What Stemmle Plumbing does

Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc. is a privately held, founder-led mechanical services contractor operating since 1992 across two Virginia hubs — Midlothian (Greater Richmond) and Newport News (Hampton Roads) — with 100+ employees. The company provides residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, septic, drain cleaning, electrical, and specialty services including trenchless pipe repair (CIPP, pipe bursting, Neofit water lining, Flow Liner), combination jet vacuum, hydro-excavation, backflow prevention, and grease trap cleaning. It also sells and installs hardware products including water heaters (tank, tankless, hybrid) from multiple brands and REME HALO air purification systems.

The business operates on a direct-to-consumer field service model: customers contact via two local phone numbers or a website scheduling form, and uniformed, drug/background-tested technicians are dispatched for 24/7 emergency, same-day, or scheduled service across 9+ counties spanning both metros. Revenue is primarily professional services billed per job or hourly, supplemented by hardware sales (water heaters, air purification units at $875-$1,120 installed). Notable differentiators include trenchless no-dig pipe repair, 50+ year warranted pipe lining, video pipe inspection, and a 4.9/5-star reputation across 583+ Google reviews.

The company is owned and operated by founder John Stemmle (Master Plumber), with no disclosed outside investment, parent company, or subsidiaries. Growth has been organic and acquisition-aided (most notably the 2018 acquisition and rebrand of Rooterman of Virginia Beach into Stemmle Plumbing of Hampton Roads). The marketing mix is predominantly local: Google Business Profile, the company website, customer reviews, and community involvement through the Central Virginia Food Bank.

Name

Stemmle Plumbing

Legal name

Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc.

Website

https://stemmleplumbing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Stemmle Plumbing Repair Inc. is a privately held, founder-led mechanical services contractor in Virginia, providing residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, septic, electrical, and trenchless pipe repair across the Richmond and Hampton Roads metros since 1992.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plumbing and HVAC Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space) (IMAIACAJ), Dewatering & Groundwater Control (Wellpoints, Deep Wells, Cutoff Systems) (IMAFAOAF)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• Commercial plumbing services
• HVAC repair and installation
• Trenchless pipe repair
• Water heater installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Midlothian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential & Commercial Service Calls: Hourly or job-based fees for plumbing repairs, installations, HVAC service, electrical work, and septic services performed at customer locations. Service available 24/7 with same-day and emergency service options.
2. Water Heater Sales & Installation: Revenue from selling and installing water heaters including tank-type, tankless, hybrid, and electric models from brands including Rheem, State, Bradford White, AO Smith, and American Water Heaters
3. Air Purification Products: Sale and installation of REME HALO air purification systems with pricing from $875-$1,120 installed
4. Septic Tank Services: Residential and commercial septic tank pumping, cleaning, inspection, and maintenance services
5. Grease Trap Cleaning: Commercial grease trap cleaning and maintenance services for food service industry

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Stemmle Plumbing provides residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, electrical, septic, and drain cleaning services across Greater Richmond and Hampton Roads, Virginia. The company sells and installs water heaters (tank-type and tankless), plumbing fixtures, and REME HALO air purification systems, along with offering specialized services such as trenchless pipe repair, grease trap cleaning, hydro-excavation, and backflow prevention. Technicians are dispatched 24/7 with same-day service available for emergencies.

Product overview

Stemmle Plumbing is a full-service plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractor serving the Richmond and Newport News, Virginia areas since 1992. The company operates as a service-focused business offering both residential and commercial mechanical services, including core plumbing repair/installation, water heater sales and service (tank, tankless, and hybrid), drain cleaning, septic services, and HVAC (heating/cooling). The company also provides specialized trenchless pipe repair technologies (CIPP, pipe bursting, pipe lining), backflow prevention, grease trap cleaning, and air purification systems. The portfolio spans from traditional plumbing fixtures and water heaters to advanced no-dig pipe rehabilitation and indoor air quality solutions, positioning the company as a comprehensive mechanical systems provider rather than a single-product software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Plumbing Services Full plumbing repair, installation, and maintenance services for residential homeowners, including leak repair, fixture installation, pipe repair, and general plumbing troubleshooting.
• Commercial Plumbing Services Plumbing services tailored for commercial businesses, including office buildings, retail establishments, restaurants, and other commercial properties.
• Water Heater Sales and Installation Sale and professional installation of tank-type and tankless water heaters for residential and commercial customers, including free in-home estimates.
• Drain Cleaning Services Professional cleaning of clogged and slow drains in residential and commercial properties, including all drains in the home or business.
• Trenchless Pipe Repair No-dig sewer line repair using CIPP (Cured-In-Place Pipe) and Pipe Patch System technology, allowing sewer line repair without digging up the yard. Includes pipe pull installation that pulls a new pipe through the old one, requiring only two small holes.
• Septic System Services Septic system repair, replacement, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties.
• Grease Trap Cleaning Cleaning services for commercial grease traps, primarily for restaurants and food service facilities requiring regular maintenance to remain in compliance with health codes.
• HVAC Services Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services for residential customers, including air conditioning repair and installation, heating services, duct cleaning, home ventilation, and indoor air quality solutions.
• Electrical Services Residential electrical services including repair and installation for homes throughout the service area.
• Hydro-Excavation Services Non-destructive excavation service using pressurized water to safely dig around underground utilities, gas lines, and other sensitive infrastructure, replacing traditional mechanical digging.
• Commercial Pipe Bursting Underground sewer line replacement for commercial properties using pipe bursting technology to break apart old pipes while pulling new pipes into place, minimizing excavation.
• Backflow Prevention Services Backflow prevention device testing, certification, and repair to ensure water supply is protected from contamination due to backflow.
• Sump Pump Services Installation, repair, and maintenance of sump pumps for residential basements and crawl spaces to prevent flooding and water damage.
• Video Pipe Inspection Diagnostic service using video cameras to inspect the interior of sewer and drain pipes to identify blockages, damage, or other issues without excavation.
• REME HALO Air Purification Installation Installation of REME HALO whole-home air purification systems in residential AC units to provide enhanced indoor air quality.
• Combination Jet Vacuum Services High-capacity cleaning services using combination jet vacuum trucks for commercial drain and sewer line cleaning applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day service available when called before noon
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• ServiceTitan: Vertical SaaS platform serving plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractors including regional multi-trade operators like Stemmle. Not a competitor; a likely technology vendor that supports dispatch, pricing, and customer management for the trades.
• HomeServe USA: Home repair and maintenance plan provider that contracts with local plumbing contractors like Stemmle to fulfill work for its members. Adjacent rather than competing — represents a potential distribution channel for Stemmle's plumbing services.

Direct peers

• Michael & Son Services: Multi-trade residential services company (plumbing, HVAC, electrical) headquartered in Virginia with regional Mid-Atlantic coverage. Closely comparable in service mix, geographic market overlap, and family-owned positioning.
• Len The Plumber: Mid-Atlantic residential and commercial plumbing, drain, heating, and cooling contractor operating across Maryland, Virginia, and DC. Directly comparable multi-trade, 24/7 service model serving similar suburban East Coast metros.
• CroppMetcalfe: Mid-Atlantic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical contractor serving Virginia and Maryland. Directly comparable full-service mechanical contractor model with similar customer segments and emergency service positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Roto-Rooter: Largest national plumbing and drain cleaning franchise in North America with full plumbing, sewer, and water-damage services. Overlaps with Stemmle's drain cleaning and emergency plumbing work but operates nationally rather than as a regional specialist.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: National HVAC, plumbing, and drain services company with significant mid-Atlantic presence. Directly comparable multi-trade service offering operating at substantially larger scale across multiple regions.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: National plumbing franchise under Neighborly offering residential and commercial plumbing services. Comparable service offering with broader geographic coverage and franchise-driven scale advantages.

Regional players

• Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric: Regional plumbing, HVAC, and electrical service company. Comparable multi-trade residential service model though operating in different regional markets (e.g., Colorado/Front Range area).
• W.H. Winegar & Son Plumbing, Heating & Cooling: Regional plumbing, heating, and cooling contractor operating in Virginia/Mid-Atlantic. Comparable multi-trade service business with similar local positioning, though not directly competing in Stemmle's specific metros.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/StemmlePlumbing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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