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Avatar for Alpha Plumbing

Alpha Plumbing

4.90(
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Alpha Plumbing

4.90(
726
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Alpha Plumbing has been serving the Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel County areas since 1991 - more than 25 years! We handle residential services of all kinds from Bathrooms to Kitchens, No job is too large or too small. We can install any new fixtures that we provide or one that you have purchased. We will ensure a safe, properly functioning fixture with a pleasing new look. We can take care of all your needs. Just check out the list of our complete services below. We are happy to help our residential and commercial plumbing customers. Call today!

"Appeared to go fine. Line is cleared. Backup on main line is scary. Bob Taylor did a great job. Thank you so much."

Royce C on October 2022

Alpha Plumbing has been serving the Baltimore, Howard and Anne Arundel County areas since 1991 - more than 25 years! We handle residential services of all kinds from Bathrooms to Kitchens, No job is too large or too small. We can install any new fixtures that we provide or one that you have purchased. We will ensure a safe, properly functioning fixture with a pleasing new look. We can take care of all your needs. Just check out the list of our complete services below. We are happy to help our residential and commercial plumbing customers. Call today!

"Appeared to go fine. Line is cleared. Backup on main line is scary. Bob Taylor did a great job. Thank you so much."

Royce C on October 2022

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Chesapeake Plumbing Inc

4.84(
318
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Chesapeake Plumbing Inc

4.84(
318
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

For over 40 years Paul Kingston, the owner of Chesapeake Plumbing has made it his mission to offer quality service at a fair price. We are family owned and operated, living and working in Pasadena, treating our customers like family! We offer Emergency Service, after hours, weekends and holidays, for our customer convenience. Certified and licensed master plumbers provide well pump, sewer line, water heater and drain cleaning services. Our installation, repair and inspection services are provided to customers residing in Baltimore, Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Odenton and other surrounding areas in Maryland. Additional phone - (410) 437-4141.

"My fault that I didn't discuss price first. My daughter and I took pipes apart, cleaned them out and determined the clog was in the wall. Two guys were here an hour and a half and finally broke through the clog with a snake and shop vac. My "sticker shock" comes from the fact that my husband, when he was able, did all the maintenance in the house.... In the tiny space there was to work in, I'm not sure why two people were needed when one could barely fit. I do know that I was charged full for mechanic AND helper. I will do my research before hiring another contractor. Glad to have a free running drain."

Carol J on May 2022

For over 40 years Paul Kingston, the owner of Chesapeake Plumbing has made it his mission to offer quality service at a fair price. We are family owned and operated, living and working in Pasadena, treating our customers like family! We offer Emergency Service, after hours, weekends and holidays, for our customer convenience. Certified and licensed master plumbers provide well pump, sewer line, water heater and drain cleaning services. Our installation, repair and inspection services are provided to customers residing in Baltimore, Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Annapolis, Odenton and other surrounding areas in Maryland. Additional phone - (410) 437-4141.

"My fault that I didn't discuss price first. My daughter and I took pipes apart, cleaned them out and determined the clog was in the wall. Two guys were here an hour and a half and finally broke through the clog with a snake and shop vac. My "sticker shock" comes from the fact that my husband, when he was able, did all the maintenance in the house.... In the tiny space there was to work in, I'm not sure why two people were needed when one could barely fit. I do know that I was charged full for mechanic AND helper. I will do my research before hiring another contractor. Glad to have a free running drain."

Carol J on May 2022

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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

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Heidler Inc

4.81(
312
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Heidler Inc

4.81(
312
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers

In 1967, Steve and Mick Heidler took over the company and expanded Heidler, Inc. into a full service plumbing and heating company that provides service to both residential and commercial accounts, bathroom and kitchen remodel clients, and keeps customers warm with gas log fireplaces. Heidler, Inc. uses advanced technology to diagnose sewer and drain problems with state of the art video inspection equipment. Technicians are trained in the latest methods and techniques to provide quality service and customer satisfaction. Employees are encouraged to pursue their education in the plumbing industry, and we pair Apprentice plumbers with Journeymen and Master plumbers for hands on experience to better meet customer needs. Heidler, Inc. has a fleet of nineteen fully stocked box trucks and vans and a warehouse on site to equip our technicians before they leave the shop. Our fully integrated computer system handles all billing and service requests and we dispatch our technicians to you via radio to take care of your plumbing emergencies faster 24-7.

"I don't recommend Heidler. Last month the internal mechanism in a 16-year-old pressure-assist toilet needed service or replacement (the water had started running constantly after flushing). I set an appointment for Heidler to come the next week and sent a photo of the internal mechanism's product information so the tech could bring parts. Plumber Tom arrived unprepared. He charged $200 for the house visit to diagnose that we needed a new mechanism installed, and said they'd email an estimate as they'd need to order it. We thought there was a mistake when we got the $850 estimate. I called the Heidler office (whose service manager also thought the estimate sounded high) and requested a corrected estimate. We didn't hear from anyone at Heidler again. We watched 20 minutes of youtube videos, bought the $177 mechanism from Amazon, and borrowed a pipe wrench. It took us amateurs 55 minutes to replace the mechanism ourselves. It wasn't difficult. Our opinion is Heidler planned to grossly overcharge us for an easy job."

Kathleen C on July 2024

In 1967, Steve and Mick Heidler took over the company and expanded Heidler, Inc. into a full service plumbing and heating company that provides service to both residential and commercial accounts, bathroom and kitchen remodel clients, and keeps customers warm with gas log fireplaces. Heidler, Inc. uses advanced technology to diagnose sewer and drain problems with state of the art video inspection equipment. Technicians are trained in the latest methods and techniques to provide quality service and customer satisfaction. Employees are encouraged to pursue their education in the plumbing industry, and we pair Apprentice plumbers with Journeymen and Master plumbers for hands on experience to better meet customer needs. Heidler, Inc. has a fleet of nineteen fully stocked box trucks and vans and a warehouse on site to equip our technicians before they leave the shop. Our fully integrated computer system handles all billing and service requests and we dispatch our technicians to you via radio to take care of your plumbing emergencies faster 24-7.

"I don't recommend Heidler. Last month the internal mechanism in a 16-year-old pressure-assist toilet needed service or replacement (the water had started running constantly after flushing). I set an appointment for Heidler to come the next week and sent a photo of the internal mechanism's product information so the tech could bring parts. Plumber Tom arrived unprepared. He charged $200 for the house visit to diagnose that we needed a new mechanism installed, and said they'd email an estimate as they'd need to order it. We thought there was a mistake when we got the $850 estimate. I called the Heidler office (whose service manager also thought the estimate sounded high) and requested a corrected estimate. We didn't hear from anyone at Heidler again. We watched 20 minutes of youtube videos, bought the $177 mechanism from Amazon, and borrowed a pipe wrench. It took us amateurs 55 minutes to replace the mechanism ourselves. It wasn't difficult. Our opinion is Heidler planned to grossly overcharge us for an easy job."

Kathleen C on July 2024

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K & H Electric, Inc.

4.95(
41
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K & H Electric, Inc.

4.95(
41
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Licensed master electrician serving all of southern Maryland. No job too small. We accept major credit cards. Senior discounts. Free estimates. Residential and commercial.

"Prompt, helpful and at a reasonable cost."

Prabal S on May 2018

Licensed master electrician serving all of southern Maryland. No job too small. We accept major credit cards. Senior discounts. Free estimates. Residential and commercial.

"Prompt, helpful and at a reasonable cost."

Prabal S on May 2018

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River Breeze Services, LLC

4.91(
32
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River Breeze Services, LLC

4.91(
32
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a full service plumbing, heating and cooling company. We have been serving the general Baltimore region since 2010 with seasoned, experienced and dedicated workmen. We give upfront pricing and accept most major credit cards.

"The repair went well but the price was outrageous which included a $50 off coupon. $450 for a simple repair is at least $150 too much. The provider said that their technician was here for over two hours over two days but the actual time that person was actually in the bathroom confirming the cause and then replacing the cartridge was 45 minutes total over both days. So they didn’t have the cartridge in their van, I was told it was not a standard cartridge and so Most of his time was spent calling around to see if a local parts place had it which they didn’t so it had to be ordered (true professionals would know the local suppliers inventory and not charge me time for their own lack of knowledge) and filling out paperwork for me to sign. Get a quote upfront for even the most basic repair."

RENEE D on May 2019

We are a full service plumbing, heating and cooling company. We have been serving the general Baltimore region since 2010 with seasoned, experienced and dedicated workmen. We give upfront pricing and accept most major credit cards.

"The repair went well but the price was outrageous which included a $50 off coupon. $450 for a simple repair is at least $150 too much. The provider said that their technician was here for over two hours over two days but the actual time that person was actually in the bathroom confirming the cause and then replacing the cartridge was 45 minutes total over both days. So they didn’t have the cartridge in their van, I was told it was not a standard cartridge and so Most of his time was spent calling around to see if a local parts place had it which they didn’t so it had to be ordered (true professionals would know the local suppliers inventory and not charge me time for their own lack of knowledge) and filling out paperwork for me to sign. Get a quote upfront for even the most basic repair."

RENEE D on May 2019

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Prime Plumbing

4.74(
239
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Prime Plumbing

4.74(
239
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

A local plumbing firm with extensive experience in both the residential and commercial industry. Handles all aspects of service from excavating and repairing sewer and water mains, to leaking pipes and faucets.

"Ron was very professional and courteous. He took time to explain what options I had for repairs. The work was done in an efficient and timely manner."

Valerie D on October 2025

A local plumbing firm with extensive experience in both the residential and commercial industry. Handles all aspects of service from excavating and repairing sewer and water mains, to leaking pipes and faucets.

"Ron was very professional and courteous. He took time to explain what options I had for repairs. The work was done in an efficient and timely manner."

Valerie D on October 2025

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National Water Service Corp

4.61(
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National Water Service Corp

4.61(
104
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

At National Water Service, we set the standard for home water treatment, purification, as well as a complete line of well pumps, boosters, etc. In dealing with Residential areas, one of the important things a homeowner needs to consider is water quality. It is important to note that whether on City Water or a Well System, water quality can vary quite a bit from neighborhood to neighborhood. National Water Service is happy to do a basic analysis at no charge. And if extensive testing is deemed necessary, we have testing services available. National Water Service has been installing and servicing complex water systems in Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, and various other sites all over the the DC Metro area for over 45 years. We work with Architects, Builders, and Construction Firms to create custom applications for Water Treatment and Purification. Our installers are all professionally trained in both Water Treatment, Purification and well pump service.

"Pitless adapter replacement."

joshua g on August 2020

At National Water Service, we set the standard for home water treatment, purification, as well as a complete line of well pumps, boosters, etc. In dealing with Residential areas, one of the important things a homeowner needs to consider is water quality. It is important to note that whether on City Water or a Well System, water quality can vary quite a bit from neighborhood to neighborhood. National Water Service is happy to do a basic analysis at no charge. And if extensive testing is deemed necessary, we have testing services available. National Water Service has been installing and servicing complex water systems in Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitals, Shopping Centers, and various other sites all over the the DC Metro area for over 45 years. We work with Architects, Builders, and Construction Firms to create custom applications for Water Treatment and Purification. Our installers are all professionally trained in both Water Treatment, Purification and well pump service.

"Pitless adapter replacement."

joshua g on August 2020

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Water Doctor

4.90(
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Water Doctor

4.90(
29
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

We specialize in natural treatment methods; avoiding chemicals. Our systems are custom designed for your water and your household.

We specialize in natural treatment methods; avoiding chemicals. Our systems are custom designed for your water and your household.

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

Choosing involves understanding water hardness levels, household size, desired features, and consulting professionals experienced in suitable system types.

Replacing a water softener costs $200 to $6,000, depending on the capacity of the water softener, the type of water softener, and the amount of people living in your home. An ion exchange water softener is the most common type and costs $500 to $3,000. Water distillers, which cost $1,200 to $4,000, and dual-tank models, which cost $1,000 to $5,000, are definitely pricey, but they offer more filtration or capacity, respectively.

Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.

The best way to soften hard water in the shower is with a water softening system. These whole-home softeners help remove minerals from the water as it enters your home. If you’re looking for a more affordable, shower-specific solution, install a water-softening showerhead to filter water as it’s coming out. With a water softening solution in place, you may find a reduction in mineral deposits as well as cleaner-feeling hair and skin.

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