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Local family-owned business providing plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers. Servicing all of Northern Virginia. Yelp Deal available!

HISTORY


Established in 1984.
We started years ago as a locally owned and operated family business. All though we have grown and expanded our customer base we are still a family business that is locally owned and operated.

ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER


Owner/operator of The Pipe Doctor Plumbing and Drain Svc. Gary still works in the field and deals directly with customers everyday. Customer and employee satisfaction is his top priority

SERVICES


Reviews


Thanh V.
Thanh V.
10/29/2018
The Pipe Doctor did a very good job in repair my Kohler wall mount bath and shower trim. They provided a quote up front , showed up on time as promised and completed the job quickly.

J. Z.
J. Z.
8/30/2018
Luis, a master plumber,  gave us A+ service when he fixed our garbage disposal after we requested The Pipe Doctor from AHS, our home warranty company!  He was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, and he communicated very well as he explained the work.  Full of integrity, he enjoys the challenge of finding a solution and making customers happy.  We were very impressed also with how soon he got here after our initial call.  We called around 5 pm, and Gary called us back in a few hours to set up an appointment early the next morning!  We had been happy in the past with this company's service, and that is why we requested them. We highly recommend The Pipe Doctor!

Fiorela R.
Fiorela R.
03/10/2023 12:00:00 SA
Amazing service!!! We got a leak and called them right away and Gary came the next day for an estimate.

They came back after a few days to do the work. They came in on time and our family had water again in one day of service! They came back to finish the work on day 2.

Gary was honest and very reasonable with the price.

We highly recommend the Pipe Doctor for your plumbing needs.

Christine R.
Christine R.
12/12/2018 12:00:00 SA
We have had excellent service with The Pipe Doctor! They arrive on time & are very helpful and professional. They have fixed many of our plumbing issues in our house - clogged drains, replaced a toilet, installed a new faucet, removed a laundry room sink & fixed a leaking pipe. Wayne and Gary are great!

Mike M.
Mike M.
07/02/2019 12:00:00 SA
I discovered a clogged drain and broken garbage disposal in my new home and The Pipe Doctor sent a plumber promptly.  Adam was knowledgeable, cleared the clog, and repaired the disposal.  I would hire these guys again.  Also, Adam's beard inspires credibility in his expertise.

Roger M.
Roger M.
10/26/2019
Without any drain slow downs or other warnings our kitchen sink suddenly became clogged.  We tried plunging the crap out of it to no avail so resigned ourselves to calling a plumber.  Pipe Doctor responded quickly and said they could come that day.  Wayne gave us an estimate to unclog the drain and redo the drain under the sink that had been installed improperly.  The clog turned out to be a real challenge with issues getting the snake to go down instead of up into the vent pipe.  When his snake broke Wayne called Adam to assist and eventually they had to go up on the roof to snake down through the vent pipe.  After several hours of work the job was done and we paid the bill for the original reasonable estimate.  Great job by the Pipe Doctor team all around.

Tracey M.
Tracey M.
10/26/2016
I needed to change out an old water pressure valve and gave Gary at The Pipe Doctor a call. He came over the same day and was very professional and did a great job. I would definitely use this business again for any future plumbing needs.

Mark K.
Mark K.
12/26/2022
I appreciate the follow up from the owner who wanted to make sure all went OK.  This is the way to run a business!!!

Sylvia G.
Sylvia G.
03/12/2021 12:00:00 SA
We live in an older house so apparently you can't shove everything down the disposal. Wooops! We clogged our disposal and drain and water started coming up and wouldn't go back down. We did some homework and saw that the Pipe Doctor had great reviews so we gave them a call. We had two guys come out 4 days from our emergency but we managed . Adam and his trainee Owen were awesome. They were very friendly and very thorough. They explained to us what was the problem and through some jokes and some advice we all laughed at the whole situation. They didn't lecture us or try to sell us on anything extra. They were in and out in about an hour or so. They stayed a few extra minutes to give us some much needed advice on maintaining our old pipes and drains. I cannot express how much my husband and I appreciate their expertise. Thanks again to Adam and Owen and the Pipe Doctor for their great work.

Beth M.
Beth M.
11/05/2015 12:00:00 SA
For all our plumbing problems we call The Pipe Doctor. Gary is very professional and friendly. He will explain the problem and give you a reasonable estimate for fixing it.  He will answer all of your questions to help you understand the problem.
With our last plumbing problem, I contacted in him the morning and he fixed the problem the same day. He even worked around my schedule with carpooling kids.
I definitely would recommend him to everyone who is looking for a dependable and reasonable plumber.

Will P.
Will P.
11/02/2018 12:00:00 SA
Brandon and Luis came out to replace some pipes at my house this morning.  They displayed great professionalism and confidence which alleviated all of my concerns and did a fantastic job!  5 stars!

Mollie G.
Mollie G.
04/04/2017 12:00:00 SA
Gary replaced my kitchen faucet and bathroom spout because I am putting my home for sale. He was on time, polite, and did a great job. I would highly recommend. Will use again.

William M.
William M.
04/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
I had really good maintenance support from the Pipe Doctor.  They were quick and responsive to my initial inquiry via Yelp and followed up with phone calls to schedule an estimate/the work.  

The plumber, Shawn, provided excellent work and customer service.  He readily shared his perspective on what could/needed to be done and offered cost saving solutions where they were appropriate.  He answered all my questions concerning my plumbing system, and provided insight into things I would need to keep an eye on as well as maintenance I might consider in the future.

I'm relatively new to homeownership so I can't say how competitive their prices are for parts/labor, but Shawn made an effort to save me money where he could, which I really appreciated.  I will definitely use their services again based on this first experience!

Natalie T.
Natalie T.
12/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
We had Pipe Doctor come out after our kitchen sink started backing up over the weekend. Gary called us back during the weekend and offered to come on Sunday, but we said Monday was fine and they came  Monday morning. Shawn and his assistant texted us when they were on their way, and once they arrived they were able to quickly get rid of the blockage. We also had a leaking faucet and water pressure issues in the master bathroom. Shawn gave us great advice on how to get the parts from the manufacturer under a lifetime warranty, and how he could fix the issues once we had the parts. They were very courteous, helpful and informative - we will definitely use them again.

Jim L.
Jim L.
08/03/2019 12:00:00 SA
They were so good and nice!  Adam was our technician and as my wife says and I agree he was very friendly and courteous.  For some reason our outside spigot wasn't working and when he tried it it worked.  He charged us only $25 for the call but we paid $50 just because he was so responsive and professional etc.  We will definitely use them the next time we have a similar issue.

Laura J.
Laura J.
11/13/2018
Best service ever. Woke up to water in my basement, called at 7 am and they were at my house by 945 am and finished by 11. Awesome communication for their expected arrival time as well. I can't say enough positive things about this company. Will definitely be my go to plumber for any future needs. Hands down best experience ever.  I would highly recommend.

Sabra D.
Sabra D.
5/22/2020
Adam was big help when my grandmother-in-law's (who isn't tech savvy) pipes started leaking. He really helped out the family when we were in a bind and was very cost effective considering the nature of the fix. He's come out before and we hope to continue using him in the future.

Ronald S.
Ronald S.
6/16/2017
Wayne came on time and was able to unclog my laundry drain. Appreciated his honesty and professionalism. Will keep his number for any other future plumbing needs!

Fabrizio S.
Fabrizio S.
11/08/2015 12:00:00 SA
Excellent service. Honest and professional plumber. I have used them already few times and every single time I have been completely satisfied. The plumber kept the area clean and whatever dirt was caused by the job, he cleaned it up completely. They are also reasonable priced. I will use them again.

Blake A.
Blake A.
1/31/2022
Adam was great, very responsive and provided exceptional service at a reasonable price. His company truck looked like it needs some maintenance though, perhaps with the breaks. Hopefully the company will sort that out. Overall, would absolutely recommend Pipe Doctor.

Lillith B.
Lillith B.
4/24/2021
worked at my neighbors property for a total of 20 minutes, cutting plastic piping then leaving the pipe remnants, debris, saw dust pile, and a glob of  sticky toxic pipe paste where i park my vehicle and load or unload on a daily basis.   this is a public street and this workman thought nothing of leaving a mess behind.  not a single care for the people that have to stand in, walk through, or come in contact with the garbage he was too busy or careless to clean up.  it's Earth week, ironic.    nice respect for the planet and property of others.

Josh D.
Josh D.
3/27/2018
We had Shawn come out and install a new water bib and piping due to an old rusted out section from the basement to outside. Shawn was on time efficient and offered a fair price. Everything was explained prior and the final work was shown to us before he left. Great service all around. Will use in the future for any needed work.

Mark B.
Mark B.
3/30/2017
I called The Pipe Doctor to replace an old steel pipe on the interior of my home that connected to an exterior hose bib. I also needed to replace a handle on the water shutoff valve. Gary (the owner) answered my call. He was polite, up front about cost and was able to come by to do the job within two days (this was by no means urgent). Gary did the work himself. He explained to me in advance what work had to be done and gave me a very fair price for the work. Gary finished the job, walked me through what he had done, and cleaned up before he left (it was like he was never there!). Great local business that I will use again. I highly recommend The Pipe Doctor.

Fran D.
Fran D.
4/15/2022
Adam from The Pipe Doctor was amazing.  As soon as he walked in the front door and I told him the bathtub faucet was leaking he said the cartridge in the shower handle needed to be cleaned.  He knew exactly what the problem was and was very patient with me while I asked about other possibilities I had found on Google (which obviously makes me an expert).  He just knew without a doubt what the problem was.  He said if he could just clean the cartridge the price would be about half the cost of replacing the cartridge with a new one.  I agreed to both options in case the new cartridge had somehow become damaged.

Once in the bathroom, he was surprised that the faucet handle was brand new, it had just been installed within the last month.  Another plumber had installed the shower handle the previous month, I called that plumber when water leaked through the ceiling below after a  shower a month later.  He couldn't find the cause so he just caulked around the chrome plate.  After he left it no longer leaked through the ceiling, but the faucet began a steady leak, that is when I called The Pipe Doctor.

Adam found the newly installed cartridge was clogged with pieces of what appeared to be pipe liner.  He pulled pieces out of the cartridge and then asked me to turn on the main water line for about 1 second to flush the line, I did this four times.  After each of the first 3  flushes, he pulled liner out of the pipe.  It ran clear after the fourth flush.  The pieces measure from 1/2 inch to 2.5 inches long.  He did not need to replace the cartridge as it had not been damaged.  He could not guarantee this had cleared all the material out of the lines. He said the problem was not due to something the last plumber did.  I did send that plumber an email just so he would know what to look for if another customer called with a leaking faucet.

This repair stopped the leaking faucet, but after a shower the next day the ceiling below again began to leak, so there was still material in the pipes that would need to be flushed out.

When Adam returned he said a possible source of this material would be the dip tube in the hot water heater, he wouldn't know until he installed a new hot water heater so he could take the old one apart.  I already knew it was about time to replace my 1998 hot water heater.  After replacing the hot water heater Adam found the dip tube in the old unit had deteriorated from almost 4 ft tall (the length of the hot water heater) to only 3.5 inches and what was left of it looked just like the material that had clogged my shower cartridge.  I got a very good price for the hot water heater and installation, plus the 15% senior discount made the cost more than reasonable.

Adam is a very upbeat, friendly, positive person.  He explained to me every step of the way what he was doing, why, and what he found, as well as the cause.  After I gave him his tip he told me any tips he receives are passed on to a good friend of Adam's, a clergyman, who uses the money to pay for medications for the elderly.

I had called The Pipe Doctor a number of times before each of Adam's visits.  Danielle was always friendly, courteous, and answered all my questions.  I would like to thank her for all her help and patience.

The Pipe Doctor is now my plumber, they are experts.

Mike S.
Mike S.
12/07/2018 12:00:00 SA
Needed to replace an aging 40-gallon electric water heater and they did excellent work on a challenging project. I knew the width of the door area was too narrow for even an 18 heater, so they were required to remove a portion of the adjacent wall to perform the replacement.

The team arrived on time and were friendly throughout the process, answering a variety of questions I had. They were careful with their work and left my home in the same condition as when they arrived.

Additionally, they provided a very competitive price with the number of other plumbers I contacted before selecting them.

Keenan S.
Keenan S.
09/08/2016 12:00:00 SA
Gary was great!  I wish I had called him first.  Instead I tried to get three other plumbers to come out and all three were straight no shows.  Gary, however, was responsive, polite, and swift.  

After moving into a new home we discovered some water pressure issues.  Gary advised us that the pressure valve was relatively new and did not need to be replaced; but merely adjusted.  This saved us several hundred dollars of cost.  He also offered to go from faucet to faucet in the house to remove or adjust flow regulators as needed.  This ensured that we had exactly the pressure we wanted in each room.  

I would highly recommend The Pipe Doctor to anyone.

Kevin D.
Kevin D.
10/17/2019
Quality of their work seems great. In an emergency I would not hesitate to have them out again.. but will shop around in the future as they seemed over-priced. I paid $800 for 3 hours of work (and a half hour discussing their pricing).

They don't charge by the hour, which I get--a good experienced plumber can do a better job in less time than a bad plumber. They charge by the job and have a book price for standard jobs.. however they are willing to lower that price if your job is deemed easier or you have multiple jobs done, etc. I guess thats nice.. or could be nice, but in reality who knows what's going on. In the end I still felt like I overpaid despite the discounts to their normal price. They charge 50$ bucks for coming out even if you don't have them do any work--which is why I ended up going with them anyway

Jim M.
Jim M.
8/23/2016
We had a great response from Pipe Doctor. A simple issue of a leaking faucet, but one that defied our home remedy. Pipe Doctor had the problem fixed quickly, and with our own part (from our botched attempts). Friendly, quick, and efficient. Problem solved.

Sean K.
Sean K.
3/31/2021
I've used Pipe Doctor for several jobs, from installing a water heater to fixing leaks and such, and I've found their work to be very effective.  Adam is hard working, informative, funny and gets the job done.  He even helped out once by offhandedly noticing signs of settling in my house foundation, which I had investigated afterward. I've found their price sometimes a bit more than I'd like to pay but have been able to negotiate them down a little.

Dawn W.
Dawn W.
10/29/2018
Jimmy and Wayne were prompt and replaced an outdoor fixture that was very difficult to reach.  They solved a problem that other plumbers were unable to address. They also replaced a shut off lever to the outside water.

Mike B.
Mike B.
4/15/2020
I called these guys to repair a clogged sewer drain and was very impressed with their work. It was a big job with the clog about 10 ft below the surface. Their estimate was fair, the service was prompt and the crew was professional from start to finish.

You hate to have to call these guys but it is nice to know they are there when you need them.

I highly recommend them.

Donnell T.
Donnell T.
05/05/2018 12:00:00 SA
This is the company my home warranty company sent out. They came out very prompt to see what the problem was. Had the parts ordered by the warranty company and were back to install it a few days later.  Shawn was a true professional, clearly experienced and did an excellent job. I would recommend them any time. In fact, I  will call them the next time I need work done regardless of warrantied or not.

Neal G.
Neal G.
8/27/2018
So a simple kitchen faucet replacement doesn't sound like a big deal, but the way the previous owner of my home had the cabinet, counter, and sink installed, there was so much interference that a contractor I had doing other work wouldn't even attempt a faucet replacement without ripping out the whole sink.

The guys at the Pipe Doctor were able to remove some of the interference and replace the faucet in just a couple of hours without otherwise tearing everything out. Definitely a huge improvement!

Kevin G.
Kevin G.
06/02/2021 12:00:00 SA
Fantastic company, with superior service and great quality work. Jacob H. is a true professional, who identified and rectified our plumbing problem.  I highly recommend this company and will use this company again for my plumbing needs.  Thank you!!!

Kimberly F.
Kimberly F.
12/27/2018
Overpriced. I called Pipe Doctor to fix a loose kitchen faucet handle that was leaking, because my usual plumber was unavailable. I knew it was a most a few parts in the handle. They were on time. The plumber said I needed a whole new faucet, he had one, and it would be $600. I said no. So he said he'd have to order the part but it would take 6 weeks. Again, no. Then he said he had to get an Allen wrench from the truck to check it out further. He comes back, flips off the cover, literally tightens a screw, and is done in 5 minutes. The leak was indeed fixed, and now a month later it is still great. However, I was charged $300 for the 10 minute privilege. The plumber gave me an uneasy feeling, so I didn't even try to argue; I just wanted him out of my house. Also it took an entire month for the check to clear. Call them if no one else is around.

Jonathan R.
Jonathan R.
9/16/2021
I called to schedule an appointment. The woman who answered said that someone would call me back after 1 P.M. that day. No one ever called, so the next day, I called back.

This time, I was told I'd get a call later in the week. I asked for an E.T.A., since the issue was urgent. The woman said, We're running a small business; we'll get back to you when we can. Have a nice day.

Then she hung up.

Needless to say, no one ever got back to me.

Coleen A.
Coleen A.
11/20/2018
Oh my, I'm absolutely shocked to see Gary responding to my initial review of 3 stars! Not only did I think he handled the whole situation poorly I'm now actually seeing that he's unable to be completely honest. I was sympathetic the loss of his grandfather, as I myself have just lost 2 son's in the last 5 year's. With that being said, all I said to Gary was you didn't leave any way of notifying your customers that you had a family emergency. Because he DID NOT tell me prior to leaving town. As a matter of fact he didn't even tell his own crew! Had he left someone to take calls, or even a message on his phone I'd have known! After reading my first review he called me and at first asked me to remove it. When I told him I would update it (which I thought I had) after the work was completed he demanded I take it down and even threatened not to come out and fix the mistake! At that point I will not be bullied or threatened and I told him that was up to him but the update would reflect that. His only saving grace in this matter was Lewis, who is the workmen that came out. I told Lewis that although I felt sorry for Gary's loss, his behavior was completely unacceptable and I would give them a update of only one additional star only because of his professionalism. Having owned my own small business, I do know that a simple phone message stating that you will not be available or due to a family emergency I will be out of town keeps your clients in the loop and your business running smoothly or if you have a trusted employee to run things while you're dealing with private matters. All this was preventable.

Jason R.
Jason R.
4/14/2018
I read the Yelp reviews by others about this company, and am happy to say, it is all true. They do good work and got the job done in a timely fashion. Old hot water heater removed, new one installed same afternoon. Great staff.

Jere S.
Jere S.
7/15/2019
They were very easy to communicate with over the phone and in person. They prioritized my work flash floods were coming and my sump pump was out. They came very quickly and the price was deserved. You could find cheaper, you get what you pay for. Adam was not pushy, he took the time to do things right, and educate me about the problem. He pointed out a couple other problems I should have taken care of that aren't plumbing related but just something I can do myself. They will now be my go to plumbing company. I can tell Adam loves what he does and has a wealth of experience and knowledge. Only a person with a beard game that strong can be trusted to fix these complex problems

Tiffany M.
Tiffany M.
2/25/2020
Adam was very helpful and his beard is amazing.
Helped us deal with a very shitty situation

Sarah M.
Sarah M.
4/30/2017
We noticed water leaking from our elderly water heater, and based off of these reviews my husband and I called Gary to do a replacement. We sent him photos of the space and our townhouse so he knew the logistics involved, and he gave us a quote over the phone. It included the basic replacement of our 40gal electric tank water heater with a new one ($750 deal from Angies list) plus another $150 to update the water valve.  He came on time, was nice to talk to, finished on time, and there were no hidden charges.

Note: even though the reviews were good, I have a policy of getting at least quotes from at least 3 vendors, and I did my own research on the water heater that Gary recommended.  I was able to verify that the model he recommended was a good one and that his price was also good. He also gave good advice on maintenance since he knows the local water system, which was more applicable than what I read on the internet.  Would highly recommend.

Marion A.
Marion A.
10/09/2017 12:00:00 SA
We had a bad clog in our guest bathroom, so I looked up some plumbers in the NOVA area and thankfully found the The Pipe Doctor. Within the hour Luis came by and fixed our clog! He was very professional and very courteous. I would recommend this company in a heartbeat and will definitely be calling them the next time we have any plumbing issues.

Lori W.
Lori W.
02/08/2021 12:00:00 SA
After an unusually high water bill, we needed a plumber to investigate potential causes. It was a red flag when the plumber arrived and said he was hoping it would be a broken water main leak because he would have gotten paid more for that. Not a good start. He made a couple of very minor repairs on two of the toilets that could have been the cause of them running. The bill was over $500. I thought it was on the high side for a simple job. I paid it making a mental note not to call them again. One day later and one of the toilets that he supposedly fixed, was running again. I called the manager , Gary, to let them know it was not fixed properly and they said they'd come back out. To my surprise, they wanted to charge an additional  $300  to fix what they should have fixed the first time.

Ali S.
Ali S.
07/07/2018 12:00:00 SA
Wayne came out to our place because we were having a weird whistling noise in our pipes.  He was great! He walked through the potential problems and explained what he was going to do and then what he was doing along the way. Within an hour everything was good to go and no more whistling!  Couldn't be happier! Wayne was professional and courteous and one heck of a plumber.

Sanjana S.
Sanjana S.
7/14/2022
Excellent professional service. Very knowledgeable. Highly impressed with the skills and quality of work.

C C.
C C.
11/03/2017 12:00:00 SA
Awesome service!  They fixed my faucet quickly, arrived in their time window and provided professional and friendly service. Highly recommend using The Pipe Doctor!!

Andrea C.
Andrea C.
07/06/2018 12:00:00 SA
We had two issues - a sink where the hot water had stopped coming out at all (gradually), and our gas water heater, which while functional was very old, not up to code, and needed to be replaced.

I had several plumbers come out to look at the issues and give estimates. Shawn's estimate was very competitive (another company quoted $1000 more!), and he was great at explaining what needed to be done to bring things up to code (our pipes are pretty old, and some previous work that was done was ... interesting).

Shawn and his assistant arrived promptly, worked efficiently, and within a couple hours the new heater was installed (they noticed that the heater they'd brought had dents in it, so they returned it and got a new one before I even said anything) and everything brought up to code (finally!).

Next, the sink. They had to tear into the drywall a bit to get at the corroded fittings, but did so neatly and with as small a hole as they could. Everything works again, woohoo! I plan to call Shawn again next time we have a plumbing issue.

Note that while they do take credit cards, they have to charge a service fee, so I wound up paying by check to avoid that.

Pamela F.
Pamela F.
1/31/2019
Shawn the tech sent out a text letting me know he was on the way, great, showed up on time, always a good start.  The garbage disposal stopped working, Shawn tried to fix it before replacing, another good practice.  Very happy with the service, price and honesty of The Pipe Doctor.  I will contact them again when the need arises.  Very easy Company to work with.  Give them a try, happy we did.

Jennifer J.
Jennifer J.
5/18/2017
The Pipe Dr was responsive...on time, fully knowledgeable, and REASONABLY Priced. They are now on my speed dial for any future problems. Thank you Pipe Doctor for providing exceptional service!

Jenn - Manassas

Joanne F.
Joanne F.
10/11/2020 12:00:00 SA
Adam was knowledgable, friendly, came when he said he would, updated by phone as a courtesy, identified the issue with our clogged shower drain and worked at it until the job was done. He was careful and respectful of the aging pipes in our older home. Appreciated his professionalism, caring clean up and even the attention he paid to our new dog to set her at ease. This is the second time we've used Pipe Doctors and we will use them again (but hopefully won't need to any time soon!)

Miranda D.
Miranda D.
05/06/2018 12:00:00 SA
Shawn was awesome. The first time Gary came he was awesome, but after the first visit my voicemails went unanswered unless I called again. Gary was very unprofessional, he was rude and dismissive. I left him a voicemail asking for an earlier appointment date, when I didn't hear back I assumed the appointment was still on, it wasn't until I called him (30 minutes passed our appointment time) that he claimed to have left me several voicemails, and texts. Claims he called me several times without hearing from me. However during this time I got calls, voicemails, and texts from anyone else who attempted to reach me. He cancelled my appointment time all together. He continued to place the blame on me, even though in my voicemail I specifically said that if the earlier date couldn't be done then our original scheduled appointment would be fine. He just continued to tell me how I was wrong, and talked to me like I was an inconvenience, it was only after I asked him what next that he offered any resolution.

If it weren't for Shawn, I would definitely have given a much worse review. Shawn deserves 5+ stars. Even after installation he followed up within an hour, as promised, and quickly came back when the water wasn't hot after an hour (gas gauge issue, not his fault). He was professional, and courteous. He was educated and informative. If I can work directly with Shawn every time then I will use them in the future.

Rocio L.
Rocio L.
11/26/2017
The Pipe Doctor was great! We had an unfortunate disaster right before Thanksgiving. A bathtub upstairs developed a leak that caused our ceiling to collapse and let water in our dining room. Wayne was very punctual, he was polite, and precise with his diagnosis.  He and his associate worked fast, and left everything clean.  After Thanksgiving my kitchen faucet broke. I am scheduling an appointment to have the Pipe Doctor come and install a new faucet.

X X.
X X.
1/23/2018
Very easy scheduling.  Showed up on time.  Very expensive.  Charged over $500 to snake the main line from the house to the street and replace a pipe under the sink.  Total time on site was 1 hour.

Bob A.
Bob A.
7/14/2018
Wayne from Pipe Doctor is our guy.  Showed up this morning to look for a leak...found it!  Wayne was professional, timely and cleaned up after his work!  Highly recommend!

David F.
David F.
11/24/2019
I snapped the copper pipe under the kitchen sink this morning while cleaning at about 8 am. After trying several plumbers who advertised Sunday service, At about 10 am, I found Pipe Doctors. Adam called by 10:30, and was at the house by 11:15. He was experienced and knowledgeable. He explained the process to me, and he had the sink fixed and working within the hour. With 3 kids, I couldn't go without a kitchen sink and dishwasher, so I am really grateful to Pipe Doctors for taking care of me so quickly.

David G.
David G.
02/05/2019 12:00:00 SA
My recommendation: Do NOT call The Pipe Doctor.  They were at my home in NVa recently to repair a small copper water pipe, broken due to the extreme freeze.  I called on a Tuesday evening, but received no call back until the following morning.  They arrived that Wednesday morning after 8:00 during regular business hours, and did resolve the problem, at least temporarily.  First, their website states they provide free estimates, but I later discovered they actually don't - and when a company starts out lying to you, it's obviously a bad sign.  Only one pipe had been damaged, but according to their plumbers, 2 pipes needed to be worked on because of their positioning; this seemed strange to me, but I accepted their assessment due to the need to get the job done and into work.  The pipes were located in an odd place, and from their description of the difficulty of the job, I expected it would take several hours, require special parts, tools, etc., so I also accepted their estimate of $600.  They finished in about an hour, with 45 minutes of time actually working on the repair, and did not re-fit the original copper pipes with new copper, but only applied some type of adaptor fittings and non-copper material.  The water did function properly afterwards, so I paid the fee and requested an itemized invoice.  I was told I'd be sent one by email, but the invoice I received did not provide any details on the parts, labor, additional charges for the service call and estimate, etc., and it was only upon receiving that invoice that I was informed there was no warranty on the job.  I emailed this company 12 (twelve) times for additional information and a detailed invoice, with no response whatsoever.  I later found what appear to be similar adaptor kits online for much less than $50; but even if both kits cost $50 each for a total of $100, that leaves $500 labor for a 45 minute job - over $500 an hour in labor costs alone.  

A similar issue on a different pipe occurred about 10 days later, and I of course did NOT call The Pipe doctor this time.  I called another local company (Kinnett), after-hours on a Saturday afternoon.  They returned the call, arrived and fixed the problem only a few hours later.  They replaced the original copper pipe with new copper, in an area that required outside work and access under the floor.  They responded more quickly, performed a much more extensive and difficult job on an after-hours emergency basis, provided all the billing details up front, and charged less than half the price of The Pipe Doctor.  Again - Do NOT call The Pipe Doctor for any type of plumbing job - you will likely be grossly overcharged for what is at best average work, and there are many, much better local alternatives.  D.G., NVa.

Kelley C.
Kelley C.
1/14/2022
Great experience with Pipe Doctor! Highly recommend. Owen was impressive in diagnosing a complex water problem in our home. He was also very professional and personable. He explained everything in an easy to understand way. Fair price also.

Also a few months ago they did some work for our Homeowners Association and were fairly priced and a pleasure to work with then too.

Jane M S.
Jane M S.
05/12/2021 12:00:00 SA
Amazing service.  I had a clogged drain in my kitchen. Adam arrived right on time, assessed the problem, and gave me an estimate before starting on his work. As it turned out, the solution was simpler than he thought so he charged me significantly less. He gave me lots of good advice about using my disposal so that I won't have to call him in the future.   One of the most positive service calls I've had in 26 years of homeownership.

HB Y.
HB Y.
3/16/2019
I highly recommend the Pipe Doctor.  I had a burst hosebib (from frozen water) in a tricky location in my basement behind drywall.  They scheduled a service call that fit my schedule quickly,  and sent email and sms reminders for the appointment.  Wayne showed up exactly on time and fixed the problem (replaced pipe and a spigot and shut-off valve) quickly and cleanly.  Wayne was courteous, professional and took the time to explain what he was going to do, how, why, and afterwards, how the new set up worked and how to avoid the problem in the future.  He made the experience as stress-free and pleasant as possible.  The cost was quite reasonable.  I will definitely turn to Pipe Doctor next time I need plumbing help.

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