Alexandria, Virginia

The best local services in Alexandria

Alexandria sits on the Potomac River south of Washington DC, known for its walkable Old Town and strong local business scene.

27 service categories Updated October 2026

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27 service directories for Alexandria

🏠 Roofers in Alexandria Roofing contractors handle repair, replacement, and inspection for residential… 🔧 Plumbers in Alexandria Plumbers handle water line repair, drain cleaning, fixture installation, water… ❄️ HVAC Contractors in Alexandria HVAC contractors install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air… ⚡ Electricians in Alexandria Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers… 🌿 Landscapers in Alexandria Landscapers handle lawn care, design, hardscaping, tree services, and seasonal… 🔨 Handyman Services in Alexandria Handyman services cover small repairs, installations, and home maintenance… 🎨 Painters in Alexandria Interior and exterior painters handle full repaints, color consulting, prep… 🪵 Flooring Contractors in Alexandria Flooring contractors install and refinish hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and… 🏗️ General Contractors in Alexandria General contractors manage full home additions, renovations, and remodels… 🐛 Pest Control in Alexandria Pest control specialists treat termites, rodents, ants, bed bugs, and wildlife… ✨ Cleaning Services in Alexandria Residential and commercial cleaning, weekly service, move-out deep cleans… 🌳 Tree Services in Alexandria Tree service companies handle removal, pruning, stump grinding, and storm damage… 🧱 Concrete Contractors in Alexandria Concrete contractors pour driveways, patios, sidewalks, foundations, and… 🏡 Fence Contractors in Alexandria Fence contractors install and repair wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and… 🚗 Garage Door Repair in Alexandria Garage door specialists handle spring replacement, opener installation, panel… 🔌 Appliance Repair in Alexandria Appliance repair technicians service refrigerators, washers, dryers… 📦 Moving Companies in Alexandria Local and long-distance movers handle residential, commercial, and piano or safe… 🔑 Locksmiths in Alexandria Locksmiths handle lockouts, rekeying, lock installation, safe opening, and… 🛠️ Auto Mechanics in Alexandria Auto mechanics handle oil changes, brake repair, engine diagnostics… 🪵 Deck Builders in Alexandria Deck builders design and construct wood, composite, and PVC decks, pergolas, and… ☀️ Solar Installers in Alexandria Solar installers design, permit, and install residential and commercial… 🦷 Dentists in Alexandria General and family dental practices for cleanings, fillings, crowns, emergencies… 💇 Hair Salons in Alexandria Hair salons and barbershops for cuts, color, styling and treatments, from… 🐾 Veterinarians in Alexandria Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals for wellness visits, vaccinations… 🩺 Physical Therapists in Alexandria Physical therapy clinics for injury recovery, post-surgery rehab, back and joint… 👓 Optometrists in Alexandria Eye exams, prescriptions, contact lens fittings and eyewear, from independent… 🦴 Chiropractors in Alexandria Chiropractic clinics for back and neck pain, adjustments, sports injuries and…

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Alexandria homes and weather, and when to book each trade

Alexandria has a mix of older and newer homes, with 41% of homes built before 1970, and about 67 freezing nights a year. Both shape which repairs come up most and when to book them.

Homes in Alexandria

Median home built	1977
Homes built before 1970	41%
Homes built since 2010	13%
Owner-occupied	43%
Single-family detached	13%
Median home value	$704,200
Median rent	$2,110 a month

Weather in Alexandria

Typical last spring frost	March 29
Typical first fall frost	November 18
Nights at or below freezing	about 67 a year
Days at 90°F or hotter	about 26 a year
Precipitation	about 53 inches a year
Snowfall	about 12 inches a year
Wettest month	July

When to book in Alexandria

Late winter, before about March 29: Dormant-season tree pruning, a heating check while it still matters, and a look at pipes after the coldest nights. Tree Services, HVAC Contractors, Plumbers.
From about March 29 into early summer: Planting, pours, posts, decks and exterior paint, plus an air-conditioning tune-up before the first hot spell. Good crews book up early. Landscapers, Concrete Contractors, Fence Contractors, Deck Builders, Painters, HVAC Contractors.
Before July, the wettest month: Roof and flashing repairs, limbs over the house, and drainage fixes before the wettest weeks. Roofers, Tree Services, Landscapers.
Early fall, before the first frost around November 18: Finish exterior paint and deck sealing, winterize outdoor spigots, and get the furnace and garage door checked before the first frost. Painters, Deck Builders, Plumbers, HVAC Contractors, Garage Door Repair.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Alexandria, VA, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

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What the directory knows about Alexandria

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221listings indexed216 businesses, 5 directory pages

1.4per 1,000 residents#4 of 9 in Virginia

28/30trades covered2 with no local listing yet

49%phone on filereachable without a form

Deepest bench: Flooring Contractors (12 listed). Thinnest: handyman services, locksmiths, plumbers. Counts come from the listings behind each directory page, refreshed October 2026; no business pays to be listed or ranked.

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Side-by-side decision guides for Alexandria

Roofers vs General Contractors Single-system, roof-only? Roofer. Multi-trade or structural? GC. HVAC Contractors vs Plumbers Tankless water heater install crosses both, most plumbers handle it, some HVAC shops do too. Get one quote from each. Electricians vs Handyman Services If it touches the breaker panel or the meter, it's electrician. Insurance and code in most counties require it. Plumbers vs Handyman Services Soldering, gas, sewer, or anything behind drywall = plumber. Drop-in, no-tools-past-a-wrench = handyman. Landscapers vs Tree Services Tree on the ground or coming down: tree service. Garden bed, lawn, or shrubs under 10 feet: landscaper. Painters vs Handyman Services If the customer will judge the finish under direct light, hire the painter. If the paint is incidental to a fix, handyman is fine.

About service businesses in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria sits on the Potomac River south of Washington DC, known for its walkable Old Town and strong local business scene. Popular neighborhoods include Old Town, Del Ray, Carlyle, Eisenhower Valley, Seminary Hill. The businesses we rank here serve all of Alexandria and nearby communities.

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