Looking for a plumber in Massachusetts? The water is mostly soft, so the problems are old pipe and frozen lines. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a Massachusetts-licensed plumber.
Call a Plumber in Massachusetts (833) 763-0420Plumbing in Massachusetts: What Differs by City
Massachusetts has one state plumbing code. Most work must be done by a licensed plumber under a permit.
Housing here is old. Boston, Worcester and Springfield have many homes from before 1950, with cast iron drains and galvanized pipe.
Many are 2- and 3-family houses that share drain stacks. A leak upstairs can reach every unit.
Most water is soft. Boston's regional water is about 1 grain per gallon. Cambridge and Lowell run their own systems.
New Bedford is tied for the oldest housing we cover. South of Boston, Weymouth often limits outdoor watering.
Pick your Massachusetts city below for local water, permit and repair details.
Massachusetts Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Boston, MAFrozen and burst pipes · Old cast iron and galvanized pipe · Lead service lines
- Worcester, MAOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Frozen pipes · Shared stacks in 3-family houses
- Springfield, MAOld cast iron and galvanized pipe · Frozen pipes · Shared lines in multi-family houses
- Lowell, MAOld pipe in multi-family houses · Frozen pipes · Boilers and water heaters
- Cambridge, MAOld pipe · Frozen pipes · Shared stacks
- New Bedford, MAOld pipe and lead services · Frozen pipes · Boilers and water heaters
- Braintree, MAOld pipe · Frozen pipes · Water heater replacement
- Weymouth, MAOld pipe · Frozen pipes · Water heater replacement
- Brockton, MAFrozen pipes · Aging supply and drain pipe · Sewer backups
- Quincy, MAFrozen pipes · Aging supply and drain pipe · Sewer backups
- Lynn, MAAging supply and drain pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer backups
- Fall River, MAAging supply and drain pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer backups
- Newton, MAAging supply and drain pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer backups
- Lawrence, MAAging supply and drain pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer backups
- Somerville, MAAging supply and drain pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer backups
- Framingham, MAFrozen pipes · Aging supply pipe · Drain backups
- Haverhill, MAAging pipe · Frozen pipes · Sewer backups
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Massachusetts City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | Boston Inspectional Services Department | Soft |
| Worcester | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | City of Worcester Inspectional Services, Building and Zoning | Soft |
| Springfield | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | City of Springfield Code Enforcement, Building Division | Very soft |
| Lowell | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | City of Lowell Development Services | Not published |
| Cambridge | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | Cambridge Inspectional Services | Slightly hard |
| New Bedford | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | Not listed | Not published |
| Braintree | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | Not listed | Not published |
| Weymouth | Massachusetts State Plumbing Code (248 CMR) | Not listed | Not published |
| Brockton | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Quincy | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Lynn | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Fall River | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Newton | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Lawrence | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Somerville | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Framingham | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Haverhill | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Massachusetts
Plumbers in Massachusetts are licensed by the state. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters.
Plumbing Services Available Across Massachusetts
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.