Essex's Reliable Plumbing Company
Good Plumbing Shouldn't Be Hard to Find
Essex is a peninsula community where water is part of daily life, and the plumbing under its homes has been working since long before most of its residents moved in. When something breaks, you need a plumber who answers the phone, shows up when they say they will, and gives you a fair price. Bailey Bros. serves Essex homeowners and businesses with same-day appointments, 24/7 emergency service, and upfront pricing from our Edgewood location.
What We Fix, Install, and Build
From emergency calls to full installations, here’s how we help.
Emergency
Plumbing
Burst pipes, gas leaks, sewer backups, and flooding — 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. We dispatch fast and fix it right.
Drain & Sewer
Clogged drains, sewer line repair and replacement, camera inspections, hydro jetting, and underslab plumbing. We clear the blockage and fix the cause.
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless water heater repair, replacement, and new installation. We work with all major brands and offer same-day service on most repairs.
Water Quality
Whole-house water filtration, water softeners, well pump repair and replacement, and water testing. Clean water for your family starts here.
Commercial
Plumbing
Grease trap cleaning and installation, backflow prevention and annual testing, hydro jetting, and scheduled maintenance plans for restaurants, offices, and property managers.
Water & Mold Remediation
Full-service water damage restoration and mold remediation — demo, structural dryout, air scrubbing, and rebuild. One company from leak to finish.
Emergency
Plumbing
Burst pipes, gas leaks, sewer backups, and flooding — 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. We dispatch fast and fix it right.
Drain & Sewer
Clogged drains, sewer line repair and replacement, camera inspections, hydro jetting, and underslab plumbing. We clear the blockage and fix the cause.
Water Heaters
Tank and tankless water heater repair, replacement, and new installation. We work with all major brands and offer same-day service on most repairs.
Water Quality
Whole-house water filtration, water softeners, well pump repair and replacement, and water testing. Clean water for your family starts here.
Commercial
Plumbing
Grease trap cleaning and installation, backflow prevention and annual testing, hydro jetting, and scheduled maintenance plans for restaurants, offices, and property managers.
Water & Mold Remediation
Full-service water damage restoration and mold remediation — demo, structural dryout, air scrubbing, and rebuild. One company from leak to finish.
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Serving Essex from Our Edgewood Location
Our shop is at 2714 Pulaski Highway in Edgewood, about 14 miles north of Essex via I-95 and Eastern Boulevard. Essex covers nearly 12 square miles of southeast Baltimore County, with over 40,000 residents and roughly 17,000 housing units. Nearly a quarter of that area is water. Back River, the Chesapeake Bay, and the marshlands along the peninsula’s edges mean Essex homes deal with higher groundwater, more moisture, and plumbing conditions that communities farther inland don’t face.
The housing in Essex ranges from pre-war bungalows and Cape Cods near the original town center along Eastern Boulevard to mid-century ranches and townhouse developments farther out on the peninsula. Most of this housing was built between the 1940s and 1970s, which means the plumbing in many Essex homes is 50 to 80 years old. We handle residential and commercial plumbing across all of Essex’s neighborhoods.
Our team is led by a licensed Master Plumber and Master Gas Fitter with 28 years of experience. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured under Maryland License #74826. Financing is available through Wisetack for larger plumbing projects.
Why Choose Bailey Bros.
24/7 Emergency Response
We pick up. We dispatch. Day, night, weekends, holidays. No exceptions.
3,000+ Projects Completed
Two decades of work in Harford County homes and businesses. We've seen it and fixed it.
Master-Level Credentials
MD Master Plumber · Master Gas Fitter · Backflow Certified. This isn't a crew — it's a qualified team.
1-Year Labor Warranty
Every job we do is backed by a full one-year labor warranty. If something isn't right, we make it right.
Plumbing Services in Essex
Clogged drains, slow drains, sewer camera inspections, and sewer line repair for Essex homes and businesses. Older sewer lines on the peninsula are prone to root intrusion, settling, and deterioration from decades of high water table exposure. Save $350 on hydro jetting this season.
Traditional and tankless water heater installation, repair, and replacement. Same-day water heater service available in Essex. Humidity and moisture in peninsula homes accelerate water heater corrosion. Save $200 on installation or $400 on a tankless upgrade this spring.
Burst pipes, sewer backups, gas leaks, and flooding. We provide 24/7 emergency plumbing to Essex. When your home has a plumbing emergency, call (443) 787-5995.
Essex's high water table and peninsula geography make sump pumps essential for many homes. We install, repair, and replace sump pumps and battery backup systems. If your sump pump runs constantly or you've had water in the basement after storms, call before the next one.
Faucet repair, toilet repair and installation, garbage disposal replacement, shower and tub repair, and outdoor spigot service. The everyday plumbing problems Essex homeowners deal with, fixed the same day in most cases.
What Essex Homeowners Should Know
Living on a Peninsula
Affects Your Plumbing
Essex sits on a peninsula bordered by Back River to the north and the Chesapeake Bay to the east. The water table is higher here than in most Baltimore County communities, which means basements are more susceptible to moisture, sump pumps work harder, and underground pipes sit in wetter soil year-round. That constant moisture accelerates pipe corrosion and can destabilize sewer lines over time.
1940s Through 1970s
Homes With Aging Pipes
Most Essex housing was built between the 1940s and 1970s. These homes commonly have galvanized steel supply lines, cast iron drain stacks, and original sewer connections that are reaching or past the end of their expected service life. Low water pressure throughout the house, rust-colored water from the hot side, and recurring drain clogs that don't respond to snaking are signs the plumbing needs more than a spot repair.
Commercial Plumbing
Along Eastern Boulevard
Eastern Boulevard is Essex's main commercial corridor, running through the heart of the community with restaurants, shops, and service businesses. The Middlesex Shopping Center and surrounding commercial properties need reliable drain cleaning, grease trap service, backflow testing, and commercial plumbing maintenance.
Storm Surge and Basement Flooding Risk
Essex's low-lying areas near Back River and the bay are vulnerable to flooding during heavy storms and high tide events. A battery backup sump pump system protects your basement when the power goes out during a storm. If your current sump pump doesn't have a backup, it's only protecting you when the electricity is on.
Hard Water and Your Plumbing
Baltimore County municipal water carries enough mineral hardness to cause scale buildup inside pipes, water heaters, and appliances. In Essex's older homes where the pipes are already aging, hard water compounds the problem. A water softener protects your plumbing and extends the life of your water heater and appliances.
Essex Areas We Serve
Eastern Boulevard / Town Center
The original Essex business district along Eastern Boulevard from Virginia Avenue to Marlyn Avenue. Older commercial properties and surrounding residential neighborhoods with some of the most established plumbing in the community.
Middlesex / Country Ridge
Residential neighborhoods around the Middlesex Shopping Center. Mix of single-family homes and townhouses from the 1950s through 1970s. Water heater replacements, drain cleaning, and general repairs are the most common calls.
Back River Neck
The northern peninsula extending along Back River. Waterfront and near-waterfront properties with higher moisture exposure. Sump pump service, basement water management, and sewer repair are frequent needs in this area.
Cox's Point / Riverside Drive
Waterfront residential area along the Back River shoreline near Cox's Point Park. Older homes with views and plumbing challenges that come with waterfront living, including higher humidity and groundwater.
Chesapeake Park / Southeast Essex
Residential neighborhoods on the southeastern tip of the peninsula near the Chesapeake Bay. More remote from the main commercial areas but fully within our service zone. Older homes and properties with longer underground pipe runs.
Rosedale Border / Northwest Essex
The area where Essex borders Rosedale along the I-695 beltway. More suburban character with newer housing stock than the peninsula neighborhoods. Standard residential plumbing services including drain cleaning, water heaters, and gas line work.
How Fast We Can Get to Essex
Essex is about 14 miles from our Edgewood shop via I-95 and Eastern Boulevard. For non-emergency service, we offer same-day and next-day appointments. Call in the morning and we can typically be there the same afternoon.
For plumbing emergencies in Essex, our typical response time is 25 to 35 minutes via I-95 to Eastern Boulevard. We provide 24/7 emergency service for burst pipes, sewer backups, gas leaks, and flooding. Call (443) 787-5995.
Commercial maintenance plan customers in Essex receive priority scheduling and preferred response times. For restaurants on Eastern Boulevard with drain emergencies or commercial properties with compliance deadlines, we prioritize your call.
Also Serving Near Essex
Directly north of Essex along Eastern Boulevard. Another eastern Baltimore County community we serve for all plumbing needs.
Directly south of Essex. The largest CDP in our service area. Full residential and commercial plumbing services.
Northwest of Essex along the I-95 corridor. Major commercial hub with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
West of Essex across the city line. We serve Baltimore City for residential and commercial plumbing
Hear It From Your Neighbors
Very Professional and gets the job done! Bailey Bros was recommended to me by a friend who is a general contractor. They came and were very transparent with everything that needed to be done. They were professional and courteous as they explained everything before and during the process. They had to dig a very deep trench to access my sewer line and they returned the following days to finish, re-seed and straw my yard. Thank you! I have peace-of-mind knowing the task was done right.
I was having problems with my toilet and was looking for a plumber. I called Bailey Bros. and spoke with Ray on the first call. He came to my home and fixed the issue. He was very professional and easy to deal with from the first conversation I had with him. He was great! I will only call Bailey Brothers for any plumbing issues I have in the future.
Had these guys install a hot water heater for me. I bought the heater and they were gracious enough to install it. They were friendly, responsive and the least expensive after a comprehensive search. Significantly less expensive. They were thorough and explained everything. Shawn (my tech) was charming. Someone you’d be happy to go out and have a drink with. They have a 5 star rating. They ran a little late, but for the savings and quality of work, it was well worth it. The basement was a little cleaner after their work than before they arrived. I highly recommend them.
Thank you Shawn and Mike! My water heater busted on a Saturday and they were able to install a new one within a few days! 🥰 you guys are awesome! It’s so much better than the old one from 1999! 🫠
Essex Plumbing Questions
How fast can you get to Essex?
We’re based in Edgewood, about 14 miles north via I-95. Emergency response time to Essex is typically 25 to 35 minutes. Same-day appointments are available for non-emergency service.
Is there a trip fee to Essex?
No. Essex is within our core Baltimore County service area. There’s no additional trip charge or travel fee for plumbing service anywhere in Essex.
My Essex home keeps getting water in the basement. Can you help?
Yes. Essex’s peninsula location and high water table make basement moisture a common issue. We install sump pumps, battery backup systems, and diagnose the source of water intrusion. If the issue is a plumbing leak rather than groundwater, we find and fix that too.
Do you offer commercial plumbing in Essex?
Yes. We serve restaurants, shops, and commercial properties along Eastern Boulevard and throughout Essex. We handle drain cleaning, grease trap service, hydro jetting, backflow testing, and commercial maintenance plans.
My house was built in the 1950s. Should I be worried about the pipes?
Possibly. Homes from that era often have galvanized steel supply lines and cast iron drain pipes that are approaching or past their expected lifespan. If you’re experiencing low pressure, discolored water, or recurring clogs, a plumbing inspection tells you what’s in the walls and whether it’s time for repair or replacement.
What plumbing services do you offer in Essex?
We handle everything—drain cleaning, sewer repair, water heaters, gas lines, leak detection, repiping, general repairs, sump pumps, water filtration, emergency plumbing, and commercial services. If it involves plumbing in Essex, we’ve got it covered.
Do you offer financing for Essex customers?
Yes. We offer financing through Wisetack with easy approval and monthly payment plans for all credit levels. Financing covers any plumbing service we provide, from water heater installation to sewer line replacement.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency plumbing in Essex?
Yes. Burst pipes, sewer backups, gas leaks, frozen pipes, and flooding. We provide 24/7 emergency plumbing to Essex and all of eastern Baltimore County. Call (443) 787-5995.
Where We Work
Bailey Bros. Plumbing & Drain Services is based at 2714 Pulaski Hwy #4, Edgewood, MD 21040. We’re a service-area business, meaning we come to you. Our Edgewood location puts us in the center of the I-95 corridor, giving us fast access to communities across five counties.
We serve Harford County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County, from Bel Air and Aberdeen to Towson, Baltimore, Annapolis, Columbia, and communities throughout the I-95 corridor. See all service areas
- Harford County
- Baltimore County
- ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
- Baltimore City
- HOWARD COUNTY
- BONUS I-95 CORRIDOR
