Nuckols Plumbing & Gas, LLC

What Nuckols Plumbing & Gas, LLC does

Nuckols Plumbing & Gas, LLC, operating under the DBA Nuckols Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, is a privately held, family-owned and veteran-led residential and light-commercial service company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1993 and built on multiple generations of plumbing and contracting heritage, the company delivers plumbing, HVAC (heating, cooling, and ventilation), gas line installation and repair, and water heater services across the Greater Richmond metropolitan area, including Glen Allen, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Short Pump, and Chesterfield County. Service capability spans standard repairs and installations through more specialized offerings such as hydro jetting, trenchless sewer repair, leak detection, indoor air quality, and solar water heaters, backed by 24/7 emergency dispatch and a 10-year parts and labor warranty on new HVAC systems.\n\nThe company operates a direct-to-consumer field service model with no intermediaries, franchise structure, or software platform. Revenue is generated primarily through professional services billed per job (plumbing repairs, HVAC service and installation, gas line work), supplemented by a recurring preventative maintenance subscription tier that provides scheduled inspections and priority service. Customer acquisition is driven by local reputation, online reviews, educational blog content, BBB A+ accreditation, and community trust signals such as a 10% military and first responder discount. The customer base is composed of residential homeowners as the primary segment, with a smaller commercial plumbing and HVAC presence.

Name

Nuckols Plumbing & Gas, LLC

Legal name

Nuckols Plumbing & Gas, LLC

Website

https://nuckolsplumbing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nuckols Plumbing & Gas, LLC is a family-owned, veteran-led plumbing, HVAC, and gas service provider serving residential and light-commercial customers across the Greater Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area since 1993.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Plumbing and HVAC Services

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Piping Replacement & Re-Routing (HSAOAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gas Appliance Hookup & Disconnect (Stoves, Dryers, Fireplaces, Grills) (HSAOAKAF), Gas Shutoff Valve Installation & Replacement (HSAOAKAH)

Keywords

• Residential plumbing services
• HVAC repair installation
• Gas line services
• Water heater services
• Emergency plumbing HVAC

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services: Residential and commercial plumbing services including repairs, installations, drain cleaning, leak detection, water heaters, water filtration, and emergency plumbing. Service-based revenue with pricing based on job scope.
2. HVAC Services: Heating, cooling, and air conditioning repair, installation, and maintenance services for residential customers. Includes commercial HVAC services.
3. Gas Services: Gas line installation and gas pipe repair services for residential properties.
4. Preventative Maintenance Plans: Recurring maintenance plan memberships offering regular inspections and priority service for enrolled customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nuckols Plumbing & Gas, LLC is a veteran-owned, family-operated residential and commercial service company based in Richmond, VA that provides plumbing, heating, cooling, and gas line services. The company delivers on-site field services including drain cleaning, leak detection, water heater installation and repair (tank, tankless, solar), HVAC repair and installation, gas line installation and repair, and 24/7 emergency response, supplemented by preventative maintenance subscription plans.

Product overview

Nuckols Plumbing, Heating & Cooling operates as a traditional service business offering a unified portfolio of residential and commercial plumbing, heating, cooling, and gas services. The core offering comprises Plumbing Services (including bathroom and kitchen remodels, drain cleaning, leak detection, water heaters, and emergency response), HVAC Services (AC, heating, heat pumps, furnaces, boilers, air quality), and Gas Services (line installation and repair). Water heater offerings span tank, tankless, and solar variants with associated repair services. The company also provides specialized services like hydro jetting, trenchless sewer repair, and preventative maintenance subscription plans. The service model is a single integrated offering with no software platform or modular architecture—the products are distinct service categories and equipment types rather than software products with integrations or APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plumbing Services Comprehensive residential and commercial plumbing services including drain cleaning, faucet repairs, water line installation, garbage disposals, leak detection, outdoor plumbing, sewer cleaning, piping and repiping, sump pumps, toilet repairs, water filtration, and 24/7 emergency plumbing.
• HVAC Services Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services including AC repair and installation, heating repair and installation, heat pumps, furnace installation and replacement, boiler service, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air balancing, thermostat installation, commercial HVAC, and emergency HVAC support.
• Gas Services Natural gas and propane services including gas line installation and gas pipe repair for residential and commercial properties, with emergency response capabilities for gas leaks.
• Preventative Maintenance Plans Maintenance subscription programs offering regular system inspections, priority scheduling, and discounts on repairs to prevent future issues and extend equipment lifespan.
• Emergency Plumber 24/7 emergency plumbing response for urgent situations including burst pipes, severe leaks, gas leaks, and flooding.
• Emergency HVAC

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year parts and labor warranty on new HVAC systems

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CroppMetcalfe: Mid-Atlantic home services company offering plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services to residential customers. Comparable multi-trade model and similar emphasis on quality/reputation-driven customer acquisition.
• Michael & Son Services: Virginia-headquartered residential plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and home services operator serving the Mid-Atlantic. Highly comparable multi-trade home services model with strong regional brand and similar customer profile.
• F.H. Furr: Mid-Atlantic residential plumbing, HVAC, and electrical company serving Virginia and surrounding states. Comparable multi-trade residential services model with similar customer base and brand-driven marketing approach.
• Woodfin: Richmond, VA-based residential and commercial plumbing, HVAC, and home services company. Directly comparable as a same-metro, multi-trade home services provider serving homeowners in the same geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: National plumbing franchise brand owned by Neighborly, offering residential plumbing services across the U.S. Comparable on core plumbing and customer-facing service delivery but at franchise scale.
• ARS / Rescue Rooter: Large U.S. residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services operator. Comparable multi-trade residential home services but operating across many markets with much greater scale and PE-backed ownership.
• Roto-Rooter: National plumbing and drain services franchise with strong brand recognition and 24/7 emergency response. Overlaps with Nuckols on residential plumbing and emergency work, but operates at national scale as a broad incumbent.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National plumbing franchise focused on punctual, on-time residential service. Comparable residential plumbing offering, but with nationwide marketing, dispatch infrastructure, and franchise scale.
• One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: National HVAC franchise brand with residential heating and cooling focus. Comparable on the HVAC side of Nuckols' offering, though national franchise rather than independent operator.

Others

• HomeServe USA: Provider of home emergency repair service plans and utility line protection partnerships. Adjacent to Nuckols through the preventative maintenance plan concept and residential service dispatch, though operates a different insurance/policy-based business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nuckols-plumbing-&-gas-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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