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Douglas & Son Services

4.78(
18
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Douglas & Son Services

4.78(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 local quotes requested

Douglas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, trading as Douglas & Son Services (hereinafter referred to as “Douglas & Son Services”) specializes in, but is not limited to, providing residential and light commercial plumbing, gas, heating and air conditioning services in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia

"They are very informed about systems throughout the house and are active educators for their clients for MAINTENANCE and saving money! The family owned business is impressive, as their son is ALREADY a JOURNEYMAN in both plumbing and I believe soon to be HVAC expert as well. They are serious about their knowledge and offerings. - Erin Fussell"

Erin L on January 2025

Douglas Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, trading as Douglas & Son Services (hereinafter referred to as “Douglas & Son Services”) specializes in, but is not limited to, providing residential and light commercial plumbing, gas, heating and air conditioning services in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia

"They are very informed about systems throughout the house and are active educators for their clients for MAINTENANCE and saving money! The family owned business is impressive, as their son is ALREADY a JOURNEYMAN in both plumbing and I believe soon to be HVAC expert as well. They are serious about their knowledge and offerings. - Erin Fussell"

Erin L on January 2025


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Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

550 Forest Glen Rd
3.90(
650
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Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC

550 Forest Glen Rd
3.90(
650
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
579 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Maryland and Washington D.C. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Washington D.C. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"Tried to schedule a routine maintenance appointment available to customers who signed up for service plans, but Len could not follow through with their commitment three failed/rescheduled appointments in a row!! Each required four hour commitments from the customer. I tried to communicate with dispatch and customer service but unfortunately I don’t think these two departments have an open line of communication between them. I would not recommend for anyone to work with or engage with this company. Len did not follow through on their half of the commitment and disrespected my time as an in office working professional."

Kayla B on July 2025

Len The Plumber, LLC. is a leading plumbing and drain company serving Maryland and Washington D.C. Our certified professional plumbers are available same day to assist residential customers in Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and Washington D.C. Our knowledgeable plumbers have years of experience dealing with a wide variety of plumbing issues including plumbing repairs, drain cleaning, water heaters, well systems, heating systems, sewer, water, and gas lines. We’re open 7 days a week with no extra charge on evenings or weekends!

"Tried to schedule a routine maintenance appointment available to customers who signed up for service plans, but Len could not follow through with their commitment three failed/rescheduled appointments in a row!! Each required four hour commitments from the customer. I tried to communicate with dispatch and customer service but unfortunately I don’t think these two departments have an open line of communication between them. I would not recommend for anyone to work with or engage with this company. Len did not follow through on their half of the commitment and disrespected my time as an in office working professional."

Kayla B on July 2025


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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

6500 Kane Way
4.24(
639
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

6500 Kane Way
4.24(
639
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
387 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

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.

"They wanted $542 just to install a basic kitchen faucet! Ridiculous!"

Stephen T on November 2024

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.

"They wanted $542 just to install a basic kitchen faucet! Ridiculous!"

Stephen T on November 2024


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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
656 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024

Live Your Most Comfortable Life with a Company You Trust. We offer Same Day Service and Next Day Installation! Sila has been the center of delighting homeowners since 1989, with our team of engineers, certified technicians, and system designers that are proud to deliver the highest level of expertise in the HVAC industry. Whether it’s a repair, replacement, installation, or service, we have an unwavering commitment to keeping you and your family comfortable and safe — season after season. We guarantee satisfaction and are proud to have earned over 7,000 “A” ratings on Angie’s List and its prestigious Super Service Award!

"They charged $98 to come give me an estimate for swapping our a shower valve cartridge, which was fine, but the pricing they provided was completely unreasonable, $1,000. They were unwilling to provide any detail for the price. I ended up buy the part myself for $30 and replaced it in 30 minutes."

Tom A on October 2024


Harley Drilling & Hydrofrac

P.O. Box 160
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

Harley Drilling & Hydrofrac

P.O. Box 160
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

Harley Drilling & Hydrofrac is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"For all the years we have used him he has been excellent, very responsive, and I've never had any issues with him!"

ASM B on April 2020

Harley Drilling & Hydrofrac is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"For all the years we have used him he has been excellent, very responsive, and I've never had any issues with him!"

ASM B on April 2020


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Mr. Rooter of Maryland

3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 105
4.47(
908
)
Approved Pro

Mr. Rooter of Maryland

3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 105
4.47(
908
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1202 local quotes requested
57 years of experience

Dealing with a busted toilet? Can't seem to unclog that drain? It's time to call on your local Mr. Rooter® Plumbing. Since 1968 our full service residential and commercial plumbers have been available around-the-clock to tackle your plumbing service needs! We never charge extra, always stand behind our work, and provide upfront pricing so you know exactly what you are paying for ahead of time. You can count on our plumbers to deliver fast, affordable, and reliable plumbing services throughout the state of Maryland. Call us today, we look forward to serving you for years to come!

"Fixed toilet issue."

Katie L on October 2025

Dealing with a busted toilet? Can't seem to unclog that drain? It's time to call on your local Mr. Rooter® Plumbing. Since 1968 our full service residential and commercial plumbers have been available around-the-clock to tackle your plumbing service needs! We never charge extra, always stand behind our work, and provide upfront pricing so you know exactly what you are paying for ahead of time. You can count on our plumbers to deliver fast, affordable, and reliable plumbing services throughout the state of Maryland. Call us today, we look forward to serving you for years to come!

"Fixed toilet issue."

Katie L on October 2025


Able Well & Pump Service

8156 Solley Road
4.46(
151
)
Approved Pro

Able Well & Pump Service

8156 Solley Road
4.46(
151
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
58 local quotes requested
34 years of experience

About Us: We are locally owned/operated professionals providing dependable service. Able Well & Pump Service (AWPS) (formerly Artesian Well & Pump Service) has A Cell Number Also At 410 458 7171

"Able Well helped me perform a chemical treatment of my home well after it failed a bacteria test. They also replaced and rewired the well cap. They were knowledgeable about the system and taught me a lot of great info about my home system. The reason for 1-star is the complete lack of punctuality. They were 5 hours late on the first day and 4 hours late on the second date. No one ever reached out to me to let me know they would be late or communicated a need to change the time of the appointment. For how expensive the service was, I would expect better communication and ability to keep an appointment. I'd recommend shocking your well yourself, it isn't hard, and spending almost 10 hours waiting on arrival was a hard way to spend my day."

Colleen W on June 2025

About Us: We are locally owned/operated professionals providing dependable service. Able Well & Pump Service (AWPS) (formerly Artesian Well & Pump Service) has A Cell Number Also At 410 458 7171

"Able Well helped me perform a chemical treatment of my home well after it failed a bacteria test. They also replaced and rewired the well cap. They were knowledgeable about the system and taught me a lot of great info about my home system. The reason for 1-star is the complete lack of punctuality. They were 5 hours late on the first day and 4 hours late on the second date. No one ever reached out to me to let me know they would be late or communicated a need to change the time of the appointment. For how expensive the service was, I would expect better communication and ability to keep an appointment. I'd recommend shocking your well yourself, it isn't hard, and spending almost 10 hours waiting on arrival was a hard way to spend my day."

Colleen W on June 2025


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Atlantic Blue Water Services

844 Ritchie Hwy Suite 103
4.88(
4
)
Approved Pro

Atlantic Blue Water Services

844 Ritchie Hwy Suite 103
4.88(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
292 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

Averaging a 4.8-star rating across all review platforms, client satisfaction is our #1 priority! Atlantic Blue Water Services provides the highest quality and most specialized home water treatment systems in today's market. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Don't settle for anything less than the best for your home or business. Experience the difference with Atlantic Blue Water Services. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation water test and discover why we are the preferred choice for clean water solutions in Maryland. Our experienced team is ready to answer your questions and guide you toward the best water solution for your home or business. We invite you to trust us with your water needs! Water Testing - Water Treatment - Water Softening - Well Water - City Water - Well Pumps - Tanks

"Very punctual and upfront - came and left was very pleased"

Sean G on November 2024

Averaging a 4.8-star rating across all review platforms, client satisfaction is our #1 priority! Atlantic Blue Water Services provides the highest quality and most specialized home water treatment systems in today's market. We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Don't settle for anything less than the best for your home or business. Experience the difference with Atlantic Blue Water Services. Contact us now for a free, no-obligation water test and discover why we are the preferred choice for clean water solutions in Maryland. Our experienced team is ready to answer your questions and guide you toward the best water solution for your home or business. We invite you to trust us with your water needs! Water Testing - Water Treatment - Water Softening - Well Water - City Water - Well Pumps - Tanks

"Very punctual and upfront - came and left was very pleased"

Sean G on November 2024


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Brian B Quick

10739 Tucker Street
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Brian B Quick

10739 Tucker Street
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

Brian B Quick s a well established company in the Washington DC and Baltimore region. We offer over 100 years of experience total on our Team. Our business approach is to make clients lives better; one solution at a time. We have over 50 5 star reviews! Our focus is customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity at all times. We are a 4th generation Master Plumbing company! No other company can make that claim in the DC Metro area! Call us for your next job; you will not be disappointed.

"fantastic ! did a great job polite"

Jim I on September 2022

Brian B Quick s a well established company in the Washington DC and Baltimore region. We offer over 100 years of experience total on our Team. Our business approach is to make clients lives better; one solution at a time. We have over 50 5 star reviews! Our focus is customer service as well as professionalism. We pride ourselves on integrity at all times. We are a 4th generation Master Plumbing company! No other company can make that claim in the DC Metro area! Call us for your next job; you will not be disappointed.

"fantastic ! did a great job polite"

Jim I on September 2022


"Everything went very smoothly. Sam, the plumber, and is highly professional and knowledgeable. He replaced 3 faucets, 2 sink plugs, two valves, and two supply lines. Sam inspected the p traps, and he added adhesive where it was necessary. Sam also took a look at my two year old hot water heater, and he assessed my water supply to this unit. We discussed performing a complete drain, and check of the components of the heater at a later date. Sam also advised me that a toilet in the basement should be replaced with a more updated commode. We rarely use this toilet, but it's 35 years old. I felt comfortable speaking with Sam. I did not sense he was doing a sales pitch."

Dorothy G on April 2025

We promise accurate quotes that don?t change, and offer an on time service guarantee, with exceptional communication. Our company is committed to being as environmentally friendly as possible by utilizing multiple donation and recycling centers.

"Everything went very smoothly. Sam, the plumber, and is highly professional and knowledgeable. He replaced 3 faucets, 2 sink plugs, two valves, and two supply lines. Sam inspected the p traps, and he added adhesive where it was necessary. Sam also took a look at my two year old hot water heater, and he assessed my water supply to this unit. We discussed performing a complete drain, and check of the components of the heater at a later date. Sam also advised me that a toilet in the basement should be replaced with a more updated commode. We rarely use this toilet, but it's 35 years old. I felt comfortable speaking with Sam. I did not sense he was doing a sales pitch."

Dorothy G on April 2025

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

A septic tank riser features a base ring that you need to install flush to the opening of the septic tank. After thoroughly cleaning the opening of the tank, fit the base ring over the opening and use a butyl sealant rope to create an airtight seal with the tank’s rim. Cut the riser rings to the appropriate height and stack them on the base ring. Then, install the riser lid. This task might be taken on by an experienced DIYer, but you should always call a septic tank professional if you are unsure of your skills.

While the lifespan of your septic system will depend on a variety of factors, including how well you keep up with regular inspections and maintenance, it will eventually need replacement. Most septic tanks can last between 20 and 30 years, and under good circumstances, a septic drainage field may last up to 50. On average, though, about every 30 years or so, a major septic renovation will be necessary.

The best way to keep a septic tank clean is to hire a local septic tank cleaner to inspect and pump the septic tank every three to five years. Be sure to only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet, and don’t pour grease, oil, fats, coffee grounds, or food scraps into your drains.

The purpose of a septic tank is to allow solid wastes to separate out of the wastewater using time, gravity, and other natural biological processes. If your septic tank is too small, it might be overwhelmed by solid waste and unable to accomplish this task—and if it’s far too large, there won’t be enough liquid in the tank to nurture the necessary bacteria to aid in the breakdown process.

Most cesspools are buried about 1 to 3 feet below ground. The cesspool itself can be between 8 to 10 feet deep, with an average capacity of 750 to 1,250 gallons. If you’re planning to fill in a cesspool, be prepared by knowing the size of your original tank so you can buy the appropriate amount of soil.

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