A Ferndale Patch reader recently asked for plumber recommendations in the Ferndale area. We shared the question on our Facebook page, and Patch readers offered many local suggestions.

We hope this list will help if you ever need a plumber, too. Here's what they had to say:

Pennie: James Sandison from Sandison Phc. He does great work.

Shirley: Royal-Oak-Plumbing, Usually happy with them

Nicole: Paul from Paul's painless plumbing, small business owner based out of clawson, 248-721-0371

Derek: Mark Downs is great - 248.546.6883

Carrie: We JUST had Nelson Bros out; nicest plumber I've ever met. Worked me in same day. www.nelsonbrothersplumbing.com

Toby: MarkDowns Plumbing and Drains. Affordable and good service. 5 star reviews on Yahoo too. 248-546-6883. http://www.markdownsplumbing.com/

Kim: Call Paul Scott Plumbing they are in Troy

Lisa: Paul Scott Plumbing are fantastic! Great service and fair prices.

Jen: I second Nelson Brothers. They are out to my house at least twice a year (built in 1925, chronic problems.). Very courteous, knowledgeable, and clean!Michelle: Paul Scott Plumbing. We've used them for years and have always been very satisfied with their work and fees. They're prompt and reliable, good work ethic and very nice guys.
http://www.paulscottplumbing.comg

Ken: Nelson Brothers

Jason: www.waterworkplumbing.com Fast & honest.

Sandison Phc: The thing with all of those company's just mentioned is they are probably not going to send a real licensed plumber out to the job. Go ahead ask to see there license. With our company Sandison Plumbing Heating Cooling, we only hire licensed employees that's why we don't need to call them technicians. If you need service feel free to give us a Call @ 248-467-1761. We're located in Royal oak! Thanks. Hope that was informative to all! And always no Matter who comes out ask to see [their] license!

Brian Rose: Nelson Brothers

Toby: flow free plumbing richard franklin 734-776-4796. just him and his kid. great guy, does great work reasonable price

Kim: Greg Rose in Ferndale--248-398-1368.

Leah: Birmingham Plumbing!!

Shannon: Da best Plumbing 586-465-3680. awesome plumbers, very reasonable prices, A+ rating on Better Business bureau's website!

Dirk: I had Edwards plumbing out recently and was happy with the work. Edwardsph.com

Tracy: Maricle International Plumbing Co, Licensed & Insured - Ray McMurray, 24 hour emergency service (248) 390 - 0539, Ray's direct numbers (586) 759 - 5999 or fax (586) 759 - 5974.... sent out a great guy, answered all my questions, fixed what was needed & cleaned up after himself !!!

Linda: Cregger Plumbing right here in Ferndale have always done right by us.

Kathryn: Dependable sewer

Who do you recommend? Add it in the comments section below!