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WaterBoy, LLC

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WaterBoy, LLC

4.85(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested

We specialize in RainSoft Water Treatment sales and Installations. WaterBoy, LLC has won the RainSoft Golden Tiger Award, and the illustrious John Grayson Award. WaterBoy, LLC has also received The RainSoft Customer Satisfaction Award, presented to WaterBoy, LLC for the persistent pursuit of excellence in solving and handling our customer's needs

"15 years with Water Boy LLC. Always professional, quick response, valued product. Thank you!"

Tammy M on March 2023

We specialize in RainSoft Water Treatment sales and Installations. WaterBoy, LLC has won the RainSoft Golden Tiger Award, and the illustrious John Grayson Award. WaterBoy, LLC has also received The RainSoft Customer Satisfaction Award, presented to WaterBoy, LLC for the persistent pursuit of excellence in solving and handling our customer's needs

"15 years with Water Boy LLC. Always professional, quick response, valued product. Thank you!"

Tammy M on March 2023


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RightNOW Plumbing

4.74(
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RightNOW Plumbing

4.74(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
354 local quotes requested

At RightNOW Plumbing, we specialize in water heater repair & installation. We are Northern Virginia's premier water heater experts and the area's leading Tankless installer. We have established ourselves as the go to company for quality work and outstanding customer service. Whether it is a repair, installation or conversion to tankless, we will leave you with a smile when the job is done. We are ready to take on any water heater project and deliver results you will be proud of. We know that it takes more than just materials, tools, and skill to deliver outstanding results. That is why we are committed to unsurpassed customer service. We will not be satisfied until you are, that is our promise.

"Outstanding service. First to reply to our request for service. "Johno" quickly diagnosed our problem and researched to see if warranty was still in effect. Fair pricing with discount for military service. Will keep RightNow Plummer in mind for future plumbing services."

Juan O on November 2025

At RightNOW Plumbing, we specialize in water heater repair & installation. We are Northern Virginia's premier water heater experts and the area's leading Tankless installer. We have established ourselves as the go to company for quality work and outstanding customer service. Whether it is a repair, installation or conversion to tankless, we will leave you with a smile when the job is done. We are ready to take on any water heater project and deliver results you will be proud of. We know that it takes more than just materials, tools, and skill to deliver outstanding results. That is why we are committed to unsurpassed customer service. We will not be satisfied until you are, that is our promise.

"Outstanding service. First to reply to our request for service. "Johno" quickly diagnosed our problem and researched to see if warranty was still in effect. Fair pricing with discount for military service. Will keep RightNow Plummer in mind for future plumbing services."

Juan O on November 2025


CORRAL CONTRACTOR INC

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CORRAL CONTRACTOR INC

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8 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

CORRAL CONTRACTOR INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.

CORRAL CONTRACTOR INC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you.


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Beacon Home Services, Inc.

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Beacon Home Services, Inc.

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Customers say: True professional
1888 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Beacon Home Services is a family owned and operated electrical & plumbing contractor. Our experienced plumbers & electricians have been providing superior services to the Northern Virginia Area since 2002. Our Master technicians are fully licensed and have more than enough experience to insure your satisfaction with our services. We have proven our ability to satisfy customers by reinventing the service industry and putting customer service at the top of our list! Customer safety is also very important to Beacon Home Services. That's why all our employees have gone through background checks so you can be sure that you're in good hands with Beacon Home Services.

"Nelson was very professional, got the issue resolved quickly, would definitely recommend and use Beacon Home Services again. "

Sara D on November 2025

Beacon Home Services is a family owned and operated electrical & plumbing contractor. Our experienced plumbers & electricians have been providing superior services to the Northern Virginia Area since 2002. Our Master technicians are fully licensed and have more than enough experience to insure your satisfaction with our services. We have proven our ability to satisfy customers by reinventing the service industry and putting customer service at the top of our list! Customer safety is also very important to Beacon Home Services. That's why all our employees have gone through background checks so you can be sure that you're in good hands with Beacon Home Services.

"Nelson was very professional, got the issue resolved quickly, would definitely recommend and use Beacon Home Services again. "

Sara D on November 2025


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Serve You Group

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Serve You Group

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1219 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

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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M.E. Flow

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M.E. Flow

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49 local quotes requested
74 years of experience

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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MEP Home Services

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MEP Home Services

4.85(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
104 local quotes requested

MEP Home Services is a independently operated and family owned business. Offering HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing for your home or Business. We offer repair or replacement options for your HVAC system, Water Heater, and Electrical Panels. We will come in behind another contractor and give you a free second opinion on your HVAC system or Water Heater.

"The company did a great job!"

Kevin B on August 2022

MEP Home Services is a independently operated and family owned business. Offering HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing for your home or Business. We offer repair or replacement options for your HVAC system, Water Heater, and Electrical Panels. We will come in behind another contractor and give you a free second opinion on your HVAC system or Water Heater.

"The company did a great job!"

Kevin B on August 2022


Clean View

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Clean View

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Give your biggest asset the look it deserves, homes, driveways, roofs, boats, cars, and trailers.

Give your biggest asset the look it deserves, homes, driveways, roofs, boats, cars, and trailers.


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Lineage Construction

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Lineage Construction

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

Lineage Construction is a family owned and operated Virginia Class-A business, with a little over 100 years combined experience in this field. We specialize in excavation with a broad scope of dirt work. Including but not limited to clearing, foundations, driveways, dams, ponds, grading, demolition. As well as horse arenas, concrete work and snow removal. Our customers satisfaction is our number 1 goal.

"Excellent job. From initial meeting and project estimate to final completion first class treatment and results. Chris is a true gentleman and very easy to deal with. Complete and competitive estimate and final results were exactly as he described and completed in a very timely fashion. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lineage for any excavation, driveway, and/or drainage work."

Todd G on December 2021

Lineage Construction is a family owned and operated Virginia Class-A business, with a little over 100 years combined experience in this field. We specialize in excavation with a broad scope of dirt work. Including but not limited to clearing, foundations, driveways, dams, ponds, grading, demolition. As well as horse arenas, concrete work and snow removal. Our customers satisfaction is our number 1 goal.

"Excellent job. From initial meeting and project estimate to final completion first class treatment and results. Chris is a true gentleman and very easy to deal with. Complete and competitive estimate and final results were exactly as he described and completed in a very timely fashion. I would wholeheartedly recommend Lineage for any excavation, driveway, and/or drainage work."

Todd G on December 2021


Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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Aardvark Excavation Demolition and Land Clearing

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39 years of experience

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

Culverts, Water Lines & Waterways, Wetlands, Dry Wells, Sinkholes, Sewage & Effluent Pump Systems, Underground Utilities, French Drains, Fittings & Fixtures, Pressurized Systems, Retaining Walls, Basements, Catch Basins & Traps, Fiberglass Systems, Water Storage Vaults, Cesspools, Rivers & Streams, Backflow Preventers, Mound & Precast Septic Tanks, Gravity Systems, Ponds & Pools, Gravel-Less Drain Fields, Foundations, Graders, Demolition, Fill, Filtration, Fire Clearances, Holding Tank Installation, Mobile Home Hookups, Septage & Sludge Dewatering, Utility Line Clearances, Septic System & Tank Installation

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Deciding between an engineered septic system and a conventional one depends on property size, soil quality, local regulations, and environmental factors. If your property has limited space, poor soil, or is close to sensitive environmental features, an engineered system may be required. Professional site evaluations, considering water usage, long-term plans, and budget constraints, can help determine the appropriate choice. Consulting with a septic system professional is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulations and selecting the best system for your property's unique needs.

You can check your own septic tank, but take precautions. Locate the access lid, usually buried a few inches underground, and remove it carefully. Look for the sludge and scum levels, and if they’re high, that means pumping may be necessary. Check for odors, slow drains, or pooling water around the drain field, which could indicate issues. Never enter the tank, as toxic gases can be fatal. All of that being said, a professional inspection is safer and more thorough.

Many septic professionals agree that spring is the best time of year to empty a septic tank. By this point, the temperatures have usually warmed up enough so that the ground is no longer frozen, which makes it easier to access the tank (and less likely for the waste to be frozen inside the tank). Summer and fall are also decent times to do it, but winter isn’t.

With so much available information about the ecological effects of cesspools (and their general unpleasantness), it begs the question: Are cesspools legal? In short, sort of. Large-capacity cesspools that serve more than 20 people are completely illegal countrywide. Existing, smaller cesspools are generally allowed as long as they’re not actively polluting. However, new cesspools are illegal to build in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and many states offer programs to help homeowners with the costs of updating cesspools to modern septic systems.

Most submersible well pumps last eight to 15 years, depending on the quality, type, and how well they’re maintained. Lower-quality submersible pumps that are poorly maintained will not last very long, but higher-quality pumps can last 15 to 25 years (or even longer). Jet pumps last eight to 10 years.

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