Service Specialties Inc.

Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Water Heaters,

About us

SSI is a full-service mechanical contractor in Virginia (Va) specializing in creating comfort through indoor plumbing, heating and air conditioning. Founded in 1979, (SSI) remains committed to the values that have helped us grow from a small family-owned service business to a leading Northern Virginia residential and commercial HVAC and Plumbing contractor. Still family owned and operated, SSI is now the trusted mechanical contractor for significant commercial enterprises, including Dulles Airport, and we bring indoor comfort to a large number of loyal residential customers. We do it all with an unwavering commitment to quality, timeliness, and value that have been part of our mission from the beginning. Family owned & operated, Celebrating over 35 years in business, 30 plus employees. Additional DBA - SSI. Award winning.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential & Commercial Design, Repair & Maintenance - HVAC, Heating & Air Conditioning, Piping, Pumps, Ventilation, Boilers, Air Handlers, Heat Pump, Gas Furnaces, Thermostats, Air Cleaners, Plumbing. Water Heater & Sewer Line Replacement & Repair. Garbage Disposal Replacement & Repair.

Services we don't offer

Electrical.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6679 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
12%
3
4%
2
4%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 126-150 of 679 reviews

Mayur P.
10/2016
5.0
handyman service, plumbing
  + 0 more
I was contacted by Sam on the next business day of my purchasing the special from Angie's List. She was very helpful, professional, and efficient. I was scheduled ASAP based on my schedule and Joey called me before he arrived to let me know he will be there at our scheduled time. Joey was extremely kind, respectful, and quick to understand my issues and concerns. He quickly told me the best option for what I wanted and I agreed with him completely. The way the hose bib line was laid out he had to cut access points in basement bedroom. Joey wore protective shoe slippers each and every time he went in and out. Joey was very careful with his tools and ladder to not mark up anything. His work was clean and quick. I would highly recommend SSI Services and I hope that SSI will recognize both Sam and Joey for their great work.
Description of Work: I had an external bib that froze on my and cracked in my back yard. The crack required the sheet rock to be cut on the inside of the basement to reach the outlet to replace properly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your great feedback! Everyone at SSI thanks you for your great review, and will definitely make sure that Sam and Joey are recognized for their excellent customer service. Thank you again for your feedback!

Smita S.
09/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Well. The professional knew what he was doing and got it done efficiently and quickly
Description of Work: General checkup and tuneup

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Patrick L.
09/2016
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Not well. Plumber who arrived to do the work said he could not access the internal plumbing for the hose bib because a kitchen cabinet was in the way - he would have to remove the cabinet (not an option from my perspective) or relocate the entire pipe/hose bib to allow for access. However, we later found out (after having it replaced today by another contractor) that the internal access was not blocked the cabinet, but was in the next room and was accessed with a simple cut to dry wall.
Description of Work: Hose bib replacement through Angie's List Offers program.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$99

Pamela C.
09/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
very well. on time. good work at a good price. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: new kitchen faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We are glad that we were able to earn another loyal SSI customer! We pride ourselves on customer service, and are glad that you experienced the SSI way! Thank you again for your great review!

Ben D.
09/2016
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
They did not contact me at all regarding schedule.
Description of Work: Fixing the external faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$99

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Mr. (Memeber name removed), Thank you for providing us with your feedback. At SSI, we strive to improve our company and our customer's experiences every day. Unfortunately, we were unable to contact you by phone because there was not a phone number provided when you purchased the Big Deal. We did try to contact you by email, but were unsuccessful. We hope with this information that you will revise your review. Thank you in advance, and we do apologize if this has caused any inconvenience. Sincerely, The SSI Team

Mike T.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
AWESOME! Called on late Sunday afternoon due to my basement flooded due to a pin hole in the pressure relief valve.
Description of Work: Emergency repair pressure relief valve

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Cheryl J.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very professional. A representative called to inform about expected arrival of plumber. They also sent an email introducing their staff including the representative and plumber.
Description of Work: Outside faucet replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We are glad that you had such a great experience! Everyone at SSI thanks you for your great review!

Amy J.
08/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work itself was outstanding. They were courteous and completed the job meeting/exceeding expectations. Third time was a charm on scheduling. Once, last min change due to delays with the customer in front of us then bad weather, a second due to a family emergency. Maybe this wasn't the usual, but we are lucky one of us works from home b/c would have been pretty irate had I scheduled time off work to be home then had them reschedule after they were supposed to arrive on both occasions.
Description of Work: Bought the special to have work done on an outdoor faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
2.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Michael C.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. It went very quickly, easily, and efficiently.
Description of Work: They fixed my outdoor water faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We are so glad that you experienced the SSI way! Everyone at SSI thanks you for your great review!

David G.
08/2016
5.0
handyman service, heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 1 more
They'd been fixed twice before by another service but were never completely fixed. SSI correctly diagnosed the problem and they have been working well ever since.
Description of Work: Outdoor faucets repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We are glad that we were able to help you with your ongoing issue. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, and having the best technicians we can. Everyone at SSI thanks you for your positive feedback!

Elizabeth W.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. Repairman was punctual and polite. Decided to go with new toilet. Finished repair same afternoon. Everything went very well. Will use SSI again. Price included new upgraded toilet.
Description of Work: Toilet and valve leaked; needed expensive repair or replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$815

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We are glad that we were able to help you with your toilet, and we look forward to helping you in the future! Thank you again from everyone at SSI!

Andrew F.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent experience. I purchased the hose faucet replacement deal, but I didn't want to go through the ordeal of cutting into the wall and the drywall repair that I'd have to perform. I got a confirmation email with a picture of the plumber that would be coming to my home. He showed up right on time (I had the first appointment of the day, which I'm sure helped with that), and he was very pleasant and helpful in explaining my options. He agreed to rebuild the spigot, which involved replacing some of the inner workings, and nothing had to be sawed or cut out. I got on my way to work, and he got to his next appointment in no time. The spigot works like new.
Description of Work: Repair of leaky outdoor hose spigot.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
At SSI, we pride ourselves on excellent customer service! We are glad that you got to experience the SSI way! Everyone at SSI thanks you for your great review!

Margaret B.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They came in on a Saturday and they were fabulous. It was a regular visit and they came right away and they did a nice job. It's been years and I haven't had a problem. I think the price was great.
Description of Work: They put in air conditioning.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We are so glad that you had a great experience! Everyone at SSI thanks you for your great feedback!

Mary S.
08/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
not done - all he did was take apart the hose bib and tell me it would cost me $400 to replace my bib. I paid 99 for him to change my hose - I could have done that
Description of Work: replace hose bib

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$99

Akiko O.
08/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
It went very well. The technician, Joey called me to inform 30 mins delay because of the traffic. He showed up exactly about 1/2 hour later. He inspected first and told me what he would do first and inform me that it would be extra cost for the extra work which was making hole from the bathroom to see how the water pipe connected since the electricity line was located to the next each other. Once I accepted his extra work and extra money, he started working. It was no pressure, just he to,d me the fact. His work was fast and efficient. I appreciated his work.
Description of Work: Replacement outdoor faucet The old faucet was still leaking after turned off the faucet so tight.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you so much for this great review! Everyone at SSI thanks you!

Lois B.
08/2016
1.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Did not show. Gave me a window from 12 to 5. I called them at 4. Said he was running behind and would arrive anytime before 8; however, would give me an hour notice before showing up. At 6:50 he showed up without calling. We have a gate which is manual (for our dog). The driver did not get out of truck. Drove away and left a message which said the gate was closed, and he could not get in. Called him 10 minutes later and told him the gate was manual, and he should come back. (He would have known that the gate was manual if he had gotten out of his truck.) He said OK. Ten minutes later he called back and said his dispatcher said to reschedule. Did not come back. My husband and housekeeper were both in the house. I was in the backyard with my dog. Bottom line I waited EIGHT hours for nothing. This company is horrible, and I am waiting for a refund.
Description of Work: Outdoor faucet installed as advertised for $99.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Daniel T S.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great - the service technician (Joey) did a wonderful job and was really helpful in educating me on some other work that I was considering. Our CSR/Dispatcher kept us up to date on our scheduling and when Joey would arrive. They had to reschedule us once to keep a 7am appointment, but they called 3 days in advance and worked us into the schedule a few days later. We wanted to replace both of our hose bibs, but because of the location of the second one, it would have been an additional cost and would have meant moving some fairly heavy shelving units in the basement - so I called that one off. We are going to have SSI come back and run a gas line for a stove at a later date, and Joey provided an initial estimate of the work. Great experience, and strongly recommended.
Description of Work: Replace 1 outside hose bib.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for the great review! At SSI, we pride ourselves on great customer experiences. We are glad you were able to see the SSI way!

Yvonne N.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Extremely well. Angie's List special deal. I was called early the day of the scheduled appointment regarding a cancellation, so I got an earlier time. Joey called when he was on his way and arrived about 15 minutes later. The replacement took about 15 minutes. There were no surprises -- always a good thing.
Description of Work: Outdoor faucet replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We are glad that you had a great experience with Service Specialties, Inc. We pride ourselves on delivering a great customer experience for all of our clients. We all at SSI thank you for your positive review!

Nicolas D.
08/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Pretty bad actually. 1/ The technician was super late, didn't even apologize for it. 2/ He tried to sell me on a tone of none necessary things. When I asked him "but is it broken", he told me "no, but it will be at one point"... isn't that always the case? 3/ I had a few other things to do around the house, asked him for a quote (which he promptly gave me), but little did he know I had asked another plumber the same things. Prices offered by SSI are out of the roof. To go back to the toilet tune up, all he did was changing 2 flappers (which cost about $2.00-4.00/piece) and takes around 20 seconds to replace. If I had known this was the only thing he would do, I would have never signed up for this service. I was hopping he would do a bit more, like inspecting the tube to see any obstructions/problems, or doing anything "fancy" that one could do to toilets. Maybe it's just me hopping to could be useful to some extent. Total waste of time and money. The only good thing about this visit is that I now know I should never do any business with SSI.
Description of Work: Toilet inspection and tune up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$99

Chia-sheng Beatrice H.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
SSI plumbing technician Robert was very knowledge and efficient in repairing our leaky outdoor faucet. He also did a comprehensive plumbing inspection while on site, we have other plumbing issues need to be taken care of in the near future. We will for sure consider SSI.
Description of Work: Outdoor faucet repair/replacement

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
We are glad that Rob exceeded your expectations and that you were able to share your great SSI experience. We look forward to doing work with you again soon. Thank you for the positive review!

Tabrina T.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
"Little Rob," as he refers to himself (apparently there were two Robs at the time) was phenomenal and provided stellar service. The first time we used our MB shower it leaked through to the ceiling just below it. A few technicians attempted to repair it with no success and left us thinking our only option was to remodel. We were not quite ready to remodel so we ended up going 4 + years without using the shower. We ended up purchasing a plumbing deal from SSI that included a free plumbing inspection. We made the appointment and the process was extremely painless and they sent a technician out within a couple of days. Rob arrived on time and conducted a very thorough inspection of the shower. He identified the drain, which had supposedly been "checked" a number of times by others, as the source of our issue. Rob was very creative in his approach and was able to get our leaky shower issue resolved at a more than reasonable rate. He is truly a master at his craft and saved us a ton. We couldn’t have asked for a better technician. Great job SSI for hiring people such great people!
Description of Work: We had a leak in our bathroom shower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

David M.
07/2016
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Nobody showed up nor called to explain why. So my only experience is trying to get a refund. Waiting for a 5 hour window with nobody showing up is a major waste of my time.
Description of Work: Never showed up, no phone call - nothing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$99

Mark X.
07/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Their price is too high. A replacement of valve cost $270; plus, I bought a service to replace a leaky out side faucet and they just replaced washer without replacing the whole faucet.
Description of Work: Bought a service to replace out side faucet; also there is some leak at one of valve in basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0


Owen Z.
07/2016
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Went very well. The technician was great.
Description of Work: Changing a faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
All of us here at SSI, are glad that you had a great experience! Thank you again for choosing us!

Charles J.
07/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called SSI on July 18, 2016 to discuss the repair that I needed. From my initial contact, the office staff was friendly and very responsive to my calls and given that we had to shut-off our entire water supply due to the broken pipe, they understood our situation and scheduled the necessary repair the same day that I called. The plumber (Joey) who handled the repair was very friendly and very knowledgeable and throughout his work, he kept me informed of what he had to do and he even offred suggestions for a better arrangement for my water pipes and valves. Joey did the repair in a very timely and professional manner and he ensured that the work site was clean. I really appreciate SSI as a compnay and I highly recommend them to other homeowners and business that need plumbing work done.
Description of Work: Remove and replace hot and cold water valves in laundry room

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$477

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with SSI! One of SSI's main focuses is providing excellent customer service to each and every customer. We are glad you were able to experience the SSI way from start to finish! Thank you for recommending us to your fellow homeowners. We look forward to working with you again!

Contact information

14522 Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

https://www.ssihvac.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2701022299
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
05/31/2024

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Heating and Air Conditioning,
Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Natural Gas Lines,
Wells and Pumps,
Sewer Cleaning

FAQ

Service Specialties Inc. is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

Monday: Open All Day

Tuesday: Open All Day

Wednesday: Open All Day

Thursday: Open All Day

Friday: Open All Day

Saturday: Open All Day

Service Specialties Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers free project estimates.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers emergency services.
Yes, Service Specialties Inc. offers warranties.
Service Specialties Inc. offers the following services: Residential & Commercial Design, Repair & Maintenance - HVAC, Heating & Air Conditioning, Piping, Pumps, Ventilation, Boilers, Air Handlers, Heat Pump, Gas Furnaces, Thermostats, Air Cleaners, Plumbing. Water Heater & Sewer Line Replacement & Repair. Garbage Disposal Replacement & Repair.
Electrical.

Contact information

14522 Lee Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151

https://www.ssihvac.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
Monday:
Open All Day
Tuesday:
Open All Day
Wednesday:
Open All Day
Thursday:
Open All Day
Friday:
Open All Day
Saturday:
Open All Day