- Closely follow the average True Cost Rate furnished on the Homeowners section of Home Advisor for labor costs - Show up on time and give up front estimates - Focus on service work and limited multi-day projects so my schedule remains fluid - Advocate on the customer's behalf shopping for best prices on quality materials and best practices to get jobs done to code at the best rate possible
"We had an issue with a Dry Well periodically backing up. Damian and the D Day Plumbing team were very professional and knowledgeable and provided an estimate with a couple different options and their related costs. They installed a new utility sink, sink pump, and needed piping and valves with tie ins to the main septic. They made improvement above and beyond the initial job breakdown, all the while staying within budget. I will certainly consider them again for any future work. Thank you Damian and the D Day Plumbing Team for a job very done!"
Jim K on July 2024
- Closely follow the average True Cost Rate furnished on the Homeowners section of Home Advisor for labor costs - Show up on time and give up front estimates - Focus on service work and limited multi-day projects so my schedule remains fluid - Advocate on the customer's behalf shopping for best prices on quality materials and best practices to get jobs done to code at the best rate possible
"We had an issue with a Dry Well periodically backing up. Damian and the D Day Plumbing team were very professional and knowledgeable and provided an estimate with a couple different options and their related costs. They installed a new utility sink, sink pump, and needed piping and valves with tie ins to the main septic. They made improvement above and beyond the initial job breakdown, all the while staying within budget. I will certainly consider them again for any future work. Thank you Damian and the D Day Plumbing Team for a job very done!"
Jim K on July 2024
Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"I needed 2 backflow preventers replaced , a water heater repaired and a to0ilet repaired. I had a quote from a very famous local plumbing/heating company for $4000! I called Doug for a second opinion and he came in at HALF the price!! and that was AFTER I showed him the first quote! He didn't seem surprised at all about the first quote. Not only was he half the price but he pointed out that my 6 year warranty on my water heater had 6 months left and said I could get a new one thru that warranty for $100!!! He took care of going thru the company getting me the new heater. He completed the job in a few hours. I will NEVER call another plumber again! My recommendation is to run, not walk, to get Doug for your needs. On top of that he is so very nice. I would give 10 stars if I could."
Joanne M on November 2019
Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is always guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.
"I needed 2 backflow preventers replaced , a water heater repaired and a to0ilet repaired. I had a quote from a very famous local plumbing/heating company for $4000! I called Doug for a second opinion and he came in at HALF the price!! and that was AFTER I showed him the first quote! He didn't seem surprised at all about the first quote. Not only was he half the price but he pointed out that my 6 year warranty on my water heater had 6 months left and said I could get a new one thru that warranty for $100!!! He took care of going thru the company getting me the new heater. He completed the job in a few hours. I will NEVER call another plumber again! My recommendation is to run, not walk, to get Doug for your needs. On top of that he is so very nice. I would give 10 stars if I could."
Joanne M on November 2019
When your plumbing starts causing you problems, don't wait for solutions! At BlueOwl, our team of plumbing professionals in Marlborough, MA is equipped with all of the tools and knowledge to quickly get the job done. At BlueOwl, we are a one-stop shop for all of your plumbing needs. Our Marlborough, MA plumbers are licensed and trained to use state-of-the-art equipment and the latest procedures to fix your plumbing problems. From clogged toilets and gas fittings to kitchen plumbing and water filtration, trust our team to lend a helping hand wherever you need it. Contact us today if you are seeking a plumber in the Marlborough, MA area!
"This USED to be my go to plumbing service. I used to get quality service at a fair price. Once a new plumber started showing up the prices increased. I was given an estimate of $1800 for a routine job. I got two other estimates for $600 and $865 by reputable local plumbers. I donâ t appreciate being taken advantage of. The two plumbers who provided estimates did not charge a fee just for showing up. Some plumbers who charge a fee for showing up will put the fee that towards the cost of the repair. Blue Owl charges are not industry standard!!! I feel bad for all the customers leaving five star reviews who donâ t know that theyâ re being ripped off. If the job is not an emergency, do your homework and get multiple estimates before using this service."
Stephenie Z on August 2024
When your plumbing starts causing you problems, don't wait for solutions! At BlueOwl, our team of plumbing professionals in Marlborough, MA is equipped with all of the tools and knowledge to quickly get the job done. At BlueOwl, we are a one-stop shop for all of your plumbing needs. Our Marlborough, MA plumbers are licensed and trained to use state-of-the-art equipment and the latest procedures to fix your plumbing problems. From clogged toilets and gas fittings to kitchen plumbing and water filtration, trust our team to lend a helping hand wherever you need it. Contact us today if you are seeking a plumber in the Marlborough, MA area!
"This USED to be my go to plumbing service. I used to get quality service at a fair price. Once a new plumber started showing up the prices increased. I was given an estimate of $1800 for a routine job. I got two other estimates for $600 and $865 by reputable local plumbers. I donâ t appreciate being taken advantage of. The two plumbers who provided estimates did not charge a fee just for showing up. Some plumbers who charge a fee for showing up will put the fee that towards the cost of the repair. Blue Owl charges are not industry standard!!! I feel bad for all the customers leaving five star reviews who donâ t know that theyâ re being ripped off. If the job is not an emergency, do your homework and get multiple estimates before using this service."
Stephenie Z on August 2024
At Monroe Home Solutions , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"Patrick was amazing very informative very clean hardworker we will definitely be using this company again because of Patrick for all of our repairs thank you Patrick your amazing"
Chris D on November 2022
At Monroe Home Solutions , our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.
"Patrick was amazing very informative very clean hardworker we will definitely be using this company again because of Patrick for all of our repairs thank you Patrick your amazing"
Chris D on November 2022
Established in 2005, Keith Plumbing and Heating is a family operated business serving all of MA. We offer expert installation, maintenance and repair services by a team of highly qualified individuals
"At J. Gudiell Landscape, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces with various services, from landscape design to hardscaping and maintenance. Our team takes pride in providing custom solutions tailored to each client?s unique needs. Some of our most successful projects include creating lush, functional gardens for residential properties and designing stunning outdoor living spaces. With attention to detail and a passion for excellence, we?ve earned a reputation for delivering high-quality results that enhance both the beauty and value of every property we work on. J. Gudiell Landscape offers expert Landscaping in Framingham and Bellingham, MA. We specialize in custom landscape design, hardscaping, irrigation, and maintenance. Whether enhancing curb appeal or creating outdoor retreats, our team delivers high-quality results. Explore our Framingham and Bellingham Landscaping services. visit:https://jgudiellandscape.com/landscaping-bellingham-ma/"
J Gudiel L on February 2025
Established in 2005, Keith Plumbing and Heating is a family operated business serving all of MA. We offer expert installation, maintenance and repair services by a team of highly qualified individuals
"At J. Gudiell Landscape, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces with various services, from landscape design to hardscaping and maintenance. Our team takes pride in providing custom solutions tailored to each client?s unique needs. Some of our most successful projects include creating lush, functional gardens for residential properties and designing stunning outdoor living spaces. With attention to detail and a passion for excellence, we?ve earned a reputation for delivering high-quality results that enhance both the beauty and value of every property we work on. J. Gudiell Landscape offers expert Landscaping in Framingham and Bellingham, MA. We specialize in custom landscape design, hardscaping, irrigation, and maintenance. Whether enhancing curb appeal or creating outdoor retreats, our team delivers high-quality results. Explore our Framingham and Bellingham Landscaping services. visit:https://jgudiellandscape.com/landscaping-bellingham-ma/"
J Gudiel L on February 2025
In 2008, Landry Mechanical Inc Plumbing HVAC & Electric began serving residents throughout Worcester and Middlesex County. We started out just serving 20 systems a year and working on systems that our competitors ignored, such as wood systems or alternative energy systems. In putting our customers first, our reputation for quality work grew, as did our business.
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Renee M on May 2025
In 2008, Landry Mechanical Inc Plumbing HVAC & Electric began serving residents throughout Worcester and Middlesex County. We started out just serving 20 systems a year and working on systems that our competitors ignored, such as wood systems or alternative energy systems. In putting our customers first, our reputation for quality work grew, as did our business.
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Renee M on May 2025
When it comes to great service for your home or business, it doesn't get better than the professionalism and dedication of Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating, AC and Electric. It's an unsurpassed level of service built on a promise that ensures you get the very best. When you call Rodenhiser, your satisfaction is guaranteed. With 90+ years of delighted residential and commercial clients, you can be sure that it's a promise that Rodenhiser delivers on every day.
When it comes to great service for your home or business, it doesn't get better than the professionalism and dedication of Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating, AC and Electric. It's an unsurpassed level of service built on a promise that ensures you get the very best. When you call Rodenhiser, your satisfaction is guaranteed. With 90+ years of delighted residential and commercial clients, you can be sure that it's a promise that Rodenhiser delivers on every day.
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"M.A. Paone was great! Immediate callback and Michael explained our options, and costs. Promptly arrived, and had the old unit removed, the new unit installed, up and running within a couple of hours. Friendly crew, the price was right. Don't hesitate!"
Dana B on May 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"M.A. Paone was great! Immediate callback and Michael explained our options, and costs. Promptly arrived, and had the old unit removed, the new unit installed, up and running within a couple of hours. Friendly crew, the price was right. Don't hesitate!"
Dana B on May 2025
Advanced Energy Concepts was established in your community in 1990. Our main focus is energy conservation. Advanced Energy concepts also does a variety of plumbing services for your residential home
"Terrible customer service He created giant messes and lied to me on multiple occasions. I will say anything to get the project and not actually answer questions. When they came to give the quote, I asked them where they would put the heat pump and I said behind the house, but when they went to install it, it would not fit behind the house according to code. I constantly had to hound them to finish the job. They started in the spring, and then they did not finish until the winter, after saying they could start in 2 weeks. They left me without heat on below-freezing days because they were not finished. They did not honor parts of the contract. charged for service even though the contract says it is free for 3 years. They tried to charge me for things they did not install(humidifier). Installed the ventilation system over some sill rot. I left gaping holes in my home for months. I had to hound them every step of the way to get them to do the next part of the project. They were replacing propane and oil with gas and did not tell me I had to remove the propane to do so, and then the town would not permit their work and I had to pay out of pocket for more conversions. I had to hound them to get permits, including an oil tank removal permit, which they never pulled and I still do not have! The end result was an expensive system that I think is misconfigured and ill-fitting for my home (it does not remove humidity properly). If you would like to do the project management yourself, hire this company. That said, there was one very nice technician, but I would not have them install anything."
Allison B on July 2022
Advanced Energy Concepts was established in your community in 1990. Our main focus is energy conservation. Advanced Energy concepts also does a variety of plumbing services for your residential home
"Terrible customer service He created giant messes and lied to me on multiple occasions. I will say anything to get the project and not actually answer questions. When they came to give the quote, I asked them where they would put the heat pump and I said behind the house, but when they went to install it, it would not fit behind the house according to code. I constantly had to hound them to finish the job. They started in the spring, and then they did not finish until the winter, after saying they could start in 2 weeks. They left me without heat on below-freezing days because they were not finished. They did not honor parts of the contract. charged for service even though the contract says it is free for 3 years. They tried to charge me for things they did not install(humidifier). Installed the ventilation system over some sill rot. I left gaping holes in my home for months. I had to hound them every step of the way to get them to do the next part of the project. They were replacing propane and oil with gas and did not tell me I had to remove the propane to do so, and then the town would not permit their work and I had to pay out of pocket for more conversions. I had to hound them to get permits, including an oil tank removal permit, which they never pulled and I still do not have! The end result was an expensive system that I think is misconfigured and ill-fitting for my home (it does not remove humidity properly). If you would like to do the project management yourself, hire this company. That said, there was one very nice technician, but I would not have them install anything."
Allison B on July 2022
Walls Plumbing and Heating is a locally owned and operated company. We provide over 10 years of experience, and top notch customer service. Our owner, Kevin Walls, is on every project,so our customers always deal with a decision maker. Please call us to make sure your project is completed properly the first time.
"Kevin was highly recommended via a post I made on Facebook looking for a local plumber. He arrived at my home that day to assess the issue we had with our bathroom sink. He then told me his game plan for the following day to remedy our leaking, plugged drain. He showed up the following morning and by noon time he was finished. Left the bathroom in better shape than it was in. He even replaced the plunger in the sink because he noticed a small leak there too. Removed the wainscoting and removed the wall behind it and was able to reuse the wainscoting and trim mold back as if nothing was disturbed. I would highly recommend using him in the future and would refer him to my friends as well. Thank you Kevin and your crew!"
Mark D on December 2023
Walls Plumbing and Heating is a locally owned and operated company. We provide over 10 years of experience, and top notch customer service. Our owner, Kevin Walls, is on every project,so our customers always deal with a decision maker. Please call us to make sure your project is completed properly the first time.
"Kevin was highly recommended via a post I made on Facebook looking for a local plumber. He arrived at my home that day to assess the issue we had with our bathroom sink. He then told me his game plan for the following day to remedy our leaking, plugged drain. He showed up the following morning and by noon time he was finished. Left the bathroom in better shape than it was in. He even replaced the plunger in the sink because he noticed a small leak there too. Removed the wainscoting and removed the wall behind it and was able to reuse the wainscoting and trim mold back as if nothing was disturbed. I would highly recommend using him in the future and would refer him to my friends as well. Thank you Kevin and your crew!"
Mark D on December 2023
You'll need an expansion tank if your home has a closed water system, which is standard in newer homes or those with backflow preventers or pressure regulators. Expanding hot water has nowhere to go in closed systems, creating potentially damaging pressure. The expansion tank provides space for this expanded water, protecting your plumbing system and water heater from premature failure. Many local building codes now require expansion tanks, and some water heater warranties may be voided without one.
For a standard 50-gallon water heater, a two-gallon expansion tank is sufficient. This sizing assumes normal household water pressure between 40 and 60 psi. If your home has higher water pressure (60 to 80 psi), consider upgrading to a slightly larger tank for added protection. The expansion tank's purpose is to accommodate the increased volume that occurs when cold water heats up, which is proportional to your water heater's capacity.
Watch for signs like dripping water around the tank, fluctuating water pressure throughout your home, or unusual noises in your plumbing system. A properly functioning expansion tank should feel light when tapped on the bottom—if it feels heavy or waterlogged, the internal bladder has likely failed. Other indicators include frequent triggering of your temperature and pressure relief valve, visible corrosion on the tank, or unexplained increases in your water bill, suggesting hidden leaks.
Most expansion tanks have a service life of five to 10 years, though some may last up to 12 years or more with proper maintenance. Factors affecting lifespan include water quality, system pressure, installation quality, and tank construction. Hard water areas often see shorter lifespans due to mineral buildup. Regular maintenance checks can help identify potential issues before complete failure. When your water heater is due for replacement, it's wise to replace the expansion tank simultaneously, even if it hasn't failed yet.
A 30-gallon water heater needs an expansion tank if your home has a closed plumbing system. The need for an expansion tank is determined by your plumbing system type rather than water heater size. Even smaller water heaters create thermal expansion when heating water. If your home has a backflow preventer, pressure regulator, or check valve on the main water line, you have a closed system that requires an expansion tank. Check your local plumbing codes, as many jurisdictions now mandate expansion tanks regardless of water heater size.