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Nobody has told theirs yet
I sit down with an owner, ask how they got into the trade and what they have learned since, and write it up in their own words with a photo. It runs right here for a month and stays on the site for good.
An open directory / Est. 2026
Find a home-services pro in Virginia.
Plumbers, HVAC techs, electricians, roofers, and the rest of the trades you call when the house acts up. I list them and check the licenses. You do the hiring, with your eyes open.
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The trades
Browse the register by trade
Every category a Virginia homeowner ends up needing sooner or later.
01Foundation & DrainageFrench drains, waterproofing, sump pumps, grading.02Windows & DoorsReplacement windows, doors, and egress.03PlumbingLeaks, water heaters, repipes, emergencies.04HVACHeating and cooling installs, repairs, tune-ups.05ElectricalPanels, wiring, outlets, EV chargers.06RoofingReplacement, repairs, and storm damage.07GuttersInstalls, guards, and cleaning.08SidingSiding replacement and repair.09PaintingInterior and exterior painting.10HandymanThe small jobs that pile up.11Pest ControlTermites, rodents, and the rest of them.12Concrete & MasonryDriveways, walkways, patios, brick.13FencingWood, vinyl, and chain-link.14Garage DoorsOpeners, springs, replacements.15DecksNew decks, repairs, refinishing.16Chimney & FireplaceSweeps, inspections, repairs.17Tree ServiceRemoval, trimming, stump grinding.18Water & SepticWells, septic, and water treatment.19FlooringHardwood, tile, LVP, and carpet.20RemodelingKitchens, baths, and additions.
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Virginia, region by region, starting deep in the Richmond metro and working outward.
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Shenandoah Valley
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The rules
How this directory works
We check the license and lay out the facts. You do the hiring.
- No rankings
- No best-of lists
- No pay-to-win
License Verified
A checked fact, not our opinion of who is best.
Anybody can list
Any Virginia home-services business can join. We do not rank a single one.
License Verified is a fact
A license we confirmed was active on the date shown. Nothing more.
Featured means paid
Paid, and labeled advertising. It never buys the mark or a better spot.
Always verify yourself
Check the license at Virginia DPOR and the insurance before you hire.
Advertising
Featured pros
Businesses that paid to be featured appear here, clearly labeled.
From the host
Hiring a pro in Virginia, the short version
I have kept a spreadsheet on my house since 2011, the year a contractor quoted me six hundred dollars for a job that needed a nine dollar part. That is the whole reason this site exists. Most folks do not have years of notes on what things should cost, so they get the treatment I learned to dodge.
Here is the boiled-down advice. In Virginia, work over about a thousand dollars needs a licensed contractor, and plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work needs a licensed tradesman standing behind it. Ask for the license number, look it up yourself, and confirm the company carries insurance. A license record does not prove insurance, so check both. And if a job is past what a person with a drill should be touching, like a breaker panel or a gas line, pay the pro. I would rather you spend the money than meet your panel on its own terms.
When the job is small enough that I would just do it myself, I write that up over at The Weekend Fix, receipts and all. This side is for the ones worth paying a licensed pro to handle.
Questions
Common questions
Is it free to search?
Yes. Browsing and searching are free for homeowners. Always will be.
Do you recommend or rank the best companies?
No. This is an open directory. Any Virginia home-services business can list, and we do not rank, rate, or pick a best. We hand you the facts and let you decide.
What does the License Verified badge mean?
It means we confirmed the business gave us a Virginia contractor license number that was active on the date shown. That is a fact, not a promise about quality, insurance, or workmanship.
How do companies get listed?
They apply. Basic listings are free. A paid Featured placement is labeled as advertising and does not buy the badge or a better spot.
Should I still check the license myself?
Yes, every time. Verify the license at Virginia DPOR and confirm insurance directly with the contractor before you hire.
For businesses
Run a home-services business in Virginia?
List it free, add a verified license mark, and get found by neighbors down the road.