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REAL PLUMBERS is dedicated to providing the highest quality of Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning services.
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Real Plumbers
7321 Livingston Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745, USA
(301) 567-2001

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Brandon S.

Washington, DC

Real Plumbers

Timely, Professional, and EXPENSIVE. Rip-off?

Disclosure: I am active duty military, qualified in submarine warfare, and very familiar with low pressure fluid systems -- which would include grey and brown water draining and disposal.

I personally troubleshot the issue (ended up being a toilet floor seal wax ring failure causing leaking into downstairs neighbor's apartment). I knew exactly what I needed: lift toilet, confirm drain line not cracked, reseal and reseat toilet.

I called a professional because the drain line looked to be steel or cast iron, and I didn't feel capable of tackling the job myself should it have been cracked.

I probably should have done it myself, given the price: $324. It was roughly 30 minutes of effort. The tech didn't have to troubleshoot anything.

I have previously, in a previous home -- 1500 sqft rancher less than 25 miles away --, had to re-do my ENTIRE drain system (kitchen, 2 bath) and the standpipe to the septic line. That included lift and reseat of two toilets, breaking into walls, replacing drain lines running horizontally in the walls, and, for fun, putting in a new sump pump and drain line with vertical check valve. That was $2200 total, less than three years ago.

I feel like I got a roll job, and the tech even said he was giving me a break for being active duty military.

All of that said, the performer/technician was outstanding: timely, polite, professional, knowledgable, and patient with my intrusion and questions -- I could not have received better service, aside from end-of-job worksite clean-up and sanitation. I would absolutely work with him again... if I knew I could receive a reasonable price from his company.