• Broken, Cracked, Offset or Collapsed Pipe — damaged pipes due to shifting soil, frozen ground, settling, etc.
• Blockage — grease buildup or a foreign object is restricting or prohibiting proper flow and/or cleaning of the line.
• Corrosion — the pipe has deteriorated and/or broken, causing collapses in the line and restricting flow.
• Bellied Pipe — a section of the pipe has sunk due to ground or soil conditions, creating a valley that collects paper and waste.
• Leaking Joints — the seals between pipes have broken, allowing water to escape into the area surrounding the pipe.
• Root Infiltration — tree or shrub roots have invaded the sewer line, preventing normal cleaning and/or have damaged the line.
• Off-Grade Pipe — existing pipes are constructed of substandard material that may have deteriorated or corroded.

R. M. Thornton, Inc. has earned an outstanding reputation by working with a variety of contractors, property management companies and building owners in office buildings, hospitals, nursing homes and universities since 1932.

24 Hour Plumber - There When You Need Us

In the event of an emergency, call us immediately for fast response or consultation. We'll do everything to save you time and money with the highest level of comfort and response time. Broken water or sewer main, sewage and general plumbing problems are serious matters and we strive to rectify problems fast and efficiently. We have a dedicated staff of experts who deal with problematic issues daily. It is our job to service our customers with the highest level of integrity.

 Professional, Dependable, Radio-Dispatched

Our plumbers will show up to your building looking professional in a clean uniform. You can feel confident with our plumbers to interact with any of your building tenants in a professional manor. Our Service Dispatcher will tell you when we will be arriving so you know when your service plumber will get to your building.

Tenant Improvement and ADA Upgrades Retrofit Specialists

Our company has extensive experience in ADA upgrade work. If you need to relocate fixtures, replace and bring restrooms up to current codes, we can help you with all your plumbing requirements. We work for many of the premier Tenant Improvement General Contractors in the Washington Metropolitan Area on an ongoing basis. Our relationship with contractors and building personnel is the backbone of our success with our full commitment to provide the highest level of professionalism and service in the industry. We strive to install confidence in the building engineering and management staff to make the project flow as smoothly as possible.

There is no job too big or too small for our Commercial
Plumbing Service / Special Projects Department.

Give us a call and experience the Superior Customer   Service you’ll get with R.M. Thornton Plumbing Service and Special Projects Department. Our goal is to meet or exceed our Customers expectations. Try us and you’ll understand how we are:

“Creating the Highest Standards in the Industry”