Plumber in Kensington, MD Antique Row to Historic Homes
Kensington mixes 1890s Victorians, a busy commercial strip on Howard Avenue and Connecticut Avenue, and mid-century neighborhoods like Parkwood and Rock Creek Hills. Family Fire Services and Plumbing LLC handles residential and commercial plumbing here, 24 hours a day.
Serving the Town of Kensington and nearby neighborhoods from Rockville
BBB A+ accredited and HomeAdvisor screened & approved, serving Kensington homes and shops.
Plumbing Services in Kensington, MD
A full service plumbing company in Kensington: all 18 of our plumbing, water heater and fire protection services.
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
A Full Service Kensington, MD Plumbing Company
The Town of Kensington grew around its railroad station in the 1890s, and its historic district still has Victorian houses with wraparound porches. Around it are Kensington Estates, Kensington Heights, Parkwood and Rock Creek Hills, mostly built in the mid-20th century. Downtown, Antique Row on Howard Avenue and the businesses along Connecticut Avenue keep the town busy.
We're a licensed plumber in Kensington, MD and a full service plumbing company in Kensington. Our plumbing services in Kensington, MD cover plumbing repair, drain cleaning and sewer repair, water heaters, toilets and faucets. We're also licensed for commercial work and building fire sprinkler systems.
Plumbers in Kensington need to work carefully in old houses. That means protecting original floors, working around plaster, and knowing when an old pipe can be repaired and when it's time to replace it. Our team comes from our shop in Rockville, MD.
Commercial Plumbing in Kensington, MD
Kensington's shops, restaurants and offices can't afford a closed restroom or a backed-up kitchen drain. Our commercial plumbing in Kensington keeps them open, with after-hours scheduling and a licensed commercial plumber for Kensington businesses on every job.
Our commercial work in Kensington includes:
- Restroom fixtures, flush valves and faucets
- Kitchen drain cleaning and grease line problems
- Commercial sewer repair in Kensington's older laterals
- Water heaters for shops and restaurants
- Fire sprinkler inspection and head replacement
When something fails during business hours, our emergency commercial plumber service for Kensington gets you running again fast. See our commercial plumbing page for more.
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Drain Cleaning & Sewer Repair in Kensington, MD
Old trees and old sewer laterals don't mix. Roots find the joints in clay and cast iron pipe, and slow drains turn into basement backups. Our drain cleaning in Kensington clears the clog. Sewer cleaning in Kensington with the right equipment removes root intrusion, and when the line is broken, we repair it.
Emergency drain cleaning in Kensington is available 24/7 for backups that can't wait. For homes, start with our sewer and drain services. For businesses, see commercial plumbing.
Plumbing Across Kensington, MD's Neighborhoods
Few towns in the county have plumbing as old as Kensington's historic district.
The Historic District
1890s to 1920s Victorians with old galvanized supply lines, cast iron drains and decades of patched repairs. Frozen pipes and slow drains are common. A plumbing inspection tells you what's left.
Parkwood & Rock Creek Hills
Mid-century homes on wooded lots near Rock Creek. Roots in clay sewer laterals and wet basements make sewer repair and sump pumps the usual calls.
Antique Row & Connecticut Avenue
Shops, restaurants and offices in older commercial buildings. Restrooms, kitchen drains and sprinklers need a licensed commercial plumber who can work after hours.
How Our Kensington, MD Plumbers Work
Call Any Hour
Tell us whether it's your home or your business, and what's happening.
We Head Over
A licensed plumber leaves our shop with a stocked van.
Careful Repair
We protect old floors and finishes, explain the fix, and clean up.
Frozen Pipes in Kensington, MD
Victorian and early-1900s houses often have supply lines in uninsulated exterior walls and crawl spaces. On the coldest nights those lines freeze and split. If a pipe has frozen, shut off the main valve and call us before it thaws and floods.
Fire Sprinkler Service for Kensington, MD Businesses
Kensington's commercial buildings, from antique shops to restaurants, often have sprinkler systems that need periodic inspection and head replacement. Because we're licensed for both plumbing and fire protection, one visit can cover both.
- Fire sprinkler inspection and testing
- Sprinkler head replacement after damage or recalls
- Fire extinguisher inspection
- Fire suppression inspection for restaurant kitchens
More Plumbing Services in Kensington, MD
Plumbing Repair
Plumbing repair in Kensington, MD for leaks, noisy pipes and low pressure in older homes.
Plumbing repairWater Heaters
Tank and tankless water heater repair and replacement, sized for tight older basements.
Water heater repairToilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, worn shower valves and dripping faucets, with parts that fit older fixtures.
Toilet servicesGas Line Repair
Smell gas? Get outside and call 911 or your gas utility first, then call us to fix the line.
Gas leak servicesPlumbing Inspections
Before you buy a historic Kensington home, find out what's behind the plaster.
Plumbing inspectionWhy Kensington, MD Calls Us
Licensed plumbers who respect old houses and keep businesses open.
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 Kensington, MD & Nearby Towns
Kensington sits between Wheaton, Silver Spring, North Bethesda and Bethesda, all served from our Rockville, MD shop.
- Rockville HOME BASE · 20852
- North Bethesda 20852
- Bethesda 20814
- Gaithersburg 20877
- Potomac 20854
- Silver Spring 20910
- Wheaton 20902
- Kensington YOU ARE HERE · 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
Kensington, MD Plumbing Questions
What Kensington homeowners and business owners ask us. Don't see yours? Call (240) 428-8681.
(240) 428-868101Is there a 24/7 plumber for Kensington, MD?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for burst and frozen pipes, drain backups, leaking water heaters and gas problems in Kensington homes and businesses.
02Do you do commercial plumbing in Kensington, MD?
Yes. We're licensed commercial plumbers serving Kensington's shops, restaurants and offices, with after-hours scheduling and emergency commercial service.
03How do I keep pipes from freezing in an old Kensington, MD house?
Insulate pipes in crawl spaces and exterior walls, disconnect hoses, and let faucets on outside walls drip on the coldest nights. Our winter plumbing guide covers more.
04Why does my Kensington, MD basement drain keep backing up?
In older neighborhoods it's usually tree roots in the clay or cast iron sewer lateral. Snaking clears it for a while. Repairing the damaged section of the line fixes it.
05Do you serve Wheaton, MD and Silver Spring, MD too?
Yes. We serve Wheaton, Silver Spring, Bethesda and the rest of Montgomery County.
24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Kensington, MD
Burst pipe, backed-up drain or a frozen line? Call (240) 428-8681 any time and a licensed plumber will head to your Kensington home or business.
Not an emergency? Contact us by email, or get directions to our Rockville shop.