Acker & Sons

10516 Summit Ave #102
Kensington, MD 20895 301-897-0700 Business Website
Checkbook's Top Rating
Quality NO
Price

Prices

Checkbook's price comparison score what is this?
9% lower than average  ($91)
Minimum charge for a service call
$140
What the minimum charge includes
30 minutes
Hourly labor rate
$188

Consumer Ratings — 38 Ratings

Percent of customers who rated service "superior" for: | = average for all plumbers
Doing work properly on first try what is this?
68%
Starting and completing work promptly what is this?
73%
Letting you know cost early what is this?
47%
Advice on service options and costs what is this?
66%
Overall quality what is this?
75%
Overall quality: percent who rated company "adequate" or "superior" what is this?
89%

Complaints

Number of complaints with local government consumer agencies and (complaint rate) what is this?
2 (0.32)
Number of complaints with BBB and (complaint rate) what is this?
1 (0.16)

Does company do sewer clearing work? Yes

Areas Served :

  • Arlington Co.
  • DC–NE
  • DC–NW
  • Fairfax Co.
  • Montgomery Co.

Consumer Comments

Consumer from CHEVY CHASE, MD
Jul 26, 2026
They did an excellent job replacing copper pipes. Price was lower than competitor, and work was done on time and well.
Consumer from Bethesda, MD
Aug 14, 2024
Acker & Sons provides fantastic service. Their price is a little higher but it is worth it.
Consumer from Silver Spring, MD
Sep 29, 2023
The first visit did not resolve the issue but they didn’t charge us. When someone else came back they were pleasant and really helpful. They resolved the issue and cleaned it up really well.
Consumer from Falls Church, VA
Aug 30, 2023
Acker & Sons was the only company I spoke with that had demonstrated experience servicing Grohe shower fixtures. Their service manager was helpful in discussing the work, coordinating my direct purchase of parts from the manufacturer (which resulted in lower costs), and scheduling the work within a narrow time frame in my condo. The plumber who performed the work was knowledgable, neat, and pleasant to work with. I would definitely use them again.
Consumer from Bethesda, MD
Feb 13, 2023
I have been using them for years. They have always sent out plumbers who know what they’re doing and who get the job done. They run on schedule and respect your time.
Consumer from Silver Spring, MD
Feb 10, 2021
Great prices and friendly
Consumer from POTOMAC, MD
Apr 11, 2017
Most professional plumbers that I have ever dealt with.
Consumer from GARRETT PARK, MD
Aug 17, 2016
There are better choices.