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Real questions from real homeowners across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake.

How Plumbing Maintenance Can Save You

How Plumbing Maintenance Can Save You

How Plumbing Maintenance Can Save You Money in the Long Run Meet your neighbor Bill W. Like many of us, Bill W. only calls a plumber in emergencies,such as when a pipe burst in his kitchen and nearly flooded half his house. Bill W. had been dealing with slow drainage...

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How to Find a Reputable Plumber in Norfolk, VA

New to Norfolk, VA and you need help with plumbing

New to Norfolk, VA? Start Here Are you new to Norfolk, VA? First of all, welcome! Second, we understand that new places, people, and services can be difficult to navigate. If you’re in Norfolk, VA, and need plumbing services but aren’t quite sure where to start or who...

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Man Fixing Sink

DIY vs. Professional Plumbing Services

Whether it's a leaky faucet, an overflowing toilet, or a burst pipe, many homeowners experience plumbing issues from time to time. Deciding whether to call a professional plumbing service or to attempt fixing the problem DIY style can be perplexing. After all, DIY...

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Turn-Off-Home-Water-Supply

When Should I Turn Off My Main Water Supply

There is nothing more stressful than trying to locate the water shutoff after a burst pipe. The clock is ticking as your home fills with water like a washing machine. It doesn't help knowing you'll have to pay to fix costly water damage aside from the pipe. A burst...

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How to Find a Quality Plumber Near Me

How to Find a Quality Plumber Near Me

Every homeowner—including the keen DIY-ers among you—will need to hire a professional to handle a plumbing repair, installation, or maintenance at some point. For the 44 percent of US households that regularly have to deal with a clogged drain, sink, or toilet, an...

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Sean Butterfield

Atomic Plumbing at the Salem High Career Fair

"Recently our warehouse manager, Sean Butterfield, participated in the Salem High Career Fair! He spoke with nearly 100 students from 9th, 11th & 12th grades interested in various employers and technical schools. Atomic Plumbing is always looking for new...

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What Materials Should Never Go Down The Sink?

What Materials Should Never Go Down The Sink?

As a homeowner, you know that dumping litter in inappropriate places is illegal and could causer serious ramifications. Similarly, improper dumping of a particular material in your sink may not be unlawful but will cost you in the long run. Most clogged pipes and...

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2020 Best Vote For Us

Vote Atomic Plumbing Best of the Beach 2020

Atomic has been voted “Best Of” Virginia Beach for the last 9 years, and we’d like your help to keep our streak going! You can cast your vote anytime from May 2nd until May 23rd. Thank you for your continued support! Vote Online at: Virginia Media:...

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Vote Atomic Plumbing Best of the Beach 2019

  Cast your votes June 2- 22! Vote Atomic Plumbing the Best of the Beach for 2019! It is that time of year again - the Best time! Atomic Plumbing has been voted number one at the beach for 8 years in a row - and we want to make it 9! Vote for Atomic Plumbing and...

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