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L J Butler Plumbing

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has established itself as a leading and reliable provider of plumbing services for the Baltimore, MD area . We employ knowledgeable, licensed plumbers to ensure that work is done right the first time.Over many years of quality, professional service, LJ Butler Plumbing Heating has acquired the ability to quickly and accurately diagnose the work that needs to be done. This makes it possible for us to provide you with a realistic and fair estimate before any service is begun. We use our own equipment, this saves you from extra rental fees or delays when the right equipment is not readily available to others. It also means less time involved once the job has started.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Residential and light commercial plumbing & heating services, water heaters, sump pumps, bath & kitchen faucets replaced, drain cleaning and repairs to waste & water pipes, water pressure increased, bath & kitchen remodeling, water efficiency, well pumps, free phone help, plumber, plumbers, plumbing repair & replacement, plumbing installation, gas line repair, filters, energy saving, drains, drain, clogged drain.

Services we don't offer

hvac heating and air

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.971 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
8%
3
1%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 71 reviews

Laura Tester M.
05/2017
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph M.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

CRISTINA M.
07/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: All weather outdoor faucet

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kimmie J.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Toilet repair

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

$150

Response from L J Butler Plumbing
I was wondering why you gave us a bad review?

CAROL W.
05/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced leaking outdoor faucet. Had to gain access indoors, thus, had to open wall ( extra cost) and then there was an extra charge because outdoor wall was concrete and had to make the hole larger. He completed the job, then told me about the extra charge for enlargement. Of course, I had an issue simply because I wasn't told about this extra charge. He understood & did not charge me. Unfortunately, it is dripping when the water valve is on and I don't want another drywall repair.

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

$125

Response from L J Butler Plumbing
Call Lonnie to correct your faucet , 443-829-2306

William J.
05/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Patricia R.
04/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed outdoor frost free faucet

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
$100

Stephan W.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Put in new outdoor faucet

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

Georgia M D.
01/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I could not get the heat running in my duplex home. It was cold. I phoned at the last minute and the two agreed to come by in the afternoon. It turned out that the upstairs unit thermostat wasn't fully turned up. The downstairs thermostat needed a battery.Once they identified the problem, the radiators slowly began to warm up. They were on time, courteous, professional and knowledgeable about their craft. They were patient and kind, and provided additional advice so that I could understand the operational aspects of the heating system (radiator). I am so pleased with L.J. Butler Plumbing that I will use them again--and refer them to my friends.
Description of Work: I could not get the heat running in my duplex home. It was cold. I phoned at the last minute and the two agreed to come by in the afternoon. It turned out that the upstairs unit thermostat wasn't fully turned up. The downstairs thermostat needed a battery. Once they identified the problem, the radiators slowly began to warm up. They were on time, courteous, professional and knowledgeable about their craft. They were patient and kind, and provided additional advice so that I could understand the operational aspects of the heating system (radiator). I am so pleased with L.J. Butler Plumbing that I will use them again--and refer them to my friends.

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
$100

Robert J.
12/2011
5.0
plumbing, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
Nothing to say. On site on time. Repairs done quickly and professionally. Price was entirely reasonable.
Description of Work: Isolated gas leak in stove. Cleared sewerage backup.

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
$300

Chris Z.
10/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
The job went very well. He was prompt, polite, professional, and arrived on time. Excellent communication. He verified that the motor was fine, swapped out the pump bearing with no issues and without having to drain the system (something you want to avoid on a closed loop system), and made sure everything was working perfectly. He even replaced the coupler, which was a nice touch. It took about 2 hours total and I was impressed with his knowledge and the quality of the job. He also showed me how to oil the bearings and (although I knew about the main bearing) showed me how to oil the motor bearings (a drop of oil every few years). I never knew that. Thanks to his expert knowledge, the system should run for another 30 years without problems :-) When done he billed me for $250 which I paid happily. This is a person who knows how to repair things, as opposed to a company that just swaps parts out at random. I would definitely hire this company again. He did it right.
Description of Work: Fantastic job, excellent value. That's a good summary. I have a hot water radiant heat system. For a number of years one of my circulator pumps (a Taco 110) has been sticking a bit, and I've been meaning to replace it. Finally it got stuck, so I called a number of contractors. Most wanted $1000 to swap out the whole pump and housing, some were going to charge $1,000 and leave the housing in. Which is a lot for a system that is designed to be serviced. When I called L J Butler, he explained that since the motor appeared to be fine all I really needed to do was have the pump bearings swapped out. Quoted a cost of $250 for the job. He said he could be there the next day. And he was.

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
$250

Ig Yung C.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He saved us a lot of money by giving us some great advice.
Description of Work: He checked on a possible leak in our bathroom show and gave us some great advice on how to fix it.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

J M.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I phoned them and they called first thing in the morning. They saw our property and offered a sound estimate in a day. They completed the work on time and for the estimated amount. Very reliable. Also responsive to emergency calls over the weekend.
Description of Work: Repaired hot water heater and clogged drain pipe. Very responsive, prompt, knowledgeable and professional.

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
$1,200

Maureen C.
06/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
he did the job as requested and two minor ones that I though of while he was working.
Description of Work: They were on time and let me know where I was on the schedule. They were neat and clean, keeping all their tools orderly and even properly disposing of the packaging equipment for the parts that I purchased myself. The price was reasonable.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Joseph S.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Although I did not choose this contractor, I wanted to express my positive experience to Angieslist members with regards to this contractor. The contractor responded immediately to my request for an estimate. There was no specific reason for not selecting this contractor. My problem was that I contacted three contractors from Angieslist and all were competitive in price and left me with the impression all would have done a professional job. Therefore, I could have just as easily hired this contractor than the one I chose.
Description of Work: Work not performed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Brian J.
04/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I needed a new gas line run from the gas manifold to my new gas dryer. They ran about 30 feet of corrugated gas line to the dryer and attached the corrugated line to black steel gas pipe with a shut off valve to the dryer. They tested the line for leaks and and and even labeled the rest of the gas lines by the gas manifold by what they went to in the basement. I thought it was really nice of them to do that. It was a small gesture but the details are the things you remember about a great service provider!
Description of Work: They installed 30 feet of corrugated gas line to my new dryer.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Joyce L.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The man was courteous, professional and efficient. Although he was going to charge $200 for snaking one bathtub drain and sink, he ended up only charging $100. Not sure why, since I was not there when he finished; but it seems he took only 6 hours to do what he estimated would take 8 hours when bidding the job. This was after snaking both of our bathroom tubs and sinks. (He did the wrong bathroom and then did the right one - with no argument.) He told us he tries to be fair in his pricing, so I believe he made an adjustment on that part of the work order to make the total cost more fairly reflect his time & materials. We also very much appreciated receiving a detailed, printed invoice in the mail the next day.
Description of Work: Replaced plumbing pipes between kitchen sink and basement. Snaked two bathroom sinks and tubs.

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
$900

Brian A.
02/2011
5.0
plumbing, wells, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Came out the next morning after I called them. Called ahead to let me know he would be a little late. Very courteous and offered me helpful advice on each issue. Work was done very quickly (about 30 or minutes or so for everything). Good service overall.
Description of Work: My sump pump wasn't working and I also needed a bath tub drain cleared out. Lonnie identified that the sump well cover was inhibiting the pump balloon. He fixed the cover and tested the pump to make sure there were no other issues. He then snaked the bath tub drain and replaced the drain cover.

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
$125

Karol or Joe C.
01/2011
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Called 12/30/10 in the afternoon. Someone was here the next morning and replaced our water heater. Excellent service, reliable, and fair price.
Description of Work: Hot water heater was leaking. Replaced within 24 hours!

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
$700

Susan J.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have a meeting scheduled so I asked if Mr. Butler could arrive as soon as possible. He arrived shortly before 9:00 and was done in less than 20 minutes. Everything was fixed and the price was less than I expected. I will use them for furture plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Fix flush mechanisms on 2 toilets, clear dishwasher drain and fix stopper on bathroom sink.

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

Victoria C.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I haven’t done a lot of comparison but I think that their prices are reasonable. They are not the cheapest but are more professional than a lot of the other plumbers. The work that they have done so far has been good and it hasn’t broken down. They have always been professional and I haven’t had to have anybody to followup afterwards. I haven’t had such experiences with other plumbers. They clean up the area and also get back to you fairly quickly. That’s the reason why I kept using them. I would use their services in the future too.
Description of Work: I have used the services of L J Butler Plumbing many times for different jobs. My most recent interaction with them was probably a year ago. They have put in a toilet for me in the basement. I had some water heating under the kitchen floor and they fixed that for me. They installed a new faucet in the bathtub to fix a leak.

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

DIANA L.
07/2010
5.0
plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 1 more
These guys are wonderful. I can't say enough on how they worked. They were on time, cleaned up everyday. Layton did all the work and he was a great young man. He took pride in his work and was very neat, clean and friendly. I couldn't have asked for more. The price was very reasonable and I would gladly tell anyone to use this company. I will diffiently use this company again!!
Description of Work: They torn down an old tiled large bathroom shower with a new three piece unit shower stall. Replaced wallboarding the all new hardware. Spackling and caucking .

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
$1,400

Victoria C.
08/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was good.They are very professional and they clean up after there work. I have had bad expereince with other plumbers in the past but their service was good.
Description of Work: They installed a toilet. They did some work with my heating under my floor.

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

SHAUNA A.
09/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I CALLED INITIALLY TO GET AN ESTIMATE. THEY THEN CAME OUT AND GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE. THE ESTIMATE WAS $1000 LESS THAN WHAT ANOTHER PLUMBER WAS GOING TO DO. BOTH PLUMBERS WERE PROFESSIONAL AND POLITE. THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME. THEY CLEANED UP AFTER THEIR WORK.
Description of Work: REPIPE RISERS TO 2ND FLOOR. RUN NEW 3/4' COPPER RISERS. RUN NEW 1/2' COPPER TO SINK AND TOILET AND TUB. HOOKUP TO EXISTING FAUCETS.

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
$1,800

THELMA R.
06/2005
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
L.J. BUTLER HAS DONE MY PLUMBING WORK FOR MANY, MANY YEARS AND I TRUSTED THEM TO DO THIS REPAIR SATISFACTORILY. THEY REPAIRED THE LEAK AND I AM NOW USING MY WASHING MACHINE AGAIN.
Description of Work: A SERVICE CALL WAS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE WASHING MACHINE HOSE AS IT WAS SPRAYING WATER.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$78
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Contact information

5862 Bel Air Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206

www.baltimoreplumbingcompany.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Natural Gas Lines,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Wells and Pumps,
General Remodeling,
Basement Waterproofing,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

L J Butler Plumbing is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

L J Butler Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, L J Butler Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, L J Butler Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, L J Butler Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
No, L J Butler Plumbing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, L J Butler Plumbing offers warranties.
L J Butler Plumbing offers the following services: Residential and light commercial plumbing & heating services, water heaters, sump pumps, bath & kitchen faucets replaced, drain cleaning and repairs to waste & water pipes, water pressure increased, bath & kitchen remodeling, water efficiency, well pumps, free phone help, plumber, plumbers, plumbing repair & replacement, plumbing installation, gas line repair, filters, energy saving, drains, drain, clogged drain.
hvac heating and air

Contact information

5862 Bel Air Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206

www.baltimoreplumbingcompany.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM