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Plumber in Boston, MA
Boston's cold winters, nor'easters and very old housing stock make frozen pipes, aging drains and service lines the core plumbing issues.
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Boston homes and their plumbing
Triple-deckers, brownstones and row houses, many over a century old, typically have basements, cast-iron drains and older service lines.
Water and sewer
The Boston Water and Sewer Commission provides water and sewer service.
Permits
Plumbing permits are issued by Boston's Inspectional Services Department (ISD), and work must be done by Massachusetts-licensed plumbers.
Local plumbing issues in Boston
Frozen pipes
Nor'easters and cold snaps freeze pipes in exterior walls and porches.
Old drains and stacks
Cast-iron stacks in triple-deckers crack and leak with age.
Lead service lines
BWSC runs a lead service replacement program for older homes.
Old water mains
Boston's water system is one of the oldest in the country, and older homes may connect through aging service lines.
Coastal storms
Nor'easters bring heavy snow, wind and coastal flooding that can freeze and damage exterior plumbing.
Triple-decker layouts
Stacked plumbing in triple-deckers means a leak upstairs can affect every unit below.
Licensing and permits
Massachusetts requires licensed plumbers and gas fitters for most work, and permits are pulled through the city before work begins.
Find a plumber near you in Boston
Plumbers on Thawline work across Boston and Suffolk County, including Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Roslindale, Charlestown, West Roxbury. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
Boston ZIP codes: 02108 · 02109 · 02110 · 02111 · 02112 · 02113
Common plumbing calls in Boston
Also available in Boston: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Boston at a glance
- County
- Suffolk County
- Neighborhoods
- Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, South Boston, Roslindale, Charlestown, West Roxbury
- ZIP codes
- 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02112, 02113
- Water provider
- The Boston Water and Sewer Commission provides water and sewer service..
- Availability
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- Common calls
- Frozen pipe thawing, Burst pipe repair, Drain cleaning
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