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JH Peterson Inc

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Award winning. Additional DBAs - J H Peterson Plumbing, Peterson Plumbing, Peterson Pump and Plumbing, Ask for Military & Angie's List discounts, Visa, Master Card, Cash Check, Background Checked, Drug Tested, Trained Technicians

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing Repair, Plumbing Service, Plumbing Services, Remodeling, Delta, Grohe, Moen, Waterworks, Goulds, Kohler, Toto, Stealth, Triangle Tube, Weil McLain, Leak Repair, Replacement, Water, Well Pump,Sump Pump, Furnace, Boiler, Water Filtration, Hot Water, Steam Hot water Boiler, Boiler Replacements, Backflow, Faucets, Toilets, Toilet, Drain Stoppage, Sewer Stoppage, Sewer Replacement, Sewer Video, Sewer camera, Drain camera, Unstop, Sink stoppage, Disposer, Disposall, Pump Tank, Pressure tank

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Senior Discount

25.00

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.6201 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
72%
4
14%
3
4%
2
3%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.2
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 151-175 of 201 reviews

Prashant K.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Plumbing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Ryan L.
01/2009
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They did a free "home assessment" and made several recommendations for improving the plumbing in our home. This was obviously a way to strum up more business, but they were right about several things and did not pressure us to do the work immediately.
Description of Work: We had a water heater in our attic that burst and leaked through our house. JH Peterson came quickly(worked over weekend), capped the old pipes, installed a water heater with pump in our basement. They also fixed a broken faucet.

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
$8,000

Deborah S.
01/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They couldn't fix the dishwasher because it was the dishwasher that was the problem. With the pipe, they were able to fix the pipe and put a better valve on it and told me how to shut it off and on. they were excellent and very neat. They were very good at showing up on time and everything.
Description of Work: I had a dishwasher that leaked and fixed a pipe under my 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

Seth G.
01/2009
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
John drove out to our house, inspected our entire sump pump system, gave us a diagnosis and a number of ways we could eventually have it fixed. We were thrilled.
Description of Work: My wife and I had an emergency problem with a sump pump (installed by someone else) literally minutes before we were about to leave for the holidays. The problem seemed serious and we were unsure if we should still take our vacation. I called JH Peterson and John himself immediately drove to our house to investigate. Not only were his original suspicions confirmed, but he assured us we could leave for our vacation. He was a life saver!

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

Amal P.
12/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
As noted, they were right on time, explained everything clearly and fairly, and did the work (from all indications) wonderfully well!
Description of Work: We had a pinprick leak in the water line to our fridge - a slow leak that was causing a little buckling in our kitchen hardwood floors and threatened to do more damage over time. The technicians were prompt, professional (e.g., wore booties to not drag in dirt), excellent at their job, and friendly. They suggested two options: (1) a more extensive one that would have cost $350.00 but would have prevented any such leaks anywhere in the relevant kitchen plumbing going forward; and (2) the more localized option that we selected that should (fingers crossed) do the trick as well.

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
$175

jill K.
12/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Toilet leaking onto floor grout for several months. Called JH Peterson and they came within 3 days and pulled the toilet and fixed the leaking seal, which was over 20 years old. Repairman was extremely professional and knowledgeable. I have and will continue to use them again and again.
Description of Work: Toilet leak. Seal replaced and recaulked.

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

Alex K.
12/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumber was very attentive to our needs and courteous. Wore shoe covers when entering home. Returned and serviced our problem at no additional costs.
Description of Work: Emplacement of washers and Hot and Cold handles in 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
$500

Christina G.
12/2008
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 1 more
We interviewed several plumbers, some of which told us the job couldn't even be done. These plumbers were responsive, fast (work done in about 2 days), and did an excellent job. They were expensive, but worth it.
Description of Work: We had a water heater in the attic that exploded. Plumbers installed a new water heater in the basement, sealed and capped the attic pipes, and installed a pump that ensured hot water got to all levels of the house immediately upon opening the faucet (4 floors).

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
$8,000

Linda R.
11/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very good. Extremely responsive. He came out and fixed it very quickly. I don't remember the cost.
Description of Work: Fixed leaky toilet.

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

ALAN M.
10/2008
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The man seemed very professional. Their prices seemed to be somewhat out of line. He proposed that the water heater needed to be replaced-fair enough-and proposed to charge 1700 dollars to do that. I thought it seemed rather high; I saw the price of the device plus installation and it was only around 800 dollars. So we haven't had that work done. He did fix the leak he came to fix but I felt that that price was a little expensive was well.
Description of Work: He fixed a leak and gave me an estimate on repairing another leak that had to do with exhaust from the hot water heater.

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


Maria P.
09/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Service technician arrived when scheduled. Was extremely pleasant and professional. Finished the job very quickly and efficiently. We'll definitely call JH Peterson again when we have any plumbing problems!
Description of Work: We had a leaky water pipe in our basement. The service technician replaced the pipe.

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
$60

Edith B.
08/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We called for a plumber on Thursday, and on Monday afternoon (despite the fact that we were told that they were very backed up) the plumbers were at the premises to fix the problem. The plumbers were fast, efficient and courteous. We were told that it would take about an hour to fix the problem, and within 45 minutes the work was done and the plumbers cleaned up after themselves. It was a very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Replaced washer and seats in bathtub faucet assembly.

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
$447

SARAH N.
06/2008
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Currently, we reside in Canada and rent out our home in Mo Co. We called JH Peterson after we got a recommendation. They worked with us, explained the problem in great detail over the phone and advised us of the cost to repair and if necessary, repair and replace the tank. We were able to pay for the repair over the phone with our credit card. The plumber followed up with a written report of the job that was done and an invoice for our records. He also included photos that he took of the repair job - before and after photos. That was way and above the "call of duty" but nice to get when you are 3000 miles away from your home. I felt right from the onset that this company was honest and forthright, and I wasn't disappointed. I was thrilled with the work and would not hesitate to use them again.
Description of Work: The plumber, Jim Blue, fixed the plumbing/pipes attached to our hot water tank. The pipes had rusted, and the he took great pains to save us from having to replace the tank which is still good. The work was painstaking and arduous - especially so because it was 100 degrees that day - but the plumber managed to do the work in very tight corners (the tank is in a little "closet" on our balcony).

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
$546

David C.
06/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Mr. Blue was responsible and intelligent and performed all the work without mess or bother. Since I left after he completed one task I do not know how long it took. All of the work that I can test (not the thermostat since it's mid-June and we don't have central air) is excellent. I have confidence that if I need to follow up, they will be here.
Description of Work: The company represented by Jim Blue gave me an estimate on the work that I wanted to perform. I decided to have him perform the work since it all had to be done. They installed a new garbage disposal, a digital thermostat which I can set for the times we are home and not in bed, fixed a leaking shower/bath faucet, and rebuilt a running toilet.

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
$1,700

Jane C.
06/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had the same service rep for both repairs and he was courteous, explained everything he was doing, showed up on time, explained the bill (which matched the estimate), and accurately estimated the time the jobs would take. We are very happy with Peterson Plumbing. We are having them come back again to fix one more thing (hopefully the last).
Description of Work: Peterson Plumbing has done two jobs for us: the first was to rebuild a toilet, the second was to replace the pipes in our bath/shower that had caused a hole in our ceiling.

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
$1,000

Michael R.
06/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We were very impressed by the quality of the work carried out by the company's representative. He was courteous, conscientious, and persevered to complete a job that took much longer than it would have done normally due to the supplier sending incomplete parts. After finishing the work, he took care to clean the bathroom sink area to a clean condition. The final visit was actually rescheduled as the plumber was delayed on another job. The office called to inform us, and then scheduled the new visit for 2 days later, and first thing in the morning, to be sure that we would not miss them again.
Description of Work: We needed to repair a bathroom faucet. After trying to fix the piece in place, the plumber diagnosed that we needed a replacement part. He organized a temporary fix to keep us going. Once we received the replacement from the supplier, he returned and installed it promptly.

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

SNOWDEN W.
05/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The repair was performed promptly. When the service person discovered a different leak around the tap that repair was fixed too at no extra charge.
Description of Work: I had a leak under the 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
$300

Jeremy N.
01/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
From the moment I called in a panic, Anne in the office was incredibly helpful. She was able to pinpoint the likely source of our trouble and offered to schedule an emergency visit for us, even though this was the busy Christmas-to-New-Year's corridor, and her staff was booked solid. She even recommended other plumbers I could call in case they could service us more quickly, and she called after the work to see how it went. Jim arrived on schedule and was courteous, informative, and professional. While he was there, he pointed out several other deficiencies in the bathroom which we had not noticed. He also removed the ruined light fixture from our kitchen ceiling. Unfortunately, he was unable to fix the wiring or the ceiling (not his job), so we will need to employ an electrician and drywall contractor. This company was a bright spot in an otherwise incredibly stressful first night as homeowners, and I would recommend them without reservation to anyone in the area.
Description of Work: On our first night in our new home, after a hectic day of moving, we decided to relax with a hot bath, only to discover that two full tubs had drained directly into our kitchen from the upstairs hall bath. The kitchen ceiling was crumbling, the lighting was shorted out, and the bathroom was unusable. Jim appeared the next day and immediately diagnosed the problem as an incorrectly placed gasket behind the tub's overflow. He cut an access hole in a master bedroom closet and installed the correct part, filling the tub to ensure that it would now drain appropriately.

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

christine C.
11/2007
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
We called a couple of plumbing companies from Angie's List, and we agreed to have Peterson's service come by, for an agreed on weekend emergency fee of $200.00 in addition to the cost of the plumbing. The plumber on call told us over the phone we'd expect him in an hour, but it took nearly 2 hours for him to get there. The work was completed fine, and the plumber did not make a mess, but this was not a pleasant experience for us in general. He was extremely chatty, like we were his Saturday entertainment. He droned on with his stories about other clients; goodness knows what stories he would tell about us later, and as a result, the work took twice as long as it should have. We had spoken to a different plumber that morning who'd politely told us he didn't do DC calls, but that the snaking shouldn't cost much more than $100. For just the snaking, we paid, can you believe this: $310!!! Then add the emergency fee and some bio-clean drain cleaner. We were shocked. But were stuck.
Description of Work: We had dumped rice down our garbage disposal after a birthday party the night before, and we had a big, stinky mess when the rice expanded and clogged the kitchen drain. Peterson's service came by on a Saturday to snake the drain, which they successfully did.

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

$541

Response from JH Peterson Inc
I MADE A FOLLOW UP CALL THIS MORNING, AFTER LEAVING A VOICE MAIL ON DECEMBER 3, AND AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE CLIENT, I AGREE THEY DID NOT RECEIVE THE PERCEIVED VALUE OF THIS EMERGENCY CALL MADE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 27. I HAVE AUTHORIZED THE AMOUNT OF $200 TO BE RETURNED TO THEM TODAY, 12/20/07.

CHERYL D.
09/2007
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
They got there on time, which was pretty quickly after we called them. They were professional and did an overall good job, but were expensive. It also took them a while to get the job done. I would recommend them even though they are high in terms of price.
Description of Work: JH Peterson installed a three handle tub faucet in my house and they also replaced the trap in the sink in about 5 hours.

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
$900

Rebecca M.
08/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was very happy with the entire experience. When I set up the appointment, the receptionist asked for my e-mail address, so she could send a confirmation message and a picture of the plumber who would be coming to the house. When Brian arrived, he put on shoe covers every time he came inside. He ran the water in the kitchen sink for a few minutes, to determine whether or not the drain needed to be snaked. Thankfully, it didn't. Brian initially thought the p-trap would need to be removed, cleaned, and re-installed. In reality, it needed to be replaced. The pricing for the job didn't change from the initial estimate, despite this change. The cost of the work done shown above includes the purchase of a 1-year service plan, the discount on service that comes with that plan, and the Angie's List $25 discount. Without the discounts or the service plan, it would have been $224.00.
Description of Work: Replaced p-trap under the kitchen sink, which had occasional moisture, but no active 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
$261

Mary R.
07/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was fine. I was very impressed with them. It was the first time I used them and they came that day. I thought the price was fair. They were courteous, prompt, and the guy even cleaned up.
Description of Work: They replaced a copper pipe in the basement, that had pinhole leaks in it.

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
$500

SARAH P.
07/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
See above. I was very impressed with his honesty, he could have replaced the faucet and cost me plenty of money, but instead it was a simple call with his advice solving the problem.
Description of Work: I broke the faucet in my kitchen sink. I went out and purchased another one and called the plumber to make the repair. When he came, he told me I didn't need a new one, but just a new part. He said he could get it and install it for me, but I could just as easily pick it up myself and put it on. That is what I did.

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
$59

CHRISTINE H.
10/2006
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
JH Peterson was able to get someone out within an hour of when I called (7:30 am) and they had it fixed by 9:30 am. They price by the job rather than by the hour, and I think it was a little expensive compared to how much it would have cost by the hour from another company (it took about 30 minutes of work) but having it done so quickly was worth the extra expense. Most other plumbers I called weren't even able to come out today. The portion of drain he replaced is warrantied for a year. He seemed to do a very good job and kept the area quite clean. I'm very satisfied with the experience. Oh, I should also mention that the office staff was extremely pleasant and cheerful, they were a delight.
Description of Work: The trap under my kitchen sink had sprung a leak and was so corroded that it disintegrated under light touch. I needed it replaced along with a 1.5 foot length of pipe leading up to it.

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
$204.39

09/2005
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
THEY ARE AN EXCELLENT SMALL COMPANY. THEIR PEOPLE ARE VERY GOOD, VERY CUSTOMER ORIENTED & VERY RESPONSIVE. THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO TAKE CARE OF THE CUSTOMER.
Description of Work: RE-DID A DRAIN FROM AN UPSTAIRS TOILET, THROUGH CEILINGS, DOWN WALLS TO A MAIN DRAIN.

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
$2,000

Contact information

627 Sligo Ave Ste B, Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.jhpetersonplumbing.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Wells and Pumps,
Natural Gas Lines,
Sewer Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Ceramic Tile,
Fireplaces,
Electrical,
Garage and Shed Building

FAQ

JH Peterson Inc is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

JH Peterson Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, JH Peterson Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, JH Peterson Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, JH Peterson Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, JH Peterson Inc offers emergency services.
No, JH Peterson Inc does not offer warranties.
JH Peterson Inc offers the following services: Plumbing Repair, Plumbing Service, Plumbing Services, Remodeling, Delta, Grohe, Moen, Waterworks, Goulds, Kohler, Toto, Stealth, Triangle Tube, Weil McLain, Leak Repair, Replacement, Water, Well Pump,Sump Pump, Furnace, Boiler, Water Filtration, Hot Water, Steam Hot water Boiler, Boiler Replacements, Backflow, Faucets, Toilets, Toilet, Drain Stoppage, Sewer Stoppage, Sewer Replacement, Sewer Video, Sewer camera, Drain camera, Unstop, Sink stoppage, Disposer, Disposall, Pump Tank, Pressure tank
Ask for details

Contact information

627 Sligo Ave Ste B, Silver Spring, MD 20910

www.jhpetersonplumbing.com

Service hours

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