Associates Plumbing

What Associates Plumbing does

Associates Plumbing, Inc. is a privately held commercial plumbing service contractor incorporated in 1982 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with a secondary service office in Springfield, Virginia. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of nine interconnected service lines to multifamily and commercial property clients across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia: 24/7 emergency plumbing, natural gas testing and repairs, water heater service (including tankless), pump installation and rebuilds, drain and sewer clearing, underground sewer and water repairs, new construction and renovations, backflow and fire hydrant testing, and gas appliance installation. Its primary customer base is property management companies and general contractors, with stated relationships with some of the largest property management firms in the DMV area.

The firm's technical capability rests on a fleet of specialized diagnostic and clearing equipment, including hydro jetting rigs, closed-circuit video inspection cameras, and Multi-Frequency Pipe & Cable Locators, enabling trenchless clearing and inspection in lieu of excavation. Its workforce comprises master plumbers, licensed master gas fitters certified to handle gas lines from 1/4 inch soft copper to 4 inch steel, technicians, apprentices, and a dedicated drain division, dispatched 24/7 via phone and direct contact.

The business operates a sales-led, project-based revenue model with quote-based pricing across emergency, maintenance, installation, and construction engagements. It relies on organic digital presence (Google Business Profile, Yelp), its company website, and long-standing industry association memberships (PMA, IREM, MMHA) for customer acquisition. Distribution is exclusively direct field service via company-owned crews, with no reseller or marketplace channels.

Name

Associates Plumbing

Legal name

Associates Plumbing, Inc.

Website

https://associatesplumbing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Associates Plumbing is a privately held commercial plumbing service contractor founded in 1982, serving property management companies and general contractors across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia with 24/7 emergency response, drain clearing, gas fitting, and new construction plumbing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Plumbing Services

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Plumbing Installation, Service & Repair (IMAIABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Commercial Plumbing Response (HSAOAMAL), Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC), Leak Detection & Pipe Repair (HSAOAAAC)

Keywords

• Commercial plumbing services
• Emergency plumbing repair
• Drain and sewer cleaning
• Gas line installation
• Backflow testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plumbing Services Revenue: Project-based service fees for emergency repairs, scheduled maintenance, installations, testing services, and construction/renovation work. Services include emergency plumbing, water heaters, pumps, drain cleaning, gas services, backflow testing, and new construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Associates Plumbing, Inc. is a commercial plumbing service contractor delivering 24/7 emergency plumbing, drain and sewer clearing, gas testing and repair, water heater and pump service, underground water and sewer repairs, new construction and renovation plumbing, and backflow/fire hydrant testing. The company primarily serves property management firms and general contractors managing multifamily and commercial properties across Maryland, Washington DC, and Northern Virginia.

Product overview

Associates Plumbing, Inc. is a commercial plumbing service company offering a comprehensive suite of plumbing services primarily serving the property management industry in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. The company's core offerings include nine interconnected service lines: Emergency Services (24/7 availability), Natural Gas Testing & Repairs, Water Heaters (including Tankless), Pumps, Drain Division (hydro jetting and video inspection), Underground Sewer & Water Repairs, New Construction & Renovations, Backflow & Fire Hydrant Testing, and Gas Appliances installation. These services work together to provide end-to-end plumbing solutions for commercial and multifamily properties, with emergency response capabilities and specialized equipment like hydro jetters, drain cameras, and pipe locators enabling comprehensive repair, maintenance, and new installation work.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Emergency Plumbing Services 24/7 emergency plumbing services for commercial and multifamily properties including fixture backups, sewer and drain main line backups, gas leaks, underground water main repairs, heat and A/C pipe leaks, pump repairs and replacements, condensate backups, and water heater repairs and replacements.
• Natural Gas Testing & Repairs
• Water Heater Services
• Pump Services
• Drain Division Services
• Underground Sewer & Water Repairs
• New Construction & Renovations
• Backflow & Fire Hydrant Testing
• Gas Appliance Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency service crew responds within hours with fully equipped team including supervisor, technicians, apprentices, and drain division crew with hydro jet and camera equipment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PMA (Property Management Association)coreOthersIndustry membership association providing open understanding into property management needs. Active participation helps API live their Customer First motto and stay connected with property management professionals.
• IREM (Institute of Real Estate Management)coreOthersInstitute providing professional development and standards for real estate managers. Membership demonstrates commitment to professional expertise in property management industry.
• MMHA (Maryland Multi-Housing Association)coreOthersState-level association representing multifamily housing industry in Maryland. Active participation provides networking and referral opportunities within the regional property management community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Len The Plumber: Regional residential and commercial plumbing company headquartered in the DMV area (Glen Burnie, MD). Directly competes with Associates Plumbing on emergency plumbing, drain cleaning, water heater, and sewer services for the same Maryland/DC/Virginia customer base.
• Michael & Son Services: DMV-area home services provider offering plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and restoration services. Directly comparable to Associates Plumbing in geography (Maryland, DC, Virginia), customer base (property managers and homeowners), and emergency service model.
• CroppMetcalfe: Regional HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services company serving the DMV (Maryland, Virginia, DC). Direct comparable to Associates Plumbing in geography, service mix, and target customers including property managers and contractors in the region.

Broad incumbents

• Roto-Rooter: Nationally franchised plumbing and drain cleaning company owned by Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE). Comparable to Associates Plumbing in core services (drain cleaning, emergency plumbing, sewer) but operates at vastly greater scale with a national franchise footprint and broader service portfolio.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: National plumbing franchise owned by Neighborly (formerly Dwyer Group). Offers the same residential and commercial plumbing services as Associates Plumbing — drain cleaning, water heaters, emergency repairs, sewer line work — through a franchise model across all 50 states.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National franchise brand under ServiceMaster Brands providing water damage restoration and plumbing-related services. Overlaps with Associates Plumbing's 'fire and flood restorations' service line and serves the same commercial property management customer base across a national footprint.
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: National plumbing franchise under Neighborly offering residential and light commercial plumbing services. Comparable to Associates Plumbing on emergency plumbing, water heaters, drain cleaning, and pipe repair, but operates through a national franchise model rather than a single regional operator.

Regional players

• W.H. Winegar & Son Plumbing and Heating: Mid-Atlantic commercial plumbing and HVAC contractor serving Maryland and the broader region. Comparable in service offering (commercial plumbing, heating, gas fitting) to Associates Plumbing but with somewhat broader geographic reach into Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Others

• HomeServe USA: Publicly traded (LON: HSV) home services network that contracts with local plumbers (like Associates Plumbing) to fulfill service requests from its utility and municipal partners. Acts as a customer-acquisition channel for plumbing contractors rather than a direct competitor.
• EMCOR Group: Publicly traded (NYSE: EME) provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facility services, and energy infrastructure. Tangentially related to Associates Plumbing through its commercial mechanical services and facility services contracts, though at vastly larger scale and with a national footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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