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Mr. Rooter Plumbing
4.4(
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Serving Elsmere, 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(
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Serving Elsmere, 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
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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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
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Tile Pros Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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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."
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
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Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project

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Response time1 day
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West Shore Home Philadelphia
4.8(
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Serving Elsmere, DE and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sam H, Mike S, Jimmy R were all outstanding in every way in all categories of the installation, from removal of existing bath to the installing of the new tub plumbing and surround. They arrived on time and finished early. They left the house clean of all dust, materials, leaving no sign of any work ever being done anywhere that day."
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

When a dishwasher discharges its wastewater, it uses a pump to quickly move a lot of water. If anything in the drain line or the garbage disposal impedes the high volume of water, it will back up into the sink through the drain or the garbage disposal. Following regular dishwasher maintenance tips like clearing clogs, keeping them cleared, and occasionally running the disposal will eliminate the problem.

There are three main types of shower valves: pressure-balancing, thermostatic, and diverter. Pressure-balancing and thermostatic valves are both considered mixing valves because they regulate water flow and temperature, but they do so in different ways. A pressure-balancing valve senses changes in water pressure, such as from a flushing toilet, and adjusts the incoming hot and cold water to maintain a consistent temperature; these typically use a single knob. A thermostatic valve uses a thermostat to precisely control the water temperature and requires a separate control to adjust the water volume. A diverter valve directs the flow of water from one fixture to another, such as switching from a tub faucet to a showerhead in a tub-shower combination.

Snaking a toilet is similar to clearing sinks and bathtubs, but there are unique circumstances where you’d have to drain, disassemble, and remove the toilet to fix the clog. For stubborn clogs in the toilet trap, a toilet auger—designed with a shorter cable and a protective plastic encasing—can navigate the tight bends and clear the clog without risking damage to the porcelain. 

You might need a permit to modify or repair any portion of your plumbing system, including drainage lines, depending on where you live. In some areas, simple replacements of existing drain lines don’t require a permit. We recommend asking your drain pipe installer or your local building department about permitting requirements. In many cases, only certified plumbers can pull plumbing permits, so you’ll usually need to leave the permit application to your professional. The fee for the permit will be passed to you on your project bill, though.

For a long time, copper was our only plumbing material option. Thankfully, that is no longer the case. Copper pipes have been used since the 1940s and became most popular around 1963. It wasn’t until the 1990s that PVC pipes became popular and began to replace copper pipes. Therefore, a house built before the 1990s without recent updates will likely contain more copper pipes.

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