J.Yates & Sons Plumbing & Excavating Elkton MD

Business Overview

J.Yates & Sons Plumbing & Excavating Elkton MD is a local plumbing and excavation company serving Elkton and nearby towns. The company provides both routine and emergency service. A small crew of licensed plumbers, heavy-equipment operators, and support staff handle residential and light commercial projects.

Emergency calls are taken outside normal hours, and the team schedules urgent repairs quickly when a broken pipe, clogged sewer, or site safety issue appears. The focus is practical work and clear communication with homeowners and property managers.

Key Services

• Excavation — site preparation, grading, and trenching for utilities and foundations.
• Plumbing inspection — camera inspections, leak locating, and system checks for homes and small businesses.
• Trench digging — utility trenches, conduit trenches, and repair trenches with attention to local soil and drainage.

Areas Served

Service coverage includes Elkton MD, East Nottingham PA, Newark DE, and Glasgow DE. Jobs range from driveway digs in older Elkton neighborhoods to utility trenching for new builds near Newark.

Company History

The company started as a small family operation in the late 1990s. It grew steadily by taking on neighborhood plumbing repairs and small excavation jobs. Over time, equipment was added and staff expanded to meet demand from both homeowners and contractors.

Work has included replacing aging sewer lines in older Elkton homes, installing water service lines for new residential lots, and trenching projects that needed careful planning around seasonal ground water and frost.

Leadership

The leadership includes seasoned field supervisors with decades of hands-on experience. Managers were trained in local codes and safety practices and maintain relationships with building officials across Cecil County and New Castle County.

Company leaders take part in local contractor meetings and community events. That local presence helps the crew anticipate common issues like freeze-thaw ground movement and tidal influence on low-lying yards near the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Specialties & Highlights

• Practical trenching methods that limit yard damage and speed restoration.
• On-site plumbing inspections with camera diagnostics for accurate fixes.
• Experience with local soils and drainage — important for Elkton MD properties.
• Responsive emergency repairs and straightforward scheduling.

Why Locals Choose J.Yates & Sons Plumbing & Excavating

Residents and small business owners pick J.Yates & Sons Plumbing & Excavating Elkton MD for consistent, hands-on work and clear estimates. The company keeps jobs moving and communicates scheduling and permit needs plainly.

With roots in the area and a mix of plumbing and excavation skills, the team handles the kinds of problems common to older Mid-Atlantic homes: clogged lines, shallow utilities, and wet soils. That local knowledge makes projects quicker and less disruptive.

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sun 7:00 AM–6:00 PM. For emergency service outside posted hours, call the office to arrange a response.