Need a plumber in Rhode Island? Old pipe and frozen lines are the main story in Providence. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a Rhode Island-licensed plumber.
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Half the homes in Providence were built before 1938. Many are triple-deckers with shared drain stacks.
Providence Water plans to replace every lead service line by 2033. Owners can look up their address on its map.
The state licenses plumbers. In Providence, a master plumber or the owner of a single-family home they live in can get the permit.
Warwick and Cranston get soft water from Providence Water. In Cranston, the owner owns the whole sewer lateral.
Rhode Island Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by Rhode Island City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | Not listed | City of Providence Department of Inspection and Standards | Soft |
| Warwick | Not listed | Not listed | Soft |
| Cranston | Not listed | Not listed | Soft |
| Pawtucket | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in Rhode Island
Plumbers in Rhode Island are licensed by the state. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Professional Regulation.
Plumbing Services Available Across Rhode Island
- 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.