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About A-1 Sewer & Drain

Plumbing, Water Heater, Gas, and Sewer Water Line Experts

History

In 1987, Jimmy Depetris started A1 Sewer and Drain in Hampton Roads. In 2018, the Depetris family partnered with Groundworks, the nation’s leading and fastest-growing foundation and water management solutions company, to continue to drive its history of excellence. A1 is a BBB accredited business with over 30 fully trained technicians. Their reputation has helped them to repair thousands of homes and bring peace of mind to the homeowners in their neighborhoods.


Services We Provide

A1 Sewer and Drain, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping business owners as well as homeowners with their plumbing needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across the Hampton Roads area. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, A1 is here to assist you in all your plumbing needs.

Proudly Serving Virginia And North Carolina

Hampton Roads · Virginia Beach · Northeast North Carolina

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Steve was very professional and worked diligently. He answered all my questions I had very clearly and even showed me exactly what was…

Steve was very professional and worked diligently. He answered all my questions I had very clearly and even showed me exactly what was wrong. I recommend this company and this employee! Thank you guys!-Liz

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Steven was very professional and responsive to help me and I am thankful for his communication to me since I am out of town and his care…

Steven was very professional and responsive to help me and I am thankful for his communication to me since I am out of town and his care for my elderly Father.

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Excellent, friendly, quick. They diagnosed the issue and managed to clear up the problem quickly. Easy to set follow up appointments if…

Excellent, friendly, quick. They diagnosed the issue and managed to clear up the problem quickly. Easy to set follow up appointments if necessary and payment is an easy process.

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We discovered a propane leak from our in ground tank, the very next morning, A1 had the technician here and within .inutes found the…

We discovered a propane leak from our in ground tank, the very next morning, A1 had the technician here and within .inutes found the problem and resolved the leak. We will be using A1 for future plumbing projects and referring them to our neighbors. Definitely glad we found them

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I am so pleased with my service. My washing machine, shower , and toilet were all clogged. My technician Brandon Rountree came in and went…

I am so pleased with my service. My washing machine, shower , and toilet were all clogged. My technician Brandon Rountree came in and went right to work first accessing the situation while informing me of the process with every step. He work very hard and diligently to get the job done and boy did he have his work cut out for him. He remained very professional, courteous and with a pleasant smile throughout the whole ordeal. Yes he was able to fix the problem! This company is a five ⭐️service.

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Very Responsive!

Very Responsive!

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Josh was super nice and helpful 🙂👍

Josh was super nice and helpful 🙂👍

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Quick experienced and friendly service. Water heater completely replaced within 2.5 hours from when I called to schedule service. No…

Quick experienced and friendly service. Water heater completely replaced within 2.5 hours from when I called to schedule service. No hassle.

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AARON was the best came in and did everything except and more if u gunna use A1 ask for Aaron

AARON was the best came in and did everything except and more if u gunna use A1 ask for Aaron

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Zach was great. He explained everything and went straight to work fixing the plumbing problems.

Zach was great. He explained everything and went straight to work fixing the plumbing problems.

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Zach addressed all drain and faucet issues with know-how and efficiency. He is a reliable professional technician and a strength for the…

Zach addressed all drain and faucet issues with know-how and efficiency. He is a reliable professional technician and a strength for the A1 team! Thank you!

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My experience with A1 was excellent….. Fast and Friendly service….. Servicing Technician Mr. Drew was extremely helpful and knowledgeable…

My experience with A1 was excellent….. Fast and Friendly service….. Servicing Technician Mr. Drew was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the condition I had and what needed to be done to repair the issue…Technician also went above and beyond with clean-up and speed of repairs….. I can’t say enough about the courteous service we received……I would definitely recommend A1’s services to family and friends…..

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They are very friendly and professional. Drew did an amazing job. Thank you for the fast service

They are very friendly and professional. Drew did an amazing job. Thank you for the fast service

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Everyone at A1 was professional and great to work with. My front underground water line broke and after confirming it was the line and not…

Everyone at A1 was professional and great to work with. My front underground water line broke and after confirming it was the line and not my sprinkler system. We had it repaired by A1 plumbing and heating. I'm sorry I didn't get the insurance through the power company. It was expensive but they worked really hard and it was nothing I could have done. I recommend them .

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Wonderful company quick service an amazing technicians would recommend the company to anyone

Wonderful company quick service an amazing technicians would recommend the company to anyone

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I can't say enough about Jamie from A1 Sewer & Drain. Give this man a raise immediately. Earlier in the week we had to do a sewage pipe…

I can't say enough about Jamie from A1 Sewer & Drain. Give this man a raise immediately. Earlier in the week we had to do a sewage pipe repair, he did an awesome job and finished by the end of the day. Very communicative about everything that he was doing. A few days later, we had a water line leak that started filling the newly dug trench with water. (possibly because the inspector had slipped into the hole earlier) We called A1 and surprisingly although he wasn't working that late, he came anyway. In about 30 degree weather with a short sleeve t-shirt on, he was lying in the mud on his belly fixing the problem. I felt so bad that he had to do that but he said he just wanted to make sure we had water. A+ guy. Give him a promotion!!

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Needed to replace a burn out propane cooking stove which during my hiring process either companies were too expensive, to busy or no longer …

Needed to replace a burn out propane cooking stove which during my hiring process either companies were too expensive, to busy or no longer install them. I reached out to A1 and customer service was excellence. My appointment was schedule for the next day which my tech Copeland (Ashland, VA site) was on time did his thing to replace my stove while making sure me and my family were safe after installation. Not to mention in my price range. If anyone is looking for professionalism, A1 is the way to go.Thanks again Copeland and A1 service.

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On time and friendly, knowledgeable.

On time and friendly, knowledgeable.

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I decided to add a gas line to my kitchen. I selected A1 from 3 quotes and it turned out to be the best decision. The process to convert…

I decided to add a gas line to my kitchen. I selected A1 from 3 quotes and it turned out to be the best decision. The process to convert from electric to gas has many steps- and I was not an expert so there were some hiccups- A1 (particularly Cody) was responsive and understanding and worked with me until the new range was lit. I could not recommend them enough.

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Our Locations

Hampton Roads

516 S. Military Hwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23464