As a mulit-year Super Service Award Winner, Foster Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned business has been helping homeowners stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter since 1989. We have been in the industry since 1946. We pride ourselves in treating our customers and our staff fairly. For years Foster Plumbing & Heating has been servicing the Richmond area with quality and professional care. Our heating and cooling technicians are fully trained and provide the best service in the area. Our goal is to promote quality and professionalism in the plumbing, heating and cooling industry and the demonstration of a genuine concern for the safety, comfort and health of our customers by providing quality services.
Business highlights
36 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Heating and Air Conditioning, Furnace Repair, Heat Pump Repair, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Gas Lines.
It was very good. He came out and did what he said he was going to do. I had no problems with them. He also replaced a valve on the water heater. They got the job done in about 90 minutes because they had to drain the tank, then re-fill the tank, and then check to make sure it was working properly.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal for $49 for a Water Heater Drain, Flush, and In-Depth Plumbing Inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
RAYMOND D.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
We were extremely happy with the service, for the technician went above and beyond our expectations.
Description of Work: Technician was able to find out that we had a leak within our walls in addition to cleaning the water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Kyle R.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Awesome ! Paul was great and really detailed.
Description of Work: Great!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Yvette B G.
07/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Everything went very well. Was impressed with the technician's skill and professionalism. Very personable.
Description of Work: Water Heater Drain, Flush and In-depth Plumbing Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Mary T.
07/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
I received an estimate and the final price did not change. Everyone on the Foster "team" is professional, courteous and prompt. I could not be happier and more pleased with the results of the Trane product and the installation.
Description of Work: I had an entire replacement of heat pump system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,300
Ron G.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
This was a very thorough maintenance and plumbing inspection. Technician was extremely professional.
Description of Work: Performed maintenance on instant hotwater heater, inspected all plumbing connections.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$119
Cynthia P.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Everything went very well. Outstanding service.
Description of Work: Drain/flush/fill of water heater. Inspection of plumbing system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Liz M.
06/2014
4.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
When I called my painter to repair holes in dry wall, he filled around pipes with insulation, patched and painted.
Description of Work: Found source of problem which was pipes inside wall too tightly. There was never a drip just a contracting and expanding of pipes in too tight a position. Suggested proper way of resolving was to build a chase to better enclose pipes. In lieu of that type of construction, he strapped the pipes into position to reduce the sound.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$170
Jeff L.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Steve arrived promptly, was very knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient. He was very friendly and I had a great deal of confidence in his work.
Description of Work: Drain and Flush Hot Water Heater and do plumbing inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Jim B.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Fosters was offering a special to inspect and flush the house water heater. The technician advised that athge heater was in too fragile a state to sustain and flusch and recommeded leaving it alone unitl we were readu y to replace it. Whitel there t he took care of two minor plumbing issues as well, He was competent, fast and courteous. We will definielty use Foster's again.
Description of Work: Inspected water heater, Fixed leaking downstairs toilet and leaking master bath shower.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$156
Donna F.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
The service turned out very well. They did a great job and they were on time. They quoted additional work and they got that done in a timely manner. Their response was excellent and they took us around the home and they let us know what they had done. They tried to salvage the water heater but it was too far gone for that to happen.
Description of Work: This was a Big Deal for $49.00 for a water heater drain, flush, and in-depth plumbing inspection. They checked the pipes for leaks and they had a check list of items that they were looking at. They let us know that when we sold the home we would have to replace the hoses for the washing machine. They did repair a leak and they also replaced the water heater. They did check off the garbage disposal as working and it in fact has not worked for a while.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Linda U.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
It went very well and I would use this provider again.
Description of Work: Replaced piping under the house and connected and replaced faucets on the front and back of house. Thank you Foster Plumbing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Erin M.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
From initial assessment to the water heater installation everything went smoothly. I so appreciated the thought and time Paul put in to making sure everything was installed neatly, correctly and up to code. They even came back out at no charge to show us how to up the temperature on our water heater since it wasn't as warm as I normally like it for my showers. We were thoroughly pleased with our service from Foster's from our initial phone call to set up our appointment, through installation they treated us kindly and made sure to have us serviced as quickly as possible. We will definitely be using them again. Thanks!
Description of Work: Foster's came out, assessed that our water heater was dying, made recommendations on which type of water heater would work best for our needs as well as listened to which brands we were interested in. They gave us a quote and hunted down the brand we wanted installed. They came back the very next day to install the new water heater and only took about half the time that they quoted. We were very pleased with their timeliness and felt that their pricing was very fair. The Angie's List coupon gave us a nice savings as well. Paul did a fantastic job with the installation and I felt safe and comfortable with him working in our home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$982.3
Amber E.
05/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
There was a miscommunication regarding the fact that we had dual heat so they were unable to perform the complete task of inspection ... however, they were very quick to offer a refund for the misunderstanding. I used them again later for a plumbing service.
Description of Work: Early bird furnace inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$111
Elinor D.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
I was very pleased with them. They did everything they said they would do and were very thorough. While he was here, he fixed my kitchen plumbing (though there was an additional charge), and even replaced the flapper in my toilet free of charge.
Description of Work: I bought the Big Deal for $49 for a water heater drain, flush, and in-depth plumbing inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Mike S.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
After purchasing their deal from Angie's List, I scheduled an appointment for Foster to come and check the plumbing in our house and ensure the water heater was in proper working order. Paul and Blake showed up right on time, with a courtesy call to let me know when they were on their way! They performed a full and thorough inspection of all of the plumbing in the house, including under the crawl space as well as the gas lines and the water heater. They were very professional, courteous and were able to answer all of my questions. We have been having issues with our water heater, which is why we purchased this deal which included a water heater flush, and they made sure to fix the small leak we had and gave me several options as far as long term repair was concerned. Upon completion, they went over the check list with me and left without a trace of them having been here. They were also kind enough to send us a thank you card in the mail for using their service, and we are certain that if any plumbing needs arise in the future they will be the first company we call.
Description of Work: A whole house plumbing inspection was performed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Mervin T.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Went very well. Everyone should get their water heater drain once a year. The young man even helped me change out the heating elements that I purchased. Also a good time to replace when getting water heater drained.
Description of Work: Thorough inspection of all plumbing in the whole house. Fill/drain water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$49
Dave M.
04/2014
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
Steve came out and told me the water heater was to old and flushing wouldn't help so, I had him adjust the temp down to apx. 120 degrees. I had a small leak in the kitchen faucet. He checked it and told me I needed to replace it with a delta because mine had a 1 piece cartridge and couldn't be fixed. He quoted apx. $344 if he replaced it and apx. $266 if I bought the faucet (didn't say what model, just a Delta brand). I thought the price too high so, I coated the cartridge with vasaline and slowed the drip by 90% (tiny drop every 2-3 minutes). This will give me more time to decide on a new faucet and a new plumber.
Description of Work: Angie's $49 Big Deal to flush the water heater and check faucets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0
$49
Barbara M.
04/2014
3.0
plumbing
 + -1 more
The plumber arrived on time and began with an inspection under the house and water heater flush. He was in the crawl space under the house for about 10 minutes. When he came inside, he asked if I was having any problems and I told him I thought the washers in a bathroom faucet needed to be replaced because it was hard to completely turn off the faucets to keep them from dripping. He checked these and agreed and quoted me a price of $83. I think this was high. He said it would take about a half hour which equates to about $160 per hour. Since he was already at the house, there would be no trip charge. Because I really wanted the problem corrected, I agreed, although I told him I thought $160 per hour was a high rate. He said that they don't charge by the hour but by the job. He finished the job in under 10 minutes. So it actually equated to about $480 per hour ($80 times 6). Even if they charge by the job, in my opinion, changing washers is a very simple, most basic plumbing job. Also although this is advertised as a comprehensive plumbing inspection only the pipes under the house were inspected. There was no inspection of any interior plumbing other than the faucet I pointed out. I assumed that all faucets as well as under the sink, behind the washer, etc. would be inspected. Also, when I had my furnace cleaned by Woodfin, the serviceman told me I had a leaking pipe which was why I wanted this inspection in the first place. I told the plumber this and he said he didn't see anything. So which service person is correct? I still don't know. This is not a comprehensive inspection Basically you are paying $49 to have your hot water heater flushed.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for $49 for a water heater flush and a comprehensive plumbing inspection. If any problems were found additional services could be provided.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
$49
John P.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Guys were a little late but not a huge deal. They were very professional and did a great job. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Drained and flushed the hot water heater.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55
Kyle R.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
The inspecter was awesome. Very detailed and knowledgable .
Description of Work: Flush my water heater and plumbing inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Carolyn M.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
 + 0 more
Technician was on time, very nice and explained everything thoroughly. The office stayed in touch to insure I knew a very accurate time of arrival.
Description of Work: Flushed the hot water heater and whole home plumbing check.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50
Pat M.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
 + 0 more
Complicated job, retrofitting heat pump to existing gas furnace to create a dual system, a/c, heat pump with back up gas furnace. Too early to tell, but seems to be working great. Replaced all old heat ducts with new insulated ducts. Tight crawl space. Price was better than others.
Description of Work: Installed A/C dual system.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
xin S.
04/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + -1 more
They respond the phone call really quick. Have the service done in time
Description of Work: A/C system maintain
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$190
Sharon G.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
 + 1 more
Paul, the technician arrived on time at 7:30am.. The young man answered all my questions about the hot water tank and gave me suggestions as to how to extend its life. He checked my crawl space for leaks and all my faucets. I asked him for pricing on replacing to bathroom faucets and the sill c*** on my outside water connection which he explained to me in detail. I will contact him for this work.I will recommend him to my Condo association board as an A+ plumber.
Description of Work: Drained hot water tank and check whole house plumbing for leaks etc.
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FAQ
FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. is currently rated 4.7 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
FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. offers emergency services.
Yes, FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. offers warranties.
FOSTER PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. offers the following services: Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Heating and Air Conditioning, Furnace Repair, Heat Pump Repair, Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Gas Lines.