Glen Burnie is one of the largest communities in Anne Arundel County, built out substantially in the post-war decades with a mix of ranchers, split-levels and later infill. It is a straightforward drive south from Catonsville and a regular part of our week.
The dominant housing era means cast iron drainage that is now sixty to seventy years old, copper supply from the same period, and water heaters that have generally been replaced once or twice already. Drain and sewer work is the largest share of our calls here.
The proximity to the Patapsco and the general flatness of parts of the area also mean groundwater and storm drainage matter. Sump pumps, floor drains and basement moisture come up regularly, particularly in the lower-lying neighborhoods.
What we find in Glen Burnie homes
Post-war cast iron drainage
Sixty-plus-year-old cast iron scales internally and corrodes along the bottom of horizontal runs. Recurring slow drains here are frequently the pipe rather than what went down it.
Low-lying areas and groundwater
Flatter, lower neighborhoods hold water after heavy rain. Sump pump reliability, working floor drains and correctly routed discharge are worth confirming before storm season.
Sewer laterals of a certain age
Laterals installed in the post-war build-out are old enough to have joint separation and root intrusion. A camera inspection before agreeing to any sewer repair is money well spent.
Neighborhoods and landmarks we work around
We cover all of Glen Burnie and the surrounding Anne Arundel County communities, including 21060, 21061. Areas we are in regularly:
- Ritchie Highway
- Marley Station area
- Crain Highway
- Sawmill Creek Park
- Baltimore Annapolis Trail
- Furnace Branch
What Glen Burnie customers tell us
Glen Burnie homeowners have often been quoted a big sewer number by someone else. We put a camera down first and let the footage decide.
I had an outstanding experience with Collins & Sons LLC. Daniel has done several projects at my home over the last 4 years. He has helped me with small projects (replacing a garbage disposal), large projects (renovating my patio) and random projects. No mat…
Needed a water heater and my upstairs plumbing replaced. After contacting them they were very flexible to my schedule, also explaining in detail costs and procedures. Who doesn't like an honest family owned professional? I would use them again any time and…
Danny is a very professional and friendly person to work with. His work as a plumber and contractor is outstanding. He receives a high rating as he cleans up after he finishes working. I highly recommend this company and Danny to work on any project for you…
Plumbing questions from Glen Burnie
Why does my main line back up every year?
An annual backup is a pattern, and patterns have causes — usually root intrusion at a joint, a bellied section holding solids, or heavy scale in old cast iron. A camera inspection identifies which, and each has a different answer.
Do you install battery backup sump pumps?
Yes, and in the lower-lying Glen Burnie neighborhoods we recommend them. Storms here take the power out at exactly the moment the pit is filling, which is not coincidence — it is the same weather system.
How far is Glen Burnie from your shop?
About fourteen miles. Anne Arundel County is part of our regular service area and we are there most weeks.