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 351-375 of 679 reviews

Ian H.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The tech Joseph Williams was incredibly professional and responsive. I recently moved into the condo and he was able to work with me to get my dampers set-up correctly and explain the general functioning of my a/c unit. I was very pleased with all of the work and time that he spent with me. I had a slight concern about the price the of the capacitor but was able to talk with one of the managers and was pleased with their explanation and responsiveness. Overall, I highly recommend and will continue to use in the future.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for A/C service/inspection ($50-ish); during the service it was determined that I needed the capacitor on my exterior unit replaced ($250)

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
$300

Khoa N.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
The technician did a good job in identifying the source of the leak in the basement ceiling. It came from the powder room toilet. He replaced the toilet ring and cleaned up afterwards. The work was very professional and I would use them again.
Description of Work: Identified ceiling leak in basement and fixed the leak source.

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
$185

Luis B.
09/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
No work was done as this turned out not to be a plumbing issue.
Description of Work: Advised on what could have been causing the leak in my garage. Of the 3 plumbers I had come out, he was the only one that wanted to hold off on cutting drywall to find the leak. He said to first narrow down what could be causing the leak. I thought it was coming from my washing machine and so he waited while I ran a quick cycle to see if water would come out. Turned out it had nothing to do with my pipes but a plant pot that had been leaking in the floor above.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Patti K.
09/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
I purchased the $39 Angie's List deal offered from SSI for an assessment. Setting up the appointment was very easy [be sure to include your contact number so they can call you instead of emailing.] My appointment was set up between 12-4PM however, Adam called with a cancellation and offered me an earlier option which happened to work out well for me. He was at my home when he said he would be. Adam was very professional and listened while I explained the problems I was having. He discussed what he was doing with me and asked if I had any questions. I was given a price quote to make the repairs and he was able to complete the job immediately. The entire appointment took all of thirty minutes. In the event I ever need plumbing services again I will certainly contact SSI...and most assuredly ask for Adam. Prompt, professional, reasonable pricing and one satisfied customer.
Description of Work: Checked Master bath sink drain, replaced spout in Master shower and put back two screws in trim cover of second Master shower.

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
$150

James S.
09/2013
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were pretty good. I got a fall and spring inspection. Scheduling was no problem. Everything went well.
Description of Work: I purchased the big deal for 2 HVAC inspections.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Doug S.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. They did a very good job. They checked the unit and said that it was all that it needed. They came 6 days after I purchased the deal. In setting up the appointment, they were very accommodating to fitting it in to my schedule. They were on time when they arrived. They appear to do a good job checking things out. They gave recommendations for future maintenance in it.
Description of Work: SSI Services Specialties came out and did a tune up on the A/C.

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
$55

Lewis A.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
The service man was cordial, helpful, professional, and suggested alternatives to keep the cost of the service at a minimum.
Description of Work: Repaired pressure valve on incoming water pipe.

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
$119

Patricia R.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
It was great! Another company told me that I would need a new faucet, but the gentleman from SSI simply cleaned out the current faucet which took care of the issue. This saved me a lot of money, and I'm very grateful. Ultimately, the company was excellent in every way.
Description of Work: They unclogged a 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.
Thank you for your business and the review!

Jill Homer S.
08/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The hose bib was leaking, so I bought an Angie's List Big Deal for the visit to have it replaced. We (the homeowners) could not find the outdoor shut off valve. The plumber looked for it and told me he found it inside our drop ceiling at an awkward angle and couldn't move it. He turned off the water main to the house, took apart the hose bib, told me it was not repairable and that what I needed was a part from Home Depot that would shut off the water between the hose bib and my hose. He turned the water back on and left. He did not charge me anything aside from the Angle's List Big Deal. Once the water to the house was turned back on and the piece from Home Depot installed, the small drip became a steady stream that worsened over 24 hours. We attempted to find and turn off the outdoor valve but it wasn't where the plumber told us it was the day before. Once it was located, it was broken. We ended up filing a claim under our home warranty and another plumber attended to the entire problem. In the meantime, we spent a weekend turning off the water to the house, despite out of town visitors and having small children. I contacted SSI and it will reimburse me for the deal that I purchased.
Description of Work: Inspected outdoor hose bib.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$39

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Hello, I am sorry for your experience that you had. After speaking to our plumber about the situation he was shocked at your response. We always put our customers satisfaction as number 1 and I believe it shows with most of the ratings we receive. He said he tried to provide you a low cost option of you trying to fix the situation yourself due to you were not prepared to pay for the full repair of doing it correctly due to future plans of redoing a utility room due to having leaking issues in that room as well and felt that it would not be money well spent at this time. He said that when he arrived that you had a hose going into a bucket that you had to empty the bucket every 2 days. He did pull the valve apart and show you the screw in the valve was missing and that is why it would of had to be completely replaced and a new shut off valve installed due to no one was able to locate it and he felt around in the ceiling without removing the ceiling to try to locate it. He said he really tried to be a help. I guess when you took his recommendation of trying to do the quick repair yourself you were not able to do it and make it water tight. I have put in to resend you the amount for the Angie’s List deal. I would recommend however that if you have a home warranty the best option and lowest cost option is to always call them first. No doubt they probably did the same repair that our plumber was recommending at first that cost you 125.00 through your Home Warranty but naturally would of cost more through us not going through a warranty company. Again hopefully this shows that we stand behind our work and recommendations that our techs make. Even though no doubt the recommendation was a good one just not carried out properly. Thank you for the opportunity and again I am sorry that this worked out this way. Shane Belzer

Scott & Carol B.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was fine. It was a very simple thing. It took them less than fifteen minutes. He knocked on door, came in, did it, and was gone. I thought, at first, the price was a little much. But considering what these guys charge nowadays and I don't get a plumber in here that often, I figured it was probably par for the course.
Description of Work: I used a big deal purchase for SSI Services Specialities. All he did was come in and replace one tiny little feeder line on a toilet. The big deal price of $39 covered the dispatch fee. I had to pay $50 or so for his labor and the part.

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
$89

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your business and the review! Shane Belzer

Tom L.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I had a few companies price out similar Heat Pump Systems and they were the easily cheapest. I had checked out their service reputation on Angie's List as I had not used them previously. They were eager to setup an appointment for the estimate and were able to answer questions I had. During the installation, they arrived on time and were able to get everything completed that day. They had some issues with the new thermostat, but were able to get another one and complete the installation. They came out in April for the check-up on the system. Again, the tech arrived on time and went through a thorough system check (about an hour and half). So far, I have been pleased with everything. The system in still new, so I haven't had to call for any issues with the system.
Description of Work: Install a new Heat Pump/air handler

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
$8,000

Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Thank you for your business and review, if you ever have any questions about the new system, dont hesitate to call. Shane Belzer

Eleanor M.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Drew checked out system thoroughly, checking all reading. It was not a sloppy job as I have had done in the past. Other than Doug (SSI technician who now does commercial properties,) Drew is the very best. As his reputation precedes him, it is very hard to get an appointment with him. However, I wait it out until he's available. SSI, you've got a super technician in Drew. Keep him happy, and keep him around. Thanks Drew and SSI.
Description of Work: Technician Drew (the very best at SSI as far as I'm concerned) did regular spring check-up. He is always so helpful in educating me on various aspect of using my system to get the best service from the unit. He is professional, efficient and very thorough. Will use SSI as long as he's with them.

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.
Thank you! Drew is a great tech and we love having him as part of the SSI Team! We will pass on the kind words! Shane Belzer

kirsten S.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
It went awesome. We had Joe as our technician, he was extremely prompt( was at my house before I got there), very professional, and explained everything to me. He unclogged a pipe, cleaned the cores on the ac unit and recharged the freon. He even let me have a 5 minute break so i could take my dogs outside, because of the chemicals to clean the core. Very happy with the service. Will recommend them to everyone.
Description of Work: Came to inspect ac unit

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
$498

Mary S.
08/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They rock. They know me well. They help me out all the time. They are really good.
Description of Work: I have been using them for 15 years for heating and AC work.

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
$179

Lynn A.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went well. They got here early.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for some plumbing work. They fixed a sink.

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
$119

Jennifer I.
07/2013
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I went to Lowe's and fixed the problem myself. I disputed the charge with the credit card company today.
Description of Work: I purchased a coupon for service. The provider was to call me within 48 hours to schedule the service call. The provider did not call. I sent an email through Angie's List. The provider did not respond. I sent another email; the provider did not answer again. I asked the provider to call and noted the provider was outside the terms of the coupon so if I did not receive a call I would dispute the charge with the credit card company. The provider responded and said I needed to call them but if the provider had to come on the weekend that there would be an extra charge.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0

$9,999

David B.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The process went very well. I got three estimates from other competitors and SSI by far was the most professional. Instead of giving me a carbon copy of the proposed service, with no details. The Consultant explained everything very thorougly. The Consultant printed out exactly the process with details of the unit and installation procedure. Although they were a little expensive , overall the experience was great. Will use recommend them and will probably get them to service the unit later
Description of Work: Install a new air conditioning unit

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
$4,259

Ken Y.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Drew was great. I have never had anyone take apart the furnace like he did. He took everything out and checked it. I learned more about heating and AC in an hour with him than I have in 30 years. He explained everything. He said it was old but there was nothing wrong, cracked, or dangerous like another company said. He also made an adjustment on the thermostat to make it run smoother. Drew was incredibly conscientious I was incredibly impressed with him.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deal for Cypress.

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
$55

Marcia W.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
SSI Services Specialties Inc. were very good. They were very professional and honest. They did what they said they were going to do.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's Big Deal to get some old plumbing work redone and put in a laundry tub. I paid more than the initial price of the Big Deal. I actually had to get additional work done, because of the way the plumbing was done. They did the work shortly after I purchased the Big Deal, probably within a week.

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

ANNE E.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They did a really good job, and I would definitely use them again. Their response time was pretty quick.
Description of Work: I used SSI Services Specialties to service my heating and air conditioning unit.

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
$84.5

Shannon B.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
The tech explained everything he was doing to me and pointed out at that time if he saw a problem and showed how to maintain unit better. I didn't know I was using the incorrect size filter as the tech checked my filter...so good to know for me. He went out side and check HVAC unit. Anything I wanted tech to look at regarding my unit he did and explained everything to me clearly and slowly as this is all very much not my area of understanding!! I was happy with his results.
Description of Work: I purchased a A/C check up coupon. So the technician came out and gave my A/C HVAC units a good going over inside and out! And sent me a full detail document of what he did and how both units rated and what to look out for in future problem wise.

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
$55

Howard B.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went fine but not quickly. Took about four visits to replace a pipe. Very nice company to deal with.
Description of Work: Fixed outside drain which had deteriorated.

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
$750

Patrick H.
06/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
SSI Services Specialties Inc. were fine. They were punctual and respectful of my house. They put covers on their shoes when they came in. They were done quickly. It was good service.
Description of Work: I purchased an Angie's Big Deal to get my HVAC system inspected. I did not pay anything extra. I only paid the amount of the Big Deal.

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
$84

Rachel C.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
SSI was very responsive and I very much appreciated the speed with which they had Reid come over. Reid was knowledgeable and professional, and I highly recommend using this company in the future.
Description of Work: Purchased this Angie's List coupon by SSI on a Tuesday night after discovering my disposal was leaking and left a voicemail. SSI sent a master plumber, Reid, by 10 AM the next morning. He identified the problem within minutes (loose washer connecting the disposal and the sink) and repaired it with no extra charge. He also checked my two bathroom toilets while he was there for any issues, but they were fine.

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
$39

Ryan K.
06/2013
2.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I was having A/C trouble and called for service. Spoke to their dispatcher/scheduler @ 9:30am and was told that I would not be seen before 5:30 and that this would mean paying for a service call that was $50 more than normal price. I agreed to it and then waited around until 7:00 that night before calling to find out where the service guy was. Unfortunately, their answering service took a message and told me they would be in contact. Not very professional IMHO. The repairman never showed up. I ended up getting another company to come out the next day...same day service...cheaper service call.
Description of Work: no show. thanks.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Service Specialties Inc.
Hello, I feel there is some confusion here. I have the report from our answering service that the customer called at 5:23pm and cancelled the service call. That is why we never came to the home. We have a technician that lives within a couple minutes of the customers home and it would of been easy to make the appt. However the call was cancelled by the homeowner. Would like to speak to you about the call, even email you the report showing that we had a call come in to cancel the appt. Thank you and sorry that this happened, Shane Belzer

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

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*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