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Delaware Plumbing Professionals
4.6(
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They performed the work quickly and the guy was nice but the charge was 480 for a clearing a basement accessible drain. Got quotes from other for 150-350~ for clearing the same drain but wouldn’t come out as soon as DE plumbing pros. Seems very overpriced and wouldn’t use again unless I absolutely had to. Their customer service was good and theirs plumbers professional."
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Response time1 day
Response rate97%
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Mr. Rooter Plumbing
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The house had a complete repipe, a house shut off and new tub valve with a small crawl space and added outside outlets. The plumbers got everything done in 9 hours."
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Gas Water Heater in a very tight spot in a basement.
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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup - Wilmington
4.1(
176
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

When you need an emergency plumber 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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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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First State Bath
4.7(
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are proud to offer the same quality and craftsmanship as many of the larger bathroom remodeling companies at a lower price and without sacrificing customer satisfaction. First State Bath is owned and operated by Mike Tate and Joe Augustine, who together have over twenty-eight years of bathroom remodeling experience, with over 3,000 bathroom renovations sold and completed

Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tile Pros Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I have renovated 2 bathrooms last year with this company and was very impressed with the quality and price. This year I decided to do my last bathroom and it was another great experience. The crew works from 8-5 or 6 every day until they are done. They are very accommodating for any requests or modifications. They are very skilled and honest about their work. I would strongly recommend them and will hire them in the future for any other projects."
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

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Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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West Shore Home Philadelphia
4.8(
157
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall, a great job. Installers were professional, courteous and hard working. Cleaned up, vacuumed. Installed by Jake M., Kevin, Zach P, and Bill. There was a plumbing issue and the installers immediately had Bill, master plumber, come out to fix it. Took 2 days instead of one due to the plumbing issue. My only complaint is that my salesman, Drew W. did not call me back when I reached out to him with a concern. Very happy with the finished project. Kudos to Jake, Kevin, Bill and Zach on a job well done."
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Service Today Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing and Electrical
3.9(
36
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Serving Bear, DE and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Service Today is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers with their plumbing and drain needs. We have over 25 years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, as well as sewer, water, and gas lines. We make it right...right now!

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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

As homes age in Bear, plumbing requires more extensive intervention. In their first two decades, systems remain largely low-maintenance, requiring only water heater replacements. Between 20 and 40 years, you face fixture degradation from mineral scale, sewer lateral root intrusion, and polybutylene pipe failures. Once homes surpass 40 years, expect system-level replacements. A licensed professional must replace corroding galvanized steel lines, failing cast iron drains, and aging sewer laterals.

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For plumbing projects in Bear, choose materials that withstand local conditions. The regional water supply is moderately hard, which accelerates corrosion in certain metal pipes. You should use approved materials like PVC, CPVC, PEX, and copper for residential systems. Because local clay soils shift seasonally, underground lines require flexible materials. Always ensure your materials meet state plumbing code standards and pass local county inspections.

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The climate in Bear directly affects residential plumbing. Winter temperatures drop into the 20s, putting exterior hose bibs and uninsulated crawl space pipes at high risk of freezing. The mid-Atlantic freeze-thaw cycle also stresses pipe joints and underground lines. During humid summers, cold water pipes develop heavy condensation that damages basements. Additionally, seasonal heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels stress older sewer laterals and create backflow issues.

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Schedule plumbing upgrades if your home experiences reduced water pressure or discoloration, as these point to supply line corrosion. After severe DE winter freezes or major storms, inspect crawl space pipes and outdoor drainage for fractures. If your house was built between 1978 and 1995, hire a professional to check for failure-prone polybutylene pipes. Furthermore, pre-1986 homes require prompt inspections to identify and replace hazardous lead-based solder in copper systems.

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Keep freeze prevention supplies on hand to protect vulnerable crawl space pipes during cold DE winters. You should also maintain materials to winterize exterior hose bibs. Because the local groundwater is moderately hard, keep descaling tools available for routine plumbing maintenance on aerators and showerheads. Finally, prepare for heavy seasonal rainfall by keeping sump pump supplies accessible and ensuring you know the exact location of your main emergency shutoff valve.

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