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BROWNS PLUMBING

Plumbing, Water Heaters

About us

We are a small family-owned business with 2 master plumbers, 1 journeyman plumber and one helper. We are fully insured. Minimum charge is $170.00 for the 1st hour, then based on 1/4 hour increments thereafter. If two men are needed on a job then the price is $255.00 per hour. Emergency and weekend charges change as well--$275.00 first hour- plus travel time $70.00.

Business highlights

24 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Standard service repairs-ie. toilets, faucets, hose bibs, HWH's, pipe leaks in house, shut off replacement, replacement of well pumps etc. We do not service the Washington DC area, only Montgomery county and Frederick county

Services we don't offer

Sewer clearing, replacing of pipes/lines in yard

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.936 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
94%
4
3%
3
0%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 36 reviews

bill R.
07/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Plumber worked hard, it was a difficult job. Got it done very well.
Description of Work: install a faucet
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Wendy S.
09/2017
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Company made an early morning appointment and did not show. We called around noon to find out what happened and got an answering machine. Company never showed and never called. We lost a full day of work waiting for them. Would never call them again.
Description of Work: We needed extensive plumbing in all of our bathrooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Ed S.
09/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went great. Browns is a very good company. I believe Mr. Brown to be very knowledgeable, definitely honest and his rates are reasonable.
Description of Work: Browns Plumbing replaced a bad well tank for me

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
$1,000

Chris E.
03/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
very well, completed on time and per estimate
Description of Work: Plumbing repairs, main water shut off valve replaced, shower arm and head replaced

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

Cindy C.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Satisfied - no drama, just a simple job done quickly and professionally.
Description of Work: Fixing a faucet; assessing 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
$136

Anne J.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came in and fixed it so that I now have tub handles that turn the water on AND off normally. That was ~ 4 months ago and they are still working great. They are really busy so I had to wait a few weeks before they could come out. That was a very small price to pay. It was well worth the wait!
Description of Work: The hot and cold spigots in our guest room tub would no longer turn off (just kept spinning). We had been told that, due to the old pipes and stems in the bathroom, that parts of the pipes would need to be replaced (possibly necessitating destruction of the tile wall, etc). Brown's came in and repaired it without any of that and at ~ 1/2 the previously estimated cost.

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
$600

David L.
08/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were very professional, friendly, their prices are reasonable. The people that come out are very, very nice. The people in the office I think is one lady very, very nice.
Description of Work: Leakage - plumbing

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

Francis F.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job and had a reasonable price. They were very neat and worked diligently. I would highly recommend.
Description of Work: They replaced a couple of faucets and repaired a toilet for me.

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

Anne D.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We've been using Brown's Plumbing for 5+ yrs now and have always been satisfied with their service, pricing, and professionalism. They've always provided a 2hr window and they usually arrive within the first 30min. The one time they were and quot;lateand quot; was due to horrific traffic on 270 and they called roughly 30min before the start of that window. Technically, though, they still showed up within the window they originally provided. Their work is solid and they are honest. We are first-time homeowners and they take the time to teach us little things about maintenance etc... each time they come. They also take the time to point out and quot;urgent, fix it nowand quot; vs. and quot;it can wait, but it'll be an issue down the lineand quot; items (they've been right every time).
Description of Work: Replaced toilet innards and fixed leaking faucets in 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
$140

Edwin H.
08/2013
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Had to go get a toilet (not cheap). Got charged for his travel as well as the expensive toilet. He, Shawn, was very nice. There was an issue with the drain that he said he would get back to me. Have not heard anything for nearly 3 weeks now. It seems like they are very busy because it took about 3 weeks to get the appointment.
Description of Work: Changed the toilet and snaked the line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$775

Response from BROWNS PLUMBING
I recall this job. While I'm sorry the customer was not happy as all our others have been I must respond. The job was schedule as quickly as possible. We are "fortunately for us" busy. The call was for a leaking toilet. Sean went and found the toilet to be cracked. He told the customer the cost of a new one. We don't keep toilets on the truck. We had another job scheduled as well but the customer wished us to pick one up and return to install. We were a quick as possible. Sean had informed the customer to call the office to arrange a time to return to address the drain. He needed to head to the next job. They never called. We also cleared their 3 inch line while there as well. Total time for job was 3 hours. The charge included all materials and time. Again we're sorry for their disappointment but always strive to do our very best. Thank you

Peter S.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fixed it in record time, a staple had worked its way into the drain and was stuck. Saved us from having to put in a new disposal.
Description of Work: Disposal work

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

Mary Ann M.
05/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Both times, Brown handled the work efficiently and even went out of their way to purchase a part they didn't have on their truck in order to finish the job the same day. We felt confident the work was done correctly and they took the time to explain our options in dealing with what could have been a major flooding issue. We have used Brown off and on over the years and are extremely pleased with the work they do. If we ever have a plumbing problem, they are who we call.
Description of Work: We had Brown come out two different times for two different things in a newly purchased (though not new) home. The first time was to do some repair work pointed out by the home inspector. I believe this was to replace some corroding pipes on the hot water heater and leaky faucets in the bathroom tub. The second time was to take care of a problem the inspector missed, but which we discovered after we moved in - a major broken pipe to the outdoor faucet that was leaking into the house.

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
$400

Martha T.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Brown's yesterday to schedule a plumber to replace our broken garbage disposal, and got an appointment for the next morning. I was told the price of the new one if they had to replace it. The plumber arrived on time, checked to be sure it was broken, and told me he would have to replace it. I thought as much from the noise it was making. He had one on the truck, removed the old one, and replaced it with a new one. He also replaced a short piece of PVC that had cracked and was leaking. The whole job took about an hour, as the scheduler had said, and cost exactly what I had been told yesterday. The plumber was clean, neat, courteous, and efficient. This is the second time I have used Brown's and they are the plumber I will call the next time.
Description of Work: The plumber came to replace our broken garbage disposal.

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
$270

Martha T.
09/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
When I called and scheduled the visit; Mary Beth was very helpful, explaining what had to be done and giving me an estimate for the work. Joe, I believe, and Sean arrived on time and, after showing them where things were, they got right to work. I checked in with them occasionally to see how things were going and to ask questions. Both men were professional and answered my questions patiently. They explained the installation and the venting pipe they had to install, and we discussed different ways to do it. In three hours, they had replaced the water heater and the plumbing and tub in the laundry room. They showed me how to set the water heater temperature, and answered another question about another valve. The total cost was less than the estimate I got on the phone, which was nice, and I am delighted with the work and the workers.
Description of Work: We called Brown's to have our water heater replaced and to replace the laundry tub and plumbing in the laundry room.

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
$1,700

Patricia W.
06/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber tried to fix the broken faucet first, but wasn't able to, so he had to replace it. He did a great job - minimal mess and the price was lower than I expected. I got an appointment the day after I called, and he came right on time and finished on time. I was very pleased and will definitely use Brown's again.
Description of Work: I had an outdoor faucet replaced - the old one was broken off at the hose 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
$219

David L.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Upon turning on the shut-off valve for an outside faucet, the shut-off valve started leaking. Another outside faucet had a slow leak for a long time. We called Brown's plumbing to replace both of them, as they are one of the top-rated plumbers as rated by Checkbook Magazine. They were able to come within 3 days of the call. I was told they would arrive between 1:00 and 3:00 PM on the day of the appointment - two plumbers arrived exactly at 1:00 PM. They were both pleasant, professional, courteous and efficient - quite likable. They quickly surveyed the requirements for the job, and estimated how long it would take. They completed both jobs within 1.25 hours, and completely cleaned up the work areas. The hole in the one wall was cut very neatly and is easily reparable. They not only did an excellent job but also went beyond the call of duty and made the following improvement. For both faucets the builder of the house did not provide proper supporting structure, so the plumbers added wood supports to the framework and secured the faucet assemblies to the framework, resulting in more secure faucets. Providing this type of quality seems to be part of normal modus operandi, and fosters a strong trust in the quality, correctness and completeness of their work They definitely deserve the top rating they have, and we will definitely call them back for our future plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Replaced two outside water faucets and the shut-off valve for one of those faucets. Replacing one of the faucets required cutting a hole in the interior wall behind it, from where the pipe was cut for the new faucet. For the other faucet the entire structure was replaced from behind the shut-off valve through the faucet. Fortunately, this was accessible under the kitchen 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
$204

Eleanor B B.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came the day after I called, within the promised time frame, were professional and knowledgable. We have used this company for several years now and are always completely satisfied, both with the work done and cost.
Description of Work: Fixed a leak in the kitchen sink faucet, repaired upstairs toilet, repaired leaking outside 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
$166

Gerald B.
06/2011
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Everything went great. They were very responsive to my needs. I had family coming in for Christmas and my hot water heater go out. They were very helpful and professional. There prices seemed to be competitive.
Description of Work: They came out and installed a new hot water heater.

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

Robert K.
06/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The installation and repairs went smoothly and quickly. All the work was done in a professional manner. The lack of a uniform is the only reason I knocked down the Professionalism to a B.
Description of Work: Installation of new kitchen faucet and disposal and repair to bathroom plumbing.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$360

Patrick B.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything was great. They were well prepared, punctual, and provided excellent service.
Description of Work: They installed new drains in my bath tub and fixed some drain pipes for my water softener.

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

Dorothy S.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Everything went very well. I had a leak in my old tank and they scheduled me in within a few days. Everyone was very professional and the plumbers were very courteous and informative. They took the old water heater and left no mess.
Description of Work: Replace 50 gallon water heater

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
$950

Response from BROWNS PLUMBING
While it was a pleasure to serve this customer, I would like to mention that our price for installation of a 50 gallon electric HWH heater was a reasonable charge. Quite often we find we are less than other companies. Again we thank all our customers for their comments, always helps to have some feedback.

Ann C.
01/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are very prompt and great workers. We've used them for many years and would highly recommend them!
Description of Work: They came out to help install a connection with our water supply to the washer.

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

ALLAN P.
10/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am a residential real estate agent in Upper Montgomery County. I have used Brown's Plumbing in my home several times over the last few years and the work, professionalism and cost have all been exceptional. One of the services I provide for my clients is a referral service to the tradesmen and professionals I feel do the best job at a reasonable price. I ALWAYS refer Brown's Plumbing to all of my clients whenver the opportunity presents itself as I know they will take great care of my clients - thereby making me look like a hero as well. In addition I have given Brown's info to other agents in my office. They have used their services numerous times and are always completely satisfied.
Description of Work: The last time was to correct several plumbing leaks and other "issues" on a home inspection.

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
$600

Ben S.
05/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This company does a wonderful job and are honest and efficient with services. I seldom refer service providers and this is one I would recommend without hesitation. They are extremely professional and their prices are reasonable. They are a punctual, ethical and easily available company.
Description of Work: I'm a Realtor by trade and have frequent need for plumbing service on my properties. It's important that I have a plumber I can rely on completely. I cannot be embarrassed by their service.

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

Arlene C.
11/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The shower heads were old, so I decided to call Brown's to replace them. The work was quickly, neatly, and professionally completed with the usual attention to detail.
Description of Work: Installed two shower heads/faucets. Repaired a water 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
$80
    • 1(current)
    • 2

Contact information

8546 FINGERBOARD RD, Frederick, MD 21704


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters

FAQ

BROWNS PLUMBING is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 AM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

BROWNS PLUMBING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, BROWNS PLUMBING does not offer free project estimates.
No, BROWNS PLUMBING does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, BROWNS PLUMBING does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, BROWNS PLUMBING offers emergency services.
No, BROWNS PLUMBING does not offer warranties.
BROWNS PLUMBING offers the following services: Standard service repairs-ie. toilets, faucets, hose bibs, HWH's, pipe leaks in house, shut off replacement, replacement of well pumps etc. We do not service the Washington DC area, only Montgomery county and Frederick county
Sewer clearing, replacing of pipes/lines in yard

Contact information

8546 FINGERBOARD RD, Frederick, MD 21704


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed