Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

Shreve-McGonegal

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Handyman Services,

About us

$50 off for all Angie's List members. If you need maintenance, replacements, or upgrades on your plumbing, heating, A/C, or electric, you need Shreve McGonegal! Family owned and operated since 1915, we are the oldest service company in Northern Virginia. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, and include a one year warranty on all service work, parts and labor. We offer service appointments Monday through Saturday, as well as 24-hour emergency service.

Business highlights

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

Services we offer

We are your 24hr experts on anything related to plumbing, heating/ac, and electrical.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.6394 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
11%
3
5%
2
3%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.1
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 301-325 of 394 reviews

Rachael H.
11/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Final result was excellent. The plumber and his assistant worked efficiently and got all the projects done in an afternoon.
Description of Work: Several repairs including removing a penny stuck in the garbage disposer, fixing two leaking toilets, replacing a corroded shut-off valve, cleaning slow kitchen and bathtub drains.

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
$625

PETER S.
10/2007
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The project from hell. We supplied the faucet, but it cost $400 to install it. Company sent inexperienced trainee plumber who could not get cold water to work. Eventually, more experience plumber who had been sitting in the truck all this time took another hour, spent unnecessary time disassembling the faucet, eventually replaced both cutoff valves, and charged us $400. Company is extremely expensive.
Description of Work: Company replaced a kitchen faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$400

JOSEPH E.
09/2007
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent overall EXCEPT for exceptionally high charge. If not for my recent back surgery, I could have easily installed the unit myself and saved at least $220!! I even furnished the new connecting cables!! The plumber removed all the replaced parts so I was unable to salvage anything.
Description of Work: From Angie's list, I chose Shreve McGonegal to fix my leaking kitchen faucet. Same day response; terrific. Plumber determined I needed a new faucet and was helpful in informing me that my Moen fixture was probably covered by the lifetime warranty. The visit charge was $150 with advice to contact Shreve when the new fixture arrived for installation. I thought the price was high but assumed some of the fee would be applied to the installation when I called them again to install. I received my new fixture and called Shreve to install. Again, same day install but because the shop was closed, the plumber told me the office would bill me. I received a bill a few days later for $220! That's $370 to have my own new kitchen faucet installed!!! I called Shreve to complain and was advised a correction would be made. No word from Shreve yet. I paid the initial $150 by check on the day of the first visit but I have not paid the $220 because I am awaiting Shreve's resolution.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$370

Theresa M.
09/2007
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
These guys are ok, they work fine. I had no complaints about them. The price was high for the work that was done, but basically, they solved the problem. They were on time. I would hire them again.
Description of Work: He replaced the faucet and tubing because we had a leak on the wall in the bathroom. They took 5 hours.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$135

STEVEN B.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fine. Contractor did not come out to do an estimate, rather, responded to my email inquiry with information about hourly rate and an estimate of between $250-$500. The actual cost was right in the middle. Once we scheduled, the plumber came very quickly and performed the work quickly and professionally. He could have made more money off us by replacing the faucet we asked about, but his advice was that it didn't need to be replaced (and he was right).
Description of Work: Installed a garbage disposal (we provided), repaired a toilet, leveled dishwasher

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
$360

Milka N.
09/2007
4.0
handyman service, plumbing, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Todd came twice to do the work required as the old ceiling fan could not be repaired and I needed to buy a new one. On the first visit, he just pressed the reset button on one of the kitchen sockets and the ones that were not working started to work. This took 15 minutes. I had been told that they would come between 12-5 and he came at 1:30pm which was quite good. On the second visit, I had been given the same time window but he only came in at about 3:40pm. He dismantled the fan quickly and installed the new one. He clearly knew what he was doing and he took the old fan with him and the box that had the new one which was quite good as I did not have to deal with the unwanted pieces.
Description of Work: Todd repaired our kitchen sockets which were not working and he also installed a ceiling fan in one of the bedrooms.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230

JIM K.
09/2007
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They came and gave me a estimate right away that I thought was very fair, so I got them working on the heater immediately and it took them around and hour to finish. It was kind of an in and out service. I will have them on my speed dial because they are certainly capable of doing the type work that they do.
Description of Work: I had them come and fix a leak in my 60 gallon water heater. It took them about an hour to finish.

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
$120

KAREN W.
09/2007
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Everything was going good when they were at my house. Apparently when they left, problems appeared. They put in the wrong filter on my air conditioning unit and not long after I had a leaky unit. I was not pleased. I had to call them back to fix what they had come to fix in the first place. I was not happy at all!
Description of Work: I had them come to do a maintenance check on my air conditioning unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$200

PETER S.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We made an appointment with this company and they showed up on time and did a good job. We were planning on getting a new toilet but decided to have it rebuilt because the price was right. They were done in less than 2 hours and left the bathroom neat and clean.
Description of Work: They fixed a toilet leak and also rebuilt it within my home.

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

SHARI L.
09/2007
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were on time, and they completed the job in a reasonable amount of time. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: They fixed a leaky toilet and a kitchen faucet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

LINDA M.
08/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Able to come out the same day as I called. Work done without any difficulty. fair price.
Description of Work: Snake a drain in the utility room where air conditioner is located.

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
$135

ELLEN G.
07/2007
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
After noticing our basement drain overflowing I called Shreve-MGonegal about 3:45 PM on a Thursday. After calling me to let me know he was on his way, Ed arrived just after 4:30 and quickly assessed the problem. He unclogged the drain and then tested it to make sure it was unclogged. I then asked if he could also fix our toilet which was always running. He found that the ball and flapper needed to be replaced. He then tested that as well to make sure the flapper was sealing properly. Ed was polite and professional. He completed a challenging job in under an hour. The charge was very reasonable and the quality of the work excellent.
Description of Work: Basement drain was clogged and flooding our basement. Ed unclogged our drain and then tested it to make sure it was unclogged. He also fixed our toilet which was constantly running. He replaced the ball and flapper and then tested to ensure it sealed correctly.

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
$187

EDWARD C.
07/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Response time was EXCELLENT. I came home in the middle of the work day (Monday) to address this emergency. I called a bunch of other contractors (including one that I previously used and reviewed on Angie's List.) No one could see me until Wednesday or Thursday, or they were going to charge me time-and-a-half for same day service. I called Shreve and they were able to send someone within a couple of hours. The guy was super friendly, and even wore booties so he wouldn't track drywall dust through my house. He was very methodical with his trouble shooting and was able to deduce that it was the fridge. He even moved the fridge and took a look at it. I was very pleased with the final price. For 1.5 hours of work, he charged me $115. I thought that was completely reasonable given the response time and efficiency of his work. Other places would have charged me $250-$300 for an hour on the same day. I would definitely call upon them again and recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Description of Work: I had a bad leak coming through the ceiling of my garage. The contractor came within a couple of hours to perform trouble shooting. He had to cut a number of holes in the ceiling drywall in order to find the cause of the leak (luckily the damage was confined to the garage. If it was a more visible area of the house, I would be greatly saddened.) It turned out that the leak was not caused by a faulty pipe. He confirmed that the pipes were fine. He even checked to see if the source was my washing machine. The refrigerator (located in the kitchen immediately above the garage) was the source of the leak. It leaked through the wood floor directly into the sub-floor and drywall of the ceiling. (There was no outwardly indication that something was wrong with the fridge.) The insulation was sopping wet. The contractor removed all of the wet insulation.

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
$115

ANNE H.
04/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was very pleased. The plumber arrived on time and did the work quietly, quickly and efficiently. He took care to keep the carpet clean, by leaving his shoes by the front door and using a drop cloth where necessary. He was pleasant and respectful.
Description of Work: Repaired a leaky bathroom sink. Repaired the drain in the other bathroom sink, which would not close and open. Removed and re-secured the toilet tank, which would leak whenever you leaned back on it. Fixed another toilet which ran and ran. Fixed faucet in kitchen so that the pull-out hose worked properly; it had been improperly installed.

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
$530

LISA S.
04/2007
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
The service provided was fine. The repairman liked to talk a lot and to tell personal anecdotes.
Description of Work: Three toilets were repaired. The toilets had not been working properly; phantom running, multiple flushes, etc... He initially recommended that one toilet be replaced for $500, but he repaired it and it has been fine so far. He also checked the quality of the hoses to the washing machine. The quality was fine and they did not need to be replaced. He also diagnosed why there is a bad smell when the washing machine begins running. He said that there was water in the hose and that it wasn't a problem and couldn't be fixed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$194

DANIEL O.
04/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work was good. He was professional. I just don't like them charging for the travel out. Nonetheless, the total price was less than what I thought it was going to be so I am thankful for that.
Description of Work: The plumber came on time and was very courteous. He was there to work on a diverter that was not quite working fully on the bathtub. He used a new spout instead that had a diverter of its own at my request to save money. He also installed a new shower head that I had purchased and that made a big difference. So it only took an hour max. The only thing I don't like is they charged for the travel out.

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
$229

BETH C.
04/2007
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called before arrival, which was about 30 minutes later than expected. Plumber was professional, listened to concerns and was responsive to questions. He took care to protect floors. Left a little dirt behind and failed to replace items moved.
Description of Work: Replaced bathroom faucet fixture. Repaired drip to outside faucet. Installed shower head. Was unable to adjust toilet that runs on occasion.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

04/2007
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are good. I have no complaints!
Description of Work: Came and changed part in toilet tank.

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

Michael C.
04/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Shreve was one of three plumbers I called after reviewing Angie's List. Gloria and then Pamela in scheduling were great, but could only get me an appointment three days later (called on Tuesday, appt. on Friday). About 3 hours later, Gloria called and asked if I was currently available and if so, they could come now. I said YES and they were at my home within 30 minutes. Twenty minutes later (2x quarter hours of labor) they were finished and I'm watering! Kudos to technicians, Allen and Eddie.
Description of Work: With Spring upon us, re-pressurized water lines to outdoor hose bibs and had spewing leak. During the winter, one line evidently had residual H2O and split copper line during a freeze. I needed the line repaired to allow watering system to be used. One 1/4" break in a straight piece of 5/8" copper line. Advised that costs would be $45 for service call and $35 for every quarter hour of work performed, plus parts.

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
$130

Christine F.
03/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfect! They had me scheduled within 24 hours. They showed up when they said (actually 15 minutes early). Did the job in a reasonable amount of time. Cleaned up after they were done. The service man was friendly, neat and presented himself well. Very professional.
Description of Work: Replaced a kitchen faucet that flew off unexpectedly. I bought the new faucet. They installed it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Charles H.
02/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Very well. I called them at 4pm on a Saturday, they were there by 6 pm. A bit pricey, though that is mitigated by the fact that it was a weekend call.
Description of Work: Furnace repair over the weekend on short notice.

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
$290

S K N.
02/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great. If I'd listened to my mother, who told me to wiggle the valve back and forth, I would have saved the basic cost of $80. The Shreve-McGonegal plumber told me the same thing, explaining that the packing had probably dried out (or something like that). Fast, on time, great experience compared to other plumbers I've had.
Description of Work: Checked leaky shut-off valve.

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
$80

LAURA G.
01/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work took 2 visits. On the 1st trip, Ty replaced a corroded part in the shower. He also diagnosed the problem with the kitchen sink and told me it would be cheaper to replace the whole faucet than repair it. He also ordered a part to repair the diverter in the tub and told me the company would call me when the part was in to reschedule. They didn't call - I had to, and then they told me that no one actually ordered the part. When the part finally came in, Ty figured out that the problem was bigger than he thought and replaced the entire faucet. He was prompt and professional, cleaned up the mess, and did high-quality work. The office, however, did not order the part and did not return all of my phone calls. Their admin person left me a mumbly voice mail message that I could only figure out by matching the phone number to my notes, and took 8 minutes to consult the schedule and arrange the 2nd visit. Ty was super, but the office could use some improvement.
Description of Work: Repair stand-up shower, repair diverter in bathtub, repair spray nozzle on kitchen sink, install shut-off valve.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,050

PETER S.
01/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Excellent from the customer service to the end. They were very efficient, affordable, and a friendly service.
Description of Work: Fixed two running toilets.

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
$266.48

TRUDY H.
12/2006
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber fixed the bathroom faucet drip. We declined to replace the laundry tub at this time. Later, we discovered the faucet was leaking and the handles had been re-installed incorrectly. In addition, the water pressure in the house was very low (over a holiday). So after the holiday, we called the company back. Another plumber came the same day and fixed the faucet. The previous plumber had turned off the water to the house but turned it back on only a quarter-way. The new plumber fixed everything without charge.
Description of Work: Plumber came and fixed a continual hot water drip in a bathroom faucet. He examined a dripping laundry tub faucet and gave us an estimate for replacing the entire tub since there is no shut-off valve.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$211.85

Contact information

11 Hope Rd, Stafford, VA 22554

http://www.1800smworks.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
2701011246
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
02/28/2022
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

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Handyman Services,
Water Coolers

FAQ

Shreve-McGonegal 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

Shreve-McGonegal accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Shreve-McGonegal does not offer free project estimates.
No, Shreve-McGonegal does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Shreve-McGonegal does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Shreve-McGonegal offers emergency services.
Yes, Shreve-McGonegal offers warranties.
Shreve-McGonegal offers the following services: We are your 24hr experts on anything related to plumbing, heating/ac, and electrical.

Contact information

11 Hope Rd, Stafford, VA 22554

http://www.1800smworks.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