrived at his conclusions and proceeded to find us a tank and install it, all of this in one day. He also helped with a few other small details while there. Thank you, Clyde for taking away the sting of losing our water and for standing by your word on the pricing. We would highly recommend again."

Fabienne E on March 2023


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Marines Service Co.

4.71(
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Marines Service Co.

4.71(
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Customers say: Super punctual
11 years of experience

Marines Service Co., a Veteran-Owned and Operated business, serves Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Stafford Counties and Richmond. We’re the “no haggle” handyman service company. We give you one fair price for the products and services we provide, and additional options when available. When we work with you, it includes our expert technician coming out to your house to accurately assess your issues. If you decide to use us to fix your handyman problems, then we get right to work. Our hourly rate is $96 per hour! You’ll know upfront the price of repairs – no surprises! From hanging pictures and drywall repairs to kitchen and bathroom fixture installs, our professional team has years of experience to handle any job – big or small!

"Victor and Neal arrived on time, were courteous and polite, and kept us informed throughout out the installation of a new circuit panel."

Joe L on December 2025

Marines Service Co., a Veteran-Owned and Operated business, serves Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Stafford Counties and Richmond. We’re the “no haggle” handyman service company. We give you one fair price for the products and services we provide, and additional options when available. When we work with you, it includes our expert technician coming out to your house to accurately assess your issues. If you decide to use us to fix your handyman problems, then we get right to work. Our hourly rate is $96 per hour! You’ll know upfront the price of repairs – no surprises! From hanging pictures and drywall repairs to kitchen and bathroom fixture installs, our professional team has years of experience to handle any job – big or small!

"Victor and Neal arrived on time, were courteous and polite, and kept us informed throughout out the installation of a new circuit panel."

Joe L on December 2025


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Beck Cohen

4.80(
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Beck Cohen

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
70 years of experience

You may not be able to place why, but you know the name. Beck Cohen was founded in Charlottesville in 1955, and we’ve been providing heating and cooling services in the area ever since. Our gray barn is an iconic part of the downtown mall and we take pride in being part of Charlottesville’s historic culture. We have a professional, knowledgeable and fully trained staff, so you can trust in the quality of our work. Keeping customers happy largely rests on the shoulders of our veteran technicians, who average 30-years of industry experience. We keep our NATE-certified team sharp with a yearly in-house training program and an apprenticeship program for newcomers. We also let them have the pride of driving our bee-you-tee-full fleet of signature pink salmon trucks. When you see one coming around the corner, be assured relief is on the way. We carry innovative, high-end Lennox® products that will help your HVAC systems run more efficiently and more reliably than the competition. All our employees undergo weekly training regarding the products that we sell and the methods relative to the work that we do. We aim to provide high quality, reliable and affordable HVAC, electrical and plumbing solutions to our customer for both residential and commercial situations. In addition to new installations in the HVAC, electrical and plumbing trades, we offer maintenance plans and reliable service. Maintenance customers are provided with a readily available, 24/7 line which is monitored at all times by an on-call manager and technician.

"The service tech Mike Allen, was on time, very efficient in his maintenance routine. He answered all questions and inquires about the units functionality. He was personable and professional. He ran all the annual checks while we talked and then changed out the carbon pre filter before telling me everything checked out fine."

Steven S on August 2025

You may not be able to place why, but you know the name. Beck Cohen was founded in Charlottesville in 1955, and we’ve been providing heating and cooling services in the area ever since. Our gray barn is an iconic part of the downtown mall and we take pride in being part of Charlottesville’s historic culture. We have a professional, knowledgeable and fully trained staff, so you can trust in the quality of our work. Keeping customers happy largely rests on the shoulders of our veteran technicians, who average 30-years of industry experience. We keep our NATE-certified team sharp with a yearly in-house training program and an apprenticeship program for newcomers. We also let them have the pride of driving our bee-you-tee-full fleet of signature pink salmon trucks. When you see one coming around the corner, be assured relief is on the way. We carry innovative, high-end Lennox® products that will help your HVAC systems run more efficiently and more reliably than the competition. All our employees undergo weekly training regarding the products that we sell and the methods relative to the work that we do. We aim to provide high quality, reliable and affordable HVAC, electrical and plumbing solutions to our customer for both residential and commercial situations. In addition to new installations in the HVAC, electrical and plumbing trades, we offer maintenance plans and reliable service. Maintenance customers are provided with a readily available, 24/7 line which is monitored at all times by an on-call manager and technician.

"The service tech Mike Allen, was on time, very efficient in his maintenance routine. He answered all questions and inquires about the units functionality. He was personable and professional. He ran all the annual checks while we talked and then changed out the carbon pre filter before telling me everything checked out fine."

Steven S on August 2025


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Best Water VA, LLC

5.00(
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Best Water VA, LLC

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

Turn your problem water into Best Water. Owner, Jerry Rice, has over 25 years of experience and excellence in water treatment in Virginia, Maryland and DC metro areas. Best Water has always been the one you have called and requested to solve your water problems within your home and business. Best Water is a certified ENTEK Environmental Technologies, the premier water treatment specialists. ENTEK Environmental Technologies is a worldwide company that has taken water treatment to a whole new level of excellence and has the strongest warranty program in the entire industry. The combined ENTEK team of professional business directors and engineers has over 100 years of experience. Their products are superior state of the art design and can solve any water problem you may have. ENTEK is very affordable. We can work with all budgets. Best Water's highly trained team of professionals will advise and make suggestions on what you need to correct your water problem and transform your water into the Best Water! We will never try to sell you on extra equipment that you don't need. You and your family deserve great water!!!! BEST WATER VA can make it happen and best of all...make it AFFORDABLE!!! Jerry and family are native Virginians....in this Mid-Atlantic East Coast region....WE KNOW WATER!!!!!! Please invite Best Water into your home to show you how water was meant to be for you and your family!!! We will provide a FREE* in home water test and recommend a custom designed size and correct application for your home and family. (* bacterial lab testing available at a nominal fee)

Turn your problem water into Best Water. Owner, Jerry Rice, has over 25 years of experience and excellence in water treatment in Virginia, Maryland and DC metro areas. Best Water has always been the one you have called and requested to solve your water problems within your home and business. Best Water is a certified ENTEK Environmental Technologies, the premier water treatment specialists. ENTEK Environmental Technologies is a worldwide company that has taken water treatment to a whole new level of excellence and has the strongest warranty program in the entire industry. The combined ENTEK team of professional business directors and engineers has over 100 years of experience. Their products are superior state of the art design and can solve any water problem you may have. ENTEK is very affordable. We can work with all budgets. Best Water's highly trained team of professionals will advise and make suggestions on what you need to correct your water problem and transform your water into the Best Water! We will never try to sell you on extra equipment that you don't need. You and your family deserve great water!!!! BEST WATER VA can make it happen and best of all...make it AFFORDABLE!!! Jerry and family are native Virginians....in this Mid-Atlantic East Coast region....WE KNOW WATER!!!!!! Please invite Best Water into your home to show you how water was meant to be for you and your family!!! We will provide a FREE* in home water test and recommend a custom designed size and correct application for your home and family. (* bacterial lab testing available at a nominal fee)


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A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters

5.00(
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A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters

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

A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters, a Groundworks Company, celebrating over 35 years of service! Trust, transparency, and quality service at a fair price are at the core of A-1 Sewer & Drain. We offer residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and installations for gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, and water heaters. We offer 24/7, emergency service year-round, since sewer and drain problems can arise at any time.

"Matthew did a great job. Friendly, professional and provided excellent service."

Stephen J on August 2024

A1 Sewer & Drain Plumbing & Water Heaters, a Groundworks Company, celebrating over 35 years of service! Trust, transparency, and quality service at a fair price are at the core of A-1 Sewer & Drain. We offer residential and commercial plumbing, drain cleaning, and installations for gas lines, water lines, sewer lines, and water heaters. We offer 24/7, emergency service year-round, since sewer and drain problems can arise at any time.

"Matthew did a great job. Friendly, professional and provided excellent service."

Stephen J on August 2024


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Just Better Home Services

4.60(
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Just Better Home Services

4.60(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Just Better Home Services, we care about your family as though it was our own. Your overall satisfaction is our number one goal! Meeting new people every day, solving their problems and the look on their faces when we've saved the day is the result we strive for! Call Just Better Home Services for all your home repair needs!

"I had power go out in my room, I call Just Better Home Services, they were quick to respond and send an electrician out. They ended up charging me $441 for several hours of troubleshooting. and I still did not have power in my room. They did quote me over $3000 to run new circuits to 2 of my rooms. I had another electrician come out a few days later. He found the issue in less than 30 minutes and charged me significate less. I do not recommend Just Better Services electrician services."

DANIEL H on February 2025

At Just Better Home Services, we care about your family as though it was our own. Your overall satisfaction is our number one goal! Meeting new people every day, solving their problems and the look on their faces when we've saved the day is the result we strive for! Call Just Better Home Services for all your home repair needs!

"I had power go out in my room, I call Just Better Home Services, they were quick to respond and send an electrician out. They ended up charging me $441 for several hours of troubleshooting. and I still did not have power in my room. They did quote me over $3000 to run new circuits to 2 of my rooms. I had another electrician come out a few days later. He found the issue in less than 30 minutes and charged me significate less. I do not recommend Just Better Services electrician services."

DANIEL H on February 2025

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Drinking hard water is not known to have any negative health impacts. Using hard water can lead to dry skin and hair, and the minerals in hard water can build up in pipes, faucets, and appliances. Hard water is more of a threat to your plumbing than it is to your health.

Hard water isn’t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it’s good for you. If you’re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn’t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.

Most experts agree there’s not much difference health-wise between hard water versus soft water. That said, hard water is more likely to cause skin dryness and issues that go along with it, like an itchy or flaky scalp. Hard water can also decrease the life span of your household appliances and make it more difficult for soap to do its job.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you’re trying to get rid of hard water deposits on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it’s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.

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