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Cobra Plumbing Services

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

2 employees. Uses subs for excavations. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. Ask for details on service fees. Award winning.

Business highlights

31 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Sewer and drain cleaning, house re-pipes, water line replacements, excavations, sump pumps, well pumps, water heaters, faucet replacements & repairs. No job too small or large

Amenities

Senior Discount

$10



Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.9349 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
3%
3
0%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 176-349 of 349 reviews

Amie H.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
responded quickly, came out to check out our issue, and came back two days later with supplies
Description of Work: We've used Ernie several times before and have never been disappointed by his level of professionalism and service. He's always very responsive, thorough, explains different options, and gets the work done quickly/cleanly. This time around we had him change out the piping for our really old shower/tub setup (it was three pronged, and he redid the plumbing to make it one), as well as put in new copper for the sink in a bathroom we're refinishing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Carolyn S.
04/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
I am so pleased with the work! I’m thinking of possibly selling my home and this has been a big relief. They were courteous and cleaned up after themselves as well.
Description of Work: They changed spigots, addressed a clogged drain, changed piping, troubleshooting of other plumbing problems. He also hauled away and replaced a deteriorating tub.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Judith A.
04/2012
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
We were very pleased with Ernie's responsiveness to our plumbing problems and his willingness to treat them seriously. He is very knowledgeable and honest - he solved the problems, did what he said he'd do and, even with the additional time needed to fix the troublesome drain, stuck to his estimate. He left the work areas clean and was professional in every way. It is a pleasure to have the plumbing working so well and to have had positive interactions every time. I recommend Cobra Plumbing highly and will call them again when I need their services.
Description of Work: Water was leaking from the upstairs bathroom into the one downstairs and Ernie fixed it. Because the water was so troublesome he treated the situation like an emergency (which it was to us) and came to do the work on a Saturday - the next day after we called him. We then asked him to remove and replace an old cement laundry sink (estimated as weighing 750 lbs.) and replace faucets and spigot in the upstairs bathroom. The water wasn't draining from the new laundry sink correctly and Ernie cleaned the drain. The water is now running out very well - the drain had been cleaned various times by others but this cleaning finally worked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Patricia R. C.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
Everything has been excellent with them. Ernie is very honest and professional in his work. He did work for me when I was single, and now my husband will use him as well.
Description of Work: They put in a new well pump and water conditioning system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Paul W M.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
ment to cI received my water bill from the city which indicated a massive leak somewhere on my property. I called Cobra and they made an appointment to come out the next day. Early the next morning I called and asked if we could have a new toilet put in at the same time. Cobra said it was no problem. later that morning they called and asked if they could arrive about 90 minutes earlier than planned. That was fine wth me. They got there and found no "silent" leak in the toilet. They replaced the old toilet with the new toilet and then took a tour of my plumbing. Their inspection showed no leaks on my property. All this was done in less than an hour. At this point, I am just pleased as punch with the service and the quality of the new fixture.ok) One thing...Angie's on line said Cobra does not service my area (near JHU Homewood). I called anyhow and they said they do work within the city limits.
Description of Work: City said I had a leak (2,352 gallons a day leak). I called Cobra to get verification of the existance or non-existance of the leak. An appointment was set for the next day. Before they arrived I decided to get a new toilet put in also; Cobra had no problems meeting this late request.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$580

JENNY A.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ernie was very responsive. The job was done within a week of my initial call. He was punctual, professional, efficient, and kept to his estimate even though he encountered some obstacles. The hardware looks and works great and I would definitely use Cobra Plumbing again.
Description of Work: provided and installed shower and sink hardware in second floor bathroom

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Jennifer L.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had a leak coming from the master bathroom into the kitchen and found Cobra Plumbing on Angie's List. Ernie was punctual, helpful, professional, quick and clean. He was especially patient while explaining the problem and solution to me - I really had no understanding of the plumbing system. We're looking forward to using Cobra Plumbing for our next project.
Description of Work: leak repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Jessica H.
02/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had an emergency plumbing issue whereby the water line to the street was blocked. This impacted everything, from toilets to showers to the wash machine. We had a major mess on our hands and anytime we ran water it was running into the basement, semi-flood type situation. Ernie came out the same day I called, quickly assessed the issue, and resolved it the same day. Basically he had to unblock the main water line that goes from the house to the street. He also suggested that based on the nature of the water pipe blockage I contact Harford County Public Works to come and clean the pipe from the street into the house. He was great, and I appreciate his assistance and expertise at quickly diagnosing the problem and fixing it. I will use Cobra Plumbing again
Description of Work: We had an emergency plumbing issue whereby the water line to the street was blocked. This impacted everything, from toilets to showers to the wash machine. We had a major mess on our hands and anytime we ran water it was running into the basement, semi-flood type situation. Ernie came out the same day I called, quickly assessed the issue, and resolved it the same day. Basically he had to unblock the main water line that goes from the house to the street. He also suggested that based on the nature of the water pipe blockage I contact Harford County Public Works to come and clean the pipe from the street into the house. He was great, and I appreciate his assistance and expertise at quickly diagnosing the problem and fixing it. I will use Cobra Plumbing again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$385

Victoria D.
02/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Ernie was very friendly was flexible with my schedule. It was clear that my main sewer line was clogged, so they snaked it to get through some roots that had grown in the pipe. They were fast and efficient. I would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Cleaning of the main sewer line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Sonya W.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
After being recommended by my realtor, I called Ernie. He was able to give me a good estimate over the phone. I thought his price seemed very fair and made an appointment for him to come out the following week. He was not able to make it at the exact time given but he did call and arrange to come later in the day. He worked very quickly. I would recommend him to others.
Description of Work: I had an expansion tank installed and my hose bib repaired. He also adjusted my water pressure and helped clear a slow drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

STEVEN S.
01/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was having problem with water pressure. I am on a well. Several plumbers I talked to recommended a pressure booster, which was much more expensive then this job. When I spoke to Ernie, he recommended replacing the old well tank. He was positive that would take care of the problem. He was able to come out the day after Christmas which was perfect since I was home. He performed the job quickly. Sure enough, I have had no problems with water pressure since the new tank.
Description of Work: Replaced well tank

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,225

Susan M.
01/2012
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Frank, honest and professional advice - no overselling. Will definitely use this guy again.
Description of Work: Came out on a holiday to help me with basement water from a suspected leak/drainage issue.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Larry A.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
Very prompt. cleaned sewer line. Also gave estimate for other work. Professional only suggestion would be if they would wear plumbers booties. rugs a little messy., but both employees were very helpful.
Description of Work: called for blocked outside sewer line

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$360

DAVID O.
11/2011
5.0
plumbing, wells
  + 0 more
We obtained Ernie's contact information from an ad in Angies' List magazine. He promptly returned our call after we left a message and set up a service appointment for two business days later. We needed a new sump pump installed after our old one was destroyed by flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Lee and a prolonged power outage. Ernie arrived as scheduled with all the equipment required to do the installation. He performed the job thoroughly and efficiently, adding sealant around the pipe exit which we had not previously had. Although we had not previously mentioned the problem, at our request he also examined a bathroom sink, corrected a leaking connection and advised on repair/replacement which we will also have him do. The cost of his service was actually $75 less than quoted over the phone and, in addition,we received a $25 Angies' List discount. He didn't charge for the examination of the bathroom sink.
Description of Work: Ernie installed our new sump pump. He supplied the new check valve and pvc discharge plumbing and sealed the exit wall interface. He also examined a bathroom sink which had a leaking faucet and pipe connection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Gary S.
10/2011
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called the plumber to set up an appointment. He said he was busy at that moment (which I understood) and would call me back. To this day, he has never called me back. I used the services of another plumber who did respond, and I was very pleased with that other plumber.
Description of Work: No work was performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0


Response from Cobra Plumbing Services
Member, I am very sorry for not getting back to you in a timely manor. As a one man operation I can be overwelmed at times and hope you can understand. Again I am sorry and hope to be of service in the future. Thank you Ernie Taylor Cobra Plumbing Services

Mark G.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ernie arrived on time and was very professional and friendly. I showed him the shower and asked questions concerning the tile. He took the time to explain the process in terms that were understandable. He explained that the diverter was accessed from behind the shower. In this case through a walk in closet wall. The problem here was a dripping shower head. I had taken apart all I could and adjusted/checked to best of my ability. Ernie wanted to check the current part before doing any work. If possible and an adjustment could be made "I could save you a lot of money!" he said. I did appreciate the effort however the part needed to be replaced as I suspected. My wife moved a good portion of her clothes out of the closet for him to work. A hole was cut in the dry wall and the diverter was replaced with the part I supplied. I just purchased the exact same make/model as we desired no change in style. After installation, he vacuumed up and cleaned up everything however the hole was left in the wall. I may try to patch it with a piece of drywall later, but in a closet, it's not a big deal and if/when more service is needed for that shower, access is already there. All in all a good experience and we're very satisfied.
Description of Work: Installation of replacement shower "diverter" (the valve that turns the water on and off and controls the temperature of the water). Parts were not included. Estimate was given over the phone and the price quoted was a "flat fee" for the work provided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Angela T.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great job! Punctual, polite, and my new faucet works great.
Description of Work: Installed new kitchen faucet and 2 toilet flappers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Olivia H.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He responded quickly to my initial call, was ready to schedule during the same conversation, arrived promptly, did beautiful work for a fair price, offered excellent advise regarding other plumbing questions AND is personable, professional and a delight to work with.
Description of Work: DO: call Ernie Taylor, Owner and Master Plumber!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$465

Jennifer T.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ernie arrived right on time and snaked out an exterior drain. The drain now runs pretty well as it looks like ht edrain pipe is broken it dies not work perfectly, but that repair was beyond what Ernie could do. Overall good experience.
Description of Work: Exterior drain was clooged

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$155

Karen B.
09/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The night of the hurricane my electricity went out which meant my sump pump couldn't work. I baled water all night long. I decided I wanted to replace my ancient sump pump and have the kind of backup that uses the municpal water for power. I called Ernie and made an appointment for him to come. He arrived promptly on the day and time that he said. He quoted me a price of $1200. With a forecast of several days of rain, I decided not to get any other quotes and go with him. For the amount of work, it seemed fair to me. He had to attach pipes that connected to the house's water line.His work was extremely neat and clean, no mess to clean up afterwards. I would use him again.
Description of Work: He replaced my old sump with a new one that included a water-powered back-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

SANDRA E.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We called Ernie last night when we found our sump pump inoperative. With the storm approaching today we were very concerned when we discoved standing water in the pump hole. Ernie answered on the first call, had several other sump pump customers he was seeing today (SATURDAY!) and came when expected to fix the pump. He did a great job and also fixed a leaky faucet at no charge. This is a contractor you can count on for good service, a fair price who goes above an beyond. No extra charge for a Saturday call, either
Description of Work: Replaced sump pump, upgraded piping and also fixed a leaky faucett.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$425

Diane H.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Ernie did a great job! He is very professional and knowledgable. He was easy to contact by phone. This was not the case with some of the other plumbers. We finally have found a dependable and reasonably-priced plumber. We give him our highest recommendation.
Description of Work: We had an emergency serious leak originating on the second floor, which damaged the ceiling on the first floor. Ernie responded to the call immediately. He assessed the problem. It was the upstairs toilet. He had to replace a section of pipe in the ceiling. He repaired the connection and the pipe. He also fixed a minor water line problem in another area of our home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$485

Agnes K.
08/2011
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
He came in and gave a quote. He came back 3 days later and installed. Everything was fine.
Description of Work: He replaced heater pump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BARBARA S.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Slow draining kitchen sink for a week. Tried to open ourselves, called couple plumbing companies but could not come for a couple days. Tried Angies List for a local plumber with good reviews, called and he did give us estimate over phone.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink drain stopped, Had tried the usual homeowner attempts, serious plunging, small snake, boiling water, etc. Did use Angies List to locate local plumber. He was professional, courteous and used 40 feet of cable to open drain. He honored the Angies coupon. We will use his services for any future plumbing needs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Rachel G.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The disposal in my kitchen was leaking and had stopped working all together. I found Cobra Plumbing Services in the Angie's List magazine along with a discount coupon. I called on a Sunday afternoon and Ernie Taylor from Cobra Plumbing returned my call within 20 minutes. Since it was a non-emergency call we schedule an appointment for Wednesday. Mr. Taylor was punctual and very polite when he arrived at my house. He was very nice to my dogs when they greeted him at the door. Mr. Taylor installed a new garbage disposal in under 45 minutes. He was professional and kept everything clean. The total cost ran to about $300, including labor and the new disposal. If I had used the lower quality disposal I'd previously purchased the installation cost would have been $185. But, I decided to go with a higher grade disposal and will return the other one. Either way, the total cost would only have varied by about $20. I would recommend Cobra Plumbing services to friends and would use their services again myself.
Description of Work: The disposal in my kitchen was leaking and had stopped working all together. I had the the disposal replaced with a better quality one and installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Contact information

PO Box 591, Abingdon, MD 21009

www.cobraplumbingservices.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
19251
Trade License Locale
MD
Trade License Authority
Maryland State Board of Plumbing
Trade License Expiration
12/08/2021
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Excavating,
Sewer Cleaning,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Appliance Repair,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Appliance Repair - Small,
Billiard Table Sales,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

Cobra Plumbing Services is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cobra Plumbing Services accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Cobra Plumbing Services does not offer free project estimates.
No, Cobra Plumbing Services does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cobra Plumbing Services does not offer a senior discount.
No, Cobra Plumbing Services does not offer emergency services.
No, Cobra Plumbing Services does not offer warranties.
Cobra Plumbing Services offers the following services: Sewer and drain cleaning, house re-pipes, water line replacements, excavations, sump pumps, well pumps, water heaters, faucet replacements & repairs. No job too small or large

Contact information

PO Box 591, Abingdon, MD 21009

www.cobraplumbingservices.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM