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A DC Plumbing Company
You Can Actually Trust

DC Metro Plumbing & Heating is a licensed, locally owned plumbing and heating company based in Washington DC. We're not a franchise or a national chain β€” we're a real local team that works in the same neighborhoods you live in.

240-888-9739
Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm Β· Same-day weekday service
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5+
Years serving DC & Maryland
500+
Jobs completed
5.0β˜…
Google rating
2
Jurisdictions licensed
(DC & Maryland)
Our Story

Built on Honest Work in DC & Maryland

DC Metro Plumbing & Heating was founded with one straightforward idea: that homeowners and businesses in the DC area deserve a plumber who shows up on time, does the work right, and tells them the real price before starting β€” not after.

We're based in Woodridge, NE β€” right in the heart of Washington DC. When you call us, you're talking to the same people who will show up at your door. We don't have a call center routing you to whoever's available. We know the neighborhoods we serve because we live and work in them every day.

Over the years we've built our reputation one job at a time β€” drain cleaning in Petworth, water heater replacements in Silver Spring, sewer line work in Capitol Hill, and commercial plumbing for property managers across Montgomery County and Prince George's County.

Our approach is simple: diagnose the real problem, give you the honest price upfront, do clean work, and stand behind it. We're not interested in upselling services you don't need or sending you a different bill than what we quoted.

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DC & MD
Licensed & Insured
How We Work

What We Believe Good Plumbing Looks Like

Upfront Pricing β€” Always
We give you the full price before we pick up a single tool. No estimates that balloon. No line items added after the fact. No overtime surcharges. What we quote is what you pay β€” period.
Honest Diagnosis β€” Not Upselling
We tell you what's actually wrong. If your drain just needs to be cleared, we'll clear it β€” we won't invent a sewer line problem to charge you more. Trust is earned one job at a time.
Respect for Your Time
We show up when we say we will. We give you a realistic arrival window and we stick to it. We know you have a life beyond waiting for a plumber.
Clean Job Guarantee
We treat your home like our own. We protect your floors and surfaces before we start, and we clean up completely before we leave. You shouldn't have to deal with the mess after a service call.
We Stand Behind Our Work
If something we repaired doesn't hold up, we come back and make it right. We warranty our installations and we're not going to disappear after the invoice is paid.
We're a Local Team β€” Not a Call Center
When you call DC Metro Plumbing, you talk to us. When we show up, we're the people who actually do the work. There's no dispatch center, no subcontractor chain, no mystery about who's coming to your door.
Why Local Wins

Why Homeowners Choose Us Over Big Chains

National plumbing franchises have a business model built on volume β€” they dispatch whoever's available, quote high, and move on. Here's what that means for you versus choosing a local company that depends on its reputation.

DC Metro Plumbing
Local, Licensed,
Accountable to You
  • You talk to the same people who show up at your door
  • Full price given before any work begins β€” no surprises
  • No overtime charges for weekday service calls
  • Our reputation depends on every single job we do
  • We know DC and Maryland neighborhoods intimately
  • Licensed in both DC and Maryland β€” verified, not just claimed
  • We diagnose honestly β€” we don't invent problems to upsell
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National Franchise
High Volume,
Less Accountability
  • Call center dispatches whoever is available β€” often a stranger
  • Pricing revealed after the technician arrives ("dispatch fee + estimate")
  • Overtime and weekend surcharges are common
  • Franchise model prioritizes volume over individual job quality
  • May send unlicensed subcontractors in some cases
  • Documented complaints about nickel-and-diming on additional charges
  • Corporate upsell targets built into the service model
Our Work

Real Jobs. Real Results.

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Completed repair β€” any service type
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Who We Work With

Homeowners, Property Managers, and Businesses

We serve a wide range of clients across DC and Maryland β€” not just individual homeowners. Our customer base includes:

Residential Homeowners
Single-family homes, condos, rowhouses, and townhomes across DC and Maryland.
Property Managers & Landlords
Multi-unit buildings, apartment complexes, and rental portfolios β€” with documented service reports and direct billing.
Churches & Nonprofits
Houses of worship, community centers, and nonprofit facilities β€” reliable scheduled plumbing service.
Small Businesses & Offices
Commercial plumbing for offices, retail spaces, and light commercial buildings in DC and Maryland.
Credentials

Licensed, Insured & Accountable

DC Plumbing License
Licensed by the District of Columbia to perform plumbing work in Washington DC.
Lic. #PC40000138
Maryland Plumbing License
Licensed by the State of Maryland β€” covering Montgomery County and Prince George's County.
Lic. #01-16845
Fully Insured
General liability insurance and workers' compensation on all active jobs. We can provide proof of insurance on request before any job begins.
Background-Checked Technicians
Every technician who enters your home is background-checked. We know you're letting a stranger in β€” we take that seriously.

We always provide upfront pricing and can provide proof of license and insurance before starting any job. If a contractor can't show you their license, that's a red flag β€” we're happy to show you ours.

Where We Work

Serving DC & Maryland β€” Your Neighborhood

We're based in Woodridge, NE Washington DC and serve all four DC quadrants plus nearby Maryland communities in Montgomery County and Prince George's County.

Washington DC (All Quadrants) Silver Spring Bethesda Takoma Park Rockville Hyattsville College Park + more
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6119 Chillum Place NE Β· Washington DC 20011

Ready to Work With a Plumber You Can Trust?

Call us Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Same-day weekday scheduling available. Upfront pricing on every job.