Washington homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we will connect you with an independent local company that works in Capitol Hill, Petworth and Anacostia.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
Washington at a glance
Row houses cover much of the city, from Victorian rows on Capitol Hill to porch-front rows in Petworth built in the 1910s and 1920s. Georgetown and Capitol Hill are historic districts, so exterior changes like windows, doors and roofing may need preservation review. DC Water's Clean Rivers Project built large tunnels to capture combined sewer overflows that used to pour into the Anacostia River.
DC Water's Lead Free DC program is replacing lead service lines across the city. Summers are hot and humid, and storms like the 2012 derecho have knocked out power for days. English basements, partly below grade with their own entrance, are common in row houses and prone to water getting in.
Upper Northwest neighborhoods like Chevy Chase have larger detached houses built in the early to mid 1900s. Brookland, near Catholic University, mixes bungalows, Victorians and newer townhouses.
Who runs what in Washington
DC Water delivers water treated by the Washington Aqueduct, which draws from the Potomac River. Wastewater goes to DC Water, which treats wastewater at the Blue Plains plant. Pepco supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from Washington Gas. Building permits are handled by the DC Department of Buildings.
Questions about Washington
Who supplies water in Washington?
DC Water delivers water treated by the Washington Aqueduct, which draws from the Potomac River. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from Pepco and natural gas from Washington Gas. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Washington need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the DC Department of Buildings, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
DC licenses plumbers and gasfitters through its Board of Industrial Trades, part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. DC licenses electricians through its Board of Industrial Trades, part of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
Not in a rush? Say so. Flexible timing can make it easier to find someone with an opening.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Washington, depending on which independent pros are available.
HyattsvilleTakoma ParkAlexandriaCollege ParkNew CarrolltonFalls ChurchGreenbeltViennaRockvilleBowieFairfaxLaurelGaithersburgHerndonManassas ParkLa PlataManassasAnnapolisLeesburgBaltimoreFrederickWarrentonWestminsterFredericksburg
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