Doug Bamford went above and beyond, cleaning, adjusting, and repairing our previously only semi-working boiler. In the 20 years we have lived in this house the heat has never worked this well and I expect we will see some reduction in our electric usage this winter. But even more importantly, the boiler is significantly safer thanks to Doug. He quickly identified and repaired several hazardous problems including a part installed backwards (!) other HVAC "experts" had missed over the years. Highly recommended! read more

Doug came out on a Sunday. We called him about a kitchen drain leaking into the lower-level bathroom. Water was gushing down whenever the kitchen sink faucet was used. He arrived on time and was able to identify the main problem, a separated joint, after a short investigation. He repaired the break in the line perfectly. He also identified a much smaller leak further up the line. We will probably have him fix that on another visit. We are very satisfied with his work. Doug is friendly and professional. I highly recommend Doug and Bamford Plumbing! read more

Very helping advise. Had a leak in my basement I couldn't find, after honestly 50 questions from the plumber I realized my leak happened after turning on an outside shutoff valve on. I'll turn it off and see if the leak goes away. Spent 20 minutes helping me and didn't change. I'll save this number. read more

This is our third time calling Bamford Plumbing & Heating for a problem in our 73-year-old home. Once again, Doug came out on a Sunday for our flooding issue. He took time to explain the issue to us, provided recommendations immediately, and continued to make us feel valued as customers. I can not imagine how anyone could claim to have a bad experience with this company, and with Doug in particular. He has always proven to be honest, trustworthy, responsive, and more than fair and reasonable in his pricing. I would recommend him to anyone, and I would point out the volume of 5 star reviews to anyone questioning what kind of experience you are going to have. NO other small business that I've worked with has this number of consistently awesome reviews. Thanks again for everything, Doug! We'll be calling you again! read more

Disappointing. Called and he said he would call back within the hour. Didn't hear from him so called the next day. Said he would be by that day. Asked if he could do it after 2 and he said yes. So I take off from work. No call no show. I run a small business and am self employed. If small operators can't understand the value of time ..... read more

Called for an emergency! It says they are open until midnight. It's 8:56pm and they said they won't come out. Very frustrating when dealing with an emergency! On to the next phone call! read more

So nice as a homeowner to have a plumber you can rely on! Polite, professional, prompt. Very responsive to calls/texts. With generations of knowledge behind him, Doug knows well the pipes and drains of years gone by not just the brand new pretty stuff of new construction. He is willing to explain the issue, suggest courses of action and give pricing up front. He does what he can to work with the existing and doesn't pressure sell new or high end items to pad his bill. We were referred to him for our kitchen sink and he did such a great job we have called him again. He was neat, and did the work within the quote given, even when some of the parts ended up costing him more. read more

I called because I had a leak in the upstairs bathroom of my rental property which was leaking into the living room ceiling. Doug came out, assessed the issue and quoted me a price of about $900 to repair. He said he would send me a written estimate. I bugged him for about three weeks to send the estimate and when he finally did, it was for over $2,000!!! I was so appalled that the estimate doubled for no apparent reason that I called a different plumber (George / Thomas Plumbing) who went out and quoted me a price of $195 to replace a part. He was able to fix it on site and no issues since. Can you imagine paying $2,000 for something that should be $195?!?!? Shameful! I don't appreciate being taken advantage of by crooked companies! read more

Very professional and comforting to know that the plumber hired is willing to think outside the box rather than suggest an outrageous solution that would cost a lot of money. I am inexperienced with the pricing scheme, so I cannot speak on how cheap or expensive the services are. However, if I were to say anything negative, it would be that there were no receipts (probably because I didn't ask for any). Other than that I would highly recommend him for coming off hours and keeping in good contact and communication throughout. **Edit** Got the receipt in the email after I gave my email address to the company. The job was a rush job so we forgot to exchange contacts other than phone# read more

I checked Yelp before scheduling my plumbing service and these folks were at the top of the local list. They didn't disappoint. My wife had to handle the visit since I was at work. She HATES to deal with contractors as they typically try to rip her off (she is quite timid). Bamford came through with exactly the service (well, actually more than expected) for less than I had budgeted for the repairs. So hats off to these honest plumbers (two words that aren't often in the same sentence at the same time). read more

mr. Bamford called me back on a Sunday afternoon to give me 15 minutes of his time to walk me through some suggestions on my problem. Most companies you can't even reach them on a weekend but he gave me his time and expertise so openly. I appreciate his time. read more

Our boiler was not producing sufficient heat throughout our whole house for many years, and we could never really figure it out. Someone from Murphy's oil recommended Doug Bamford. He purged the system And now the whole house is nice and warm. We are super grateful. I would very highly recommend this company. read more

As a new homeowner this was my first time needing to use the services of a plumber and I could not have asked for a better experience with Bamford Plumbing! Doug is truly honest and fair. It is clear that he whole heartedly has the best interest of your home and budget in mind. He was clear about what my options were and then gave his opinion on what he would do if this was his house, which surprisingly was the cheapest of all options. Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of his work and a very nice person that you feel more than comfortable having inside of your home. Without a doubt will be using Bamford Plumbing for all future needs and will be highly recommending to all friends and family ! If you need a plumber, look no further because you've found the best one in the area ! read more

I tried to be my own plumber and ended up cracking the main water pipe coming into my house. After 300 gallons of water on the floor and a visit from the fire department to shut off the water, I decided my plumbing career was over. I called Doug up mid-day and told him my situation. Everyone one else i had called said they wouldn't be able to make it out until the next day, he was able to come out that evening. In a couple of hours he chiseled out some brick and got to the source of the pipe to fix it up. Prices were reasonable considering the expedited service and would definitely use him again in the future. Thanks to him I was able to take a shower that night. read more

Bamford was a pleasure to deal with and will be my first call for any plumbing issues I have in the future. I selected them because of the fantastic reviews on Yelp, and those reviews didn't let me down. Here's what I hate about plumbers: -Not punctual -Unecessarily expensive -Often seem untrustworthy. Doug was very busy when I called, but got me scheduled for 10am the next day. He called me that night to get a better description of the problem so he would be prepared, even letting me text him pics (excellent personal service you won't get with a massive company). I expected a call 20 minutes before he would be arriving, but because he finished early his wife called to see if he could come early, 'um, absolutely!' We ha d a few issues/concerns, but no major work that ultimately needed doing. Doug didn't charge me the standard $80/hr you'd expect, instead he charged me $38 just for the service call, which was awesome. He was very straightforward and trustworthy. Even telling me what I could do to check fixes and make fixes myself, rather than charging me for something I COULD do (but didn't know how). He'll be straight up and isn't out 'to get' your money, He wants to solve the problem, in whichever way is best for his customers. And I appreciate that. Currently he's looking to expand his business, but as he is the ONLY plumber, there are some jobs he can't fit in right now. So if you have a major renovation, or large project, call and check with him. If he can't do it, he'll put you in touch with someone that can. But if you have a needed fix or small job, Doug will be there with bells on. I'm glad I called Doug and will call him in the future for other jobs. read more

Totally in agreement with all the other 5-star reviews. We are new to Baltimore and are remodeling an old house. My husband found this company here on Yelp. Although it was a weekend, Doug added us to his already busy schedule and kept us updated on when he would be available. He finally got to us on Sunday afternoon and worked until it was done 4 hours later. It was a nasty clog in an old toilet in a very old house with previous generations of owners of dubious DIY skills. So glad we found this company! read more

Doug is great. First you make the call... over the phone you tell him the problem. He gives you a quick overview of what he believes is the problem and a rough estimate. You schedule a time. He is quick, responsive and on time. On the job he is professional and explains everything in great detail (even when it's clear some of us know absolutely nothing about plumbing). He does the work which exceeds expectations and then you get the bill and it is significantly less than his rough estimate because he was able to fix the problem without any difficulties. I have used him twice now and referred him numerous times. I'm glad he's young-ish because he will be our plumber for a very long time. Our issue was a very leaky bathtub faucet. He was able to replace the ball joint easily (had the parts on hand) and resolve the issue. While here he also took a look at a toilet that took a long time to refill it's tank after flushing. He cleaned our line of sand residue and now it works perfectly. read more

Doug is great! This morning he came out to relight my pilot light. I had tried and couldn't get it to work. But here's the great thing. He showed me what I was doing wrong, and how to do it right. He could've kept that knowledge to himself, and if so, I'd have to call someone to do it again. But instead, he showed me how. And now, I will call him first each time. And I will recommend him to friends, and here on Yelp! I should mention that he had been to my home about a year ago to replace my garbage disposal. That was a very good experience as well! read more

Quick response, great job, was very easy for both my tenant and I to deal with. I called after 5:00, and they were there the next morning. I called after the job was done and gave my cc number over the phone. Fast, good, and easy! Finding reliable contractors is a challenge given I don't live in the area. I would highly recommend them! read more

Finding a reasonably affordable, relatively available, and experienced plumber is a difficult task. I screened several plumbing professionals (large and small) over the phone; Was not comfortable providing a pre-estimate deposit during scheduling. After discovering this one-man plumber on Yelp, I made the call - figuring I would continue screening the next 5 plumbers on my list. Once Doug answered my screening questions (and those specifically pertaining to my plumbing issue), and recognizing my plumbing issue was not urgent, I willingly scheduled an appointment. I am quite pleased with my decision. Doug was extremely proficient, thorough - going beyond the normal as in preventative maintenance, as well as cleaned the workspace afterwards. Because of my own schedule, I watch the clock so my only ( minor) concern was the duration of the visit which had no bearing on the service price (quoted earlier). Nonetheless, my kitchen plumbing has been in working order since. I found this service exceeding my expectations, affordable, and recommendable. When future plumbing need arises, I will be contacting Bamford Plumbing. read more

Doug is the go-to plumber for my rental properties. He has helped me a number of times with both big and small jobs. He is an all-around great guy, honest, nice, and knows his stuff! I would recommend him to any home owner and landlord. If you're looking for a quality business relationship, you won't regret contacting Doug with Bamford Plumbing & Heating. read more

Happy to add yet another 5* review to Doug Bamford's incredibly long list! We had a sewage backup into a toilet and tub the same Sunday night my grandson moved in to stay while he attends University of MD College Park....in the bathroom that he would be using....not a happy beginning! I called my handyman who usually fixes everything and, when he saw what was now inside my bathroom he said I had to immediately call Baltimore County, this was dangerous sewage! They came out within 30 minutes and cleaned out the lines from the house to the street but did not find what was causing the backup. Therefore, at about midnight Sunday, after finding Bamford with tons of great reviews on Yelp and Angie's List and noting that he could be phoned until 1AM, we called. He was on another job but said he'd be here in about 30 minutes...and he was. First star immediately. After diagnosing the situation and giving us what we considered a quite reasonable price, which we put on the credit card, he got to work. After he completed the cleanout even though not yet finding what caused the blockage, he felt the toilet was flushing ok, so we thanked him and he left. Imagine our dismay when the next flush occurred in a different bathroom and the "fixed" toilet backed up again! We called Doug and he immediately turned around and returned! ***stars added here. Apparently the toilets were hooked together somehow and he had to find out where the problem was originating and he'd have to go to the next level of more intensive snaking with different equipment because the blockage was likely now along the top or stuck to the side of the pipes. So he gave us another estimate -- after all, what could we do? This HAD to be done! -- and after another hour or more of work, the problem was finally found: Exactly 4 wipes had somehow by mistake found their way into one of our 4 toilets and caused the backup. (Folks! No wipes are truly flushable!!!! Don't be fooled!) And because our home had a large addition, 2 of our bathrooms were hooked together and the other 2 were on their own system, causing a great deal of difficulty in finding the problem. At 2 AM Monday morning, Doug was patiently explaining all this and instructing us how to avoid future situations. This guy is still standing on his feet, not grabbing the paid receipt and running out to his truck for home. I'm up to about 8 *********** already but they won't let me post them. They're for you to know never to listen to another "Plumber" joke. Just call Doug Bamford. He's a whole new species. You're probably expecting our final bill was a few thousand dollars. So wrong. After all this, on a Sunday night, it was under $700. And, oh yes, the bathrooms were spotless when he left. The cleaning lady I had begged to come and clean up the horrible mess after the plumber would leave walked in at 2 AM, took one look, turned around, and went home. Not one mud (or worse) spot anywhere, fixtures that literally shone, sparkling. 100*s for Doug Bamford. 10/11/21 - Correction: My bill was not $700 but less than $500! Instead of adding the additional work done to the first estimate, this incredible man subtracted the first amount, leaving less than $500 total for this epic repair! Need I add even one more word? read more

Incredible - Called Bamford because of toilet flooding into basement on Saturday evening. First piece of free advice was call the city and have them check their clean-out, a free service. After the city came by I let Doug know we still had a problem. He was just finishing a job nearby and said he'd come over in a few minute. Doug spent about a half hour helping isolate the problem, which turned out to be something I could fix myself. I asked Doug how much I owed him, in order to pay for service and Doug's response ..... No charge!! He said he was in the area anyway so no charge. Nice fellow, been around Baltimore quite a while, friendly conversation, knows his trade. Definitely recommended!! read more

Excellent Service! I called this afternoon and explained the clogging situation in one of my bathrooms. Toilet kept clogging and now the sink and tub were always backing up with water. We had no idea what could be the problem. I called Doug up and came right out to help with our problem. He had everything cleared up just under an hour. He came in and went straight to work. Now our bathroom is functional again. I would definitely give them a call next time we have plumbing issues!!!! read more

Doug was a lifesaver! I had a clogged toilet, a 2nd slow flushing toilet, and a shower leak from the water regulating knob. Of course all this was happening just a few hours before the arrival of guests. The first company I called was a no-show, so I was in a panic. Doug was able to come the same day, actually arriving a few minutes early. He expertly fixed all the problems, was quick and very neat. He even put on shoe covers so as not to track on the light colored carpet. He's very good at explaining problems and fixes. I would definitely call Bamford Plumbing & Heating again! read more

Update: Recently had Doug out to my new house to take care of a leak and replace some shower fixtures. He is still excellent at walking you through the issue and showing you where your problems are. He's very responsive to texts or calls and communicates clearly when he'll be able to stop by. His pricing is fair and the work he does is excellent. He's been my plumber for almost 6 years for a reason! read more

I caught these guys yesterday they scheduled appointment for today between 1 and 4 p.m. arrived at 2:30 p.m. Had service completed and under 20 minutes great job. read more

A plumber I can trust. Fair prices. He is permanently in my cell phone for all my plumbing issues.

He's honest and competent. He could have gouged us for a problem and didn't do so. I now know who I will call with any plumbing issues I have in the future. read more

Doug gives top-notch, absolutely amazing service. I called him about a clogged drain late in the evening, and he was THERE AT 11 PM THAT NIGHT! Truly, I was blown away and really impressed. His customer service is perfect, his pricing is very fair, and he is about the most honest guy you'll ever talk to. He really cares about what he does, and it shows. Afterwards, he tells you all about what he did and makes suggestions to avoid future problems. I cannot recommend him highly enough, he's really fantastic. read more

Just tried to call this morning at 10 AM and no one picked up the phone. I was going to leave a message but their mailbox was full. I would expect a contractor with this many great reviews would not have this type of issue.I will use someone else. read more

I am so appreciative for this company. In the middle of having tile floors installed we lost all water. When you're on a well, that's a big deal! I encouraged my dad to call this company based solely on reviews. Doug came out within twelve hours and worked so hard to get our water running again! He could have told my old, gullible dad that he needed a new well pump in addition to the electrical fix necessary to get the water going again. Instead, he was fair, honest, and got the job done for a great price. Guys like this make customers for life, and my family is one of them for sure! Thanks for your help in our time of need! read more

Best plumber ever . On time . Fix things efficiently and effectively . Text u back right away. Fair price . Basically he does everything right . read more

Bamford Plumbing is great! I had a clogged pipe and water was backing up and leaking out of my AC condenser. I called around a few places and they either would not give me a quote, or was estimating at least $400. Doug was the only one that was straightforward with his pricing methods (total cost in the end was about $300). He came on time, got right to work, and even cleaned up after himself. While fixing the pipe,he was very patient with my questions and explained how everything worked. Afterwards he also answered a few of my other plumbing-related questions. Overall I am very satisfied with his service and would highly recommend his company to all my friends. read more

They were great. They came all the way out to North East, MD and yet didn't charge extra for the drive. Explained everything clearly and was willing to teach me what went wrong with my running toilet. Gave me different options to fix it and how much each would cost. read more

Doug just left our home. Our pilot light for our hot water heater wouldn't come on, but not only did Doug fix it, he showed us how to do it for ourselves the next time it goes out. He was a really, really, really nice guy. Totally helpful and allowed us to show him some other things around the house and in the yard that we were concerned about plumbing and drainage wise. He took time with us and didn't seem terribly rushed like some plumbing and heating folks. He was really knowledgeable and discussed several remedies with us concerning various drainage issues on our property. He's a really cool guy. He arrived really quick (shortly after we called him), and he did what he said he'd do. Dependability and reliability means a lot to us, so he's our new guy now for drainage, plumbing, heating, and cooling type issues. Try him. You won't be disappointed. read more

All I can say is that I am so happy to finally find an honest and efficient plumber. I was work with them while out of town which is normally difficult if not impossible with other contractors in my experience. His initial quote was on the spot, job was done in a timely matter and even sent me pictures after everything was done making my life a lot easier will repeat business! read more

Doug was fast, professional, well priced, and did even more than asked. I highly recommend him and will definitely be using him again myself. read more

So glad we consulted YELP for a leak problem! Doug was great! He was Honest, competent, pleasant , and charged reasonably! We have finally found someone in the plumbing and heating business we can trust! What a rare find! read more

Doug is fantastic. I bought a foreclosed house five months ago and have probably had him at my house at least five or six times already for various plumbing issues. He is always there when he says he will be, he does great work and explains what and why he's doing what he's doing, and his rates are very reasonable. I highly recommend him! read more