How often do you turn your water off at the main shut-off valve? A better question is do you know where your main water shut off valve is located? You probably haven’t seen it since your home inspection and though you hope you never need to if you have a water emergency you may need to know.

The shut-off valve is most often located near your water meter at the front of the property. Most homes have another shut-off located in the home before it splits off to other systems that require running water (hot water heater, air conditioning unit, water purification system, etc.).

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If your home doesn’t have a secondary shut-off valve inside you’ll have to turn the water off at the water meter. Turning the water off at the meter requires a water meter key which can easily be purchased at your local home improvement store. You’ll want to store that key in a quick and accessible place in case you need it.

It’s a great idea to have recommendations for three plumbers to handle any plumbing issues you may face. Your friendly neighborhood handyman can help with minor repairs like a small leak or running toilet but for major repairs, you’ll want to seek the help of a specialist. One handyman can be your primary handyman but having a few backups is always a good idea especially in case of an unexpected emergency. You can DIY plumbing and there are lots of DIY videos on the internet but having a professional “on-call” might save your skin some day.

Alexandria VA plumbers can be difficult to find, luckily we’ve created this article for you. At Ask A Walker, we encourage homeowners to work with a quality plumber to ensure your satisfaction.

We’ve taken the time to list ten plumbing services near the Kingstowne Virginia area. Check our list below.

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PLUMBING SERVICES

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DREW’S SERVICE SOLUTIONS

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Address: 6944 Ellingham Circle, #C Alexandria, VA 22315

Phone number:  (301) 233-7548

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OVERSTREET PLUMBING

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Address: 6454 Windham Way, Alexandria, VA 22315

Phone number:  (703) 906-7606

Business website: overstreetplumbing.com

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THE PIPE DOCTOR

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Address: 4508 Apple Tree Dr, Alexandria, VA 22310

Phone number:(703) 388-6529

Business website: thepipedoctorplumbing.com

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O’NEIL PLUMBING

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Address: Alexandria, VA 22310

Phone number:(703) 655-0071

Business website: oneillplumbingservice.com

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PRESIDENTIAL PLUMBING

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Address: Alexandria, VA

Phone number: (703) 347-6515

Business website: presidentialplumbingllc.com

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GIDDERS SON AND PLUMBING

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Address: 4867 Wheatstone Dr,Fairfax, VA 22032

Phone number: (703) 850-9590

Business website: giddersplumbing.com

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CREEDMOORE PLUMBING

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Address: 6120 Old Brentford Ct, Alexandria, VA 22310

Phone number: (703) 477-3199

Business website: creedmooreplumbing.com

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R-PLUMBER

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Address: 3945 San Leandro Pl, Alexandria, VA 22309

Phone number: (703) 928-7082

Business website: r-plumber.com

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BROWNLEE PLUMBING

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Address: 5701 General Washington Dr Unit O, Alexandria, VA 22312

Phone number: (703) 477-9016

Business website: brownleeplumbing.com

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CARDINAL PLUMBING

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Address: 5702 General Washington Dr. Ste G, Alexandria, VA 22312

Phone number: (844) 921-3151

Business website: cardinalplumbingva.com

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SMART SERVICES

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Address: 5600 General Washington Dr, Ste B214, Alexandria, VA 22312

Phone number: (703) 914-0044

Business website: callsmartservices.com