Portsmouth, VA, United States - May 25, 2026 - Newman's Plumbing Service and Repair, a licensed and insured plumbing company serving the Hampton Roads region since 1994, is urging homeowners and businesses across Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Hampton to schedule pre-hurricane season plumbing inspections before the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season opens on June 1.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ranks the Hampton Roads region among the most vulnerable coastal metro areas in the United States for tropical storm flooding, with the area's low elevation, dense network of waterways, and aging stormwater infrastructure all contributing to elevated risk during heavy rainfall events. Newman's Plumbing notes that a single storm drain backup, sewer line infiltration event, or undetected water leak can cause tens of thousands of dollars in residential or commercial property damage when combined with hurricane-force rainfall.
The company's pre-season inspection program covers three areas that the team consistently sees fail first during major storm events. The first is the residential and commercial sewer line, where tree root intrusion and aged cast iron pipe in pre-1980 Hampton Roads homes can collapse under the surge of stormwater entering the system. Newman's recommends a sewer camera inspection before storm season to identify cracks, bellies, and root intrusion points that should be addressed before they become emergencies during a hurricane.
The second is underground water leak detection, which becomes harder to identify once the ground is saturated. Small slab leaks and service line leaks that are detectable in dry weather can be masked by storm runoff for weeks after a major rain event, allowing damage to compound undetected. Newman's offers acoustic and thermal water leak detection that pinpoints leaks under slabs, behind walls, and along underground service lines without invasive excavation.
The third is commercial storm drain maintenance, which the company identifies as the most commonly neglected element of pre-season preparation for Hampton Roads businesses. Storm drains at strip malls, restaurants, office complexes, and industrial properties accumulate silt, leaves, grease, and debris throughout the year, and a clogged storm drain during a tropical storm can cause flooding of parking lots, loading docks, and customer-facing entrances. Newman's commercial storm drain cleaning service uses high-pressure hydro jetting and camera inspection to clear and verify drainage capacity before peak storm season.
Newman's Plumbing Service and Repair is family-owned and has served the Hampton Roads region from its headquarters at 730 Broad Street in Portsmouth, Virginia since 1994. The company maintains 24/7 emergency availability and provides written estimates for all non-emergency work. All services are backed by a workmanship guarantee, and the company holds an active Virginia plumbing license through the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
Homeowners and businesses in Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton, and Smithfield can schedule a pre-hurricane season plumbing inspection by calling Newman's Plumbing at 757-465-0883 or visiting the company website. The company recommends scheduling inspections no later than the third week of May to allow time for any identified repairs to be completed before the June 1 hurricane season start date.
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Newman's Plumbing Service and Repair is a licensed and insured plumbing company headquartered in Portsmouth, Virginia. Family-owned and operating since 1994, the company provides residential and commercial plumbing services across the Hampton Roads region, including drain cleaning, hydro jetting, sewer line repair and replacement, water line repair and replacement, water leak detection, tankless water heater installation, whole-house water filtration, grease trap maintenance, and 24/7 emergency plumbing. The company serves Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Hampton, and Smithfield.
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Company Name: Newman\'s Plumbing Service and Repair
Contact Person: John Newman
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Address:2140 Colorado Ave
City: Portsmouth
State: VA
Country: United States
Website: https://www.newmansplumbingservice.com/
