Kempsville Plumbing Company is the call to make when a drain backs up, a water heater stops working, a pipe springs a leak, or a plumbing project needs to get done right. We serve Kempsville and the wider Virginia Beach area for everyday repairs, urgent service calls, and larger installations across residential and commercial properties. We know this area. We know its older pipes. Leaks traced to the source.
Reach us at (757) 656-3293.
We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and short-notice calls are welcome.
This area has every kind of pipe and fixture in it, and we work on all of them. From a running toilet in a single-family home to a sewer line replacement at a commercial property, the scope of what we handle covers the full range of residential and commercial plumbing. Homeowners, landlords, property managers, apartment buildings, office tenants, and business owners all call us for the same reason: they need the problem fixed and the work done properly.
Here is what that looks like in practice.
A clogged drain is rarely just a nuisance. Kitchen drains build up grease and food debris. Bathroom drains catch hair and soap. Main drain blockages can affect every fixture in the building at once. We clear clogs at the source, and for stubborn buildup deep in the line, hydro jetting pushes through what a standard snake cannot reach. The drain is tested before we leave.
Water shows up in the wrong places for a lot of reasons, and tracking down the source is where the job starts. We use pressure testing and electronic detection methods to locate hidden leaks in walls, ceilings, and under floors without unnecessary demolition. Water line repairs, broken pipe repairs, and supply line replacements follow once the source is confirmed. Slab leaks get their own section below because they come up often in this part of Virginia Beach.
No hot water is one of those problems that cannot wait. We handle tank and tankless units: repairs when the unit is still serviceable, replacements when it is not. A water heater that is leaking, making noise, or delivering inconsistent heat is worth a call before it fails completely. Tankless installation is covered in more detail in the regional section below.
A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water before anyone notices. A leaky faucet is a slow drain on the water bill. We repair and replace toilets, faucets, showerheads, and bathroom and kitchen fixtures of all kinds. That includes a toilet that will not flush, a faucet that drips after the handle is off, a bathtub drain that moves slowly, and new fixture installation when a renovation calls for it.
Most disposal problems come down to a jam, a worn motor, or a seal that has failed. We install, repair, and replace garbage disposals. If the unit hums but does not spin, trips the reset button repeatedly, or leaks under the sink, those are all jobs we handle. Most disposal calls turn around in a single visit. Call us and we'll walk you through the repair.
The main line runs from the house out to the city connection, and when it backs up or breaks, it affects everything upstream. We clear main line clogs, repair and replace sewer lines, and run camera inspections to find what is causing the problem. Root intrusion, pipe collapse, and joint separation are common causes in this area. We speak to the line itself: clearing it, repairing it, and replacing it when that is what the situation calls for.
From a single shutoff valve to a whole-home repipe, the water goes off first, and the work starts from there. Older homes with galvanized or polybutylene pipe often develop chronic low pressure, discolored water, or repeated leaks at joints. PEX repiping is a practical solution that holds up well in coastal conditions. We also handle shutoff valve replacement and water pressure diagnostics when the issue is isolated rather than system-wide.
What happens when you call is straightforward. You describe the problem, we scope the job on the call, and you get a price before anything is scheduled. That price covers what the job involves, and you know what it is before we show up. The plumbing done properly, start to finish, is what you are paying for, and the rate reflects that. Call now and we'll lock in your appointment.
Coastal Virginia has its own set of plumbing conditions. High water tables, clay-heavy soils, older housing stock in established neighborhoods, and year-round humidity all put specific demands on the pipes, drains, and water heating systems in this area. Hire local and the work is done by someone who knows streets like yours. The three services below come up consistently across Kempsville and Virginia Beach, and each one reflects something real about how plumbing behaves in this part of the state.
Virginia Beach's older neighborhoods sit on soils where tree roots find their way into sewer lines through joints and small cracks. Heavy rain raises the water table and can push water back into the line from the other direction. The result is a backed-up drain or a slow-moving sewer line that gets worse over time. We clear the line, run hydro jetting where buildup is the issue, and use camera inspection to confirm the cause before the job is called done. Prompt response, even for last-minute plumbing calls, is how we handle sewer backups, because a backed-up line is not a wait-until-next-week problem.
Slab-on-grade construction is common throughout Virginia Beach, and the coastal soil underneath those slabs shifts with moisture. When a supply line runs under the slab and develops a leak, the water has nowhere obvious to go. It shows up as warm spots on the floor, a water bill that climbs without explanation, or damp carpet near an exterior wall. We locate the leak using pressure testing and electronic detection before any concrete is touched. Repair options depend on what the inspection finds, and code-compliant plumbing on every job means the repair meets what the local inspectors here require.
Virginia Beach does not get the hard winters that push homeowners toward tankless water heaters for freeze protection, but the year-round demand for hot water in a humid coastal climate makes the efficiency case on its own. A tankless unit heats water on demand rather than keeping a tank warm around the clock. We size the unit to the household or building load, handle the gas or water line hookup, and complete the installation. We'll find it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
We protect your home. We fix your pipes. We earn the call. That applies whether the property is a single-family home, a rental unit, an apartment building, or a commercial space. Landlords and property managers call us when a tenant has a plumbing issue that needs to be handled without delay. Business owners and office managers call when a fixture fails or a drain backs up during the workday. The job gets the same attention regardless of the property type.
We take calls from across Kempsville and the broader Virginia Beach area, including Great Neck, Bayside, the Oceanfront, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Hampton. If your property is in the Virginia Beach city area or the surrounding Hampton Roads region and you need a plumber, give us a call. We confirm what is available when you book and work with your schedule from there.
A leaking pipe, a drain backed up to the floor, or no hot water on a cold morning are not problems that fit a standard appointment window. We take short-notice calls and can often work urgent jobs into the schedule quickly. Describe what is happening when you call, and we will tell you what can be arranged. Urgent calls are answered and moved to the front of the schedule where the work allows.
Call (757) 656-3293 and describe what is happening.
We scope the job on the call and give you a price before anything is scheduled. That applies whether the work is a drain cleaning, a water heater replacement, or a sewer line repair. You know the cost before we show up.
When every fixture in the home is draining slowly or not at all, the problem is almost always in the main sewer line rather than an individual drain. A blockage or collapse in the main line affects everything upstream of it at the same time. Call us right away so we can scope the line and clear it before the situation gets worse. This is not a wait-and-see problem.
You call, describe the problem, and we go over what the job involves and what it will cost before anything is scheduled. When the visit happens, we confirm the scope on site, do the work, and test everything before we leave. If we find something unexpected during the job, we tell you before we proceed. The price is settled before work begins, not after.
Yes, and older homes in Kempsville and throughout Virginia Beach city are a significant part of what we handle. Galvanized steel supply lines corrode from the inside out over time, which shows up as low pressure, discolored water, or recurring leaks at joints. We diagnose what is happening and go over repair options, including partial or whole-home repiping using PEX or copper. The approach depends on the condition of the pipe and how widespread the problem is.
Clear the area around the fixture or pipe that needs attention so the work can start without delay. If the problem involves a supply line or a shutoff valve, locate the main water shutoff in case it needs to be closed quickly. You do not need to do anything else. We handle the rest from there.
Call (757) 656-3293 during our hours, every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
We confirm what is available on the call and work with your schedule from there. Short-notice calls are welcome, and the schedule is checked on the spot. There is no online booking path, so the call is the right first step.
Pricing is based on what the job actually involves, not on square footage or fixture count. A drain cleaning in a large home costs the same as a drain cleaning in a small one if the scope is the same. The rate is given on the phone after we understand what the work entails. You get the actual price for your actual job.
Payment is due when the job is complete. The price is confirmed before the work starts, so there is no ambiguity about what you owe at the end. If the scope changes during the job because something unexpected comes up, we tell you before we continue. You are not presented with a different number at the end without warning.
Kempsville Plumbing Company is available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM.
Call (757) 656-3293 to get a price on the job, ask what the visit covers, and get on the schedule.
We protect your home. We fix your pipes. We earn the call.
We handle the full range of plumbing work for homes and businesses in Kempsville and across Virginia Beach, from a dripping faucet to a sewer line backup to a whole-home repipe. The table below gives you a quick look at what each service covers, who it fits, and a practical note worth knowing before you call. If you have questions about a specific job, call us and we will go over the details on the phone before anything is scheduled.
| Service Type | What the Job Covers | Recommended For | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sump Pump Installation | Sump pit assessmentPump installation and discharge line connectionFloat switch setup and testingBackup pump options | Homes with crawl spaces or low-lying areas prone to groundwater intrusion, particularly given Virginia Beach's high water table | Virginia Beach sits in a low-elevation coastal area where the water table runs high, making a properly installed sump pump a practical line of defense against groundwater intrusion. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service | Camera inspection of the sewer lineRoot intrusion and blockage clearingHydro jetting for heavy buildupLine repair or replacement | Sewer backups, gurgling drains, slow flow across multiple fixtures, or older clay and cast-iron lines in established neighborhoods | Older Kempsville neighborhoods commonly have clay or cast-iron sewer lines that are prone to root intrusion and joint separation as soil shifts with seasonal moisture changes. |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation | Cartridge and valve repairKitchen and bathroom faucet replacementFull fixture installationSupply line and shutoff work | Dripping faucets, fixture upgrades, bathroom remodels, or fixtures that cannot hold a reliable seal | When the cost of repairing an older faucet approaches the cost of a new unit, replacement usually makes more practical sense. |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair | Pressure regulator diagnosisShutoff valve repair or replacementSupply line inspectionWhole-home pressure testing | Noticeably low pressure, a main shutoff that is stuck or leaking, or pressure that has dropped gradually over time | A failing pressure regulator can affect every fixture in the home at once, so diagnosing the cause before replacing parts saves time and cost. |
| Water Heater Repair & Replacement | Tank and tankless unit diagnosisComponent repair or full replacementWater and gas line connectionsOld unit removal | No hot water, inconsistent temperature, leaking tanks, or a unit showing signs of age | Coastal humidity in Virginia Beach accelerates corrosion on tank units, which can shorten their useful life compared to manufacturer estimates. |
| Emergency Plumbing | Burst pipe responseMajor active leak containmentSewer backup on multiple fixturesLoss of hot water | Any situation where water is actively damaging the property or a basic function of the home is completely out of service | We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM and take short-notice calls within those hours. The scope and price are confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled. |
| Leak Detection & Repair | Pressure testingElectronic leak locationPipe section repair or replacementSystem confirmation after repair | Rising water bills, moisture on walls or ceilings, or a drop in pressure with no obvious cause | Finding the source before opening walls keeps the repair focused and limits the amount of material that needs to be replaced. |
| Slab Leak Detection & Repair | Pressure testing to confirm lossElectronic detection under the slabSpot repair or line reroutePost-repair system check | Warm spots on the floor, unexplained pressure drops, or a water bill that does not match usage in a slab-on-grade home | Virginia Beach has a high concentration of slab-on-grade construction, and copper lines beneath those slabs are subject to corrosion and soil movement over time. |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal | Camera inspection of the lineSnaking and hydro jettingFlow testing after clearingKitchen and main drain stacks | Slow drains, recurring backups, or grease and scale buildup in older lines | Hydro jetting clears buildup that snaking pushes through but leaves behind, making it the better call on heavily scaled lines. |
| Garbage Disposal Service | Jam diagnosis and clearingComponent repairFull disposal replacementDrain connection and testing | Disposals that hum but do not spin, units that leak at the sink flange, or older units that have stopped working reliably | A disposal that trips its reset button repeatedly is usually signaling a motor or wiring issue rather than a simple jam. |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | Unit sizing for the homeWater and gas line configurationVenting work on the plumbing sideExisting tankless unit repair | Homeowners replacing a corroded tank unit, smaller homes with limited space, or those looking to reduce standby energy use | A tankless unit heats water on demand, which changes how the supply and gas lines need to be configured compared to a standard tank installation. |
| Water Softening & Treatment | Water quality assessmentSoftener installation and connectionTreatment system setupSupply line integration | Homes with hard water causing scale buildup on fixtures, water heaters, and supply lines | Hard water accelerates scale buildup inside pipes and on heating elements, which can shorten the life of a water heater and reduce fixture performance over time. |
| Toilet Repair & Installation | Flush mechanism diagnosis and repairFill valve and flapper replacementFull toilet replacementOverflow and seal work | Running toilets, weak or incomplete flushes, leaks at the base, or a unit that needs full replacement | A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water before the problem is addressed, so early repair is worth scheduling promptly. |
| Repiping (PEX) | Whole-home supply line replacementGalvanized pipe removalPEX installation throughoutPressure and leak testing after completion | Homes with original galvanized steel supply lines, recurring leaks at multiple joints, or pressure that has declined across the whole system | PEX is resistant to the corrosion that shortens galvanized pipe life, and a full repipe addresses the source of recurring problems rather than patching one section at a time. |
Call (757) 656-3293 to talk through what your plumbing situation involves and get a price before anything is scheduled.
(757) 656-3293