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Call a Plumber in District of Columbia (833) 763-0420What to Know About Plumbing in District of Columbia
The median home in Washington was built in 1958, and many are older. Rowhouses often still have old cast iron drains.
DC Water calls its water moderately hard, about 3 to 9 grains per gallon. It is replacing the District's last lead service lines.
Most plumbing work beyond small repairs needs a permit from the DC Department of Buildings.
Local Plumbing Guide for Washington
Washington Plumbing Code, Permit Office and Water Hardness
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | District of Columbia Plumbing Code, based on the International Plumbing Code | DC Department of Buildings | Moderately hard |
How to Check a Plumber's License in District of Columbia
Plumbers in the District are licensed through the Board of Industrial Trades. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
Plumbing Services Available Across District of Columbia
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.