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TAEKO M.
08/2018
plumbing
+ -1 morethey did a good job and came back for a check up.
Description of Work: sewer pipe change
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Andy T.
11/2017
excavators, plumbing, drain pipe
+ 1 moreEverything went well with Hooper, not so much with Roto-Rooter. After having Roto-Rooter come out twice over a year and a half period (they initially believed that it couldn't be roots because it was PVC and did not use a camera to check) to snake our drain, and then when they recognized the root problem, they quoted us $12k for this work. David S Hooper came recommended a plumber we've used before and liked, and Hooper quoted us $4.5k for the same work that Roto-Rooter did, and then we also worked out another $2k for an old plastic water line, that we knew needed replacing at some point, since they were already digging up our yard. Despite some unluckiness with the timing of when inspectors arrived (you can request an inspector on a day, but cannot request a specific time), the work was done as agreed upon, and I'm happy to say that both Hoopers (father and son) were very personable, reasonable, and professional. Especially after the ridiculous quote given by Roto-Rooter, I would certainly recommend Hooper to others.
Description of Work: We had roots in our PVC sewer line, which was installed incorrectly when our home was first built (so there was a small gap in the joint), and recently roots grew into it. We needed this part of the sewer line replaced.
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$6,500
Brian M.
04/2017
excavators, plumbing, drain pipe, sewer cleaning, drain cleaning
+ 3 moreFar exceeded my expectations: fair price, diagnosis of problem, good relationships with Fairfax County Inspectors, excellent workmanship, outstanding service and communication, did not cut corners and made a terrible situation much easier to deal with and responded exactly on the times they said they would call and arrived on time each time....even on a Saturday!
Description of Work: David Hooper came out on a Saturday morning, quickly decided on the best emergency fix needed to stop the sewer break from draining further into my neighbor's yard, provided a temporary fix and scheduled a Monday morning complete excavation and relaying of a broken sewer pipe. The prior work done by another licensed contractor was not up to code nor were permits pulled. This wasn't going to be an insurance covered job and the statute of limitations had run out on the previous contractor' work. David Hooper did what he could to keep the price fair and fixed the damaged pipe, met with the county inspectors, received a green light to finish and put back plantings and removed old discarded materials. I haven't been this impressed with a contractor, who was a referral, in a very long time. For the emergency service to gain a temporary fix, to helping me keep the cash out of pocket down, as well as educate me and inform me of each next step, I 100% would hire and recommend David S Hooper Sewer and Water (plus Excavation) Inc, for price, quality of work, speed of response, and excellent communication for informing me each step of the way. They made a crappy situation smell like a bed of roses.
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Katherine C.
01/2016
plumbing
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Jianxia W.
05/2015
plumbing
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Description of Work: They replaced entire water line from county meter to the check valve inside house plus another 30 feet inside house. Very professional and saved me worrying about real bad water leak inside house.
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$4,200
Grace J.
11/2013
plumbing
+ -1 moreI met Mr. Hooper ~10 years ago. He assisted me with a sewage draining issue that was not resolvable by a highly recognizable plumbing outfit. He also sent me the contact of a another plumbing service who dealt with commercial jobs. They corrected the problem. Mr. Hooper, Sr. never sent me a bill. When I received a $550 water bill, I called Mr Hooper, Sr. Within a few days his son arrived and replaced my incoming water line. I paid a little extra for a copper water line replacement. The crew was hard working, courteous, and did not seem to mind my interest in the repair process. I did not pursue other contractors. I already knew they did this work for a living and would be on call if anything went wrong. So I don't know if I paid too much or too little, but so far, I am happy.
Description of Work: DAVID S HOOPER SEWER AND WATER INC
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Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,800
Dimitri A.
08/2013
plumbing
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Description of Work: David provided an estimate to repair main water line from meter to house. He was very professional and gave me many options. He asked questions to make sure we both understood the process and what costs were involved. Very professional. Although I did not ultimately choose his services I would and will call him in the future.
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Laura A.
11/2012
plumbing
+ -1 moreThe overall experience was fantastic. David Jr. worked the backhoe oversaw the entire job. The dirt was firmly packed down, and hay and grass were laid on the front lawn.
Description of Work: David Hooper came by and gave us a flat rate fee to replace our Orangeburg sewer pipe in the front yard. They were able to replace the pipe by escavating and rerouting the plumbing in the front yard so as not to destroy the front porch and sidewalk. David Hooper was recommended by a neighbor who had similar work done 8 years ago.
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$4,500
Steven S.
09/2012
sewer cleaning
+ -1 moreWorked primarily with Hooper Jr., who was frank and honest throughout the process. Job was finished in two days as expected. Price was lower than other quotes we received, and the work was done within the price range estimated. Hooper also used their camera to inspect the entire line from the house to the town's main line, identifying (and showing me on screen) another looming problem that we will need to take care of in the near future -- sad news that the problem exists, but I was glad to have learned of it before it results in a real backup. As a side note: in addition to restoring the part of the driveway they had to dig up, Hooper also used some of their excess asphalt to smooth over the nearby cracked end of our driveway -- a kind gesture that I had not asked them to do, and that they did not charge for.
Description of Work: We had a sewer line that periodically jammed up. Had it snaked three times and grudgingly came to the conclusion (after getting a second opinion) that a portion of our driveway needed to be dug up so that some poorly-installed pipes could be replaced. Learned after talking to my regular plumber that this is specialized work, and that only a couple firms in the area are good at it; many firms will do it, but they are inexpert and will charge more than the pros do. Hooper was one of the two that was recommended to me.
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$6,500
Steven S.
04/2012
plumbing
+ -1 moreHooper called me back in 20 minutes and was on site 35 minutes after that. Problem was resolved within half an hour.
Description of Work: We had a backed up sewage line at the edge of our property. Hooper snaked the line to clear it, then used a TV camera to inspect the line all the way to the main sewer line to diagnose the cause. In our case, it's possible that a much larger project to rebuild pipe will be needed, but Hooper recommended (and I agree with) a wait-and-see approach before cranking up the back hoe.
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$450
Greg S.
11/2011
plumbing
+ -1 moreWe had a collapsed sewer line in the middle of the yard, presumably caused by soil/root settling after the earthquake. They came out for an estimate the day after we called and were the cheapest of 3 estimates we had. They started the next day. Then they did not work 2 days due to rain, and did not work the weekend because they do not work weekends. There were a few problems along the way - some of which weather related, some of which due to broken tools and other issues they had... all causing it to take longer than we had hoped (took 1.5 weeks total, but most evenings they hooked up a temporary line for use). The biggest complaint in the end (other than having no sewage for this time) was that they didn't use a plastic tarp to dump the extraction dirt onto, so additional grass damage occurred. However, they did seed/hay afterwards, which will resolve that problem over time (after it warms up).
Description of Work: They were hired to replace a sewage line in the middle of the yard. They dug a trench from the house, under most roots from a tree without damaging the big/old tree, and connected to another trench on the other side of the tree. They replaced the sewage line and even added an access pipe for future sewage line access if we ever have another clogging issue.
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$6,500
JOHN F.
02/2011
plumbing
+ -1 moreIt was a water intake from the Arlington County in to the house. Water was leaking underground, and it was important to take care of that quickly. They came and dug up the lawn and replaced it with copper pipe, which solved the problem. They did a pretty good job. They are a father-son duo. The son was the on-site manager and did a lot of the work himself. My experience with them was fine. I was impressed with them.
Description of Work: I used David S Hooper Sewer & Water to fix a PVC pipe leak.
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$6,000
Kapri K.
02/2011
plumbing
+ -1 moreMy outside line from the county water supply to my home sprang a leak and left me without water. Over the previous three months the line had been repaired twice in different spots by a different plumber. This time the entire PVC line from street to house needed to be replaced. I chose copper pipe so this problem would not reoccur. I had several estimates, all in the same general price range, but the others wanted to use heavy equipment to dig a trench and said in doing so they would have to cut about two feet off the branches of my neighbors trees. They also warned of possible driveway damage. David Hooper, on the other hand, burrowed a trench with hand machinery and left no mark of his presence. As these holes were dug he was careful to cordon them off with bright orange barrier fencing to protect the neighborhood children and others. He was timely, courteous, professional, and his work was clean and well done. I highly recommend this company, and would use them again in a flash.
Description of Work: Replaced and repositioned 200+ feet of PVC pipe with copper pipe from the street to my house which required tunneling along my neighbors trees and under their driveway.
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$6,000
Christopher F.
09/2005
plumbing
+ -1 moreMY HUSBAND AND I COULDN'T HAVE BEEN MORE SATISFIED WITH THE JOB THAT WAS DONE. THE WORKERS WERE VERY PUNCTUAL AND COMPLETED THE JOBS WITHIN A VERY REASONABLE TIME FRAME.
Description of Work: INSTALLED A NEW FAUCET AND SOME TOILET COMPONENTS.
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$500
Contact information
PO BOX 6419, Falls Church, VA 22040
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Service Categories
Plumbing,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Excavating,
Drain Cleaning
FAQ
David S Hooper Sewer & Water Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
No, David S Hooper Sewer & Water Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, David S Hooper Sewer & Water Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, David S Hooper Sewer & Water Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, David S Hooper Sewer & Water Inc does not offer emergency services.
No, David S Hooper Sewer & Water Inc does not offer warranties.
David S Hooper Sewer & Water Inc offers the following services: PLUMBING & HEATING LAYOUTS, NEW INSTALLATIONS
Contact information
PO BOX 6419, Falls Church, VA 22040