Richmond homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we'll connect you with an independent local company that works in The Fan, Church Hill and Museum District.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Getting to know Richmond
Richmond is one of the few cities that runs its own natural gas utility, through the Department of Public Utilities. Older parts of Richmond still have combined sewers that carry both stormwater and sewage. A failure at the city water treatment plant in January 2025 led to a boil-water advisory.
Church Hill is one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. Dominion Energy supplies electricity. Many homes in older neighborhoods have plaster walls and original wiring.
Summers are hot and humid, while winters bring occasional hard freezes. Termites are active across central Virginia.
Local utilities and rules
Richmond's Department of Public Utilities treats water from the James River. Wastewater goes to Richmond Public Utilities, whose older areas still have combined sewers. Dominion Energy supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from Richmond Gas Works, run by the city. Building permits are handled by the Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review.
Questions about Richmond
Who supplies water in Richmond?
Richmond's Department of Public Utilities treats water from the James River. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Dominion Energy and natural gas from Richmond Gas Works, run by the city. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Richmond need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Richmond Department of Planning and Development Review, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Virginia requires plumbers to hold a tradesman license from the Board for Contractors, which you can check with DPOR's License Lookup. Virginia requires electricians to hold a state tradesman license, which you can look up on the DPOR website. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before scheduling work on the building.
We're a referral service, so the pro you speak with sets the schedule and the price. Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Richmond, depending on which independent pros are available.
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