Richmond, Virginia · Plumbers

The 2 best plumbers in Richmond, VA

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

2 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Richmond, Virginia's capital, has historic housing stock that keeps specialty trades busy. Plumbers handle water line repair, drain cleaning, fixture installation, water heater service, and emergency leak response.

We indexed 2 plumbers serving Richmond and surrounding neighborhoods, including The Fan, Church Hill, Scott's Addition, Downtown. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the plumbers niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of all 2 plumbers listed for Richmond, 2 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 2 publish a phone number and 2 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Richmond, VA and need a plumber, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank plumbers in Richmond

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the plumbers category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring plumbers in Richmond: what the local data says

  • 59% of homes in Richmond were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1962. Homes of that age often still have galvanized steel or cast iron lines, so ask whether a plumber has worked on them before quoting a repair.
  • The typical last spring frost in Richmond is around March 28 and the first fall frost around November 19, roughly 236 frost-free days. With about 54 nights at or below freezing a year, outdoor spigots and pipes in unheated spaces are worth winterizing before the first frost.
  • Richmond gets about 45 inches of precipitation a year and about 9 inches of snow, and May is typically the wettest month. Sump pumps and basement drains get their real test in the wettest weeks, so have a pump checked before then rather than after the first wet basement.

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

This market

Plumbers around Richmond: what this page found

The longest-established is Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 91 years in business by its own account.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Fredericksburg (5 ranked), Charlottesville (2 ranked), Norfolk (3 ranked).

Common questions

Plumbers in Richmond: quick answers

How are the plumbers in Richmond ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the plumbers category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best plumber in Richmond?

Use this list to shortlist two or three plumbers, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a plumber's license in Virginia?

Licensing in Virginia runs through the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). Before hiring anyone in Richmond, ask whether they hold a Class A, B, or C contractor license and verify the license number through DPOR's public license lookup. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which plumbers serve Richmond?

This page lists Carroll Plumbing & Heating, Inc. and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, in ranked order. All of them publish a phone number, so you can call directly.

When is the best time to book plumbers in Richmond?

Going by Richmond's own weather records (typical last spring frost around March 28, first fall frost around November 19), the usual windows are late winter, before about March 28 or early fall, before the first frost around November 19. Booking a few weeks ahead of those windows beats the rush.

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What to look for when hiring a plumber in Richmond

  • Ask for the DPOR contractor license with the Plumbing (PLB) classification. In Virginia, plumbers need it from the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR). Verify it at the official Virginia license lookup before signing. A home improvement or building license does not cover plumbing, so look up both the company's PLB license and the plumber's tradesman license.
  • Written estimates. Any plumber who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A plumber who's done work in The Fan or Church Hill will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular plumbers neighborhoods in Richmond

The plumbers on this page serve all of Richmond and surrounding areas, including The Fan, Church Hill, Scott's Addition, Downtown. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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