1st Choice Plumbing executed a county required testing and inspection for my home. The process was…read moreseamless, prompt, and professional from start to finish. Scheduling was simple, and availability was immediate. I inquired on a Saturday, inspection and testing was completed first thing Monday morning. Jason, their technician showed up bright eyed, on time, and ready. My equipment was tagged after completion as promised, the report was sent to the county. I was prompted with an invoice at the completion of service. Pricing for what I needed was reasonable. 1st Choice Plumbing is family owned and delivered professional service. I'll be sure to return for my plumbing needs and recommend them who may need service.

From the owner: 1st Choice Plumbing & Backflow Prevention, LLC offers water heater repairs, drain cleaning,…read morebackflow testing, water treatment & more. Get a free water test!

Horrible customer service and never completed the job. Sent a plumber out to fix a drain and he…read morestated "I don't have any tools in my truck and I get off in 10 minutes" He also stated that he talked to his boss and they would be out the next day (they never called nor showed and that was the third time)

Amazing customer service. Sean and his team performed the project without my being there since I'm…read moreno longer local. When I went to review the job; they went above and beyond. Truly an amazing business 10/10 recommend them.

My experience with Hague Quality Water of Maryland started in June 2024, and a year later I…read morecompletely regret the $1,395 I spent. I never had issues with their technicians or customer service, but I was sold an Upflow Water Neutralizing System--which I later learned is not typically recommended for well water, even though many companies sell it for that function. My house (built in 1946) has a well, water softener, and pH neutralizer. When the neutralizer failed, I contacted a few companies for estimates, and Hague's price was the best. I assumed they'd know what system my house needed and didn't think twice when they recommended an Upflow unit. The salesperson emphasized that it saved water and electricity since it doesn't backwash--something that sounded good at the time but means little when you're on a well and not paying a water bill. Fast-forward to July 2025: Hague serviced the system and added calcite. Immediately afterward, my water pressure dropped to almost nothing. The technician suspected the calcite had solidified and clogged the tank, recommending it be dumped and a sediment filter added. The problem? A Downflow system backwashes automatically, breaking up buildup and clearing sediment--an Upflow system does not. After getting two second opinions, I learned I could either replace the one-year-old tank with a Downflow system (meaning the $1,395 was wasted) or plan for the tank to be dumped and refilled every year. Another company confirmed that Upflow systems are generally unsuitable for a small household on well water because of this exact issue. It turns out many companies still push Upflow systems since they're cheaper and easier to install, and most customers don't know the difference until problems appear. I wish I'd done the research first--I would have gladly paid a little more for a system that simply needed routine servicing rather than yearly repairs. Hague may be fine for maintenance, but for installations, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. I read a LOT before writing this, so here is just a sampling of the websites I looked at: Are Upflow Neutralizers Better than Backwash Calcite Neutralizers? (2015). Well-Water-Report.com. https://www.well-water-report.com/2015/06/are-upflow-neutralizers-better-than.html DKH53. (2020, October 27). Upflow vs Downflow acid neutralizer. Terry Love Plumbing Advice & Remodel DIY & Professional Forum. https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?threads/upflow-vs-downflow-acid-neutralizer.90419/ Pentair Water Solutions. (2021, May). Upflow vs Downflow Water Softeners. @Pentair; Pentair. https://www.pentair.com/en-us/water-softening-filtration/blog/upflow-vs-downflow-softeners.html Upflow/Non-Backwashing Acid Neutralizers. (2025). Mid Atlantic Water. https://midatlanticwater.net/collections/upflow-non-backwashing-acid-neutralizers

Hague has been responsive and helpful to me in servicing my RO system and water softener system…read more When necessary, HERMINIO brings the supplies needed to maintain my water softener system. Then he fills the tanks and tests the water. BRYNN keeps track of the timing for this maintenance, which is helpful. HERMINIO recently repaired my RO faucet. He could've suggested I purchase a new faucet, but instead he simply replaced the inexpensive part which saved me money. HERMINIO is thorough and efficient, always explaining to me what he's doing and why, and I like that he charges for the time he's here, rather than adding unnecessary minutes that creep into a second hour.

We had a 20 year old water system in our house, that had what seemed like a million different…read moreparts, and was using up 20 bags of salt every two weeks! Scott came out and was able to totally streamline what we had, making the whole set up understandable, easy to maintain, and so much less costly. We are using a fraction of the salt used before the repair, the system is quieter, and the water is clean! We found Scott's prices very reasonable, and the quality of his service was amazing.

My new husband had used this service in the past for the well water cleaning and conditioner…read moresystem. Called them again and they were able to schedule us the same week. Carl was our technician and met me in the driveway. Explained they were using gloves and masks. He was very professional and efficient. Answered all of my questions too! Super grateful for good companies like this!

Quick and explained the issues and charged decent amount…read more Would recommend and call again

I do not often write reviews, but George from Ahoy Plumbing deserves all the praise! From start to…read morefinish, my experience was fantastic. Professionalism and Communication: He was punctual, courteous, and clearly explained everything before starting the work. He answered all my questions patiently and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Fair Pricing and Quality Work: The price was very reasonable, especially considering the excellent quality of work. George clearly takes pride in his work and it shows. Above and Beyond: What impressed me most was that He took the time to walk me through everything he was doing and why. I learned so much! Highly Recommend: I will definitely be calling Ahoy Plumbing for any future plumbing needs and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Thank you for the amazing service!

I have used Phelps 4 times, one of which they didn't even charge me…read more They were quick to respond to every call. They came out and sampled the water, and surveyed the job ( I needed a whole-house water filter). I found them to be competitive and professional. It's a local company with good folks.

**Avoid This Company at All Costs**…read more My water softener started showing a service warning, so I contacted my home warranty provider to send a technician for troubleshooting. The technician who came out seemed unqualified and left without resolving the issue. I was then approved to use an out-of-network provider. I initially contacted a reputable plumbing/water softener company, but they were unavailable. That's when I turned to Phelps--who, unsurprisingly, had immediate availability. I scheduled a visit with them. Their technician admitted to my husband that he wasn't sure what the issue was but recommended replacing the entire water softener system. Unfortunately, Phelps passed inaccurate information to my home warranty provider, resulting in the claim being denied. I had read negative reviews about this company and ignored them. I've now learned the hard way. Don't make the same mistake--**stay far away from Phelps.**