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13+ Years Boiler Experience

Your Boiler Stopped Working. You Need SomeoneWho Actually Knows What They're Looking At.

A boiler system that stops heating — or starts behaving strangely — is not the time to call a plumber who learned about boilers on YouTube. Hot water and combination boiler systems are complex, and diagnosing them correctly requires hands-on experience with how these systems actually work. Getting it wrong means misdiagnosis, unnecessary parts, and a system that still doesn't heat properly after you've paid for the work.

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The Boiler Systems We Service

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Hot Water Boilers
Hot water boilers — also called hydronic boilers — heat water and circulate it through pipes to radiators, baseboard units, or radiant floor systems. They're the most common boiler type in Hampton Roads historic homes and mid-century construction throughout Norfolk and Portsmouth. We service and repair all major brands.
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Combination Boilers
Combination boilers — also called combi boilers — provide both space heating and domestic hot water from a single unit. Compact, efficient, and increasingly common in Hampton Roads homes where space is at a premium. We service and repair combination boilers throughout Hampton Roads including Navien and Rinnai combi systems.

Common Boiler Problems We Diagnose & Repair

  • No Heat
    The most urgent boiler complaint. Could be a failed circulator pump, a faulty zone valve, a tripped pressure relief valve, an ignition failure, a failed control board, or a number of other causes. We diagnose the specific failure before recommending any repair — not guess and replace parts until something works.
  • Boiler Firing But No Heat at Radiators or Baseboards
    If your boiler is running but heat isn't reaching your rooms, the problem is almost always in the distribution system — a failed circulator pump, an air-locked system, a closed zone valve, or a blockage in the piping. We trace the problem to its source.
  • Low Boiler Pressure
    Low pressure in a hot water boiler system is usually caused by a water leak somewhere in the system — at a radiator valve, a pipe joint, or the boiler itself — or a failed expansion tank. We locate the source of the pressure loss and address it properly.
  • Boiler Pressure Too High
    Excessive pressure usually indicates a failed expansion tank or a filling valve that won't close. Left unaddressed, high pressure will eventually trip the pressure relief valve — and a pressure relief valve that keeps tripping is a system that needs immediate attention.
  • Boiler Keeps Shutting Off
    A boiler that cycles on and off frequently — called short cycling — wastes fuel, accelerates wear on components, and usually indicates a problem with the heat exchanger, a flow issue, an oversized unit, or a control system malfunction.
  • Pilot Light or Ignition Problems
    On gas-fired boilers, ignition failures prevent the burner from firing. Failed igniters, dirty flame sensors, faulty gas valves, and pilot assembly issues are all common causes we diagnose and repair.
  • Strange Noises — Banging, Kettling, Gurgling
    Banging or kettling sounds from a boiler usually indicate limescale buildup on the heat exchanger, air in the system, or a circulation problem. Gurgling points to air in the pipes. We identify the specific cause and address it correctly.
  • Leaking Boiler
    Water around or beneath a boiler can come from a failed pump seal, a corroded pipe joint, a failing heat exchanger, or a pressure relief valve that's discharging. Location of the leak determines the repair — we find it before recommending a fix.
  • Boiler Running Constantly
    A boiler that won't shut off is usually a thermostat or control issue, a zone valve that won't close, or a sensor failure. We trace the control circuit and identify the fault.

Annual Boiler Service — Don't Wait for a Breakdown

The best time to service your boiler is before heating season — not when it stops working in January. Our annual boiler service includes:

What's Included in Every Annual Service
  • Full system inspection and safety check
  • Burner cleaning and combustion analysis
  • Heat exchanger inspection
  • Circulator pump check
  • Expansion tank pressure check
  • Pressure relief valve test
  • Controls and thermostat calibration check
  • Flue and venting inspection
  • System water quality check
  • Bleeding air from the system where needed
  • Written report of findings
  • Any recommended work clearly explained
An annual service catches small problems before they become expensive failures — and keeps your boiler running at peak efficiency. We offer annual boiler service contracts for residential and commercial properties throughout Hampton Roads so you never have to remember to schedule it.

Boiler Service in Hampton Roads Historic Homes

We know these systems — because we've spent 13+ years working on them.
Boiler systems in Ghent, Larchmont, Freemason District, Mowbray Arch, Botetourt Gardens, and Old Towne Portsmouth range from relatively modern units to systems that have been heating these homes for decades. Older boilers require a technician who understands original control configurations, older component types, and the specific characteristics of aging hydronic systems. We know these systems and know how to work on them correctly.
Brands We Service
Weil-McLain, Navien, Utica, Rinnai, Burnham, Peerless, and more — if you have a boiler and it's not working correctly, we can diagnose and repair it.

We Serve All of Hampton Roads

Norfolk
Ghent, Larchmont, Freemason District, Mowbray Arch, Botetourt Gardens, North Shore, Ocean View, and all surrounding neighborhoods
Virginia Beach
North End, Chicks Beach, Oceanfront, and all surrounding neighborhoods
Portsmouth
Old Towne, Churchland, Parkview, and all surrounding neighborhoods
Chesapeake
Historic South Norfolk and all surrounding neighborhoods
Boiler Not Working?

Call us — we're available 24/7 for boiler repairs and annual service contracts. We'll diagnose your system accurately, give you honest options, and an upfront price before any work begins.

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