Updated: May 12, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
11001 Trade Rd, Richmond, VA, 23236
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Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc
Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc. is a family owned business started in 1981. We pride ourselves with outstanding customer service and attention to detail. The tradesmen at Universal are true masters of their craft.
From BuildZoom: Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc, 11001 Trade Rd, Richmond, VA holds a Plumbing (Plb), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva) license and 1 other license according to the Virginia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 114 ranks in the top 2% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
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Quality
114
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc has a BuildZoom score of 114, which places them above 98% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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31 projects
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2024 |
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18 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc has worked on at least
58.0 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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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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25 projects
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Mechanical projects |
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22 projects
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HVAC projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc mostly works on
mechanical project
and hvac project
projects.
Pricing
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24 projects
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< $5k |
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21 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,595. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
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By Michael W.May 30, 2017Verified Hire
Building Permits by Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc
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Install(1) 4-ton heat pump( mitsubishi mini-split). if the height above grade including the pad of an outdoor unit tank or generator is 36” or higher the unit may not encroach into the setback requirements for the property. please contact zoning administration at (804) 646-6340 to confirm the setback requirement for this address before installing the unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-137581-2024
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace natural gas boiler with new natural gas boiler 90mbtu (like for like) if the height above grade including the pad of an outdoor unit tank or generator is 36” or higher the unit may not encroach into the setback requirements for the property. please contact zoning administration at (804) 646-6340 to confirm the setback requirement for this address before installing the unit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-116249-2023
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1st floor: trunk duct extended from existing system into addition. flex air leads. standard grills and registers. 2nd floor: bosch 3 ton heat pump. supply and return duct work to serve master bedroom and 3rd floor playroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-123661-2023
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical prmt (residential) - heavy alteration or remodel
2025-08-09
Install 3 ton 19.2 seer2 mini-split heat pump serving 2nd floor. 1 odu 3 head system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-148459-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Run 15 gas line to new water heater to replace existing natural gas water heater
Valuation:
$7,395
Permit #:
20250416-062
Status:
issued
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Plumbing prmt (residential) - alter/remodel light
2025-08-27
Addition bathroom on 2nd floor: double lavatory (1) shower (1) tub and (1) water closet
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PLBR-147811-2025
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 70 000 btu natural gas furnace and 2 ton 15.2 seer2 air conditioner serving first floor like for like
Valuation:
$9,820
Permit #:
20241202-055
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replace existing natural gas furnace and air conditioner with new natural gas furnace and air conditioner. like for like change out in an existing townhouse unit
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
20240315-086
Status:
issued
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Multi-family dwel...
Run 40 1 1/4 black steel natural gas pipe for multiple appliances
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
20250613-027
Status:
issued
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replace natural gas high output water heater with new natural gas high output water heater (like for like)
Valuation:
$3,535
Permit #:
20230320-035
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replace 1st floor natural gas furnace and air conditioner like for like as well as the 2nd floor heat pump system
Valuation:
$14,244
Permit #:
20240311-093
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Mechanical prmt (residential) - heavy alteration or remodel
2025-05-19
Install rinnai natural gas combination boiler 120 000 btu input. building permit: bldr-135500-2024
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MECR-140663-2024
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 50-gallon natural gas water heater with new 50-gallon natural gas water heater (like for like)
Valuation:
$3,250
Permit #:
20240129-003
Status:
issued
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Gas piping pmrt (residential) - alter/remodel light
2024-12-09
(50') 3/4 steel/iron (1) 199k btu water heater - run gas line for new rinnai tankless water heater to replace existing natural gas water heater
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
GASR-140092-2024
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Run natural gas line for new 80k btu gas logs
Valuation:
$1,700
Permit #:
20241202-074
Status:
issued
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Run gas line and make connection to new tankless water heater. remove existing gas tank water heater
Valuation:
$4,425
Permit #:
20220810-033
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replace oil boiler and domestic coil with new oil boiler and domestic coil. (like for like)
Valuation:
$10,829
Permit #:
20221201-047
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replace natural gas furnace and air conditioning system serving 1st floor (like for like)
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
20220110-053
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replace natural gas furnace and air conditioner serving 1st floor (like for like)
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
20240626-040
Status:
issued
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Replace 2nd floor natural gas furnace and air conditioning system. (like for like)
Valuation:
$9,550
Permit #:
20240520-092
Status:
complete
Fee:
$58
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
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Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | 2705053056 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Plumbing (Plb), Gas Fitting (Gfc), Heating Ventilation And Air Conditioning (Hva) |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 2705018254 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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114
BuildZoom Score
669
Permits
- Building permit records show that Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc has worked on 669 permitted projects.
Universal Heating and Plumbing Inc. have taken care of our HVAC systems for years and we are very pleased with their work. Kim does an excellent job getting us on the schedule, and John and Stefan do excellent installation and service work.