Emergency Plumber in Gaithersburg, MD Answering 24/7
A burst pipe in Kentlands at midnight or a flooded basement in Quince Orchard after a storm can't wait for business hours. Family Fire Services and Plumbing LLC sends licensed plumbers up I-270 from our Rockville shop to Gaithersburg homes and businesses, day or night.
Up I-270 from our shop at 12288 Wilkins Ave, Rockville
BBB A+ accredited and HomeAdvisor screened & approved, serving Gaithersburg homes and businesses.
Plumbing Services in Gaithersburg, MD
Every one of our 18 plumbing, water heater and fire protection services is available as a Gaithersburg plumber service call, from Olde Towne to the Crown neighborhood.
Plumbing RepairLeaks, breaks and failures fixed
Residential PlumbingWhole-home plumbing care
Commercial PlumbingOffices, retail and restaurants
Plumbing Installation or ReplacementNew fixtures and repipes
Plumbing InspectionFor buyers, sellers and owners
Water LeakLeak detection and repair
Toilet DrainageClogs, running toilets, replacements
Sewer WaterSewer backups and line repair
Sink FaucetFaucet repair and installation
Garbage DisposalJammed or dead disposals
Sump PumpRepair, installation, backups
Gas LeakGas line repair and new lines
Water Heater RepairTank and tankless repair
Water Heater InstallationTank and tankless installs
Hot Water Recirculation Pump RepairInstant hot water, restored
Hot Water Recirculation Pump InstallationStop waiting for hot water
Fire Sprinkler HeadsSprinkler install and repair
Fire Protection ServicesSystems, inspections, extinguishers
Gaithersburg, MD Plumbing From Olde Towne to Kentlands
Gaithersburg is really several towns in one. Olde Towne grew up around the old B&O railroad station, with houses that are well over a century old. The townhouse and garden-apartment communities of the 1970s and '80s spread out from there. Kentlands and Lakelands, built from the late 1980s on, brought rowhouses and narrow lots, and Crown added newer condos and townhomes. A good Gaithersburg plumber needs to be comfortable with all of it.
We're a licensed plumber in Gaithersburg, MD for homeowners, landlords, HOAs and businesses. Our residential plumbing services in Gaithersburg cover the everyday work: faucets, toilets, garbage disposals and leaking pipes. We also take on the bigger jobs, including water heater installation, sewer line repair and repiping.
Every water and sewer connection in Gaithersburg runs through WSSC Water, so the meters, curb stops and service lines are the same ones we work on in Rockville, MD every day. Our Gaithersburg, MD plumber service starts with finding the real cause, not just the symptom.
Emergency Plumbing in Gaithersburg, MD
Gaithersburg is our busiest town for emergency calls, and the reasons are predictable. Supply lines in older townhouses split during hard freezes. Sump pumps in Quince Orchard and Lakelands basements quit in the middle of a spring storm. And water heaters that came with a 1990s build reach the end of their life without warning. When you need an emergency plumber in Gaithersburg, MD, call (240) 428-8681. A licensed plumber heads up I-270, day or night.
Our Gaithersburg, MD emergency plumbers handle every kind of emergency plumber call in Gaithersburg, Maryland, including:
- Burst, frozen and leaking pipes
- Sewer backups through floor drains and tubs
- Failed sump pumps during storms
- Water heaters leaking from the tank
- Gas smells and damaged gas lines
A 24/7 plumber for Gaithersburg, MD is only useful if you know what to do before we arrive. Shut the main water valve, usually in the basement or a utility closet where the WSSC line enters. In stacked condos near Washingtonian Center and Crown, the shut-off is often in the water heater closet. Emergency plumbing in Gaithersburg is also part of our plumbing repair service, so the fix is permanent, not just a patch until Monday.
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Water Heater Installation in Gaithersburg, MD
Many Gaithersburg homes are on their second or third water heater, and a lot of owners are now weighing a tankless upgrade. Our water heater installation in Gaithersburg, MD starts with sizing. We count bathrooms, check gas line capacity and venting, and look at how much space the utility closet really has.
We install conventional water heaters in Gaithersburg, MD, both gas and electric tanks, and we handle tankless water heater installation in Gaithersburg when continuous hot water and floor space matter more. Tankless water heaters in Gaithersburg's newer Kentlands and Crown homes often go in during a kitchen or basement remodel.
When a tank starts leaking, our water heater replacement in Gaithersburg, MD gets hot water back fast, 24/7. For units worth saving, our water heater repair in Gaithersburg, MD covers thermostats, elements, gas valves and the expansion tanks that cause dripping relief valves. Compare both options on our water heater installation page.
Plumbing in Gaithersburg, MD's Neighborhoods
Gaithersburg grew in waves, and each wave left a different kind of plumbing behind.
Olde Towne Gaithersburg, MD
Some of the oldest houses in the city, near the old railroad station. Expect galvanized steel and cast iron, old shut-off valves that won't close, and clay sewer laterals that roots love. We repair what's sound and replace what isn't, starting with a plumbing inspection.
1970s & '80s Townhouse Communities
Shared walls mean a leak in one unit quickly becomes a neighbor's problem. Original supply lines and water heaters are often long past due, and some late-'80s homes were plumbed with polybutylene, a pipe known for failing.
Kentlands, Lakelands & Crown
Newer construction, but plenty of finished basements and tight utility closets. Most calls are sump pump failures, tankless upgrades and slab and wall leaks in rowhouses.
How We Handle a Gaithersburg, MD Plumbing Emergency
Call Any Hour
Tell us your street and what's happening. Day or night, someone answers.
Up I-270
A licensed plumber leaves our Rockville shop with a stocked van and heads to Gaithersburg.
Fixed & Explained
We find the cause, explain your options before starting, and clean up after.
Leak Detection in Gaithersburg, MD
A WSSC bill that jumps for no reason, a warm spot on a slab floor, or water staining a townhouse ceiling are all signs of a hidden leak. Our Gaithersburg, MD leak detection finds the source before we open walls, so the repair is smaller and so is the drywall bill.
A Fire Protection Company for Gaithersburg, MD Businesses
Gaithersburg's office parks along I-270, the shops at Washingtonian Center and RIO, and its restaurants and apartment buildings all depend on working fire sprinkler systems. As a licensed fire protection company in Gaithersburg, MD that also does plumbing, we cover both the sprinkler head and the pipe behind it.
- Fire sprinkler installation, inspection and repair
- Sprinkler head replacement after damage or recalls
- Fire extinguisher services in Gaithersburg, MD for offices and restaurants
- Fire suppression system inspection
Sump Pump, Drain & Gas Services in Gaithersburg, MD
Sump Pump Repair
Gaithersburg sump pump repair covers stuck floats, burned-out motors, failed check valves and dead backup batteries. When a pump can't keep up, we handle sump pump installation in Gaithersburg, MD with a properly sized pump and a battery backup.
Sump pump servicesDrain Cleaning & Sewer
We clear kitchen, bathroom and main line clogs, and repair sewer laterals cracked by roots in Olde Towne's older streets.
Sewer & drain servicesGas Line Repair
Smell gas? Leave the building and call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Then call us to find the leak and repair or replace the line.
Gas leak servicesToilets, Faucets & Disposals
Running toilets, dripping faucets and jammed disposals: the small jobs that make up most Gaithersburg, MD plumber service calls.
Toilet servicesCommercial Plumbing
Restaurants, offices and retail along I-270 and at RIO, with after-hours work so customers aren't disrupted.
Commercial plumbingPlumbing Inspections
Buying in Olde Towne or Kentlands? A plumbing inspection checks supply lines, drains, the water heater and shut-offs before you close.
Plumbing inspectionWhy Gaithersburg, MD Calls Us
A licensed, local team that answers the phone at night and shows up ready to work.
Licensed & Insured
Licensed, insured plumbers on every job, from one faucet to a full building.
Open 24/7
Nights, weekends and holidays. Emergencies don't wait, so neither do we.
Local Shop
Based on Wilkins Ave in Rockville, 20852, serving all of Montgomery County.
Plumbing + Fire
One team for pipes, water heaters, gas lines and fire sprinklers.
What Our Customers Say About Us
Real words from homeowners on our Google Business Profile.
Family Plumbing Services LLC did an excellent job installing our new water heater last month, and I could not be happier with their service. From the start, they were professional, courteous, and reliable. What really impressed me was that …
TTapas S.Water heater installation · Google reviewNestor has been a pleasure to work with. He has been flawlessly managing a major home renovation job of mine. …
CCharles K.Home renovation · Google reviewHad my place done very well, they work hard & care about their work & your problems
KKelvin C.Home plumbing · Google reviewExtremely impressed in what the gentleman have done. Thank you family fire!
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Carlos and his team are great! They’re very responsive and reliable and they’ve done a good job with all of the plumbing in our home (ranging from initial install to fixing plumbing issues). They’re also very quick to come out which I always appreciate.
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Serving Gaithersburg, MD & Nearby Towns
Gaithersburg sits between Montgomery Village, Derwood and our Rockville, MD shop, all of which we serve. Pick a town for local details.
- Rockville HOME BASE · 20852
- North Bethesda 20852
- Bethesda 20814
- Gaithersburg YOU ARE HERE · 20877
- Potomac 20854
- Silver Spring 20910
- Wheaton 20902
- Kensington 20895
- Takoma Park 20912
- Derwood 20855
- Montgomery Village 20886
- Aspen Hill 20853
- North Potomac 20878
- Germantown 20874
- Olney 20832
- Chevy Chase 20815
- Garrett Park 20896
- Clarksburg 20871
- Sandy Spring 20860
- Boyds 20841
- Damascus 20872
Gaithersburg, MD Plumbing Questions
What Gaithersburg homeowners ask us most. Don't see yours? Call (240) 428-8681.
(240) 428-868101Do you offer 24/7 emergency plumbing in Gaithersburg, MD?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, for burst pipes, sewer backups, failed sump pumps, leaking water heaters and gas line problems anywhere in Gaithersburg.
02How fast can a plumber get to Gaithersburg, MD from Rockville, MD?
Gaithersburg is just up I-270 from our Rockville shop, so it's a short drive. Arrival depends on traffic and how many emergencies are already on the board. We'll give you an honest time when you call.
03Should I replace my water heater with a tankless one?
If your household uses a lot of hot water at once, plans to stay for years, or needs the floor space, tankless is worth a look. If you're replacing a working tank on a budget, a new conventional tank is usually the better value. Our water heater installation page compares both.
04My Gaithersburg, MD townhouse has polybutylene pipes. Is that a problem?
Polybutylene, often gray plastic pipe, was used in some homes built from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s. It's known for failing without warning, especially at the fittings. If you have it, we recommend planning a repipe before it fails.
05Do you serve businesses in Gaithersburg, MD?
Yes. We do commercial plumbing, fire sprinkler work and fire extinguisher services for offices, restaurants and retail in Gaithersburg, with after-hours scheduling.
24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Gaithersburg, MD
Burst pipe, sewer backup, no hot water or a failed sump pump? Call (240) 428-8681 any time and a licensed plumber will head up I-270 to your Gaithersburg home or business.
Not an emergency? Contact us by email, or get directions to our Rockville shop.