Emergency Plumbers in Silver Spring, MD
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Top 3 Plumbers in Silver Spring
Strong HireGuerrero Plumbing, LLC
4.8(81)#1 of 6 in Silver Spring, MD
“Guerrero Plumbing is the only plumber I will call. I have used their services twice: Once for a leak in the feed to the laundry sink and once for a leak in the shower. They always make high-quality repairs. They are honest, reliable, efficient, a great value.”
Strong HireService Force Plumbing
4.9(397)
“I called for a second opinion on an outrageous quote from another company and both Joe, who took my call, and Tyler who arrived right at the agreed time, to check the issue were fantastic. Tyler was clear, personable and knowledgeable. He didn't scare me into signing off in a repair that may or may not be needed, let alone urgent as I was led to believe.”
Strong HireService Force Plumbing
4.9(130)
“Two other plumbers could not open the blocked drain. Tyler came out, evaluated the problem, quoted an estimated fee and got to work. It was an extremely difficult situation to resolve, but Tyler stayed all day until the issue was resolved.”
Guerrero Plumbing, LLC
4.8·81 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google·4.8Yelp·
BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
Same-evening emergency response after 5:30pm: technician on site…
Pricing transparency flagged positively in 12 of 100 reviews…
Weekend and emergency availability confirmed in 13 of 100 reviews
Concerns
3 of 100 reviews flag 'expensive' theme
“Guerrero Plumbing is the only plumber I will call.”
Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup
4.8·303 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Holiday emergency availability confirmed across 3 separate…
Same-day dispatch speed: arrived within 1-2 hours of morning call…
Workmanship quality consistent: diverter cartridge fixed quickly…
Concerns
Pricing complaints appear in 3 of 82 analyzed reviews (expensive…
“Catons was the only company that was available (we called about 6 other places).”
“The work was not difficult or complicated. and the price for the replacement garbage disposal seemed fair.”
Durance Plumbing
4.8·72 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google·4.9Yelp·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
Fast response across 19 of 100 reviews
Creative problem-solving saves cost: offered collapsed-drain…
Fair pricing confirmed in 10 of 100 reviews…
Concerns
1-star review alleges promised $187 refund was never issued after…
2 poor_workmanship flags in 100 reviews
“Kirk Durance did a great job inspecting the backflow on my sprinkler system.”
“My experience was the opposite, overpriced, borderline competent, and untrustworthy.”
Rooter-Man
5·67 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
·4.2Yelp
·4.2YelpStrengths
fast_response cited in 22 of 82 reviews
Sewer pipe replacement expertise: 11 reviews, team worked until…
Transparent pricing — no same-day surcharge, didn't upsell during…
Concerns
Pricing outlier: $825 charged to snake a drain while homeowner…
slow_response cited in 2 of 82 reviews
“Adam arrived the next day, right on time and with a reassuring attitude that immediately put me at ease.”
“What a rip off I wasn't home guy came in to snake a drain my wife ended up with $825.00.”
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.9·1.5k reviews·
8 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google·1.0Yelp·BBB A+
·1.0Yelp·BBB A+Strengths
Middle-of-night emergency response confirmed: 1 reviewer had a…
Technicians explain findings clearly and protect finishes during…
Concerns
$600 billing overcharge reported on Yelp (cWn17GTXHwkcRT1aBuVA)…
Failed drain repair: problem returned within 30 minutes of 'fix';
“Mama was great! He came over after a plumbing emergency in the middle of the night and got everything fixed right away.”
“Over charged me by $600 and I had trouble getting my money back....took a long time.”
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Silver Spring
4.8·440 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google·1.9Yelp
·1.9YelpStrengths
Chris handled a midnight gas shutoff emergency
David cleared a Sunday kitchen clog days before Christmas, worked…
Ira diagnosed and fixed a pipe leak fast;
Concerns
Charged $3,100 to hook up a customer-supplied 50-gallon water…
Slow response documented: 4 of 100 analyzed reviews cite…
Pricing significantly above market
Flat-rate system lacks transparency
“Washington gas tagged a leak at the meter at midnight and shut my gas off without informing me.”
“Total agree with the review from Jack. H on 11/2/16. Overprice plumbing job.”
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.6·8.3k reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.6Google·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
Stands behind work — came back free to redo a clogged toilet that…
Same-day and snow-day emergency water-heater replacements with…
Skilled techs who explain technical issues clearly and find…
Concerns
Pricing occasionally noted as expensive (expensive theme in 3…
“The problem seemed fixed, but less than two days later, it was backed up again.”
F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.7·6.3k reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Technicians proactively caught unrelated hazards in 2 of 5…
Pre-arrival courtesy call and exact on-time arrival within stated…
Water heater install with pipe replacement praised for quality…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
“Jackson Saron was absolutely outstanding! He's a true MacGyver when it comes to plumbing.”
Service Force Plumbing
4.9·130 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google·5.0Yelp·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
Persistent problem-solving
Beat competing estimates by over $3K on water-line work with a…
Upfront pricing and clean, well-communicated water-heater…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
“Two other plumbers could not open the blocked drain.”
Service Force Plumbing
4.9·397 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google·5.0Yelp·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
No-pressure, honest assessment: Tyler declined to push…
Same-day scheduling confirmed in 3 reviews including getting…
Long-term repeat customer confirmed
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
“The pricing was reasonable and he explained the condition of my sump pump and it's replacement.”
Heil Plumbing & HVAC
5·997 reviews·
9 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
All 27 of 27 analyzed reviews are 5-star with…
Honest diagnosis on faucet leak
Named techs (Chad, Erik, Jake, Eric Y, Steven) praised across 5+…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
“Chad arrived promptly and completed the service quickly. Very professional.”
Thomas E Clark Inc
4.8·306 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
Same-day and near-immediate response noted repeatedly…
Strong workmanship on older DC-area homes and…
Clear, transparent communication that avoids unnecessary parts…
Concerns
One reviewer flagged a $320 drain-clog quote they felt was…
Pricing repeatedly called expensive even when quality is praised…
“we were finally able to get the last piece of lead out of our incoming water system.”
Plumber Services & Solutions of Bethesda
5·84 reviews·
In Silver SpringGoogle Verified
+3 more
Strengths
Exceptional emergency responsiveness—responded quickly to a…
5 of 5 reviews praise thoroughness and quality of work
Consistently friendly and pleasant to work with
Concerns
Not enough data to identify pricing or cost concerns—zero reviews…
“Nice people to work with”
Service Force Plumbing
4.9·674 reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google·5.0Yelp·BBB A+
BBB A+Strengths
Graduated, least-invasive diagnosis
No-upsell honesty, including telling a customer they could fix a…
Next-day water-heater and gas-line jobs done as quoted with clear…
Concerns
Surprise-fee complaint: $475 to snake a clogged kitchen drain and…
“They emailed me right back when I left an after-hours inquiry about a water heater replacement (mine went kaput),…”
“the technician quoted me $475 to snake the line. He also charged me a trip fee without even a receipt.”
O'Neill Bros. Plumbing
5·40 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Faster and cheaper than big-name DMV competitors: 2 of 5 reviews…
Same-day response to emergencies: 2 reviews confirm same-day…
Weekend emergency availability: burst pipe on a Saturday…
Concerns
1 of 5 reviews flags pricing as 'expensive' in the context of…
“We got an exorbitant quote from a large company in the DMV area (FH Furr) for a handful of plumbing items and decided to…”
About Emergency Plumbing in Silver Spring
Silver Spring in Montgomery County enjoys a moderate climate, but plumbing emergencies still strike without warning. Water heater failures, sewer backups, and burst pipes demand immediate professional service.
Common Plumbing Emergencies in Silver Spring
Burst or Frozen Pipes
A burst pipe can flood your home in minutes. Shut off your main water valve and call an emergency plumber immediately.
Water Heater Failure
No hot water, leaking tank, or strange noises from your water heater? Emergency plumbers can diagnose and repair or replace your unit fast.
Sewer Line Backup
Sewage backing up into your home is a health hazard. Emergency plumbers have the equipment to clear blockages and repair damaged sewer lines.
Clogged Drains
When plunging doesn't work and water won't drain, professional emergency drain cleaning can resolve even the toughest blockages.
Gas Line Issues
If you smell gas, evacuate immediately and call 911 first. Then call a licensed plumber for gas line repair.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many emergency plumbers in Silver Spring does Fast Plumber Near Me track?
We currently track 15 emergency plumbers serving Silver Spring, MD, drawing on 19,741 real Google reviews. We rank them by quality and responsiveness — and we show each one's weaknesses, not just their stars.
Who is the highest-rated emergency plumber in Silver Spring, MD?
Rooter-Man currently holds the highest Google rating among the Silver Spring emergency plumbers we track (5★ across 67 reviews). Ratings are only part of the picture — we also surface the common complaints reviewers raise so you can judge for yourself.
How much does an emergency plumber cost in Silver Spring, MD?
Emergency plumber rates in Silver Spring typically run $150–$300 for the service call, plus parts and labor; after-hours and weekend calls in Montgomery County usually cost more. Always get a written estimate before work begins — surprise fees after the initial quote are one of the most common complaints reviewers raise about plumbers in this area.
How quickly can an emergency plumber arrive in Silver Spring?
Most emergency plumbers serving Silver Spring aim to arrive within 30–60 minutes. The closest verified plumber on this page is about 1 miles away. We rate plumbers on responsiveness so you can see who actually shows up fast — not just who claims to.
What should I do during a plumbing emergency in Silver Spring?
Shut off the main water valve to stop the flow. If there's standing water, cut power to the affected area. Move valuables and take photos for insurance. Then call a verified emergency plumber in Silver Spring — the listings on this page are ranked by responsiveness so you can reach one fast.
Are emergency plumbers in Silver Spring available 24/7?
Yes — among the 15 plumbers we track in Silver Spring, those flagged for 24/7 availability answer emergency calls at night, on weekends, and on holidays. We verify who actually picks up rather than taking "24/7" at face value.
What are the most common plumbing emergencies in Silver Spring?
The most common plumbing emergencies in Silver Spring, MD include burst or frozen pipes, water heater failures, sewer line backups, clogged drains, and gas line issues. Homes in Montgomery County can be especially prone depending on their age and construction.
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