Description

Forster Plumbing has been providing outstanding service in the Baltimore area for five generations. We can help with minor repairs and complete repipes, and everything in between. We use the latest and most sophisticated equipment to ensure that you receive the best service possible, and our technicians are always courteous and professional. More reasons to choose Forster Plumbing: Up-front Pricing - on site Financing Available, Drain Cleaning, Electronic Leak Detection, Hot Water Heaters Sewer, Water, & Gas Lines, Video Camera Inspections, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured, Senior Discounts Available. Emergency service is available, but we suggest a Maintenance Program. As your plumbing professionals, we at Forster advise all of our customers to have their water treated as it enters your home. It is our professional opinion that this will save costly maintenance and repairs to your faucets, piping, water heater and your entire plumbing system, not to mention the many added benefits to your families' health.

HISTORY

Established in 1892.
We are a five generation family owned business. Many stories of a horse drawn cart being modernized to a model A delivery truck.

ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER

Family tradition is important. Our great-grandchildren grandfather's tool chest rests above the phone reception desk.

Reviews

Julie B.

3/26/2023

They are old school plumbers that get the job done well. Appreciate them very much! Highly recommend.

Jeff G.

07/03/2023 12:00:00 SA

I have been using Forster Plumbing for about 15 years, and they never disappoint. Brian is the owner/operator and generally has 2 or 3 experienced plumbers working for him. I find it so much more pleasant dealing with a small outfit rather than a mega operation. One hundred percent of the time that I call, Brian himself promptly answers the phone. I can't say that about very many businesses - particularly not in the trades. Beyond that, he or his crew have appeared for their promised appointments 100% of the time. The work is top of the line quality at very affordable prices. I long ago stopped asking the rate because I am confident that the total charge will be reasonable, and it always is reasonable. Indeed, rates can be deceiving anyway. The real issues are integrity and competence. Respecting both, Brian excels.

Matthew C.

4/23/2019

I have this little rental house and I want to keep my great tenants happy. So over the past three of four years these plumbers have been out for nearly everything that can go wrong with plumbing....the tenants are always happy, I am happy, great business that does great work on time and at a rate that you know is well worth it. I first called them because they are local, but you should call them because they are great.

John R.

01/01/2019 12:00:00 SA

Quick to schedule and do good work. Labor/Service charge is the highest around and unpredictable. Seriously, not even 15 minutes of work, non emergency call, during a weekday, less than a mile from their office... $170 labor charge! I'm baffled. Previous calls have been reasonable and even insightful as once they even showed me where to get an old school piece and how to do some work myself. This last one has me at a loss for words though.

Matt R.

2/20/2016

We've had Forster Plumbing come out and do several jobs for us and both times they were prompt, reasonably priced and did a nice job. The first job was a sump pump emergency and the second job was a toilet replacement. My wife was very comfortable with them and we like their work. Why call anyone else?

Bonnie C.

01/05/2018 12:00:00 SA

Discovered Forster Plumbing through Bolton Hill site. During my 25 years in my 1850 Federal row house with a mix of old and modern plumbing, this company has provided the most prompt and excellent work at the best price. Jobs include repair to old tub fixtures for which they found an old freebee piece, saving the cost of a complete replacement, the replacement of an old gas line to my stove, and repair of a leaking iron pipe in the cellar.

June H.

10/14/2009

We had an issue with a leaking pipe this week and Forster Plumbing was great to work with! I called them on a Monday evening and they were able to come out the next day. While I thought they'd only be diagnosing the problem, they stayed and got the entire job done in one visit, even though there was far more to it than expected. Very professional and courteous and excellent service - and most importantly, no more pipes leaking into our basement!

Vanessa F.

9/19/2012

Desperate for a plumber due to a backup in my downstairs bathroom, I called Forster Plumbing late yesterday afternoon because of the great Yelp reviews. Bryan, who I spoke with and who came out for the job this morning was extremely professional and knowledgeable. I am happy to support a local business and would highly recommend Forster to my neighbors and friends. 2 thumbs up!

Patricia L.

11/26/2012

Extremely high labor cost. Had them caulk one bath tub and labor of $160 was charged. Ridiculous... Will not use them again. Recommend you price compare first. There have got to be less expensive plumbers out there.

Britesprite H.

8/24/2011

Excellent!
Arrived within an hour and price was reasonable, speedy to fix problem (a stuck sump pump after the biblical rains of the summer of 2011). I plucked this one from the yellow pages, and would recommend him.

Christi K.

5/29/2015

My business uses Forster for our clients and we have used them personally. Brian is very professional and honest and great to work with. We've used other plumbers when needed and Forster's rates are very reasonable comparatively and they never make us wait days to get to a job. They are definitely worth the call.

mary anne n.

08/05/2010 12:00:00 SA

I called Forster Plumbing because of the other great review on Yelp. The plumber came to look at a leaking furnace, malfunctioning toilet and leaky faucet at my rental property. He fixed all that AND looked at a problem with the stove! He was responsive and quick and very reasonably priced. I will certainly keep his number in my file! I wish I had found them years ago.

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