Middlesex County
Plumber in Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, home to Harvard and MIT, has dense 19th- and early 20th-century housing, many two- and three-family homes, and strict building rules. Dense lots and attached homes make access for sewer and water line repairs tight.
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Cambridge homes and their plumbing
Most homes date from 1850 to 1930, including many converted multi-family houses with cast-iron drains and older supply.
Water and sewer
The Cambridge Water Department supplies water from its own reservoirs. The city's Department of Public Works handles sewers.
Permits
Plumbing permits are issued by Cambridge Inspectional Services. Massachusetts requires licensed plumbers.
Local plumbing issues in Cambridge
Old multi-family buildings
Shared stacks and laterals complicate repairs.
Frozen pipes
Cold winters freeze pipes in exterior walls and porches.
Sewer separation
Cambridge has separated many combined sewers, sometimes requiring new connections.
Basement units
Many homes have basement apartments with fixtures below the sewer line, which need ejector pumps.
Lead and galvanized pipe
Older homes may still have lead or galvanized pipe inside.
Historic preservation
Some exterior work in historic districts needs review.
Student rentals
Rentals near Harvard and MIT see heavy fixture use and frequent turnover.
Basement backups
Older homes see sewer backups at basement floor drains.
Find a plumber near you in Cambridge
Plumbers on Thawline work across Cambridge and Middlesex County, including Harvard Square, Central Square, Porter Square, Mid-Cambridge, Inman Square, Cambridgeport. Check your ZIP code below; if it's covered, one call reaches a licensed plumber who works in your neighborhood.
Cambridge ZIP codes: 02138 · 02139 · 02140 · 02141 · 02142 · 02238
Common plumbing calls in Cambridge
Also available in Cambridge: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Cambridge at a glance
- County
- Middlesex County
- Neighborhoods
- Harvard Square, Central Square, Porter Square, Mid-Cambridge, Inman Square, Cambridgeport
- ZIP codes
- 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142, 02238
- Water provider
- The Cambridge Water Department supplies water from its own reservoirs.
- Availability
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- Common calls
- Drain cleaning, Frozen pipe thawing, Repiping
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