All Licensed Plumber Pros in Columbia
All Clear Plumbing & Drain Service, LLC
4.9·560 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
35 of 100 analyzed reviews mention water heater work;
Planned water heater swap completed in about 2.5 hours with…
Toilet installs noted for prompt arrival and tidy cleanup;
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Clarksville Plumbing, LLC
5·52 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Same-day response for an unexpected leak;
Day-after-Christmas faucet emergency with seized cutoff valves on…
Refrigerator water-line install noted for thorough leak-testing…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.7·16k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Ruptured water-main inside a basement got an inspection within…
Two-day pipe rupture job: tech arrived Monday morning, repairs…
One reviewer reports techs stayed late into after-hours to finish…
Concerns
One 1-star reviewer reports tech put a hole in a hallway plaster…
One reviewer flags that prices climb during the call
One same-day appointment was missed initially because customer…
One reviewer reports the plumber arrived, left for over an hour…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
4.8·4.1k reviews·
15 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Holiday and after-hours dispatch with no emergency upcharge
Saturday emergency water heater replacement
Garbage disposal swaps completed in roughly 30 minutes with…
Concerns
Flat-rate sheet handed over with no real diagnostic
Even 5-star reviewers flag pricing as 'a bit high' on standard…
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.6·8.3k reviews·
15 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Solid pick4.6Google
Strengths
Weekend and same-day water heater replacement
Techs offer alternate routes that avoid demolition
Stands behind work — returned promptly to redo a guest toilet…
Concerns
Some reviewers cite pricing concerns alongside otherwise positive…
Brian B. Quick Plumbing
4.8·1.5k reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
Weekend and Easter Sunday emergency response
Creative cost-effective solutions instead of upsells
Friendly, explanatory service in plain language
Concerns
Reviewer alleges damage during a faucet job (cracked tile,…
Management follow-up complaints
Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC
4.9·1.5k reviews·
10 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Weekend/holiday dispatch documented twice (heat emergency 'worked…
Major sanitary drain line + garbage disposal combo job handled…
Day-after-ice-storm dispatch to a coat-closet leak with cost…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Rooter-Man
5·67 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Next-day sewer/water-line scoping and repair cited by 2 different…
Sewer pipe under-the-house replacement priced 'reasonably' with…
Quick diagnosis on a $4,000-WSSC-bill water service line leak:…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Baltimore
4.9·330 reviews·
13 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Tech Ira is named by multiple reviewers for thorough explanations…
Reviewers note transparent option pricing on water-heater…
One reviewer reports under-24-hour weekend response
Concerns
Reviewer flags a $140 dispatch fee that is charged on top of…
Reviewer describes pricing as 'a bit overpriced' even when…
Heil Plumbing & HVAC
5·997 reviews·
16 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid5.0Google
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Guerrero Plumbing, LLC
4.8·81 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-evening after-5:30pm dispatch within the hour for a flooded…
Transparent pricing cited on a water heater install ('this is how…
Repeat-customer language in 2 of 5 reviews ('only plumber I will…
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Service Force Plumbing
4.9·130 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Tackles drain jobs other plumbers refused
Beats competing water-line repair estimates by more than $3K in…
Walks customers through weekend safety steps before booking
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
4.7·6.3k reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.7Google
Strengths
Arrives within stated timeframe;
Identifies and alerts to serious safety hazards beyond the…
Provides honest estimates without pressure to upsell unnecessary…
Combines professionalism with attention to detail (floor…
Preliminary listing — full review analysis coming soon
Thomas E Clark Inc
4.8·306 reviews·
17 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
Same-day and rapid response on urgent calls
Strong communication and transparent diagnostics
Handles complex regulatory work like the DCDOE Lead Pipe…
Concerns
Pricing runs high — one reviewer was quoted $320 to clear an HVAC…
Maryland Sewer & Plumbing Service Inc
4.9·249 reviews·
19 mi away — Edge of service areaGoogle Verified
+5 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
Free estimates on ejector pump replacements
Emergency dispatch under one hour
Late-night Friday dispatch confirmed for a blocked sewer drain…
Concerns
Price-conscious customers flag the rates as expensive even when…
Common Licensed Plumber Scenarios
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All plumbers on our site are licensed in their state. BBB accreditation adds an additional layer of accountability and complaint resolution.
Verified Track Record
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Warranty Compliance
For warranty-sensitive work (repiping, water heater installation), a licensed and accredited plumber provides documentation that satisfies manufacturers and insurers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I verify a plumber's license in MD?
In MD, you can verify plumber licenses through the state licensing board website. All plumbers listed on our site are licensed. Plumbers below with the BBB badge have additional third-party accreditation and a public complaint record.
Why does BBB accreditation matter?
BBB accreditation means the plumber has agreed to resolve complaints, maintain honest advertising, and meet trust standards. It's not a guarantee of quality, but it adds accountability — the BBB tracks complaints and resolution rates publicly.
Are all plumbers in Columbia licensed?
By law, plumbers performing work in Howard County must be licensed. However, some unlicensed handymen advertise plumbing services illegally. Hiring an unlicensed plumber voids insurance claims and can create permit issues when selling your home.
What's the difference between a journeyman and master plumber?
A journeyman plumber has completed an apprenticeship and passed the licensing exam. A master plumber has additional years of experience and can pull permits, supervise journeymen, and run a plumbing business. Both are qualified for residential work.
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