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Plumbers · Washington Guide

# 10 Washington Plumbers Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding plumbers in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 15 businesses considered

Ask around Washington for plumbers and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 15 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 plumbers, and what each does best

### [Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-469ccda5691d6a25/)

Bethesda · Based here

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup holds a 4.8 average from 436 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.rotorooter.com/bethesdamd/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=website)[+1 301-235-9817](tel:+13012359817) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-469ccda5691d6a25/)

### [Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cf8f367855f90b12/)

McLean · Based here

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup holds a 4.9 average from 218 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.rotorooter.com/mcleanva/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=website)[+1 703-463-2051](tel:+17034632051) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-cf8f367855f90b12/)

### [Thomas E Clark](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5841b86530164d50/)

Silver Spring · Based here

Thomas E Clark holds a 4.8 average from 118 public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.thomaseclark.com/)[+1 301-608-0550](tel:+13016080550) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5841b86530164d50/)

Also on the list

#### [Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-619434bd433b79b7/)

 4.8 · 1538 reviews

Editor’s Pick Washington

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.rotorooter.com)[+1 202-921-9873](tel:+12029219873) Request a quote

#### [Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-b34adc7ee64638a5/)

 4.7 · 3218 reviews

Reader Favorite Silver Spring

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://lentheplumber.com/washington-dc-area/)[+1 301-830-8685](tel:+13018308685) Request a quote

#### [John Nugent & Sons](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-048dbad455344f8e/)

 4.8 · 323 reviews

McLean

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.nugentsons.com)[+1 703-356-7499](tel:+17033567499) Request a quote

#### [Aqua Plus Plumbing](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7b23519d90e9eb3a/)

 4.9 · 178 reviews

Temple Hills

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://aquaplusplumbing.com/)[+1 301-789-3465](tel:+13017893465) Request a quote

#### [Tim Whistler Plumbing, Gas Fitting, HVAC, and Electrical](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-97da6f9da53cc8a6/)

 4.8 · 53 reviews

Silver Spring

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://Timwhistlerplumbing.com/)[+1 833-907-6190](tel:+18339076190) Request a quote

#### [Durance Plumbing](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ff115e2e8ae39da4/)

 4.9 · 38 reviews

Takoma Park

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://duranceplumbing.com)[+1 301-270-6663](tel:+13012706663) Request a quote

#### [Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-884652a14178b815/)

 4.8 · 38 reviews

Silver Spring

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://callcatons.com)[+1 301-498-8018](tel:+13014988018) Request a quote

Also considered

## More plumbers in Washington

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- [John C. Flood](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-4256b530509d6e99/) · Brentwood · 4.7 from 67 reviews
- **TwinTech LLC** · McLean · 4.6 from 18 reviews
- **Plumber In DC** · Washington · 4.3 from 28 reviews
- **Spartan Plumbing, Heating And Air Conditioning** · Washington · 4.1 from 148 reviews
- **Master Plumbing & Mechanical Inc** · Silver Spring · 4.1 from 18 reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Plumbers, Washington, November 4, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | – | 4.8 | 436 | – | – |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | – | 4.9 | 218 | – | – |
| Thomas E Clark | – | 4.8 | 118 | – | – |
| Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | Editor’s Pick | 4.8 | 1538 | – | – |
| Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC | Reader Favorite | 4.7 | 3218 | – | – |
| John Nugent & Sons | – | 4.8 | 323 | – | – |
| Aqua Plus Plumbing | – | 4.9 | 178 | – | – |
| Tim Whistler Plumbing, Gas Fitting, HVAC, and Electrical | – | 4.8 | 53 | – | – |
| Durance Plumbing | – | 4.9 | 38 | – | – |
| Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup | – | 4.8 | 38 | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Washington cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/plumbers-cost-washington/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### How did the editors choose these plumbers in Washington?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 15 plumbers for Washington.

### Which of these plumbers in Washington has the best reviews?

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has a 4.9 rating from 218 public reviews, the highest on this page.

### Which of these plumbers has the most reviews?

Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC, with 3218 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these plumbers licensed?

10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

### How many quotes should I get for plumbers in Washington?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Plumbers: what it costs in Washington](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/plumbers-cost-washington/)

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- [Electricians](https://readthelocallist.com/washington/best-electricians/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- 11,348 People per square mile Source: [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 61.1 sq mi Land area Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025
- 693,645 Washington residents Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025
- +0.6% Population change since 2020 (from 689,544 (April 2020 base)) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

In this guide

1. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup*Bethesda*
2. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup*McLean*
3. Thomas E Clark*Silver Spring*
4. Roto-rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup*Editor’s Pick*
5. Len The Plumber Heating & Air, LLC*Reader Favorite*
6. John Nugent & Sons*McLean*
7. Aqua Plus Plumbing*Temple Hills*
8. Tim Whistler Plumbing, Gas Fitting, HVAC, and Electrical*Silver Spring*
9. Durance Plumbing*Takoma Park*
10. Catons Plumbing, Drains & Water Cleanup*Silver Spring*

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