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H L Bowman
4.7(
387
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Exceptional service from the initial diagnosis to repair, superb team. I appreciated everyone's thoroughness, willingness and honest business tactics. They provided a safe environment for me to ask questions and we explored all options. Ultimately, Joshua, sealed the deal by being caring and understanding. His expertise showed but most importantly his work ethics and integrity was felt. Many thanks to the whole team Brett, Joshua, Jason and Peter delivered Top notch service. Lastly, the communication was A+. Loved receiving text messages with photo id's, true professionals. Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed!"
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214 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
4.7(
4,795
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"No invoice transparency at Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical. I had an appointment on February 16, 2026, to troubleshoot a no-heat issue on the second floor of my home. I was told the repair would be $1,500. Although hesitant, I agreed to proceed because I needed heat. The repair was completed, I paid $1,524.90, and the technician left. I later realized I had not been provided with an invoice, so I called the company directly at 781 438 4114. The person who answered the phone emailed me an invoice. The invoice listed an HVAC diagnostic fee of $69.00, followed by ?HYD 170,? with no price or itemized breakdown provided. I understand that professional services and parts can incur significant costs, it is unreasonable that the part alone could account for the entire charge without any supporting documentation. I respectfully requested a detailed breakdown of the invoice through multiple phone calls and emails; however, the responses I received were dismissive and failed "
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+6

Response time2 days
54 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Gentille Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
24
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was a relatively small water heater repair, and Ryan did an outstanding job. He responded immediately to my request, provided a reasonable quote, was polite, professional, knowledgable, and friendly to deal with. Will definitely hire again if needed. "
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beacon Drain Service, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job. They were able to use a small pump to pump the waste water out before replacing the broken pump. The other company wanted us to pay for a pump truck costing $600 before giving the estimate."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Milltown Plumbing, Heating, AC, Drain Cleaning & Electrical
4.4(
190
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1979

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"I used to like them. Use them for my big install of backup basement sump pump. This time, I was out of the country, my rental property in MA needs a toilet fix. It was a standard water tank leak and we need to replace the inside mechanism. Milltown came and said 'rebulid the toilet', my wife authorize them to do it as I was not reachable at the time their plumber was at the rental property. They were in and out according to my tenant for at most 45 min, rebuilding two toilet tank and fixed the leak. The bill came to be 1200, $600 a toilet. One line item on the receipt is $470 for the kit they use to replace the plastic mechanism inside the water tank. I casually google the kit, I can get a universal sup kit for the toilet to replace that for $20. I called them, manager came on gave me that talk - we did hundreds of toilet leak and we average all of them to come up with the cost for that line item, which includes (a) parts (b) labor (c) our service guarantee for a prompt and reliable service Say they charge $200 /hr labor, 1 hr for two toilet is $100 labor for 1 toilet (remember, the plumber was there like 30-45 min rebuilding the two toilet). Say total parts are $100 (with markup), we are talking about $200 for fixing the leak of 1 toilet. They charged almost $600 for one toilet. You can do that math. I expect some up charge, but I am not paying $300 just for getting prompt reliable service. I turned around and asked for a few reliable plumber quote from Thumbstack with great reviews, most can do the job for $200 labor and I can get them the universal kit they will be able to come on the same day. So maybe if you want Milltown to do bigger job, that is ok. For smaller job, it does not worth it. Replacing the toilet flush mechanism is really not rocket science in plumbing. If I am not thousands of miles away, I would have done it myself after watching some Youtube video. I am willing to pay up charge for the service, but this is really above and beyond the normal up charge range, $1200 for a 30 min job replacing the toilet flushing mechanism in the water tank!!"
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10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Boston Plumbing - Heating Solutions
5.0(
10
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"By the time I found Joe’s business, the water heater had been deemed dead’s by the manufacturer, it was Sunday afternoon, a blizzard was to start around 8:00pm. Joe and his partner took out the old heater, drove with me to HD picked up the new one, installed it and I had hot water before the first snow flakes hit the ground. The price was very reasonable too, regardless of the circumstances. Two thumbs up and five stars. "
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Mac Home Services LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"What I thought would be a simple snaking turned out to be a month long adventure working alongside James (owner) and John at Mac Home Services. Mac Home was excellent. Immediately addressed any issues, worked steadily (even through the holidays!) to resolve pressing plumbing issues, kept me well up to date, were very reasonably priced all things considered. I would absolutely use them again for any plumbing issues. I can't say enough good things about the experience overall. My house was built in the late 1800s and ad-hoc added on to over the years with varying degrees of professional work and Mac work well to fix it all. I never felt like they were having me on (as a young-ish woman owner) or upselling me on anything."
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+6

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Cambridge, MA

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

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