Plumber in Wheaton, MD Emergency Help, Day or Night
Wheaton's post-war Cape Cods, brick ramblers and garden apartments are now 70 years old or more, and their plumbing is showing its age. Family Fire Services and Plumbing LLC handles repairs, sewer lines and water heaters across Wheaton and Glenmont, 24 hours a day.
Serving Wheaton, Glenmont and the Georgia Avenue corridor
BBB A+ accredited and HomeAdvisor screened & approved, serving Wheaton homes and businesses.
Plumbing Services in Wheaton, MD
All 18 plumbing, water heater and fire protection services, for homes, apartments and businesses.
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
Wheaton, MD Plumbing for Post-War Homes
Wheaton grew fast after World War II. Brick Cape Cods and ramblers filled the streets off Georgia Avenue and University Boulevard, and garden apartments went up around them. Today the area around the Metro, Westfield Wheaton and the restaurants along Georgia Avenue is busier than ever. A lot of the original plumbing is still in those houses.
We're a licensed plumber in Wheaton, MD and a plumbing company in Wheaton, MD for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Our plumbing services in Wheaton, MD include plumbing repair, sewer services, water heater service, toilets, faucets and repiping.
We also cover Glenmont. Our plumbing services in Wheaton-Glenmont run from our shop in Rockville, MD, and every job is done by a licensed plumber.
Emergency Plumber in Wheaton, MD
Seventy-year-old pipes fail when they're stressed: on the coldest night, during a heavy storm, or when someone turns a valve that hasn't moved in decades. If you need an emergency plumber for Wheaton, MD, call (240) 428-8681 at any hour. We take emergency plumber calls for Wheaton-Glenmont 24/7 too.
Our emergency plumbers near Wheaton handle:
- Burst and frozen pipes
- Sewer backups through basement drains
- Leaking water heaters
- Failed sump pumps
- Gas smells and gas line problems
Our 24/7 plumber for Wheaton, MD and the 24/7 plumber line for Wheaton-Glenmont are the same number. Shut the main water valve first, usually in the basement on the front wall. Our plumbing repair in Wheaton, MD and plumbing repair in Wheaton-Glenmont fix the cause, not just the leak.
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Sewer Services & Drain Cleaning in Wheaton, MD
Post-war Wheaton homes typically have cast iron or clay sewer laterals running under mature trees. Roots, sagging pipe and decades of buildup cause slow drains and backups. Our sewer services in Wheaton, MD, and our sewer services in Wheaton-Glenmont, clear the line and repair damaged sections.
Our drain cleaning in Wheaton, MD handles kitchen, bathroom and main line clogs. For restaurants along Georgia Avenue, our commercial plumbing team handles grease lines and kitchen drains after hours.
Plumbing Across Wheaton, MD Neighborhoods
Most of Wheaton was built in a short burst after World War II, so its plumbing tends to age all at once.
Cape Cods & Ramblers
1940s and '50s homes with galvanized supply lines, aging shut-off valves and cast iron drains. Low pressure and rusty water usually mean it's time to repipe.
Garden Apartments
Older apartment buildings with shared stacks. Leaks and clogs between units need a licensed team that works with landlords.
Wooded Lots Near the Park
Homes on wooded lots near the park and Brookside Gardens, where roots and groundwater keep sewer lines and sump pumps busy.
How We Fix Plumbing in Wheaton, MD in 3 Steps
Call Any Hour
Tell us your street and what's going on.
We Head Over
A licensed plumber leaves our shop with a stocked van.
Fixed Right
We explain the cause and options before starting, then clean up.
Water Heater Service in Wheaton, MD
Water heaters in small basements and utility rooms are easy to forget until they leak. Our water heater service in Wheaton flushes the tank, tests the relief valve and checks the anode rod. We replace units that are past saving.
Fire Sprinkler Service for Wheaton, MD Businesses
Wheaton's restaurants, shops and apartment buildings need their fire sprinkler systems kept in working order. As a licensed plumbing and fire protection company, we handle both.
- Fire sprinkler inspection and testing
- Sprinkler head replacement
- Fire extinguisher inspection
- Fire suppression inspection for restaurant kitchens
More Plumbing Services in Wheaton, MD
Plumbing Repair
Leaks, noisy pipes, failed valves and low pressure, repaired properly.
Plumbing repairToilets & Faucets
Running toilets, dripping faucets and replacements for original fixtures.
Toilet servicesGas Line Repair
Smell gas? Get outside and call 911 or your gas utility first, then call us.
Gas leak servicesCommercial Plumbing
Restaurants and shops along Georgia Avenue, with after-hours scheduling.
Commercial plumbingWhy Wheaton, MD Calls Us
Licensed plumbers who answer at night and fix older homes properly.
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!
FFrank J.Plumbing service · Google review
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.
WWandaly F.Home plumbing · Google reviewVery good and professional guys! Zero leaks and excellent service! …
LLeonardo B.Plumbing project · Google reviewThe workers were very respectful, and did such an excellent job!
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Serving Wheaton, MD & Nearby Towns
Wheaton borders Kensington and Silver Spring, near Takoma Park, all served from our Rockville, MD shop.
- Rockville HOME BASE · 20852
- North Bethesda 20852
- Bethesda 20814
- Gaithersburg 20877
- Potomac 20854
- Silver Spring 20910
- Wheaton YOU ARE HERE · 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
Wheaton, MD Plumbing Questions
What Wheaton homeowners ask us most. Don't see yours? Call (240) 428-8681.
(240) 428-868101Is there a 24/7 emergency plumber for Wheaton, MD?
Yes. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for Wheaton and Glenmont: burst pipes, sewer backups, leaking water heaters and gas problems.
02Why are my drains so slow in my Wheaton, MD house?
In post-war homes it's usually buildup inside old cast iron drains, or roots in the clay or cast iron sewer lateral. Drain cleaning helps, and repairing the damaged line fixes it.
03Do you work with landlords in Wheaton, MD?
Yes. We handle plumbing for rental homes and apartment buildings, and we keep landlords updated on what we found.
04Do you also serve Kensington, MD and Silver Spring, MD?
Yes. We serve Kensington, Silver Spring and the rest of Montgomery County.
24/7 Emergency Plumbing in Wheaton, MD
Burst pipe, sewer backup or no hot water? Call (240) 428-8681 any time and a licensed plumber will head to your Wheaton or Glenmont home.
Not an emergency? Contact us by email, or get directions to our Rockville shop.