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Plumbing Services in Cambridge
Cambridge’s housing stock ranges from 19th-century triple-deckers and Victorian single-families in Cambridgeport and Mid-Cambridge to modern condos near Kendall Square. This diversity means Cambridge plumbers work across a huge range of systems — original lead and cast iron in pre-war buildings, to modern PEX in recent construction. Massachusetts has strict plumbing licence requirements and permit rules that Cambridge enforces rigorously.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, major leaks, and plumbing emergencies. Same-day and 24-hour response available.
Water Heater Replacement
Tank and tankless water heater installation. MA-licensed contractors only.
Frozen Pipe Repair
Frozen and burst pipe repair. A winter risk in Cambridge’s older multi-family buildings.
Drain Cleaning & Repair
Blocked drains, sewer line cleaning, hydro-jetting, and camera inspection.
Pipe Replacement & Repiping
Repiping for older Cambridge homes with lead, galvanised, or deteriorating pipes.
Bathroom & Kitchen Plumbing
Fixture installation, remodel plumbing, and appliance connections.
Local knowledge
What Cambridge Homeowners Need to Know
Lead Pipes Are Common in Cambridge’s Pre-War Buildings
Cambridge has a large stock of housing built before 1940, and many of these buildings — particularly triple-deckers and Victorian single-families — still have original lead service lines or lead solder in supply pipes. Massachusetts has been actively pushing lead service line replacement, and Cambridge Water Department has resources on the replacement programme. If your building was constructed before 1950, a pipe assessment is strongly recommended.
Cambridge’s Dense Multi-Family Housing Creates Shared Plumbing Complexity
A large proportion of Cambridge housing is triple-deckers and multi-family buildings where plumbing systems are shared between units. Work on shared supply lines or drain stacks requires coordination with other units and may need a Cambridge Inspectional Services permit. Always confirm your plumber is familiar with Cambridge’s multi-family permitting requirements before work begins.
- Valid Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters licence verified
- Active general liability insurance (minimum $500,000)
- Workers’ compensation coverage confirmed
- Google or BBB review history (minimum 4.0 star average)
- Locally based in Cambridge or Greater Boston
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