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Locksmith
Home lockouts
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Plumbing
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Roofing
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Water Heater
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Getting to know Baltimore
Formstone, a stucco facing made to look like stone, covers many row house fronts in Highlandtown and Hampden. Fells Point and Federal Hill hold some of the city's oldest row houses, many from the late 1700s and 1800s. Roland Park, laid out in the 1890s, is one of the earliest planned suburbs in the country.
Hampden grew up around textile mills along the Jones Falls. Summers are hot and humid, and heavy storms can bring flash flooding along the Jones Falls. Shared party walls and connected roofs mean leaks can travel between neighboring row houses.
Many older row houses have flat or low-slope roofs with tar or rubber membranes. Baltimore requires rental properties that are not owner-occupied to be licensed and inspected.
Local utilities and rules
Baltimore's Department of Public Works supplies water from the Loch Raven, Prettyboy and Liberty reservoirs, with the Susquehanna River as a backup source. Wastewater goes to the Department of Public Works, with treatment at the Back River and Patapsco plants. BGE supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from BGE. Building permits are handled by the Department of Housing and Community Development.
Questions about Baltimore
Who supplies water in Baltimore?
Baltimore's Department of Public Works supplies water from the Loch Raven, Prettyboy and Liberty reservoirs, with the Susquehanna River as a backup source. 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 BGE and natural gas from BGE. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Baltimore need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Maryland licenses plumbers and gas fitters through the State Board of Plumbing. Maryland licenses master electricians through the State Board of Master Electricians. 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.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Baltimore, depending on which independent pros are available.
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