Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Plumbing & HVAC Experts in Richmond, VA
Since 1929, Gundlach Plumbing & Heating has served Richmond, VA as a trusted provider of comprehensive plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. Our team of licensed technicians delivers 24/7 emergency response while maintaining a commitment to quality that spans nearly a century. Specializing in residential and light commercial systems, we offer solutions ranging from routine maintenance to complex installations. Our expertise includes tankless water heaters, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, and indoor air quality improvements. Commercial clients benefit from our Energy Savings Agreement, ensuring optimal system performance with discounted emergency services.Backed by decades of experience, our certified professionals use advanced diagnostics like sewer video inspections to resolve issues efficiently. We prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication, durable solutions, and adherence to safety standards. As a women- and minority-owned business since 2003, we combine generational knowledge with modern innovations. Our service area extends across Greater Richmond, including Henrico, Hanover, and Chesterfield. With same-day availability and preventative maintenance programs, we help clients avoid costly emergencies while maintaining comfort year-round.
Services
Plumbing Repair
HVAC Maintenance
Electrical Services
Drain Cleaning
Water Heaters
Sewer Repair
Indoor Air Quality
Emergency Service
Commercial HVAC
Preventive Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency service since 1929 with same-day response
- Residential and commercial HVAC maintenance prevents costly breakdowns
- Licensed electricians handle modern home theater and lighting installations
- Certified Navien water heater specialists with 15,000+ installations
- Women- and minority-owned business combining generational experience with modern solutions
What people say
Top-notch
Thorough
Knowledgeable
Efficient
Courteous
Services
Plumbing Repair
Emergency plumbing repairs address burst pipes, leaking fixtures, and sewer line issues. Our licensed technicians use advanced diagnostics to resolve problems quickly while preventing property damage. Same-day service is available for residential and commercial clients throughout the Richmond area.
HVAC Maintenance
Preventive HVAC maintenance ensures efficient operation of heating and cooling systems. Our technicians perform comprehensive inspections, tune-ups, and repairs to maintain comfort while extending equipment lifespan. Commercial clients benefit from discounted emergency service rates.
Drain Cleaning
Professional drain cleaning services restore proper water flow using modern techniques. We handle kitchen, bathroom, and sewer drains with video inspection technology to identify blockages. The process prevents recurring clogs while protecting plumbing infrastructure from damage.
Water Heaters
Water heater repair and installation services cover traditional tank and tankless models. Certified technicians ensure proper installation with options for flood prevention systems. Our Navien NSS certification guarantees specialized knowledge for high-efficiency systems.
Electrical Services
Residential and commercial electrical services include repairs, installations, and safety upgrades. Licensed electricians handle panel replacements, lighting installations, and generator set-ups to ensure reliable power distribution throughout properties in the service area.
People
Wayne Abbott
General Manager
Overseeing daily operations with 30+ years in the plumbing industry. Certified HVAC specialist with expertise in commercial system maintenance.
Cyndi Hiles
Office Manager
Managing administrative operations since 2005, ensuring efficient service coordination between technicians and clients.
Andrew Mullins
HVAC Field Manager
Leading HVAC technicians with specialized training in energy-efficient system maintenance and diagnostics.
Anton Bolling
HVAC Sales Manager
Providing equipment consultation with knowledge of residential and commercial heating/cooling requirements.
Joey Lowe
HVAC Technician
Certified HVAC technician handling installations and emergency repairs across the service area.
Questions
Are you available for emergency service after hours?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service with technicians on call daily.
What areas do you service?
We serve Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, and surrounding areas in Virginia.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, financing is available for qualifying home improvement projects and equipment purchases.
Are your technicians licensed and insured?
All technicians maintain current licensing and insurance for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work.
What's included in HVAC maintenance?
Our maintenance covers system inspection, component lubrication, and efficiency optimization for heating and cooling units.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
Most emergency calls receive same-day service with technicians reaching clients within 15 minutes of dispatch.
Reviews (7)
Samuel Fuqua
Jun 21, 2022
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We have lived and live in an old house and condo. Over the years Gundlach has done a lot of work for us: HVAC maintenance and repair, cleanout installation, drain unclogs, faucet replacement and repairs, pipe leak repairs, hot water heater installation, toilet flange replacement, water shutoff valve replacement. Every experience has been positive. Every rep we interacted with, either on location or on the phone, has been friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer all our questions. And, perhaps most important, every plumbing-crisis-moment, Gundlach dispatched someone to the house in a reasonable amount of time, if not right away. A good company with good people.
Richard Borean
Jun 20, 2022
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Junior and Sean were fantastic. Fast, efficient, nice guys to be around. I had them out to move the main HVAC trunk link in our home to a new location. They knocked it out in about a half a day, and left everything as clean as when they found it. Price was right, their scheduling department was fast, and as far as I can tell, everything seems to be working great. Definitely recommend.
Maria Del Pilar Hayman
May 27, 2022
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Fantastic service and price! They came to give us a quote on a new tank and installation. They asked if we wanted it done today (we said yes please!) and they went right away to get the tank. They installed it quickly and did a great job. Thank you! Service: Water heater installation
Sondra Washburn
Apr 13, 2022
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I've been using Gunlach for years for all our heating, cooling and plumbing needs. Staff are always friendly, professional and knowledgeable especially the Technician Junior who worked on my 2 systems today. He was able to assess them, diagnosis where repair was needed, explain to me so I could understand and complete the repair quickly. Top notch service! Highly recommend!
Heather Leise
Mar 12, 2022
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Gundlach was fast, efficient, and effective in clearing our 75 year tub drain. I would highly recommend them for service to cost ratio. Service: Drain cleaning
Julianna Smith
Mar 11, 2022
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I was in dire need as my wife was one week home from 5 weeks of hospitalization. She is still bed ridden and I was caring for her around the clock and trying yo work but was I Exhausted I woke on a Saturday morning to find water flowing across my basement floor. One of the two hot water heathers we have blew it's tank. The way the feed water was run I needed the pipes cut and rerun a bit to isolate the leaking water heater to get my hot water back online I started calling around and after 4 companies telling me they can't come for at least 3 days I remembered Gundlock having done great work before for us I called left a message, supervisor calling with ten minute and hearing my need said he would have someone there in 60 to 90 minute.
The service person arrived in 45 minute figured out the need and had the job done in 30 minutes and even gave me a discount They were truly a lifesaver for me and saved the number in my phone so I never call anyone else in the future
The service person arrived in 45 minute figured out the need and had the job done in 30 minutes and even gave me a discount They were truly a lifesaver for me and saved the number in my phone so I never call anyone else in the future
Shari K.
Mar 05, 2022
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Called about plumbing ER. Initially they came within a few hours. They were unable to complete work so promised to return first thing the next morning but didn't arrive until afternoon. Again they were unable to complete work they weren't aware of property lines and stopped work at fence. We discovered the property line info and contacted them to advise it was Saturday & they said they couldn't help until Monday.
They wouldn't allow us to speak to anyone else & never called back or returned calls to manager. Staff they sent to do the work were polite & professional most issues seem to be with office management & communication. No excuse after we paid considerable amount for the 2 visits for them to abandon the job & leave us in a bind! Beware! Consider calling a Rooter company if they can't fix the first time!
They wouldn't allow us to speak to anyone else & never called back or returned calls to manager. Staff they sent to do the work were polite & professional most issues seem to be with office management & communication. No excuse after we paid considerable amount for the 2 visits for them to abandon the job & leave us in a bind! Beware! Consider calling a Rooter company if they can't fix the first time!
