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H L Bowman
4.8(
383
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They contacted me right away, set up an appointment, came and did a wonderful presentation that was on a Tuesday. I had other contractors in between. They already sent me their estimates. I waited till that Saturday. And I emailed him, that I wanted to get his estimate. Never received anything. The following Monday, I called his number. He never got back with me. I told him what I wanted. He never got back to me. On Tuesday, which would have been a week after he was here. I called H L Bowman, and spoke with somebody there. She said she would check into it, and she would have an estimate to me within a day or two. And they never got back with me. I never got an estimate. And we checked our email address. Make sure everything was good. Never received anything. And here it is like, over two weeks later and havent heard a word from them. "
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+6

299 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
4.5(
5,208
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great, as always. Sila is outstanding. We have a service contract with them for our furnace and AC and they keep them in tip-top shape. And when we have an urgent or emergency situation (heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical), they're who we call."
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+6

Response time2 days
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Gentille Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
25
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ryan is a great plumber. Very happy to hire him for my plumbing job, including changing all the hardware for the tub shower and vanity sink. He was professional and his quote was fair. He provided his plumbing license and insurance information quickly. It’s helpful that he also guarantees his work for one year. I will definitely use his service again for future plumbing needs and would highly recommend him to others. "
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

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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Boston Plumbing - Heating Solutions
5.0(
10
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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. "
Boiler installation
Boiler installation
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Mac Home Services LLC
5.0(
10
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

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."
Bathroom vanity update
Bathroom vanity update
Bathroom vanity update
Bathroom vanity update
Bathroom vanity update

+6

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by30%of homeowners
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DL Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
5
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"David had great communication, showed up when he said he would and did a great job updating the old water lines in our basement. We also appreciated his suggestions and advice on improving our water distribution. We already have a bathroom remodel we plan on hiring him again for in the near future. We would definitely recommend him to our friends!"
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Radiant Floor Heat

+4

Response time1 day
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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