Find trusted plumbers professionals serving Washington, DC. All contractors are independently researched and certified.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
We pride ourselves on listening carefully to the needs of our customers. When clients call us with a plumbing issue, they're looking for a skilled, trusted plumber to help as quickly as possible. Our offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic region let us act with urgency while sending the most skilled, highly trained professionals to get the job done right.
From our beginnings as a one-man shop on K Street, we've grown to become one of the largest and most successful plumbing and HVAC service companies in the area. For 91 years, we've delivered quality service and products and have established ourselves through integrity, trust, and respect for our customers.
As a family-owned-and-operated company, we strive to provide you with the best service because we are attaching our personal name to that service. Our honest, thoroughly trained, certified technicians pay special attention to each job. We are small enough to know your name, but large enough to handle any problem you have. James A. Wheat & Sons (JAWS) is a full-service residential plumbing company offering service, sales, replacement, and installation of water heaters, tankless water heaters, boilers, faucets, toilets, sinks, and garbage disposals.
Mallick Plumbing & Heating is a family-owned business with over two decades of experience. We have grown our business by consistently exceeding our customers' expectations. We take great pride in being a leader in customer service, retention, and loyalty.
When your plumbing system breaks down or backs up, it can impact your entire household. That's why the Brian B. Quick team offers 24/7 extensive and trustworthy plumbing services throughout the DC/Maryland metro area. Whether you need a frozen pipe repaired or a gas line replaced, our experts are here for you.
Real homeowners looking for plumbers in your area
"The tank on my toilet doesn't fill all the way, leading to less water used and "weak" flushes. I also have a water pr..."
"Hi, Can I please get a quote for a 50L gas water heater replacement? Email preferred over phone. Thanks Dan"
"water leaking from second floor to family room. Cant find which pipes leaking"
"toilet and tub in basement backed up after use of bathroom on upper floor"
"Kitchen sink will only give out warm water."
"The cold water shutoff valve handle (circular) was rusted and broke off, I also have a LG washing machine that flooded o..."
"Need basement toilet repaired. When flush the water will not running and the base of the toilet not secured to floor, s..."
"Replace 50 gallon tank water heater. Electric"
"Replacement of lead pipes"
"Toilet repair. Newer-style toilet (with the button on the tank rather than a lever on the side) starts and stops repeate..."
"We have used Mallick plumbing for several jobs and we are very satisfied with their service. Plumber Remy Lopez is excellent."
"I have used James A Wheat &Sons for years for both my HVAC and plumbing needs. Whether it’s routine maintenance or fixing a particular problem, they…"
"While I never like paying for a plumber, I have had a few less than satisfactory experiences until I used Len the Plumber. Thy are professional, cour…"
"Vito Services is courteous, professional and they get the job done."
Every Best Pick company in Washington, DC is independently researched and certified annually. We analyze thousands of customer reviews, verify licensing and insurance, and confirm each company meets our strict qualification standards.
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Companies earn Best Pick certification through performance alone. Only businesses with 80%+ recommendation rates qualify.
Best Pick status isn't permanent. Every certified company must re-qualify annually.
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Only plumbing companies that meet our strict standards earn Best Pick status.
Plumbing companies must maintain a 4.0+ rating and an 80% recommendation rate.
Current state contractor license verification and general liability insurance for plumbing work
Minimum 1 year in business with established local presence
Maintain active business registration and in good standing with the state
Consistent plumbing service quality across all projects
Must re-qualify every year through new research
Common questions about Certified Best Pick® plumbers companies in Washington, DC, MD
Best Pick Certified Plumbing companies in Washington Dc have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:
Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.
No. Plumbing companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.
Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.
The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Plumbing company fails to deliver on their commitments.
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This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on our guarantee page.
Washington DC homeowners most frequently deal with clogged drains and sewer backups, water heater failures, and leaking pipes and fixtures. The city's aging housing stock compounds these issues significantly.
Key local factors:
Emergency calls triple during winter freeze events, while the city's high humidity levels accelerate pipe corrosion in exposed copper and galvanized steel systems common in pre-1970 construction.
