Updated: Jun 09, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
11301 Business Center Dr, Richmond, VA, 23236
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Foster plumbing & Heating
Foster Plumbing & Heating provides homeowners with a smooth, dependable experience focused entirely on water heater installation. From the first call, our team helps you choose the right capacity and technology for your household, then handles the logistics, safety checks, and code compliance so your project stays on schedule. We plan for proper venting, secure connections, and clean workmanship, and we walk you through post-installation use and care so you can enjoy reliable hot water from day one. If you’ve been searching for richmond water heater installation that balances efficiency and durability, we’re ready to help with professional recommendations tailored to your space and budget goals. Whether you’re upgrading an aging tank or switching to a modern, high-efficiency option, we coordinate every detail with clear timelines and respectful service. For skilled installation in Richmond, Virginia, count on our trained crew to deliver careful setup, quality components, and the confidence that your new system is installed the right way.
From BuildZoom: Foster plumbing & Heating, holds a Contractor license and 1 other license according to the Spotsylvania County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
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Foster plumbing & Heating Contact Information
Phone Number: (804) 215-1300
Address: 11301 Business Center DrVA 23236
Foster plumbing & Heating
Quality
111
96th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Foster plumbing & Heating has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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2 projects
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2026 |
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623 projects
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2025 |
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519 projects
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2024 |
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247 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Foster plumbing & Heating has worked on at least
1391.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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261 projects
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New Constructions |
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41 projects
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Home Additions |
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8 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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923 projects
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Mechanical projects |
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446 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Foster plumbing & Heating mostly works on
mechanical project
and hvac project
projects.
Pricing
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440 projects
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< $5k |
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685 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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212 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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18 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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17 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $8,400. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Foster plumbing & Heating
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Plumbing - tenant improvement/renovation. new kitchen and restrooms. new water heaters and grease interceptor. (2) ft of 3/4 backflow (1) ft 1 backflow; 1 water line; (2) water heater (2) toilets (2) lavatories (2) kitchen sink (1) mop/laundry sink (3) other sinks floor drains. wingstop
Valuation:
$61,000
Permit #:
20250505-030
Status:
complete
Fee:
$464
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing work to include the replacement of cast iron pipes below slab with new pvc pipes. install new sewer main from crawl to new sewer at cleanout. reconnect to existing 4 cast stack catching second floor in the crawl space. install new pvc for kitchen sink and rough in new bathroom group in the basement ( shower lavatory and toilet)
Valuation:
$8,507
Permit #:
20250701-065
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
-relocate and rough-in new kitchen sink -relocate and rough-in new ice maker line -install 1/2 bathroom water closet and lav in existing location master -relocate and rough in new water closet -relocate and rough in his/hers lavs. -rough in new shower location -rough in new shower diverter with handheld -laundry room -rough in new dwv and water for new washer box
Valuation:
$7,014
Permit #:
20250529-087
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Remove existing electric water heater and hang new navien propane unit on utility room wall. install exhaust and intake of unit for centrifugal vent. will install penetrations for condensation and prv line through exterior to floor bed. will also need to run approximately 10 feet of steel pipe to propane tank
Valuation:
$5,800
Permit #:
20250522-053
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Demolish existing 50 gallon gas tank water heater on a stand in the garage install a new navien 240 a2 tankless water heater in the same location run approximately 20 feet of 1 inch gas line from the meter to the heater for a direct line. exhaust will terminate through the right side of the garage
Valuation:
$3,860
Permit #:
20250522-032
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Master bathroom renovation to include: rough in for new shower free standing tub and lavatory -wc rough in to remain unchanged -adjust all dwv and domestic water in floor (from above) as required -provide all tubular connections valves and trim materials needed -install customer provided fixtures -complete trim of (1) master bathroom
Valuation:
$3,246
Permit #:
20250327-024
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replacement water service: -bore approx. 85 from meter to existing building/home -dig at basement wall to expose drill new penetration through basement wall sleeve and water proof. -bore using horizontal drill from meter to house -furnish and install 1 cts water service -reconnect to existing water meter and house connection -provide new ball valve -provide tracer wire
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLBR-144844-2025
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install natural gas tankless water heater (replacing existing ng tank water heater) new natural gas range to replace existing range adding a fireplace log set and the existing furnace is to stay. upgrading overall gas system; requesting from columbia gas
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
20250122-001
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Master bathroom addition (1) rough and install water closet. (1) rough and install (1) lavatory faucets (1) rough and install shower valve shower control. powder room-addition (1) rough and install water closet (1) rough and install (1) pedestal & faucet laundry room addition (1) rough and install washer & dryer box kitchen renovation (1) cap and re-install kitchen sink disposal dishw... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLBR-143932-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing - rough in for grease and sanitary for future connection. install new 1500 gallon grease trap onsite. rough in 2 domestic water service into mechanical closet with backflow run line for (2) hose bibbs. chestnut hill vacant shell building
Valuation:
$27,000
Permit #:
20250508-086
Status:
issued
Fee:
$235
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gas - gas lines for (3) rtu-200k btu ea (1) fire pit-45k btu (2) fryers-110k btu ea (1) range-110k btu (1) range-354k btu (1) charbroiler-198k btu (2) radiant heaters-34k btu ea (4) water heaters at 199k btu ea sedona taphouse
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
20250312-104
Status:
issued
Fee:
$188
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of plumbing in a new construction single-family dwelling including a butler pantry sink kitchen sink laundry sink with washer and dryer hookup two hose bibbs three lavatories one shower one tub and two toilets 2018 irc
Valuation:
$10,274
Permit #:
20250207-017
Status:
complete
Fee:
$233
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install a new natural gas tankless water heater at 199 000 btus to replace electric tank water heater. less than 10 feet of natural gas line will be run. existing gas appliances are a furnace at 100k btus and a gas fireplace 50k btus
Valuation:
$4,750
Permit #:
20250115-047
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install plumbing for a new construction single-family home including four and a half bathrooms with six lavatories five toilets three bathtubs and one shower as well as a kitchen laundry area butler’s sink and three hose bibbs
Valuation:
$12,138
Permit #:
20250623-112
Status:
issued
Fee:
$233
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install new mini-split in new 3rd floor addition. line set and drain to be run in exterior wall centers. install new bathroom fan and ducting to exterior wall. install (1) supply register to bathroom from existing 2nd floor duct
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
20250520-004
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Install 12k mini split heat pump unit in 3rd floor playroom conversion to include wiring from indoor to out door unit installing bathroom fan and duct work to vent to the exterior and connect to existing 2nd floor hvac system
Valuation:
$2,450
Permit #:
20250612-019
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Installation of plumbing for a new construction townhouse unit to include three bathrooms a kitchen laundry area two hose bibbs five lavatories three toilets two bathtubs and one shower villas at swiftcreek - unit 52
Valuation:
$17,081
Permit #:
20250519-033
Status:
complete
Fee:
$233
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi-family dwel...
Install approximately 200 of 2 ips water service from meter to the left of driveway. make connections to existing water meter and piping in crawl space (at garage wall). boring is required. tracer wire provided as required
Valuation:
$7,070
Permit #:
20250326-044
Status:
issued
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Plumbing - plumbing for 18 units to include 2.5 bathrooms each kitchen laundry water heater and hose bibs. coalfield station apartment. building. 21
Valuation:
$153,000
Permit #:
20250324-057
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,083
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New natural gas lines and appliance connection for new single family dwelling to include tankless water heater at 199k btu furnace at 100k btu range at 60k btu grill at 50k btu and logs 50k btu. total btus 459 000
Valuation:
$1,800
Permit #:
20250320-026
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
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Verified License
| License # | 2701036106 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Type | Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 2701036106 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Plumbing (Plb), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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111
BuildZoom Score
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Foster plumbing & Heating has worked on 5180 permitted projects.