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DAY & NIGHT PLUMBER LLC
4.8(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional. They showed up on time and did a great job. I was working from home and they caused minimal noise and disruption."
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+1

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.4(
597
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roto Rooter did an awesome job replacing my main line. They worked all day and night to get the job done. Quality work at a great price. Again a huge thank you to Roland, Brandon, Wayne, Umasis, Dillion, Cliff, Damon, and Thomas. Awesome job ! Tight spot and a deep trench. Happy Holidays ! Hope you get some rest."
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+5

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Kozan Construction, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"OK, so Mr. Frank was very professional. All his team was very professional, very polite. They were on time and they went far and beyond of what they were supposed to do and did not charge me more than what they said, so I am very very very satisfied with the work that Frank did, and I wanted to thank him team for being so wonderful and such a great People, we don’t get that anymore in America, but he definitely gave me that. And I’m so happy that I hired him. I had five different people that I got proposals from, and I called all of them multiple times to check on things. And definitely Frank. He definitely made this right. So if anybody needs a Plumber, that’s the guy needs to be hired once again. Thank you very much for all your services. And I recommend Frank to anyone that needs plumbing work done Thank You,"
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Kitchen Cabinets and Counter Top
Master Bathroom With Shower

+16

Response time6 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.1(
610
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1996

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"His knowledge and expertise was great. A previous plumber had installed a wrong fitting. Rudy was able to get it fixed and explain everything to me and my wife. He did a wonderful job."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate85%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
5.0(
6
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1935

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician, Marvin, could not have been more professional, knowledgeable and efficient. The main issue we wished to resolve was changing the shower. Marvin communicated the process involved, project pricing and returned on the second day with necessary parts to complete the job. The entire experience working with him was seamless and was a great way to start 2026!"
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Washington DC, DC

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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