Plumbing Guides

Practical guides for Washington-area homeowners: what things cost, what to do in an emergency, and how to decide between repair options.

• How Much Does a Plumber Cost in Washington, DC?
  Typical DC plumber prices: trip fees, hourly and flat rates, after-hours premiums and common job ranges. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Should You Repair or Replace Your Water Heater?
  Fix or replace your water heater? Age, leak location and repair cost decide it for DC-area homes. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Tankless vs Tank Water Heaters: Which Fits Your Home?
  Tankless or tank for your DC-area home? Compare installed cost, energy use, lifespan, sizing and conversion work. Call to reach a local plumber.
• Preventing Frozen Pipes in the DC Area
  How DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia homeowners keep pipes from freezing, and what to do when one does. Call to reach a local plumber fast.
• Burst Pipe? What to Do in the First 10 Minutes
  A burst pipe in Washington, DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia? Here is what to do minute by minute. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Slab Leak Signs and What to Do About Them
  Warm floors, a meter that never stops, a sudden jump in the water bill? Learn the signs of a slab leak in DC-area homes. Call to reach a local plumber.
• Sewer Line Replacement and Trenchless Options in the DC Area
  Pipe bursting, lining or an open trench? DC-area sewer replacement costs, permits and who owns the lateral. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Hydro Jetting vs Drain Snaking for DC-Area Homes
  Snake or jet? How each clears a drain, what each costs, and when older DC-area pipes need a camera first. Call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Smell Gas? What to Do, and When a Plumber Can Help
  Smell gas? Leave, then call 911 and Washington Gas at 844-927-4427, option 1. For house gas piping repairs, call to be connected with a local plumber.
• Low Water Pressure in Washington, DC Area Homes
  Weak flow at the tap in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia? Find where the pressure is lost and when to call. Call now to reach a local plumber.
• Basement Sump Pumps in the Washington, DC Area
  Wet basement in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia? Learn when a sump pump helps, where it should drain and when you need a backwater valve. Call today.
• Should You Call an Emergency Plumber or Wait Until Morning?
  Leak at night or on a weekend in the DC area? Learn which problems need a plumber now and which can wait for regular hours. Call to reach a local plumber.