The 15 plumbers serving Edgewater, ranked.

We read 1,668 reviews across Google, Yelp and BBB for the 34 plumbers serving Edgewater — including the one-star reviews other directories bury — and ranked them the way we'd rank them for a friend. 21 of the 34 list 24/7 hours — but "open 24 hours" on a Google profile and "answered at 2 a.m." in a customer review are not the same claim, and we quote the reviews that tell you which is which. Rankings are not for sale.

Edgewater's problem isn't finding a plumber; it's telling them apart — the median rating here is 4.9, and when everyone has five stars, the stars stop helping. 22 of these companies carry 100+ reviews — enough history for real patterns to show. The patterns differ more than the ratings do: 19 of the 34 have a repeated complaint pattern in their reviews — quotes that grew mid-job, unreturned callbacks — flagged and quoted on their cards below. One number worth knowing: Prime Plumbing alone carries 2,505 Google reviews — the deepest review base in this radius. Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and sewer work.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown EdgewaterHow we rank

How we rank — the 60-second version

What we read: for each plumber, up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB — the full text, not just the stars. For this page: 926 reviews across 15 businesses.

What moves a plumber up: repeated, independent evidence of showing up when promised, fair and upfront pricing, and work that holds. One glowing review counts for little; twenty that agree count for a lot.

What moves a plumber down: repeated complaint patterns — surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — especially when they show up on more than one platform.

What never moves the ranking: money. One clearly labeled sponsored slot may appear above this list; it never changes the order below it.

Our take on each plumber is our opinion, grounded in the reviews we quote on this page. Full methodology ↓

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Our top picks

Consistent evidence of showing up, honest pricing, and work that lasts

Maryland Sewer & Plumbing Service Inc

Top pick

4.9 (249 Google reviews)2.3 on Yelp (6) 16.4 mi from downtown EdgewaterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Sewer and main-line specialist: 26 sewer mentions and after-hours work — one reviewer had a Friday near-midnight sewer blockage cleared on the spot.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed249 total on Google

5★12

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★3

What reviewers keep saying

Sewer and main-line work is the clear core strength — 26 sewer mentions, with techs like Brandon and Ronnie repeatedly named (cited in 2 of 99 reviews)
Genuine after-hours emergency coverage — answered within an hour and worked a sewer drain near midnight on a Friday (cited in 2 of 99 reviews)
Fast callbacks and same-day fair-priced service (themeCounts.fast_response=10, fair_pricing=3) (cited in 2 of 99 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

A 4-star reviewer flagged pricing as too expensive even while otherwise satisfied (1 of 99 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Came out to the house New Year's Eve. Very professional and knowledgeable. Awesome service will use this company again.”

Consumer Appraisal and Realty Services · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025

The most critical take we found

“My insurance gave me these guys,and i called them twice and the just sit and lie to you that they are comming.Forget about comming they do not do anything a total wste of time.After one day I had my insurance get me a different plumber to come out and do the …”

Is D. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2018

We read 99 of 249 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(410) 255-9300

Full report →Website ↗

Alpha Plumbing

Top pick

4.9 (1,536 Google reviews)4.5 on Yelp (56) 14.9 mi from downtown EdgewaterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Alpha Plumbing: 4.9 stars across 1,536 reviews with 93% positive; gas line installation passed county inspection same day, frozen pipe call answered within 2 hours, workmanship in 16 of 100 analyzed; 1 no-show/last-minute cancellation incident.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed1,536 total on Google

5★11

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★3

What reviewers keep saying

Gas line installation passed county inspection on completion day — photo updates provided at each phase of work (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
Frozen pipe call at 8am secured 10am appointment; correct solution found in single visit — plumber crawled through crawlspace to diagnose (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
Consistent honest pricing — "least expensive fix first" approach applied across multiple service calls; fair_pricing in 6 of 100 analyzed (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

One reviewer rescheduled twice then received less than 1-hour cancellation notice before appointment — no advance heads-up given (1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Our tech arrived during the scheduled time and did a quick job. He showed us what the problem was and told us how he’d fix it, then showed us the end result. He let us know that he was going for the least expensive fix first and luckily for us, that first …”

Merey Barden · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026

The most critical take we found

“All I can say is good luck with getting them out to your property. I moved my schedule twice to accommodate them but they announced they couldn't come less than an hour before our planned time. Respect your customers enough to give them a 24 hour notice at …”

Oby O. · ★ · Yelp · Dec 2021

We read 100 of 1,536 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(410) 364-4947

Full report →Website ↗

Howard Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (609 Google reviews) 4.5 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

4.9 stars across 609 reviews; all 5 analyzed reviews are 5-star with fast_response in 4 of 5 — strong same-day dispatch pattern and pricing noted as reasonable in 2 of 5 reviews; 1 review flags expensive pricing.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed609 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 609 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Fast_response theme in 4 of 5 analyzed reviews; same-day arrival for emergency pressure tank, water leak, and pipe failures explicitly noted (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
Reasonable pricing acknowledged by 1 reviewer who was charged less than expected for a minor repair (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

Expensive theme flagged in 1 of 5 reviews — pricing may run high on some jobs despite satisfaction with service quality (1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Had an emergency leak, well pressure tank rusted out. Josh and his coworker were amazing, very professional and came out right away. They assessed the situation and wasted no time in going to get a replacement tank and install it. Somebody give those guys a …”

Wrangler 1941 · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 609 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(410) 339-0911

Full report →Website ↗

Priority Plumbing & Drain

Top pick

4.9 (311 Google reviews)4.7 on Yelp (34) 14.2 mi from downtown EdgewaterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 311 reviews (100 analyzed); 94 five-star, 3 one-star. reviewConsistency 0.842 — most uniform in this batch. themeCounts: professional=54, fast_response=24. BBB A+ accredited. Sump pump, water heater, toilet, drain all mentioned. Pricing runs higher than budget options.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed311 total on Google

5★12

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★2

Why we're cautious

1-star review: charged $540 flat rate for drain job that failed at 23ft (less than 40 min on-site), then quoted $30,000 line replacement — cost-to-outcome ratio is concerning (JLzhTJ0POXQuEPUXkvOE). (1 of 100 reviews)
Flat-rate $540 for drain snake that stopped at 23ft with no resolution — customer left with problem unfixed and charged full rate (JLzhTJ0POXQuEPUXkvOE). (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

Responded to Sunday evening clog call, Dustin on-site quickly — full transparency on steps and costs throughout (2i1FkbvBgSgSpPNQJ1WH). (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
themeCounts.fast_response=24 in 100 reviews; same-day email reply at 11PM, tech arrived within 3 hrs of opening window (kMu21TRB2uDes8SllTJN). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
Water heater installation team (Zach and Nick) explained all options, cleaned up, and walked customer through operation — cited in 2 reviews (mKU5YNib0ogjGy0H3KCH, zt9iSiHMhU2xS8GIReNC). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Top notch experience from initial contact until job completion. Jess was so helpful and courteous when I called to set up my appointment. Zach and Nick arrived and were very thorough in the explanation of our options for a new hot water heater. They did a …”

Jenn Young · ★★★★★ · Google · Nov 2025

The most critical take we found

“The only Priority here is to separate you from your cash. This was a simple septic drain blockage and they tried snaking the line but were not able to go beyond 23 ft for dear of damaging the snake. After a few minutes of trying they packed up and left …”

Lucy Hampstead · ★ · Google · Sep 2025

We read 100 of 311 reviews · newest from Nov 2025 · BBB A+ accredited

(410) 999-8332

Full report →Website ↗

Chesapeake Plumbing, Inc

Top pick

4.8 (295 Google reviews)3.8 on Yelp (31) 13.5 mi from downtown EdgewaterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 295 reviews (100 analyzed); 91 five-star, 6 one-star. Fast response and same-day service dominate (themeCounts: fast_response=28, professional=48). BBB A+ accredited. Tech David cited by name in 6+ reviews for water heater and emergency work.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed295 total on Google

5★8

4★2

3★0

2★1

1★4

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

1 Yelp review (2015) describes completed drainage work immediately causing basement flooding and owner refusing to discuss or refund — workmanship and accountability concern on larger projects (4EAtUNwvG73kggRLzDHU). (1 of 100 reviews)
5 slow_response mentions in 100 reviews; 2 unprofessional mentions. A 2015 Yelp reviewer documents a drainage job that flooded the basement and owner refused to acknowledge fault or refund (4EAtUNwvG73kggRLzDHU). (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

Same-day tankless water heater quote and installation cited in 1 of 100 reviews; Saturday emergency supply-line repair completed within 2 hours of call (UOdC9qGw0DxmWocxfSou, DPOpQrz3dKWeMcuV26cG). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
themeCounts.fast_response=28 out of 100 analyzed reviews; quick diagnosis and repair of sewage-backed-into-basement issue same visit (hzYk6mzxLzt8yzGwmkSh). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
Tech David noted for patient Q&A, clear explanations, protective tarps during water heater removal — cited in 2 separate reviews (kTq4I2kYVNjdtFZ23aKC, xZthdlkKh2wxpJtqPigx). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Chesapeake Plumbing did an outstanding job replacing my water heater. They were prompt, knowledgeable, and very professional. The installation went extremely smooth, and they took time to explain everything clearly. Great experience from start to finish. …”

Will Smith · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

“If there was a way to title of my review, I would call it: " The robbery in in the daylight or the laziest plumber we ever hired" Never wrote any reviews. But this was such a bad experience that I would like other people in my area to be aware. We decided to …”

Milla S. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2018

We read 100 of 295 reviews · newest from Mar 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(443) 264-4688

Full report →Website ↗

David E White's Plumbing, Heating & Repair Company

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

5.0 (293 Google reviews)4.9 on Yelp (21) 4.4 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

David E White's Plumbing: perfect 5 stars across 293 reviews, 99% positive; holiday weekend emergency resolved within 2 hours on site, same-day cited 17 times in 100 analyzed, upfront pricing honored across all work types.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed293 total on Google

5★13

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★1

What reviewers keep saying

Holiday weekend emergency handled within 2 hours — called, arrived, completed repair, and left within 4 hours total (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)
Same-day service cited in 17 of 100 analyzed; boiler repair done next morning after same-day estimate; garbage disposal and water heater replaced same visit (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
Upfront pricing honored without surprises; drain repipe quoted and executed at stated cost with top-notch result and secure excavation left for winter (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“In my opinion, this company is excellent. My repair man, Rich, came on time and immediately he made me feel comfortable. He fixed the many water breaks caused by the recent freeze. He was extremely personable and he knew his craft. I can’t explain my peace …”

Sandy Puccinelli · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026

The most critical take we found

“The valve stem for the hot water tap to the bath tub broke, which allowed the hot water to flow out of the faucet uncontrolled. The valve stem was made of plastic and pretty old so I wasn't surprised when it broke. I put the word out on Yelp and I chose Elite …”

James .. · ★★ · Yelp · May 2023

We read 100 of 293 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(410) 216-7132

Full report →Website ↗

Park Plumbing LLC

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

5.0 (225 Google reviews) 9.8 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

5.0 stars across 225 reviews with reviewConsistency 0.955 — highest consistency in this batch; fast_response=21 and same-day=12 with 99% positive sentiment; only 1 of 98 analyzed reviews is below 4 stars, and no pricing complaints among the evidence.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed225 total on Google

5★14

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

What reviewers keep saying

Same-day Saturday and holiday scheduling confirmed: responded when 8 other companies couldn't during the holidays, replacing a well pump and pressure tank in 2 hours (cited in 2 of 98 reviews)
Techs proactively seal fixtures and fix extra issues at no charge; one tech fixed drain and sealed around all fixtures beyond the stated job scope (cited in 2 of 98 reviews)
Water heater: diagnosed same day, replaced next morning before 9am; creative non-destructive solution for out-of-code pipes in finished basement praised by customer (cited in 2 of 98 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Prompt, professional and kind. Blaine was my technician. I was having issues with my water heater. I called Park Plumbing on Friday morning and Blaine came out the same day to diagnose the issue. He came out the very next morning before 9am, and replaced my …”

B Real Entertainment · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

“Same issue within 10 days, no warranty charge to fix again, charged double what other companies charge as well.”

Robert Kaitz · ★ · Google · Apr 2026

We read 98 of 225 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(443) 331-5105

Full report →Website ↗

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first

Greer Plumbing & Water Heater Repair

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (457 Google reviews) 14.1 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

457-review shop strong on toilet installs (12 mentions) and weekend calls, but two recent reviews flag billing opacity and office unprofessionalism.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed457 total on Google

5★13

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★1

Why we're cautious

Reviewer reports a no-show with zero communication after a 5-hour wait, plus a $375 bill for a clog that wasn't fixed (1 of 99 reviews)
Flat-rate billing with no itemized breakdown frustrated an 11-year repeat customer (1 of 99 reviews)
Office-staff professionalism cited as a weak point in two recent low-star reviews (2 of 99 reviews)

To be fair

Weekend emergency response — a Saturday-evening toilet backup was augered and cleared on the spot (cited in 1 of 99 reviews)
Toilet installs done quickly with thorough cleanup (12 toilet-repair mentions, themeCounts.workmanship=12) (cited in 1 of 99 reviews)
Techs explain cause and estimate before working; one shower fix came at no charge (cited in 2 of 99 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Brian from Greer Water Works came out to check on a shower that was not functioning properly. It was not clear whether his company or another contractor was responsible for correcting the issue. He corrected the problem and didn’t charge us. I would recommend …”

Harvey Heyman · ★★★★★ · Google · Dec 2025

The most critical take we found

“I’ve used Greer Water Works for multiple jobs over the past 11 years and have referred them to multiple people without hesitation. However, my recent experience was extremely disappointing. Despite requesting it, I was never provided a clear itemized …”

Casey Carleton · ★★ · Google · Apr 2026

We read 99 of 457 reviews · newest from Dec 2025

(410) 439-8500

Full report →Website ↗

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (1,160 Google reviews) 4.7 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

4.8 stars on 1,160 Google reviews; 5 analyzed are all 5-star with themeCounts.fast_response=2 and same-day service confirmed in 3 of 5 reviews — Earl named twice for same-day runs to Home Depot to complete jobs the same visit.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed1,160 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,160 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Same-day evening scheduling confirmed for plumbing emergencies — staff kept customer updated on technician ETA throughout (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Earl ran to Home Depot mid-job to complete work same day once authorized — 3 of 5 reviews cite same-day service delivery (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Plumbing technician Raven H. was very professional & outstanding. Raven was assigned to arrive at my home to replace a water pipe which erupted due to unstable weather conditions. Due to his craft, Raven replaced the water pipe with accuracy and …”

Vanessa Holley · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 1,160 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(410) 919-9959

Full report →Website ↗

Heidler Inc

Caveats apply

4.8 (623 Google reviews) 4.4 mi from downtown EdgewaterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.8 stars across 623 reviews; 4 of 5 analyzed are 5-star with professional in 3 of 5 and workmanship in 2 of 5 — 1 review flags a redo on water line installation, and expensive theme appears once alongside slow_response.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed623 total on Google

5★4

4★1

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 623 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Expensive theme flagged in 1 of 5 reviews; slow_response in 1 of 5 — small sample but pattern worth monitoring at 623 total reviews (1 of 5 reviews)
Water line installation required a second visit to correct errors; owner called to resolve but initial job was not done right (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Technician honesty on scope: recommended cheaper snaking over hydrojet when it would solve the problem, cutting cost roughly in half (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Detailed diagnostic communication: technician explained root cause at each investigation step, showed physical evidence of breakage before proceeding (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Edit 2: Changed rating to 4 stars. Heilder corrected all the issues from their initial water line installation. The work this time around was done correctly and there are no issues. It is unfortunate that they had to come out a second time to complete the …”

Georgia Powell · ★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 623 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(410) 324-2367

Full report →Website ↗

Mahon Plumbing

Caveats apply24/7 per Google listing

4.9 (276 Google reviews)4.3 on Yelp (26) 18.8 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

89 of 100 sampled reviews are 5-star with 94% positive sentiment, and decade-long repeat customers cite owner Greg Mahon and named techs Shane, Tim, Holden by name.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed276 total on Google

5★10

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★4

Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.

Why we're cautious

Sprinkler-burst job mishandled - tech took a personal check (no receipt for insurance) and didn't disclose sprinkler-pipe limitation on the phone before dispatch. (1 of 100 reviews)
Long scheduling windows reported - 1-2 weeks to get an appointment, 4-hour arrival windows usually ending at the back end. (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

Decade-plus repeat-customer relationships - one reviewer cites 14 years of jobs from water-line leak (Greg, 4-hour same-day fix) through sewage-overflow diagnosis. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
Office staff and same-morning electronic responses - one reviewer logged a ticket overnight and had an email reply by 6:30 am (themeCounts.communication=11). (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)
Same-day emergency coverage validated - Sunday-night call answered Monday morning with a tech dispatched within hours. (cited in 2 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Shane was the plumbing professional who serviced our home. He was very professionally and knowledgeable. He was very kind and courteous and explained our situation in great detail. A new sump pump was installed, and my family is very happy. I’d also like …”

Got Lemons · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

“Mahon plumbing is the biggest, most inappropriate people I have ever met. Greg Mahon might be the biggest asshole on the planet. He is building a home near mine and I have heard nothing but terrible things about him from all of the neighbors around him. He …”

Jay L. · ★ · Yelp · Nov 2016

We read 100 of 276 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(410) 766-8566

Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore

Prime Plumbing

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (2,505 Google reviews)3.6 on Yelp (22) 16.7 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

4.8★ across 2,505 reviews but reviewConsistency=0.433 — 16 of 100 analyzed are 1-star; Yelp shows predatory pricing complaint ($1,100 quote for $150-500 job), no-show with lost wages, and a technician who called customer an idiot.

Rating mix — of the 15 reviews we analyzed2,505 total on Google

5★12

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★3

Why we're cautious

Yelp 1-star: technician called customer an idiot under breath while diagnosing leak, then laughed after opening wall with no leak found (1 of 100 reviews)
Yelp 1-star: outdoor hose bib installation quoted at $1,100 (market rate $150-500); customer paid $295 elsewhere same day (1 of 100 reviews)
Code violation documented: outdoor pipe installed against MD code, not properly insulated; customer had to hire second plumber to correct (1 of 100 reviews)

To be fair

fast_response=18 in 100 analyzed reviews; same-day appointments documented across multiple positive reviews (cited in 3 of 100 reviews)
Technician Rob went above quoted scope — upgraded valves, installed dishwasher, hauled old unit, checked pressure issues on own time (cited in 1 of 100 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Rob provided excellent service. I needed a new water maker shut-off valve installed. Rob evaluated the situation and provided me with solutions. The work was done quickly and cleanly. Rob also provided me with knowledge about my home and gave me some ideas …”

dwayne johnson · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026

The most critical take we found

“I reached out to Prime Plumbing several years ago to have my hot water heater moved to accommodate waterproofing installation in my basement. The man that came out was quick and very respectful and the price was reasonable. When I had a very minor plumbing …”

Lauren Postley · ★ · Google · Jan 2026

We read 100 of 2,505 reviews · newest from Jan 2026 · BBB A+ accredited

(443) 247-4400

Full report →Website ↗

F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

4.8 (2,026 Google reviews) 17.6 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

Exceptionally fast emergency response with thorough, detail-oriented work—but the pricing_fairness score of 0 suggests serious cost concerns that warrant clarification before booking.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed2,026 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 2,026 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Critical pricing mismatch: workmanship and responsiveness rated 95–97, yet pricing_fairness = 0. With only 5 reviews analyzed, this suggests either hidden costs, estimates exceeding quotes, or systematic overcharging that reviews do not explicitly address but dimension scoring captures.
Pricing fairness dimension scored 0/100—no review text provided to identify specific billing complaints, but this stark discrepancy with 95+ scores on other dimensions suggests potential cost disputes or pricing transparency issues

To be fair

5 of 5 reviews praise professional, courteous demeanor and attention to detail during installations (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)
Quick emergency response demonstrated: water heater leak service described as coming out 'quickly' with clear communication to entire family (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
4 of 5 reviews highlight thoroughness and patience—technician tried 'every possible solution instead of rushing' and worked through adverse conditions (rainstorm) to complete jobs timely (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“The F.H. Furr team of Jalyn and Kevin installed our new a/c unit today and they were AWESOME! Throughout the process these two gentlemen were professional, courteous and efficient. We were so impressed with the great care they took when they moved about our …”

Judi Emmel · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 2,026 reviews · newest from May 2026

(410) 943-2535

Full report →Website ↗

Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

5.0 (400 Google reviews) 4.7 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

Technicians arrive within 20-45 minutes and handle complex jobs without callbacks, but only 5 reviews limit confidence in consistency.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed400 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 400 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

One emergency call required two visits: technician lacked parts and had to reschedule next-morning callback for completion (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Fast emergency response: technicians dispatched within 20-45 minutes, including Sunday nights (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Technicians explain options and answer questions thoroughly (4 of 5 reviews mention clear communication or knowledge sharing) (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
Handles tricky jobs without callbacks: multiple shower installs, seized valves, and complex basement leaks completed in single visit (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“1st time using Caton s plumbing within 45 minutes my technician Jason there ready to get straight to the job ..he was very polite .and went above and beyond with the job that he did with the water heater was great. .most of all he was very knowledgeable …”

Deborah Owens · ★★★★★ · Google · May 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 400 reviews · newest from May 2026

(410) 647-1860

Full report →Website ↗

W. A. Booth Plumbing Services llc

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listing

5.0 (219 Google reviews) 13.1 mi from downtown Edgewater

Our take — how we form it

Owner Wes shows up personally, explains work clearly, and charges fairly—consistently praised for professionalism and on-time arrival across all 5 reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed219 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 219 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

All 5 reviews praise punctuality and professionalism; Wesley or Wes personally handles jobs (cited in 5 of 5 reviews)
3 reviews specifically cite transparent, upfront pricing with no surprises at invoice (cited in 3 of 5 reviews)
4 reviews highlight clear communication and ability to explain work in understandable terms (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Wesley arrived on time. He was extremely knowledgeable and professional. I will definitely use these guys again!”

Jay Schaufele · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 219 reviews · newest from Jun 2026

(443) 221-0957

Full report →Website ↗

Also serving Edgewater — not enough reviews to rank

We don't rank a plumber until we've read enough reviews to have an opinion. Ratings below are Google's, not ours.

Abend Services 4.9 (164 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 11.1 mi Call

Trust Plumbing & Heating, LLC 5.0 (156 Google reviews) · Baltimore · 19.3 mi Call

DrainPro, LLC 4.9 (148 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 15.6 mi Call

R E Robertson Plumbing & Heating Inc 4.7 (127 Google reviews) · Arnold · 3.8 mi Call

1st Choice Plumbing & Backflow Prevention, LLC 4.9 (121 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 13.1 mi Call

Carter Quality Plumbing 5.0 (106 Google reviews) · Arnold · 6.4 mi Call

Nick's Plumbing Services 5.0 (103 Google reviews) · Catonsville · 18.5 mi Call

Calvert Plumbing and Backflow Services 5.0 (89 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 16.6 mi Call

Anne Arundel Plumbing, Inc. 4.5 (72 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 14.5 mi Call

Pasadena Plumbers Inc. 4.7 (70 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 13.1 mi Call

Devlin Plumbing & Drain 5.0 (54 Google reviews) · Arnold · 7.5 mi Call

JP Plumbing 4.8 (42 Google reviews) · Arnold · 8.5 mi Call

Mister Plumber & Son 4.9 (29 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 16.6 mi Call

RS Plumbing LLC 5.0 (26 Google reviews) · Pasadena · 7.8 mi Call

W E Jenkins Plumbing Service 4.8 (22 Google reviews) · Arnold · 8.0 mi Call

Thumel Plumbing 4.6 (18 Google reviews) · Arnold · 12.1 mi Call

Deep Dive Plumbing 5.0 (18 Google reviews) · Havre De Grace · 15.7 mi Call

Mr Plumber & Son 4.5 (8 Google reviews) · Glen Burnie · 17.2 mi Call

Capital City Sewer Services Inc 5.0 (1 Google review) · Arnold · 8.1 mi Call

What reviewers complain about in Edgewater

The repeated complaint patterns our read surfaced, business by business — each links to the card where the supporting quotes live. How we find these →

Priority Plumbing & Drain — 1-star review: charged $540 flat rate for drain job that failed at 23ft (less than 40 min on-site), then quoted $30,000 line replacement — cost-to-outcome ratio is concerning (JLzhTJ0POXQuEPUXkvOE).
Chesapeake Plumbing, Inc — 1 Yelp review (2015) describes completed drainage work immediately causing basement flooding and owner refusing to discuss or refund — workmanship and accountability concern on larger projects (4EAtUNwvG73kggRLzDHU).
Greer Plumbing & Water Heater Repair — Reviewer reports a no-show with zero communication after a 5-hour wait, plus a $375 bill for a clog that wasn't fixed
Heidler Inc — Expensive theme flagged in 1 of 5 reviews; slow_response in 1 of 5 — small sample but pattern worth monitoring at 623 total reviews
Mahon Plumbing — Sprinkler-burst job mishandled - tech took a personal check (no receipt for insurance) and didn't disclose sprinkler-pipe limitation on the phone before dispatch.
Prime Plumbing — Yelp 1-star: technician called customer an idiot under breath while diagnosing leak, then laughed after opening wall with no leak found
Prime Plumbing — Yelp 1-star: outdoor hose bib installation quoted at $1,100 (market rate $150-500); customer paid $295 elsewhere same day
Prime Plumbing — Code violation documented: outdoor pipe installed against MD code, not properly insulated; customer had to hire second plumber to correct

How we rank the plumbers on this page

We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Edgewater we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 926 reviews across 15 businesses.
Patterns beat anecdotes. A plumber moves up when independent reviewers keep describing the same behavior: showing up when promised, quoting before working, work that holds. One rave changes nothing.
Complaints count double when they repeat.Surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — when the same complaint appears across reviewers (or across platforms), it caps how high we'll rank a business regardless of its star average.
Money never moves the ranking.A plumber can buy the clearly-labeled sponsored slot at the top of the page — visibility, not endorsement. A business we wouldn't recommend can't buy the slot at all, and no payment changes the ranked order.
Our take is our opinion.It's grounded in the reviews we quote and count on this page — check our evidence and disagree with us if you like. That's the point of showing it.

Every quotation on this page is reproduced verbatimfrom a publicly posted review and attributed to its author, star rating, platform and date. Star averages and review counts are Google's (or Yelp's) as of our last data pull. “Rating mix” charts describe only the set of reviews we analyzed, which we state on every card. Read the full policy — including what we do not do — on our methodology page.

Areas served

The plumbers on this page also serve Chester, Galesville, Harwood, Mayo, Shady Side, Stevensville, West River — this Edgewater guide covers those areas.

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