Plumbing Services in Hampton, VA

Most requested plumbing services in Hampton

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Hampton” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Hampton.

• Sewer BackupCommon in HamptonSewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in HamptonReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sewer Line RepairCommon in HamptonRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• RepipingOlder homesReplacing old galvanized, polybutylene or failing copper lines.
• Sewer Camera InspectionOlder homesVideo inspection to find the cause of drain and sewer problems.
• Frozen Pipe RepairFreeze riskThawing frozen lines safely and fixing freeze damage.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Drain CleaningSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Hampton homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Sewer Backup

  Why it comes up in Hampton: Tidal flooding and high water tables push sewers to back up.

  Signs:

  Sewage coming up through floor drains, tubs or toilets

  Urgent when:

  Right away: sewage carries bacteria

  Before help arrives:

  Stop using water; keep people and pets away; don't touch it bare-handed

  Repair or replace:

  Clear the line, clean up, then camera it to find the cause

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Hampton: Humid crawlspaces and garages wear out tanks.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Hampton: Older laterals in post-war neighborhoods crack and settle.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

Why Hampton homes need these repairs

Hampton is one of America's oldest English-speaking cities, on the Peninsula across from Norfolk, with post-war homes, many built near the water, and Langley Air Force Base. Newport News Waterworks supplies it from Chickahominy River water and five reservoirs, and coastal flooding, high water tables and aging lines drive the calls.

Local conditions behind Hampton plumbing problems

Median home built

1975

Built before 1980

56%

Owner-occupied

57%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Regular hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local