Richardson Plumbing Co
Plumber · Portsmouth, VA
Our verdict
Master plumber who shows up fast with the right tools and knowledge, especially for emergency water heater and pipe jobs—expect premium pricing for the quality.
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Ranked #9 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Portsmouth, VA · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Fast emergency response and weekend/holiday availability—came out quickly for burst pipe repair and worked between Christmas and New Year's Day on short notice
1 cited review
“Came out quickly to repair broken pipe, professional high quality service”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Experienced owner (David Richardson) personally handles jobs rather than sending apprentices, arriving with proper tools and parts to avoid multiple service calls
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Proactive problem-solving—noticed and corrected a builder error beyond the initial scope, coordinated with tenants, and ensured customer satisfaction post-install
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
All 5 reviews rate service 5/5 with no complaints about workmanship quality
2 cited reviews
“Prices very reasonable compared to another quote received”
“Came out quickly to repair broken pipe, professional high quality service”
Cited in 5 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 3 cited reviews not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Pricing is above-market for some jobs—one reviewer noted 'price was a little high' though they justified it by accepting premium service quality
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“I cannot thank Dave enough. He went above and beyond helping us to replace our gas water heater. He got us back up and running without very much down time. And his prices are very reasonable compared to another quote we received ! Give him a call you won't be sorry!!!”
“David came out quickly to repair a broken pipe in our garage- not an easy project since it connects to our well. We can always count on Dave for professional, high quality service at a reasonable rate. Best in the business!”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 351 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2026.
Should you hire Richardson Plumbing Co?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Budget-conscious homeowners
- Complex installs and remodels
- Water heater install/repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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