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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


"Ernie T is the man, saved me from days with no hot water. Quick response, professional work, clean install, great price. Ernie is friendly, and a top notch professional. Would recommend over and over."

Rob S on September 2025

2 employees. Uses subs for excavations. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Ask for details on service fees. Award winning.

"Ernie T is the man, saved me from days with no hot water. Quick response, professional work, clean install, great price. Ernie is friendly, and a top notch professional. Would recommend over and over."

Rob S on September 2025


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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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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Air, Plumbing & Heating Solutions LLC

4.80(
1,126
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Air, Plumbing & Heating Solutions LLC

4.80(
1,126
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Air Plumbing & Heating Solutions is one of Maryland’s top heating, cooling, and plumbing companies. With over 33 years of experience, we solve all sorts of heating, plumbing, and HVAC problems. We’ve been in Maryland a long time we know the Baltimore area well and the types of repairs homeowners in these neighborhoods tend to need!

"The job went OK."

Allen B on January 2021

Air Plumbing & Heating Solutions is one of Maryland’s top heating, cooling, and plumbing companies. With over 33 years of experience, we solve all sorts of heating, plumbing, and HVAC problems. We’ve been in Maryland a long time we know the Baltimore area well and the types of repairs homeowners in these neighborhoods tend to need!

"The job went OK."

Allen B on January 2021


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L J Butler Plumbing

4.94(
66
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L J Butler Plumbing

4.94(
66
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has established itself as a leading and reliable provider of plumbing services for the Baltimore, MD area . We employ knowledgeable, licensed plumbers to ensure that work is done right the first time.Over many years of quality, professional service, LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose the work that needs to be done. This makes it possible for us to provide you with a realistic and fair estimate before any service is begun. We use our own equipment, this saves you from extra rental fees or delays when the right equipment is not readily available to others. It also means less time involved once the job has started.

LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has established itself as a leading and reliable provider of plumbing services for the Baltimore, MD area . We employ knowledgeable, licensed plumbers to ensure that work is done right the first time.Over many years of quality, professional service, LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose the work that needs to be done. This makes it possible for us to provide you with a realistic and fair estimate before any service is begun. We use our own equipment, this saves you from extra rental fees or delays when the right equipment is not readily available to others. It also means less time involved once the job has started.



PATARINI PLUMBING

5.00(
23
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PATARINI PLUMBING

5.00(
23
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner/operator - Master Plumber, Licensed and Insured No employees No sub-contractors Payment due at time of service (all major credit cards accepted)

"Paul is great. He has been helping us for the past 20+ years. Paul is honest and has integrity. He is someone you can trust."

Raymond F on July 2023

Owner/operator - Master Plumber, Licensed and Insured No employees No sub-contractors Payment due at time of service (all major credit cards accepted)

"Paul is great. He has been helping us for the past 20+ years. Paul is honest and has integrity. He is someone you can trust."

Raymond F on July 2023


Edgar Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.96(
47
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Edgar Plumbing & Heating Inc

4.96(
47
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned & operated by Bob & Lisa Edgar. Specializing in the installation of new water heaters, toilets, vanities, radiant heat, piping, steam boilers, gas furnaces, and more.

"Edgar Plumbing solved the problem at my dad's house quickly and at a reasonable price."

James T on January 2019

Family owned & operated by Bob & Lisa Edgar. Specializing in the installation of new water heaters, toilets, vanities, radiant heat, piping, steam boilers, gas furnaces, and more.

"Edgar Plumbing solved the problem at my dad's house quickly and at a reasonable price."

James T on January 2019


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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


"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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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

Water softeners have many benefits. The most important one is converting previously hard water—water with too many minerals—to more usable, easier water. When we say easier water, we mean water that’s easier to digest, less harsh on skin and clothes, and builds up less in the water system. Softer water may lead to lower energy costs and will extend the lifespan of all appliances that use water.

No, a water descaler won't descale pipes. The charged water running through the pipes may very slowly dissolve mineral deposits and hold them inside the water, but it's a very gradual process. If your pipes do need descaling, it's much better to get a local plumber to descale your pipes.

Hard water isn’t necessarily bad for you. In some ways, it’s good for you. If you’re deficient in magnesium or calcium, hard water can give you a mineral boost that you wouldn’t get with soft water. However, this is where the benefits of hard water pretty much stop. Hard water can cause many minor inconveniences and lead to costly, premature replacements of your water-using appliances.

A water softener removes minerals from your drinking water and can make your house water softer. These softeners are designed to extend the lifetime of your plumbing system while also making water safer and more palatable for drinking. Hard water, which is water with a heavy amount of suspended particles, can also cause hair damage, skin irritation, and buildup in your pipes.

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.

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