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Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

5125 MacArthur Blvd NW
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

5125 MacArthur Blvd NW
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Approved Pro
82 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America. 

Roto-Rooter is a fully licensed and insured plumbing company providing 24/7 plumbing services, drain cleaning, and water damage cleanup. More people depend on Roto-Rooter than any other plumbing company in North America. 


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Len The Plumber, LLC.

550 Forest Glen Rd
3.90(
645
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Len The Plumber, LLC.

550 Forest Glen Rd
3.90(
645
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
2414 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
)
Approved Pro

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

6500 Kane Way
4.24(
639
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4864 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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Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

18918 Premiere Ct
4.59(
788
)
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Cool Breeze Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning

18918 Premiere Ct
4.59(
788
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4681 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Cool Breeze Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has earned its reputation as an industry leader by providing the best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services to the greater metro area. Our staff has proudly served Maryland, DC, and Virginia residential and commercial HVAC needs for 40 years. We have 21 highly trained employees including dedicated technicians, installers and office staff. We do not use subcontractors. Anyone from Cool Breeze that comes to your home or place of business will be licensed, insured, and wearing a uniform. We carry Master permits for all jurisdictions in which we work, and our employees have a 3rd party certification with NATE and carry Journeyman permits. We charge $79 for residential service which includes the trip and 1st half hour of the service call. For Angie's List members, we discount this rate to $49 and offer 10% off all parts needed. Our company is a community-based, family owned, equal-opportunity employer, where every employee is hand-picked and trained by the owner to be professional and courteous. This strategy ensures top quality and professional personnel. We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are completely satisfied with their Cool Breeze experience by having an owner that is accessible and conducts customer satisfaction surveys.

"Cool Breeze Plumbing is a great business. I have them used them twice now -- once for a leaking pipe and once for a leaking toilet. Both times the plumber fit me in his busy schedule, figured out the issue right away, explained the problem thoroughly, and fixed it quickly. Their prices are also reasonable!"

Susan K on July 2025

Cool Breeze Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning has earned its reputation as an industry leader by providing the best heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) products and services to the greater metro area. Our staff has proudly served Maryland, DC, and Virginia residential and commercial HVAC needs for 40 years. We have 21 highly trained employees including dedicated technicians, installers and office staff. We do not use subcontractors. Anyone from Cool Breeze that comes to your home or place of business will be licensed, insured, and wearing a uniform. We carry Master permits for all jurisdictions in which we work, and our employees have a 3rd party certification with NATE and carry Journeyman permits. We charge $79 for residential service which includes the trip and 1st half hour of the service call. For Angie's List members, we discount this rate to $49 and offer 10% off all parts needed. Our company is a community-based, family owned, equal-opportunity employer, where every employee is hand-picked and trained by the owner to be professional and courteous. This strategy ensures top quality and professional personnel. We are dedicated to ensuring that our customers are completely satisfied with their Cool Breeze experience by having an owner that is accessible and conducts customer satisfaction surveys.

"Cool Breeze Plumbing is a great business. I have them used them twice now -- once for a leaking pipe and once for a leaking toilet. Both times the plumber fit me in his busy schedule, figured out the issue right away, explained the problem thoroughly, and fixed it quickly. Their prices are also reasonable!"

Susan K on July 2025


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Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
)
Approved Pro

Sila Heating, Cooling and Plumbing

7000 Virginia Manor Rd
4.64(
2,119
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
8713 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


CROWN PLUMBING HEATING DRAIN CLEANING & GAS-FIT

10701 DORCUS RD
4.43(
14
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CROWN PLUMBING HEATING DRAIN CLEANING & GAS-FIT

10701 DORCUS RD
4.43(
14
)
Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience

4 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY. LICENSE NUMBER: 41104. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.

4 EMPLOYEES. NO SUBS. COST DETERMINED BY THE JOB. NO TRAVEL CHARGES. EXTRA CHARGE FOR AFTER-HOURS SERVICE MAY APPLY. LICENSE NUMBER: 41104. MAY CONTACT THROUGH EMAIL.


M² BUILDING AND DESIGN

7407 Albemarle Dr
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M² BUILDING AND DESIGN

7407 Albemarle Dr
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Free onsite estimate

MASTER BUILDER, FINISH CARPENTER

MASTER BUILDER, FINISH CARPENTER


masters in waterproofing solutions llc

18 Maplewood Ct
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masters in waterproofing solutions llc

18 Maplewood Ct
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
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Chamberlin-Washington Inc.

6482 Sligo Mill Rd
5.00(
12
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.

CHAMBERLIN-WASHINGTON INC., Your CAULKING & WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS. Serving you since 1898, Chamberlin-Washington Inc. has grown into an established company, Accredited with BBB (Better Business Bureau), Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. Our Mission is: To provided high quality services and complete satisfaction to our valued customers and business partners.


National Water Service Corp

7249 Mink Hollow Rd
4.61(
104
)

National Water Service Corp

7249 Mink Hollow Rd
4.61(
104
)
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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FAQs for septic system repair projects in Washington DC, DC

You should have your septic tank inspected at least once every one to three years. Regular inspections help catch minor issues before they become major problems, ensuring your system operates efficiently and extends its lifespan. You can also have your pro take care of routine septic system maintenance tasks at the same time as your inspection.

A septic tank must be inspected before buying a home to ensure the system is sound and compliant with local regulations. A comprehensive inspection evaluates all critical components and detects hidden faults that could lead to expensive repairs. This detailed review protects your investment by verifying the system’s integrity and reliability.

A septic tank's leach field fails when it encounters system overload and deteriorating conditions. Excess water usage beyond the field’s capacity and environmental stress lead to hydraulic failure. Aging infrastructure and insufficient maintenance further contribute to failure. Distributing water use evenly and scheduling regular maintenance, including enzyme treatments when necessary, preserve the leach field’s integrity.

A septic system lasts between 20 and 30 years. Steel tanks function for 15 to 20 years, concrete tanks operate for 20 to 40 years, and fiberglass or plastic tanks remain durable for 30 to 40 years. Consistent maintenance, including regular pumping and inspections, extends these lifespans by preventing buildup and structural damage, ensuring reliable long-term performance.

A failing septic system presents clear signs such as slow-draining fixtures, foul odors at or around the leach field, and overly green patches of grass. Additional indicators include persistent toilet flushing problems, standing water near the system, and noticeable gurgling noises from pipes. These symptoms reveal blockages, structural damage, or leaks. Immediate professional evaluation is essential to address these issues and prevent extensive repair costs.