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DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
4.8(
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. Lal wore covid19 PPE and covered his shoes as not to soil my floors. He had to remove the toilet to unstop the drain pipe. He used an electric snake to clear the drain and replaced the toilet including re caulking. I'm very pleased."
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Response time11 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Baltimore
4.2(
662
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber in Baltimore, MD or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

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36 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
3.9(
670
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"While the issue was improved and water flowed more quickly down the tub drain, the problem was not completely solved. I was told the plumber would wear gloves and shoe covers. He did neither. Further, I went to check on him at one point in the house and he had his mask down during the COVID pandemic. It was $349 to snake the drain 25 feet (note it's $49 just to have them come out). Upon inspection of other issues in the house, they suggested I replace a toilet bowl at a parts + labor cost of $750-$950 depending on the bowl I selected. The plumber engaged in a debate about my desire to get a second opinion. In general, I found their pricing to be high and unmatched to the service."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kozan Construction, LLC
4.6(
36
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"OK, so Mr. Frank was very professional. All his team was very professional, very polite. They were on time and they went far and beyond of what they were supposed to do and did not charge me more than what they said, so I am very very very satisfied with the work that Frank did, and I wanted to thank him team for being so wonderful and such a great People, we don’t get that anymore in America, but he definitely gave me that. And I’m so happy that I hired him. I had five different people that I got proposals from, and I called all of them multiple times to check on things. And definitely Frank. He definitely made this right. So if anybody needs a Plumber, that’s the guy needs to be hired once again. Thank you very much for all your services. And I recommend Frank to anyone that needs plumbing work done Thank You,"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate89%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John C Flood LP.
4.4(
59
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1920

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I donâ t know where to start. Andy Clark and Bruce Crane along with four other guys came to my home for a septic pipe that broke underground. Those guys went above and beyond. I donâ t believe any other guys or company would have did this job for the price they gave us. Thank you so much for your professionalism and knowledge. It had to be over one hundred years of experience in the ground working in my backyard. They fixed a major backup messy nasty issue and I just canâ t thank them enough. For ALL my plumbing needs John C Flood is the best. Thanks fellas!"
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+28

Response time2 hrs
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Douglas & Son Services
4.6(
24
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had been having an ongoing leak coming through our ceiling that noone could seem to fix or truly take the time to locate and fix the problem but when Homeserve finally sent this plumbing company out it was a totally different experience, Connor and the other young man called ahead, arrived promptly and did a thorough job! They found the problem, fixed it, even repaired some unfinished issues the previous plumber left behind and thoroughly cleaned up behind themselves. They were professional and polite and I have nothing but positive to say about this company."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Hardin Services, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

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"James is very punctual and thorough and does a very meticulous job. I highly highly recommend him. He explains everything he is doing and does not cut any corners and only does the best perfect work He gave me the best price out of five different plumbers for my water heater. Install at Price included the cost of the water heater, picking up the water heater and throwing away the old water heater. When I asked for his license and insurance information, he readily had it all on hand and provided it almost instantly I will have James back out very soon to complete more work for me"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Eric'S plumbing and drains
5.0(
28
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Serving Washington, DC and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Eric was great. Very friendly and polite. He took the time to figure out what was wrong and was able to fix what a previous plumber couldn’t. He was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond. I highly recommend!"
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Drain Cleaning questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to snake minor drain clogs yourself, provided they sit within a foot or two of the drain itself, but it’s usually best to hire a professional plumber regardless. Even experienced DIYers have a high chance of accidentally pushing the clog further into the drain using a drain snake or another tool, so hiring a plumber is the ideal course of action. A professional plumber can use camera equipment to locate and identify the clog, and remove the entire blockage to fix your issue permanently.

You can try several easy methods to unclog a drain, one of the easiest and most effective of which is to use a mixture of baking soda and vinegar. This will help dislodge and dissolve the clog to move it down the drain pipes. Pour 1/2 cup baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Dump several cups of boiling water (or hot water if you have PVC pipes) into the drain and let sit for up to one hour. Run hot water to clear the drain.

It’s sometimes difficult to distinguish a clog from a frozen drainpipe since ice technically causes a clog. If the temperature doesn’t tip you off, there are a few additional signs that your pipe is frozen. Look for condensation and frost around the pipes. Ice in pipes can cause a banging or clanking noise as opposed to a clog from a softer material.

Grease buildup, tree roots, and foreign objects often cause blockages. Regular maintenance prevents major issues.

There are a few reasons your snake won’t go down the floor drain. One common reason is a large obstruction in the drain that is causing a blockage. You can remove any debris you see in the drain before trying to snake it. In addition, the snake might not be long enough to reach the clog, or it might be the wrong diameter. 

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