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The Plumbing Dr

Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters,

About us

Founded in 1980, The Plumbing Dr., Inc. has been serving the Arlington, VA, Falls Church, VA, and Fairfax, VA, neighbors with all their plumbing needs. If you are looking for a plumber that offers straightforward pricing, emergency service, and can assure you there will be no mess left behind, please give us a call. Every technician is background checked and drug tested. Techs and vehicles are clearly identified with The Plumbing Dr. logo. Need a Plumber? Call The Dr. today! *Please be advised that unfortunately we do not service Washington DC or Maryland.

Business highlights

44 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Residential Installation, Replacement & Repairs including but not limited to: Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Video Inspection of Sewer and Drain Lines, Hydrojetting, Sump Pumps, Faucets, Disposals, Toilets, Sinks, Water Heaters, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Winterization, Gas Pipe & Fitting Work, Water Main Replacement, Sewer Main Replacement.

Services we don't offer

Septic Systems, Foundation Issues, Waterproofing, HVAC, Appliance Repair, Wells & Well Pumps We do not offer services in Washington DC or Maryland.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
Financing Available
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7291 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
3%
2
4%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.3
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 291 reviews

Al B.
06/2023
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Simply OUTSTANDING ! My hot water heater blew a hole through its relief valve and was jetting a high pressure stream of water into the ceiling and flooding the lower level of the house. First, telephone response within 1 hour, on an extended holiday weekend. Two other plumbing services had been contacted... One never called back, the other responded two days later. Second, dispatch of plumbers and arrival within 2 hours of the call on that same extended holiday weekend. Third, immediately impressed with the bearing and professionalism of the responding plumbers. They analyzed the problem and stopped the leak within minutes. Fourth, having stabilized the situation, they gave a precise, clear, detailed explanation of the options for repair, and the exact price for each option. Fifth, the work was done quickly and completely, all problems solved at the exact price offered. In Summary: I have never, in over 40 years of home ownership in different locations around the county, never, EVER found a better plumbing service than this. In fact, nothing else comes close. Finally, i wast gratefully amazed at the price, much, MUCH lower than what friends and relatives have been charged for similar service. Don't even bother calling anyone else. Call the Plumbing Doctor first.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and repaired a failed overflow tank that was soaking the ceiling and flooding the lower level of the house. Work performed swiftly on an extended holiday weekend. At the same time on the same call, fixed a failed Shower control valve, unblocked a sink, and fixed a leaking drain 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
$2,700

Jesse W.
02/2023
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
Excellent professional service from both people.
Description of Work: Leaky water heater, needed 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
$1,700

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your business!

Paula H.
12/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We had Daniel come to our house to fix a toilet. He was knowledgeable and quick. And the price was reasonable. I would definitely use him again. We thought the toilet wasn’t working after he left and the company was sending someone immediately. But in the end it was working great. Amazing customer service.
Description of Work: Broken flapper

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
$68

Ari K.
09/2022
5.0
appliance repair, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Fantastic experience. Dr. Brandon called me at the agreed upon time, came 10 minutes later. Walked me through options and made sure I had all the right info before determining next steps. They were able to replace the water heater the same day, and did so within a few hours, and no real interruption to our day and zero mess. He even noticed our kitchen sink had loose pipes and gave that a quick fix. Would definitely use again.
Description of Work: New 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

Response from The Plumbing Dr
We appreciate your feedback! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. We are grateful for your business.

Katya W.
08/2022
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
Harold and Marcelo fixed and improved the flushing system in my bathroom about 6 months ago. It made a big difference and still is working well. I’d recommend their service!
Description of Work: Bathroom - water delivery system renovation

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 The Plumbing Dr
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We appreciate your business!

Terry A.
07/2022
5.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
The work was excellent and the plumbers were punctual and cleaned up everything! The team included 4 men. I was only introduced to Daniel and Marcelo. The work takes all day and they check everything prior to leaving and give a quick orientation to the new product. The tank is small and installed on the wall and leaves additional space as compared to the 50 gallon tank it replaced. I have nothing for comparison but this was an expensive undertaking and I pray it will be worth it. I am pleased with the function thus far.
Description of Work: Placement of a tankless water heater

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

ruth M.
06/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I want to express my gratitude to the Plumbing Doctors team that came to my rescue earlier this week. It was an incredible team effort, that include Mr Bill Bennett, Tracy and Melody, Daniel,Lloyd, Joe, Marcelo and Joe. Mr. Bennett responded with incredible sense of urgency, and he personally followed up on the team's work and the process at hand. Melody and Tracy at the office took care of guiding the financial part, and communicating often via email.Daniel offered guidance and explained the problem, the financing options, and wha to expect during the work days. Lloyd tried his best to provide alternative water source for my house, while patiently waiting for the utility companies to do their part for marking lines and so forth. Joe, Marcelo and Jake were professional, engaging and very positive towards my questions and concerns about the job at hand. They also worked with promptitude and worked past their normal working hours to ensure this huge job could be done in two days. So that I could have my water line up and running before the weekend. I can not thank Plumbing doctors enough for this great experience and they can be sure they have won a customer for life.
Description of Work: replace entire main water line entering my home

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 The Plumbing Dr
Thank you. It was a pleasure working for you. We appreciate you sharing your kind words with others.

Fred B.
05/2022
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
The work was excellent. e have used this company many times because of the quality of their work and the talent of their highly professional staff. We are especially pleased with the workmanship of Daniel. He is an outstanding plumber and human being. It's always a pleasure to have him in the house because we know the work will be done well and with a smile.
Description of Work: Pipe cleaning and reconfiguring some under-sink 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

Response from The Plumbing Dr
We thank you for sharing your experience. It is our pleasure to be your preferred plumbing company! thank you for your continued business!

Leslee E.
05/2022
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
Charlie and Cornelius came within a few hours. Checked the leak, found it was the garbage disposal, and replaced it on the spot. Gave us a good deal, friendly and professional service. Would definitely call The Plumbing Dr again!
Description of Work: New 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
$580

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you were pleased with everything.

Bobby I.
04/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I used Plumbing Dr twice - once for our primary residence and once for our rental property. Both times they finished the job and exceeded my expectations. The cost seems reasonable. I would not hesitate to hire them again. Dr Charlie and budding Dr Jake were puntual and professional.
Description of Work: Job well done

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

Sandy S.
04/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went great. Dr. Charlie and his helper, Dr. Joe, work well together. They are professional and very nice. I feel that they take pride in their work. The toilet works great and they cleaned up afterwards. And they didn't scratch my newly installed vinyl plank floors. I will be requesting them every time now.
Description of Work: Toilet replaced

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
$700

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you again Ms. [Member Name Removed]! We certainly appreciate your confidence in our company!

Sandy S.
04/2022
5.0
appliance repair, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Dr. Charlie and his assistant were great. They fixed the problem. They were easy to work with. Definitely will request them next time we have a plumbing problem.
Description of Work: Pipe under bathtub that was under the house (in crawl space) had broken loose and needed to be repaired.

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

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you for your feedback! It means alot to Dr. Charlie and our company that you took the time to do this. We appreciate your business!

George N.
03/2022
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Charlie came as scheduled, listened to our observations, explained his leak search process; then proceeded to locate the leak. It was difficult to locate (faulty soldering by a bathroom renovator), and even harder to fix w/o damaging bath tiles, but he devised a method and repaired the leak, leaving only some sheetrock holes to be repaired by the homeowner. It wasn't inexpensive, taking several hours to do, but his professional workmanship and knowledge were worth the price. He also replaced the operating parts of our toilet while he was here. Afterwards, he cleaned up the work area well. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: We had some indirect signs of a small leak in an upstairs bathroom

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
$1,100

Response from The Plumbing Dr
We appreciate you sharing your experience! Thank you so much for allowing us to service you!

Jim M.
03/2022
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
Charlie and Lloyd were technically proficient, polite and focused. As always with the plumbing doctor, extremely good value was delivered. This is why we have used Plumbing Doctor religiously for six years-ever since we moved in our current house in Arlington.
Description of Work: Shower handle was reattached, oiled and tightened and two bathroom toilets were repaired.

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 The Plumbing Dr
Thank you for letting us know how Dr Charlie and Llloyd did! We really do appreciate it! Thank you for your continued business.

Deb S.
01/2022
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
Harold showed up on time, gave me my options and quickly got work done. Very professional.
Description of Work: Repair Toilet and Replace Shutoff Valves under sink

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
$700

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate it very much!

Hutch D.
08/2021
2.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
$69 service fee to diagnose turned into a fee to drive to my house only. Solution presented was to snake the drain. In doing this, they realized to fix the problem they needed to install a sump pump for $4800 IN ADDITION TO the $370 fee to snake the drain. Due to repeated poor communication/ clarity of what we were to get for our dollar and expensive fee to snake a drain mean we will not be using this company for future needs.
Description of Work: Unclog a drain

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

$370

Response from The Plumbing Dr
I'm sorry to hear this. We were under the impression, after you spoke to the technician yesterday, that you understood the circumstances of your situation. The service charge was waived at time of service, as well as being credited back for us not being able to warranty the repair. I understand that you were not expecting the result and that can be overwhelming to hear your issue was [Member Information Removed] more extensive than you were anticipating. As our tech indicated, I would be more than happy to discuss this further with you. Thank you for your feedback.

Inayat D.
07/2021
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Faucets repairs/replacement and Toilet replacements
Description of Work: Dr Charlie was fantastic! I purposely ask for him now! He fixed and replaced our faucets and also replaced our toilets. He is obviously extremely knowledgeable and knows how to get the jobs done right!! He’s also super efficient and doesn’t waste any time!!! Thank you so much, Charlie!!!!!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Herman N.
06/2021
5.0
plumbing, drain pipe
  + 0 more
Daniel was an AWESOME tech. He correctly diagnosed where the leak was located and worked late into the night to replace the pipe. He also minimized the mess when he had to remove some of the plaster wall to get to the pipe in question. Overall a great job.
Description of Work: Replacement of Kitchen Drain 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
$650

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. So happy we could help.

Greg B.
03/2021
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I was very impressed with the 4 jobs done today. Charles and “E” (his partner!) Were very good at explaining all of our options and keeping us informed during all of the work. Everything turned out great! We will be call The Plumbing Dr in future plumbing needs in our house. Keep up the good work and again thanks for the high quality quick work. G Blain
Description of Work: 1. new kitchen faucet 2. toilet repaired 3. hot water heater flush 4. new bath tub 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
$1,100

Darrell P.
01/2021
5.0
plumbing, sewer cleaning
  + 0 more
The Plumbing Doctor has been a godsend for our old home that didn't have proper maintenance before we moved in. They've always been able to provide immediate emergency service with no delay. Dr. Charlie cleared up the latest problem and gave us tips on how to prevent future issues. This is the only plumbing service we will use.
Description of Work: We had a sewage line backup flooding the basement.

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

Paul G.
10/2020
5.0
wells
  + -1 more
Two people got the job done quickly and cleanly. They did not try to sell me more than I needed. They arrived right on time. Both wore masks & gloves out of concern for COVID. I had lots of questions and they were obviously expert and experienced. I did have to wait a few days for their next availability, while some others could have been there right away after I called. It was not a problem and I'm glad I chose them.
Description of Work: Replaced two submersible sump pumps in basement.

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
$1,442

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you for your kind words. We are sorry we were unable to service you a bit quicker, but are very happy you were pleased with our tech and the work. We appreciate your business!

Kris M.
04/2020
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing
  + 0 more
I wanted to give a shout out to this company for an amazing experience today! We had three toilets installed on a 30 year old home we just purchased. A broken flange was found that had been fixed prior, very poor workmanship and installed incorrectly. Dr. Daniel and Dr Lloyd took the time and patience to tediously fix the issue which could of been done much easier through the ceiling! They did NOT choose the easy way which would of costs us in ceiling repairs. Not only did these two spend time coving our floors to protect from damage or dirt they were conscious about the current pandemic we are in and wore face masks, gloves and shoe coverings which was very much appreciated! These two were professional and honest and we will be referring them to everyone! Thanks guys!
Description of Work: Multiple toilet installs

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

Justin P.
04/2020
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing, water heater repair, wells
  + 2 more
Mike L. always takes care of my issues and leaves my house better than when he left it. He's also an educator: as he works, I learn about how things work and ultimately how to maintain my home. He's a fantastic employee at The Plumbing Dr., and I've used them exclusively since I purchased my new home.
Description of Work: Water Heater Replacement, Sump Pump Check Valve Replacement, Main Shutoff Valve Replacement

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

Response from The Plumbing Dr
We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. Thank you for allowing us to service your plumbing needs over the years.

Larry C.
04/2020
5.0
appliance repair, drain cleaning
  + 0 more
I am totally 100% satisfied with the work the Plumbingdr's work. Their master plumber, Brandon and his crew managed to drain out enough of the backed up water in the line to snake a camera into the pipe. The problem was that a power line had drilled through my pipe, which started to slowly cause a back up over a period of months. They pinpointed the exact location, dug down exposing the break. They cut out the destroyed section, replaced that part and then snaked/reamed out the entire line, clearing the drain from house to county sewer line. Problem gone. They did a fantastic job. I would recommend the Plunbingdr to anyone.
Description of Work: My entire waste water drain line was plugged up. Water backing up into my toilet., tub 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

Response from The Plumbing Dr
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are happy to have been able to rectify what could have been a very dangerous situation. We appreciate your trust in us!

George S.
03/2020
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Charlie showed up on time, inspected the system and replaced the Valve without any hesitation. You can tell he is an experiences Pro! The basement was left as clean as it was before and no parts or debris was left behind. Charlie even gave me advice on maintaining the system, and all work appeared (to me) to be first rate. I even got their senior citizen discount, and the initial call fee was waved, I would definitely call The Plumbing Dr. again.
Description of Work: I have a waterline feeding a faucet in the Front Yard, for watering the lawn. It is controlled by a Valve in the basement. The Valve was leaking and needed 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
$395

Contact information

1063B W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

https://www.theplumbingdr.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
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 - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
Open All Day

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705084771
Trade License Authority
Virginia DPOR
Trade License Expiration
04/30/2022
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Plumbing,
Drain Cleaning,
Water Heaters,
Sewer Cleaning,
Wells and Pumps,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Natural Gas Lines,
Gas Logs,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Water Coolers,
Water Filtration and Softening

FAQ

The Plumbing Dr is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Open All Day

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 - 12:00 AM

Saturday: Open All Day

The Plumbing Dr accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
No, The Plumbing Dr does not offer free project estimates.
No, The Plumbing Dr does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Plumbing Dr does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, The Plumbing Dr offers emergency services.
Yes, The Plumbing Dr offers warranties.
The Plumbing Dr offers the following services: Residential Installation, Replacement & Repairs including but not limited to: Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Video Inspection of Sewer and Drain Lines, Hydrojetting, Sump Pumps, Faucets, Disposals, Toilets, Sinks, Water Heaters, Dryer Vent Cleaning, Winterization, Gas Pipe & Fitting Work, Water Main Replacement, Sewer Main Replacement.
Septic Systems, Foundation Issues, Waterproofing, HVAC, Appliance Repair, Wells & Well Pumps We do not offer services in Washington DC or Maryland.

Contact information

1063B W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

https://www.theplumbingdr.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Open All Day
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 - 12:00 AM
Saturday:
Open All Day