Temple Hills is settled post-war Prince George's County on notably rolling ground, with a mix of single-family streets and condominium and townhome sections built from the 1960s onward.
The terrain matters more than people expect. On a slope, where a house sits determines how much storm water arrives at the foundation, and it is not unusual for adjacent properties to have completely different basement experiences.
The plumbing itself is standard for the era — copper reaching the pinhole bracket, cast iron drainage scaled and narrowed, and water heaters coming due across whole streets at similar times.
What we find in Temple Hills homes
Rolling terrain and storm water
Position on the slope determines how much water arrives at a foundation. Adjacent properties can have very different basement stories, which is why we look at the site rather than only the building.
Post-war single-family stock
Mid-century copper and cast iron ageing on a shared timetable across each street. Knowing the era narrows the likely problem before we arrive.
Attached sections and shared stacks
In the townhome and condominium sections, a backup in one unit may be a shared line problem. We establish that before anyone pays.
Neighborhoods and landmarks we work around
We cover all of Temple Hills and the surrounding Prince George's County communities, including 20748. Areas we are in regularly:
- Branch Avenue
- St. Barnabas Road
- Iverson Mall area
- Henson Creek
- Marlow Heights
- Camp Springs border
What Temple Hills customers tell us
Temple Hills customers want the problem explained honestly and fixed once. That is not a complicated ask and it is where a lot of contractors fall down.
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 Temple Hills
My neighbour has no basement water and I do. Why?
On rolling terrain, position on the slope matters more than construction. Water moves downhill through the soil and arrives at whichever foundation is in its path. Adjacent properties commonly have different experiences.
Why do I keep getting pinhole leaks?
Mid-century copper is in the age bracket where pitting and pinholes appear, and it is a documented regional issue. A first one should be treated as information about the whole run rather than an isolated accident.
Do you cover Temple Hills?
Yes, as part of our Prince George's County service area. At about thirty-eight miles work is scheduled rather than same-day.