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SHOSTER PLUMBING

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning

About us

Licensed Master Plumber/Gas Fitter, Maryland State license number 3233. Service/repair/new installations/remodel.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

All your plumbing and gas fitting needs. Water heater repair (authorized service rep for A. O. Smith, State, American, Whirlpool water heaters) and installation/repair;sump pumps, faucets,toilets,sinks, garbage disposals, Kohler authorized service rep for all Kohler products (whirlpools, NUMI, DTV, etc). Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester/Mechanic #16-081.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

4.818 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-18 of 18 reviews

Tamra H.
03/2019
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He responded to my call quickly and was at my house promptly. The work was performed nicely and he cleaned up after he was done.
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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from SHOSTER PLUMBING
Thank you [Member Name Removed].......

Janice D.
08/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
excellent was on time and did a great job
Description of Work: needed garbage disposal 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
$300

Annie W.
05/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I could not have had a more positive experience! Kenny helped us out during a big renovation, and I can honestly say that he was the best person we worked with on the whole project. He was extremely reliable, knowledgeable, fair, and skilled. I have a hard time finding contractors I can trust, but I am 100% confident in Kenny. Nobody wants plumbing issues, but now I don't fear them like I used to. Thank you so much, Kenny!!
Description of Work: Kenny helped us with some kitchen plumbing and added a gas line to 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

Nikita J.
02/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
If I could give Mr. Shoster an A+++, I would! He took the time to look at everything to try to figure out the best way to remedy my kitchen plumbing situation. He explained everything to me in terms that I could understand and I'm so grateful that I was able to find his plumbing company. I'll be calling me Shoster back out when it gets a bit warmer to implement the solution.
Description of Work: I called Shoster Plumbing to come out to assess my kitchen plumbing as I was having issues with a pump that was installed for my 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

Ronald W.
10/2016
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Perfectly.
Description of Work: Fix plumbing line. Replace cut off valves.

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

Response from SHOSTER PLUMBING
Sorry I didn't get an "A" for price from you. Shoster Plumbing does strive to get "A" ratings. You did agree to the price BEFORE I did the work. Thank you for the opportunity to work in your home.

Greg H.
10/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Outside faucet and pipe would not drain properly and would freeze each winter. Rework needed a trim plumber to conduct installation that ran underneath a low and narrow porch. This required a second visit with the right team members. Work was completed on schedule. The recommended design has been working without any issues.
Description of Work: New outside faucet and piping.

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

Richard Y.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
100%..........perfect... no more leaky, no more smelly
Description of Work: Pulled commode and installed new wax ring, replaced caulked, great 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
$99

Janice D.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
excellent!
Description of Work: garbage disposal replacement

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

Richard W.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Did an excellent job on a job that others refused to accept. He came upon a challenge or two but was determined to move forward to completion.
Description of Work: Fixed sump pump 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
$175

Richard L.
08/2016
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I hired Shoster plumbing thru an Angie's special of $99 for $200 worth of plumbing service. I had already taken the you- fitting apart in the master bath to make sure it wasn"t clogged. It was OK. Shoster said he would have to power auger the drain to clear the clog and that cost would be $200. He used the power auger to clear it, and it did clear the clog but I felt that $200 was a lot not for approximately a half hours work. In the second bathroom he re-set the tub drain because it was not draining completely. It turns out that problem was being caused because the original plumber who installed the tub 19 years ago installed the drain slightly crooked,causing it not to drain completely. consequently, there wasn't much Shoster could do,but re-setting the drain did help a little. The other problem of the tub water and shower spray not working properly was due to a bad diverter valve in the tub spout which he replaced, taking care of the problem. Overall he completed the job he came out for, but I gave him an overall rating of C because I felt the additional $200 it cost me (a total of $400) was a lot for an hour,maybe an hour and a half total time
Description of Work: Drain in master bathroom was draining very, very slowly. Water in second bathroom was not shuting off completely and when switching from tub water to shower spray, they were not working correctly.

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


Response from SHOSTER PLUMBING
Sorry you didn't like the overall price of the job Mr. [Member Name Removed]. I was up front with the price PRIOR to doing the work. You did agree on it, so I completed all three different tasks that included tub diverter materials and specialty tools needed for clearing the drain. I thought it was a very fair price for the work involved.....Thanks for the opportunity to work at your home. Ken Shoster Shoster Plumbing

JASON V.
06/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called Shoster Plumbing after a tenant of mine was having water show up in her basement ceiling. Ken Shoster was at the house within an hour and quickly diagnosed the problem. He called me back with facts (not fluff) and gave me a quote on fixing the problem. An hour later I received a call that the work was done. The invoice came and was exactly what was quoted. As a former Real Estate agent I had to deal with a lot of contractors and vendors. I grew tired of the run around trying to find someone reliable and knowledgeable. Shoster Plumbing does not fit that mold. He is easy to deal with, quick to respond and fairly priced. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Description of Work: Found leak that was making basement ceiling wet and replaced a 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
$400

Bob S.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Kenny and I spoke on Friday night he informed me he had some other appointments on Saturday but that he could stop by around noon. We agreed to noon. He called Saturday morning about 10am and said he had finished with the previous appointments. He then asked if he could come by earlier than the noon agreement. I agreed and he was at the house with in 30 minutes. He completed the work and was out the door by 12-12:30pm. Kenny was very personable, punctual and professional. He worked clean and courteously. I will call Kenny Shoster for any future plumbing needs and highly recommend Shoster Plumbing.
Description of Work: Moved a water inlet pipe and installed a faucet and vanity.

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
$350

Dan T.
08/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have used Shoster Plumbing 4 times ever since Ken was recommended by a family member a few years ago. He has fixed a valve leak behind the wall, clog, shower diverter, and replaced a hot water heater for me over the years. It has always been a pleasant experience and it’s nice to have someone you can rely on when you have an issue. Fair pricing, prompt service, and the fact that he is willing to help you understand the issue at hand and all your options is what ensures I will be calling him the next time as well.
Description of Work: Repaired valve leak.

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

Elizabeth T.
08/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
We had the Quest piping in our home and unfortunately came home to six different leaks over the last five years. We decided to replace all piping in the house to remove the Quest piping. We chose not to work with any of the plumbers who had fixed the piping over the years. We chose to hire Kenneth from Shoster Plumbing to do the work instead. Kenneth was simply amazing and incredibly professional. Even though he was not in charge of the whole job because we hired someone else to do the demo and general rebuild, Kenneth continued to stay in touch and also stopped in to check on progress to make sure he was able to get in and do his part as soon as possible. He worked even on Saturdays and Sundays as to make sure progress continued. He was punctual, responsive, clean, professional, and worked very diligently and efficiently. He left the job site each day cleaner than when he arrived. He wasted no time while he worked. Kenneth was great at working with other contractors on the site and even helped prepare and protect his part of the worksite before he left to aid the other contractors. He replaced one pipe that went through the ceiling and one wall of our family room. While doing the replacement he worked incredibly hard to make only minimal holes needed to do the replacement. I expected much more damage and was truly amazed at how he protected our home and worked hard in tight spaces in order to keep damage minimal. We will be putting another bathroom in our basement soon and will be calling on Kenneth to do the work. We hope he does not mind us putting his number on speed dial. He is now our plumber of choice!
Description of Work: Kenneth replaced ALL piping in our home. In the process of replacing all piping he also helped us totally redo our two bathrooms where we were moving the wall separating the bathrooms where the pipes were initially located. This allowed us to be able to fit tubs in both rooms. He also replaced the water heater, dish washer, outside faucets, and laundry wash sink. He helped us better align our laundry room with the new water heater and laundry wash sink knowing we eventually want to add a bathroom in this room. Even though he is not in the business of remodeling, he gave us his professional advice and explained why. Kenneth even made adjustments once he started to make sure everything had a shut off valve AND the shut off valves were convenient for us to get too. His price quote was reasonable and the adjustments to the cost were fair in regards to the adjustments in the work after work began. Kenneth was one of five quotes we received. He was not the lowest but he was in the middle and his contract was precise and well documented in the work we were asking to be completed.

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
$9,000

Gerald L.
03/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Called at 9:27 am and got a return call within 10 minutes. He said he could come around noon time. He came at 1224. I was very impressed with his professionalism. One of the leaks was in a very difficult place and he was able to replace the piping for that leak. He then noticed a pin hole leak in a copper line that was not far from the other leak. He was able to repair that leak also. I was very happy to see that he cleaned up after the job and he left the site cleaner than when he arrived. His pricing was excellent and I would use him again. I also had him give me some estimates on other work I need. I will call him for that job also.
Description of Work: Repaired 2 leaks in pipes. One was very difficult to get at and the other was easy to get at.

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
$350

Susan M.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Kenny is an excellent plumber and businessman. We've used him several times and highly recommend his services. On a Sunday, our water line for the icemaker broke and there was no shutoff. We called Kenny, and although he was spending time with his family, he came right over and helped us out. He's always so helpful...with a pleasant attitude and a smile. He also doesn't gouge you, even on the weekends. Thank goodness for people like him.
Description of Work: Kenny is an excellent plumber and businessman. We've used him several times and highly recommend his services. On a Sunday, our water line for the icemaker broke and there was no shutoff. We called Kenny, and although he was spending time with his family, he came right over and helped us out. He's always so helpful...with a pleasant attitude and a smile. He also doesn't gouge you, even on the weekends. Thank goodness for people like him.

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

Jodi H.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very easy to work with and he did a really great job. He was willing to treat the visit as something like a service call, and add on any extra labor and parts. He got it fixed for us without having to replace anything, which was great. He was very responsive and his price was very good. We haven’t had any problems with the water heater. I had tried a different provider and all they were interested in was replacing the unit and weren’t really interested in making sure that it needed repairs.
Description of Work: We used Shoster Plumbing to fix a water heater in our rental property.

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

J Louise W.
03/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He is fabulous, and did very good work. He prices are always reasonable for the work being performed. Our real estate agent recommended him. His work is so good that we never have called anyone else.
Description of Work: He installed a new downstairs toilet after the county lines backed up in our house. He has been our plumber for about five years.

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

    Contact information

    422 BLAIRFIELD CT, Severn, MD 21144


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Licensing

    Insured

    Licensed*

    Trade License Number
    3233
    Trade License Locale
    Maryland State
    Trade License Authority
    State of Maryland Dept. of Licensing
    Trade License Expiration
    04/08/2018
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Plumbing,
    Water Heaters,
    Drain Cleaning

    FAQ

    SHOSTER PLUMBING is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    SHOSTER PLUMBING accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, SHOSTER PLUMBING does not offer free project estimates.
    No, SHOSTER PLUMBING does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    Yes, SHOSTER PLUMBING offers a 10% senior discount.
    Yes, SHOSTER PLUMBING offers emergency services.
    Yes, SHOSTER PLUMBING offers warranties.
    SHOSTER PLUMBING offers the following services: All your plumbing and gas fitting needs. Water heater repair (authorized service rep for A. O. Smith, State, American, Whirlpool water heaters) and installation/repair;sump pumps, faucets,toilets,sinks, garbage disposals, Kohler authorized service rep for all Kohler products (whirlpools, NUMI, DTV, etc). Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester/Mechanic #16-081.

    Contact information

    422 BLAIRFIELD CT, Severn, MD 21144


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM