Expert Plumbing Care
Our professional plumbers deliver quality service for all types of plumbing work, from routine maintenance to major renovations, including:
- Emergency Plumbing Services
- Pipe Coupling Replacement
- Grinder Pump Services
- Water Valve Repair & Replacement
- Medical Gas Line Installation
- Pipe Descaling Services
- Water Pressure Booster Installation
- Water Softener Installation
- Reverse Osmosis System Installation
- Frozen Pipe Repairs
And Many More Services Available!
Quality Leak Detection Services available in Biddeford, Maine
Should plumbers be certified or licensed?
It’s common—and required—for plumbers to hold a license. Hiring an unlicensed plumber could lead to poor quality work, costly future expenses, and potential code violations. If the job involves gas or boilers, ensure the pro holds the proper endorsements.
What questions should I ask a plumbing contractor?
Use the following prompts to understand how the plumber operates:
- Are you licensed and insured?
- Do you offer free estimates?
- Is pricing flat-rate or hourly?
- Who will perform the work and are they certified?
- How do you handle accidental damage?
- What is your emergency response time?
- Is cleanup and haul-away included?
- Do you provide a workmanship warranty?
Open dialogue about these topics leads to better outcomes and customer satisfaction.
Should I clean before the plumber comes?
Remove tripping hazards like boxes or loose items to keep the work safe. In addition, it's best practice to clean the area that needs to be inspected or worked on, like a toilet, for example.
Keeping the workspace people-free helps avoid accidents.
How much are typical plumbing repair costs?
On the low end, repairs may be $175; on the high end, $4,000+, with $325 as the average.
Common price examples:
- Toilet flapper/valve: $150–400
- Pipe break response: $1,000–4,000+
- Drain clearing call: $100–275
- Heater thermostat: $200–600
- Faucet set replacement: $150–350
The repair type, home size, and plumbing system materials impact pricing. Market factors such as supply chain problems and material scarcities also determine costs.
How much do plumbers typically charge?
A journeyman may bill ~ $100/hr; apprentices less, masters more (overall $45–$200/hr).
Common Rate Structure:
- Normal service: $45–$200/hr
- Emergency service: $150+ hr
- Arrival/dispatch: $100–$350
- Holiday uplift: 25–50%
Apprentice vs journeyman vs master assignments affect labor pricing tiers.
How long do plumbers take to complete a plumbing job?
Common fixture swaps or tune-ups often finish in two to three hours. Examples might be installing a disposal, unclogging a toilet, or replacing a leaky trap. Extended projects may take significantly longer. For example, jobs requiring demolition to reach plumbing, excavation for gas lines, or special-order parts and materials. Weekend or after-hours work can shorten calendar time at a premium.
When should I call a plumber instead of DIY-ing my project?
When your DIY plan requires cutting walls or floors, consider hiring a pro.
Professional help is advised for:
- Sudden drop in pressure
- Leak in sealed chases
- Non-DIY tool requirements
- Structural penetrations needed
- Scalding/steam/gas hazards
There’s no substitute for licensed expertise on gas and hot water systems.
Customer Reviews from Biddeford Residents
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ☆ 4.0
"Five stars! Mark was respectful, efficient, and solved our frozen pipes. Will call again for Biddeford home needs."
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ☆ 4.0
"They coordinated permits and still fixed our no hot water same week. Larry was excellent. Biddeford approved!"
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 4.5
"Transparent pricing. Anthony broke down the leaking water heater and line items clearly. Trustworthy pros in Biddeford."
Plumbers by ZIP Codes in Biddeford, Maine
Plumbers on Streets in Biddeford, Maine
- MAST RD
- SEA SPRAY DR
- EMERALD LN
- PENNY AVE
- DECHENE AVE
- PAPOOSE DR
- SIMPSON RD
- RIDGEVIEW DR
- KEELY WAY
- DAVIS DR
- ARCTIC CIR
- KINGWOOD RD
- CLEARVIEW ESTS
- SEABREEZE AVE
- LILY POND AVE
- BEAUDOIN AVE
- TOW RD
- COLTON LN
- SPENCER DR
- THOMAS AVE
- BRIARWOOD DR
- BOND ST
- TIBBETTS AVE
- KYLE DR
- KOSSUTH ST
- SPLIT ROCK LN
- SHEPHERDS LN
- NEWTOWN RD
- CLARENDON ST
- YORK ST
- SOKOKIS RD
- JOHN CLARK RD
- WINDSOR LN
- ANDREWS RD
- HARVEST RD
- GOLDEN AVE
- UNION FALLS RD
- POMERLEAU ST
- FOSS ST
- SCOTLAND DR
- ALLICAT WAY
- SUMMER ST
- SACO FALLS WAY
- PARKER RIDGE RD
- BRADBURY ST
- BRACKETT POINT RD
- BAKERS WAY
- EVERGREEN LN
- DAYTON HTS
- HAYFIELD RD
- EASTVIEW CT
- SHINGLE HOUSE LN
- CUTTS ST
- LITTLE HOUSE OF PRAYER DR
- TOAD ISLAND RD
- LABBE LN
- FERNANDE ST
- OLD DOGS LN
- ROUND HILL ST
- PARE ST
- RIVER RD
- ORIN LN
- MISTY MEADOWS DR
- POPPY LN
- MESERVE LN
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- SOUTHVIEW DR
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- ALDEN DR
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- RIVERVIEW DR
- PRISCILLA AVE
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- HIDDEN FARM RD
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- LISA LN
- JUDGE ST
- PARENT AVE
- HIGHT RD
- YORK CT
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- OCEAN VIEW DR
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- MOORS BROOK RD
- WHISPERING WILLOW LN
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- WILDFLOWER DR
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- MARSHALL AVE
- TACHEREAU AVE
- SEVIGNY AVE