24/7 Emergency Drain Cleaning
Backed-up drains cleared day or night, with the cause found before we leave.
Drains · Sewers · Water lines · Gas
Plumber in Washington, DC
Drain and sewer emergencies, trenchless sewer repair, leak detection, lead service line replacement, gas lines and water heaters across DC, Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland.
Sewage or water coming in? Call now - backups and burst pipes are dispatched 24/7.
- Serving DC, VA & MD
- Camera-checked sewer work
- Emergency calls answered 24/7
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Plumbing in a city of rowhouses
A typical DC call starts in the basement: a floor drain bubbling after a storm, a cast-iron stack weeping at a joint, or a sewer line that has slowed to a crawl because a street tree found a crack in a hundred-year-old clay lateral. The housing here is old, dense and built shoulder to shoulder, and the plumbing reflects it - galvanized supply pipe, lead service lines, shared walls and very little room to work.
Across the river and the District line the houses change, but the questions do not. Is it the main line or one fixture? Can it be lined instead of dug? Does the water service need replacing? We answer those with a camera, a pressure test or a meter rather than a guess, explain what we found, and handle the permit with DC, the county or WSSC Water depending on where you live.
What we do
Plumbing Services in DC
From a slow sink to a new sewer lateral - drains, sewers, water lines and gas.
Sewer Backup Cleanup
Basement sewer backups stopped, cleaned up and traced to the blockage.
Trenchless Sewer Line Repair
Cracked or root-filled sewer laterals lined or burst without trenching the yard.
Sewer Camera Inspection
A recorded camera run of your sewer line so repairs are based on evidence.
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure water jetting that scours grease, scale and roots out of drain lines.
Water & Slab Leak Detection
Hidden leaks in walls, floors and slabs located without opening the house up.
Water Main & Lead Service Line Replacement
Old lead and galvanized water service lines replaced from the meter to the house.
Gas Line Repair & Installation
Gas leaks repaired and new lines run for ranges, dryers, heaters and grills.
Water Heater & Tankless Installation
Tank and tankless water heaters installed, replaced and repaired.
Whole-House Repiping
Galvanized and failing supply pipe replaced with copper or PEX throughout.
Kitchen & Bathroom Drain Repair
Slow sinks, tubs and showers fixed, from traps and vents to the branch line.
Commercial & Apartment Plumbing
Grease traps, backflow testing and building plumbing for restaurants and apartment buildings.
Why DC Plumbing Solutions
Why people call us
We find the cause
A camera goes down the line before anyone digs or replaces pipe, so you see what is wrong for yourself.
Rowhouse plumbing
Cast-iron stacks, clay laterals and shared walls are routine in Washington, not a surprise.
Three jurisdictions
We work to DC, Virginia and Maryland code and handle the permit with the right office for your address.
Nights and weekends
Sewer backups and burst pipes do not wait for Monday, and neither do we.
Lead line replacement
We replace the private side of lead and galvanized water service lines and coordinate with the water utility.
Tidy work areas
Floors covered, basements cleaned up after backups, and old pipe hauled away.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Why does my basement drain back up when it rains hard?
In older parts of DC, sewage and rainwater share the same pipes, so a heavy storm can push water back up through the lowest drain in the house. A backwater valve on the sewer line lets water out and stops it coming back in. We can tell you whether your home is a good candidate after a camera inspection.
Do I need a camera inspection before a sewer repair?
We recommend it. A recorded camera run shows whether the problem is roots, a crack, a sag or a collapsed section, and exactly where it is. That decides whether jetting, a liner or a spot repair is the right fix.
How do I know if I have a lead water service line?
Look where the water line enters the basement before the meter. Lead pipe is dull grey, soft enough to scratch to a shiny silver with a key, and does not attract a magnet. DC Water also publishes service line records. We can check it on a visit.
What should I do if I smell gas?
Leave the building, do not switch lights or appliances on or off, and call Washington Gas's emergency line from outside. Once the utility has made it safe, we repair or replace the leaking line and pressure-test it.
Which areas do you cover?
Washington, DC, plus Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and much of Fairfax County in Virginia, and Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Rockville, Hyattsville and College Park in Maryland.
Do you really answer at night?
Yes. Call (614) 647-0786 any time. Backed-up sewers, burst pipes and gas problems are dispatched around the clock.
Plumbing problem in DC, Virginia or Maryland?
Call any time. Tell us what's happening and which jurisdiction you're in, and we'll get a plumber moving.