Plumber in Tenleytown, DC
I'm Mike, a DC licensed plumber based in Upper Northwest. If you're in Tenleytown and something's leaking, backed up, or just not working right, I can usually get there the same day.
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Call or Text Mike — (202) 555-0147Plumbing Services in Tenleytown, DC
Tenleytown is close to home for me. I've worked on homes all along Wisconsin Avenue and the side streets running off it. The rowhouses near Fessenden, the older single-families closer to American University, the brick colonials that haven't been touched since the Eisenhower administration. I know what I'm walking into.
A lot of this housing stock is 60, 70, 80 years old. That's not a problem, but it does mean the plumbing tells a story. Galvanized supply lines that have been corroding for decades. Cast iron drain stacks. Water heaters tucked into spaces that weren't designed for easy access. I've worked in enough of these homes that none of that surprises me.
I handle water heater repair and replacement, leaking pipes, drain cleaning, toilet replacement, and full sewer line work. If something needs a camera inspection first, I do that too. You'll see exactly what I see.
I'm licensed in DC, bonded, and insured, and I've done over a thousand jobs in this area. When you call, I answer.
Bathroom Remodeling in Tenleytown
Older Tenleytown bathrooms are often worth updating, and they usually need more than new tile. The plumbing behind the walls matters just as much. I handle the full plumbing scope of a bathroom remodel: moving or replacing supply and drain lines, shower and bathtub installation, new fixture rough-in, whatever the job calls for.
For tile and finish work, I partner with Capitol Tile Designs. It's a pairing that works well because we've done enough jobs together that the handoff is clean. You're not managing two strangers who've never worked together before.
Before anything starts, I'll walk you through exactly what's included, what it costs, and how long it takes. No surprises after the walls are open.
Common Plumbing Calls in Tenleytown Homes
Six years of working in Upper Northwest means I see the same patterns in homes this age. Here's what comes up most often in Tenleytown.
Galvanized Pipe Corrosion
In pre-1970s homes, galvanized steel supply lines rust from the inside out. The pipe looks fine on the outside until it isn't. Low water pressure, discolored water, or a pinhole leak are usually the first signs. Sometimes a section can be replaced. Sometimes the whole run needs to go. I'll tell you which is which.
Slow and Clogged Drains
Old cast iron drain lines collect buildup over decades. A slow drain in a Tenleytown rowhouse is often a pipe problem, not just a clog. I'll run a camera if there's any question about what's going on before I recommend a fix.
Aging Water Heaters
Most water heaters last 8 to 12 years. If yours is older than that and you're getting lukewarm water or no hot water at all, it's worth a look. I'll tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense or whether replacement is the smarter call.
Sewer Line Backups
Tree roots and old clay sewer lines are a common combination in this part of DC. A sewer camera inspection shows exactly where the problem is and how bad it is. If repair is an option, I'll say so. Trenchless repair is available when the situation allows, which means less digging in your yard.
Why Tenleytown Homeowners Call Mike
I'm minutes away. That matters when a pipe is leaking or a drain is backing up into the basement. I pick up the phone from 7am to 9pm, seven days a week. If it's an emergency, tell me that when you call.
When you call my number, you get me. Not a dispatcher, not a call center. I show up, I do the work, and I stand behind it. That's the whole model.
I pick up the phone at 7am and I'm still answering at 9pm. If you've got a plumbing question or a project you've been thinking about, just call or text. I'll give you a straight answer.