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Plumbing help in Washington, DC
Washington, DC has humid summers, winter freezes and intense summer storms that overwhelm the combined sewers in older parts of the city. Call to reach a licensed plumbing company that serves your part of Washington, DC.
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What affects plumbing in Washington, DC
Water
DC Water supplies moderately hard water from the Potomac River.
Homes and pipes
Rowhouses built before 1950 dominate many neighborhoods, with cast iron stacks, old clay laterals and, in places, lead service lines that DC Water is replacing.
Common problems
- Basement backups during heavy rain
- Lead service line replacement
- Aging cast iron and clay drains in rowhouses
Washington, DC plumbing at a glance
- Region
- Southeast
- Common calls
- Basement backups during heavy rain; Lead service line replacement; Aging cast iron and clay drains in rowhouses
- Plumber licensing
- Plumbers are licensed by the DC Board of Industrial Trades.
- Service
- Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.
Washington, DC plumbing questions
Who licenses plumbers in Washington, DC?
Plumbers are licensed by the DC Board of Industrial Trades. Ask for the license number and confirm it with the issuing agency before work starts.
What are the most common plumbing problems in Washington, DC?
The problems plumbers are called for most in Washington, DC are basement backups during heavy rain, lead service line replacement and aging cast iron and clay drains in rowhouses.
When do plumbing problems peak in Washington, DC?
Summer thunderstorms are the main trigger, sending combined-sewer backups into rowhouse basements. Winter cold snaps freeze pipes in unheated rear additions. A backwater valve and a cleared area drain are the usual protections before storm season.
Plumbing services in Washington, DC
The services that match the conditions described above.
Also available: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.
Guides for Washington, DC homeowners
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