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B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

FAMILY OWNED. ADDITIONAL CONTACT NAMES: BENNY OR WARREN GARTRELL. ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS: 301-363-5414.

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

PLUMBING, DRAIN CLEANING, WATER HEATERS, HEATING, KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING, SERVICING WELL PUMPS

Services we don't offer

HVAC

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

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


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 29 reviews

Michael G.
10/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I would use them again. They did a great job. They have always took care of our plumbing needs.
Description of Work: They have always took care of our plumbing needs.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joseph B. G.
04/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Outstanding, in every case. Fast response, very reasonably priced service, top quality work. Never felt the need to call another plumber in over three decades.
Description of Work: Variety of plumbing fixes (pinhole leaks in copper water service pipes, burst hose bib, toilet clearances, &c.) over the last 32 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

Michael G.
01/2017
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went very well. 1. Our old faucet was leaking and not repairable. Warren told us which brands of kitchen faucets to buy at Home Depot. We bought one and he installated very easily. 2. Some plumbers would have sweatted in new shutoff valves, but Warren was able to change the washers and it worked. 3. The contractors hadn't installed the shower plumbing correctly. Warren repaired the installation. Warren is an excellent plumber. He has done very high quality work for us before.
Description of Work: 1. Installing a kitchen faucet 2. Repairing leaking indoor cold water shutoffs that supply water to outside faucets. It was impossible to shut off the outside water. 3. Repairing temperature control lever in the shower

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

Jeffrey H.
08/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Warren Gartrell responded immediately, found the hidden source of the leak, and replaced the leaking section of pipe. Excellent work!
Description of Work: A copper pipe in a wall started leaking on Friday afternoon before Memorial Day.

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
$260

Melvin P.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Bennie is very good. He's very responsive so when you call he comes! He's a little more expensive than the average plumber, but he's very good with hot water heating systems. He repaired ours that had needed a lot of work.
Description of Work: Hot water system repair/maintenance and general plumbing

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

Maureen G.
02/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job. We have used them for 30 plus years. We will use them in the future. They are very honest and just really nice people.
Description of Work: They put a new flange in one toilet. They also removed the toilet and sink and put it back in when the floor was redone. They also cut and put in a new pipe.

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

Cassandra A.
02/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They do fantastic work. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They put new faucets and valves.

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

Cathy H.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I have been using the company for about 40 years. They are very responsive and do good work. The plumbers are very professional and knowledgeable in their field. They are also dependable and it is easy to schedule a service for when I need.
Description of Work: I have use the company for quite a few plumbing jobs. They most recently 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

Jacqueline P.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
B F Gartrell and Sons Inc Plumbing were diligent, they know what they're doing with a lot of different issues, they didn't stop until they found the issues, and they were logical about discovering the issues. He showed up for my emergency situation.
Description of Work: B F Gartrell & Sons Inc Plumbing discovered and fixed the real issues and mistakes from prior people and reconnected the pipes in the basement bathroom shower.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Marlene R.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
See above. That pretty much covers it.
Description of Work: We had a drain that was leaking from our ancient (1930's era) plumbing into our kitchen ceiling. Warren arrived on time, quickly diagnosed the problem, gave us a temporary patch, and returned a few days later to replace the pipes and snake out our waste line. He worked quickly and efficiently, and even took a few minutes to help my wife replace a broken handle on our microwave door. While the work was not inexpensive, we feel that the money was well spent, and will definitely use Gartrell again.

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
$665

Janice C.
05/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
A friend referred me to Gartrell 10 years ago and I have used their services since that time. Both Benny and Warren worked on my kitchen remodel and were always punctual, courteous, highly experienced, and honest in their pricing. I recently called them regarding a minor bathroom leak. They came out the next day and fixed the problem within the hour. Trustworthy and proficient in every regard.
Description of Work: Kitchen remodel. Minor bathroom 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
$1,300

Joe K.
09/2011
4.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Wnet just fine; Warren is quite creative.
Description of Work: I used Warren of Gartrell & Sons many times over the past decade in my old house and found the service for general plumbing to be very good, and fair in price. - - I definitley would recommend the firm him for general plumbing projects.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

HELENE Q.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Everything they do from start to finish is done well.
Description of Work: Several plumbing repairs and installation of a pedestal sink in bathroom. Warren works fasts, arrives on time, and does excellent work. We've been using Gartrell Plumbing for about 15 years. I can't remember the costs for the various jobs, but they're very reasonable and the folks very honest.

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

Amy P.
05/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Warren is the type of professional that does a job once and does it right. On the rare occasion that he has to return to readdress an issue, he does so quickly and at his own expense. He always comes promptly and works efficiently but quickly. Warren is a talented, stand-up guy who you can trust in your home to do a great job.
Description of Work: I had Gartrell out just today to snake a drain in my bathroom but I have used them for MANY & multiple tasks for 14 years. Warren Gartrell has snaked sink drains, fixed both major and minor leaks in both my home as well as a rental we manage, replaced our hot water heater, given us new spigots, new faucets, etc, etc.

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

Lubna R.
03/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
SUPERB. Getting Benny Gartrell's help on this job was one of the only two things that have gone well with my purchase and move into my new house. He was punctual, professional and most importantly, 100% honest. I could trust his advice, and trust that he wanted what was best for me. He did an excellent job, and made the whole experience extremely pleasant and pain free. Such a relief from the corrupt and dishonest world of people I have had to deal with in the process of purchasing my first house. I am so grateful for Benny's help and happy that I know who to tun to when I need help with any plumbing-related issues that might come up in the future. I wish there were more people like him out there. I could go on, but in short: you can't go wrong with Benny, he's worth every penny.
Description of Work: Gas fitting: did all the piping for gas connection from the meter to inside the house for a gas water heater and stove, and future gas furnace. Replaced the electric heater with a new gas water heater; and did all the connections for the new dual fuel range as well. Completed all the WSSC inspections.

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
$3,800

RICHARD L.
02/2011
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am very unhappy with Benny. He left many important items unfinished, and almost all the work he did do had to be redone. Considering he received $18,200 for a fairly modest installation, which I thought was high to accommodate the detail-intensive work this installation required, I did not expect this. Work that he never did: He never returned to install the whole-house water filter, never roughed-in a hose bib for the front of the house and never provided a back-up drain for a 2nd floor humidifier, all of which were included in the contract. This was not for lack of me calling to prod him to come back to finish this work over the course of a year. The first two calls, he said he would schedule something "later," but he eventually stopped returning my calls. Work that was done wrong: Almost all the work he did had to be redone. He roughed in a shower that was going to be less than 30" wide (which violates local plumbing code), vent pipes sloped the wrong way in the middle of a run (which could cause problems with sewer gas escaping from drains--a big no-no), and he roughed in both shower valves so that they stuck out too far (beyond the manufacturer's recommendation, which was marked with stickers on each valve--hard to miss). Also, he soldered pipes after connecting them to the rough-ins, which damaged both valves, which cost me $400. Damage caused: Benny also cut into an open-web joist to install a shower line, which is a big, big, big no-no (that compromises the joists strength and could lead to that part of the floor collapsing). He could have run the shower line 1" to the south and avoided that problem. He could have also told me about it after he did it. Of course, he didn't. Also, he cut so far into wall framing at certain points that the framing was useless and had to be rebuilt. He had his own guy inspect it and got a plumbing approval, but spoke with a city inspector about the slopes, cuts and measurements, and he told me it should not have passed. The only thing Benny was good at was billing me quickly and then charging me interest while I withheld payment until he corrected problems with his installation. He was slow and eventually completely unresponsive to correct anything that was incomplete or wrong.
Description of Work: Full plumbing installation for house renovation (supply, drain and waste lines for 2nd floor bath with 2 sinks, kitchen, basement bath, whole-house water filter). Waste plumbing was supposed to be all cast-iron to minimize sound. Supply plumbing was supposed to be Wirsbo PEX. Price does not include fixtures, filters or pumps, which I provided.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0

$18,200

Response from B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING
Benny's response to the member: Hose Bibb: Installation of front hose bibb required him to remove his front metal stairs to install same. I advised the member that I would install the filter and hose bibb at the same time, never heard from him until this letter was received. 2nd Floor Humidifier: There was never a drain in my proposal for a humidifier drain. HVAC work was performed by another contractor. Shower Drain and Faucet Rough-ins: The location of the shower drain and diverter were measured and laid out in the field by the member's carpenter, Bobby. All finish wall depths were verified by Bobby so diverters would work correctly with the finished walls. As far as the 30" wide shower the member refers to, his showers were custom tile. This being stated as shower drains and diverters can be placed to an individuals functional and personal taste. I had no input on length or width of the shower. The code requires minimum of 900 square inches of interior cross-sectional area measured 30" from center of sill line to wall. The final inside dimensions of the member's shower was his responsibility. Shower Valve Rough-ins: The member purchased Hansgrohe shower rough-in valves. Hansgrohe ships rough-in valves and trim kits separately. The thermostatic cartridges are shipped with the shower trim and were not on the job site. Soldering these valves with the cartridges installed can damage these parts, so how could I damage what was not there. Hansgrohe and most other brands have either male or female iron pipe size connections or copper sweat connections. All are acceptable by manufacturers specifications. Vent Sloping, Inspection, Cut Web Joist, Cut Wall Framing: My plumbing close-in inspection was in December 2008. It was performed by a DCRA plumbing Inspector and was not a third party inspection or "my guy" as the member implies, DCRA records will verify this. From the end of December until August 2009 [had no access to the member's house. In August 2009 the member phoned me and said he had been laid off; apologized for nonpayment. He sent me a check and asked to meet me on site and go over a few things. Upon arrival at site we talked about some piping modifications which I agreed to do and performed. He also mentioned the shower rough-in location. The member had already removed the shower diverter that I installed. He explained that since he cut it he would reinstall it. I believe that the member or others could have modified any part of the plumbing system including the vent system or supports to same causing back grading to piping. As far as the cut web joist goes, I was not the only contractor on site. I have not been to his house since August 2009. In regards to the cut or drilled framing most of his walls were nominal size 2 x 4, actual measurements 1/1/2" x 3 1/2"waste and vent piping sizers are as follows: 1 1/2" PVC pipe = 2 1/8" OD hole 2" PVC piping ~ 2 9/16" 00 hole. If a fitting needs to be Installed add 3/8" - 1/2" to each hole OD It is common practice to drill non-load bearing walls to accommodate this piping. Any load bearing or weight supporting walls that require plumbing installed should have their nominal size increased to support same- When I install plumbing waste and vents, structural design should have already been anticipated and sized correctly. No-allowances for piping or pipe chases were designed or specified on this job. In closing, when I started this job, the member introduced me to his carpenter Bobby. He explained to me that Bobby would layout the location of all kitchen, bathroom cabinets, appliances, faucets and fixtures. All locations, measurements and marks for same were made by the member's acting agent Bobby. When Bobby left the job the member realized a lot of details were wrong. The member and Bobby had different views of the finish dimension details. My work was done according to Bobby's specifications. The member did not try to contact me by phone or by mail. This letter was a total surprise to me, I assumed that his project was delayed or he was completing it on his own, requiring a longer time frame. All of my telephone numbers and addresses are still the same. I appreciate Angie's List for allowing me a chance to respond to the member's accusations. Benjamin F. Gantrell, Jr.

Janice F.
08/2010
5.0
plumbing, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
After trying many other plumbers, my neighbor recommended Warren Gartrell of Gartrell plumbing. So, I made an appointment with Gartrell plumbing to repair a very slowly draining bath tub and a running toilet. These have been recurring problems, and other plumbers who have come have spent hours trying to fix them with less than perfect results. Warren Gartrell arrived on time and took less than 1 hour to finish both projects. He was very professional, explained the problem, didn't try to sell me extra parts, and offered to come back if I had any problems. I will definately call Gartrell plumbing for any other plumbing problems I may have in the future.
Description of Work: Needed a plumber to fix a running toilet and a clogged bathtub.

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
$231

Joe K.
06/2010
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I will have to replace the drain pipe, which I will contact them for. They are a low key company that offers competitive prices. It's a local family owned-business. I've been using them for over 15 years.
Description of Work: They patched a drain pipe temporarily as I was unable to use my two upstairs bathrooms.

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
$156

EMMA G.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came over to look at it and said it was not a leak, but, it was an issue with the tiles in the bathtub which was causing the water leak. He recommended a tile person to us. He spent quite a bit of time here to evaluate the correct problem. He did not do any work for me and charged 136 dollars for the inspection so that seemed kind of steep to me, but, I am not acquainted with what plumbing prices should be. He was here for about 40 minutes and it required quite a lot of effort to find out the exact problem. He did what was necessary, so, I think I would use him in future if needed.
Description of Work: I had a leak in the upstairs bathroom and called him to fix that.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$136

Karen J.
09/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I couldn't have asked for a better business to do such a small job - they were very prompt, he even had to go tto the supply house for one particular part, returned and completed the job promptly. Very efficient, pleasant and just a great professional. Will be having this company in again to replace several other problem areas of plumbing.
Description of Work: Replaced all of the cartridges in the five Moen 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
$181

Colette T.
06/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Arrived exactly at promised time. Had all the necessary parts and tools. Worked quickly and efficiently. Cleaned up afterwards. Extremely professional and pleasant. I have used this plumber for all my plumbing work over the past several years and have always been extremely happy with his work.
Description of Work: Most recent job: Replaced "stem valves" of bathroom sink fixture to stop a dripping faucet. Past jobs: Replaced various sink, tub and shower fixtures, replaced old cut-off valves, replaced wax seal on leaking toilet, replaced toilet flush mechanisms.

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
$160

Theresa H.
06/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are excellent! They are responsive and punctual. They do excellent work. They are honest and reasonable. I trust them completely. If they something needs to be done, I know it does. They don't try to over-sell. I had a problem with a defective toilet that they installed. They made it good. It was a year later, and they took care of it. They didn't charge me any extra, and I didn't ask them to do that. Their prices are very reasonable. They are professional. I have an older house, so I use them frequently.
Description of Work: I use BF Gartrell & Sons plumbing as my plumber. They have installed a hot water heater and unclogged drains. They take care of my wear and tear issues. The last time I used them was to unclog a drain.

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

Julia B.
12/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Benny was great. He came up with a solution to reroute the waste water pipe that did not involve tearing up my kitchen floor or basement. He limited deconstruction to the wall behind the dishwasher. He started promptly at 9am and worked straight through the day, not wrapping up until I had full use of my plumbing system at 7:30pm.
Description of Work: Replaced an ancient sewer line with a new one that ran under my kitchen.

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
$3,200

Patty S.
11/2007
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, drain cleaning
  + 1 more
Over the past year, I have called on Warren about 4 times and each time he was able to fix whatever plumbing problem I was experiencing. We have called upon several different plumbers who did not seem as detail oriented, conscientious or as fast as Warren. Most recently I tried to find a less expensive plumber, but honestly, it's not worth it if I can't get the service and consideration that I receive with this company. Again, it's a matter of trust.
Description of Work: I've called on Warren several times in the past year and each time he was professional, courteous, and prompt. Most recently he had to snake our kitchen sink drain and later in week he returned to work on our water heater. He went out of his way to try to get to us as soon as he could and worked fast to return hot water to our home. I trust his work and appreciate his efforts.

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

BONNIE R.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This is a fabulous plumber. He is knowledgeable, charming and nice to work with. He comes in, does the job in a timely manner, and the quality of his work is perfect
Description of Work: They have done everything for me including a new hot water heater, new bathroom sinks and general plumbing repairs over a two year period

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
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Contact information

P.O. Box 10668, Silver Spring, MD 20914

Gartrellandsonsmd.com

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:
Closed

Licensing

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Heating and Air Conditioning

FAQ

B F GARTRELL & SONS INC 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: Closed

B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING offers free project estimates.
No, B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING does not offer a senior discount.
No, B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING does not offer emergency services.
No, B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING does not offer warranties.
B F GARTRELL & SONS INC PLUMBING offers the following services: PLUMBING, DRAIN CLEANING, WATER HEATERS, HEATING, KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING, SERVICING WELL PUMPS
HVAC

Contact information

P.O. Box 10668, Silver Spring, MD 20914

Gartrellandsonsmd.com

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:
Closed