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H L Bowman
4.7(
409
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience Justin, Nate & Timothy were awesome. Very knowledgeable, professional & curious. Aside from the cleanliness they delivered an experience. I highly recommend HL bowman if you want rapid service on your HVAC. Pricing was reasonable in my opinion & financing is an option. Keep in mind when seeking quotes for your HVAC repair/ new install you must consider performance over equipment, that is if your want a good system that will have a good run/life span."
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+6

771 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Beacon Drain Service, LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a main line clog that shut down all my bathrooms. Garett came out quickly and was able to solve the problem quickly. Garetts work was neat and made me feel like I was in good hands. Definitely would recommend again!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RezySave Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
17
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"I had the pleasant experience of having Mike repair my shower fixture. He was very polite as well as professional. He did a fantastic job and if it were not for Mike keen eye, my living room ceiling could have been damaged due to the leak he had found behind the fixture he had replaced. He is an asset to your company, don't let him slip through your hands. Thank you again Mike !!!!"
Water heater install
Hybrid water heater
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Gentille Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
26
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had the pleasure of working with Gentille Plumbing for a full renovation of my home, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. He handled everything — water, gas, and sewer — with the highest level of expertise and professionalism. From start to finish, he was punctual, respectful, and incredibly detail-oriented. Every aspect of the plumbing installation was done efficiently and with great care. He communicated clearly throughout the project, kept the worksite tidy, and ensured that everything met code and functioned flawlessly. It’s rare to find tradespeople who combine technical skill with such a strong work ethic and reliability. Gentille Plumbing delivered top-notch service, and I would highly recommend Him to anyone needing quality plumbing work — whether it’s a renovation, new construction, or repairs. Thank you, Gentille Plumbing, for a job extremely well done!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sila Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical
4.5(
5,398
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Topic is a home water supply Shallow Well which operates with a shallow well jet pump + pressure tank installed in the basement. I had been collecting parts over the summer, as I knew the original to house jet pump would go out soon some day and with covid parts are hard to get quick, so started collecting ahead of time. Glad I did as the pump started leaking, from the housing. Replacement needed. Not an emergency but time to get it replaced. Was a ticking clock as it also looked like the pump was twisting putting stress on piping as original owner did not mount it and other fittings had large amounts of corrosion on them. I supplied these parts for the job: new 1hp jet pump, 44 Gal. pressure tank with T package, water filter housing, brass fittings, brass check valve, brass ball valves, 1" copper pipe and some copper fitting, and 2x10 pressure treated board to mount the pump/board to the floor with concrete anchors. Called up Sila on 10/14, master plumber Dave was available on 10/16 to come quote the job of installing what I supplied and misc. parts still needed. Talked with me and received my requests for specific design wants and he supplied his opinions & additional ideas and other options like wall mounting of water filter, sensor shutoff option and different water filter all together and we worked out the plan, did not do the different filter or sensor though. Talked about brass pipe and fittings at the pump up to the pressure tank and we agreed what I had purchased was good and would last a lifetime, vs copper all the way which would still last a long time. Quoted $2800 with water filter bypassing and $2600 without the water filter bypassing. Job was scheduled for 10/22. Quote was high level line item as listed here. Came a bit late on 10/14, due to an emergency call, no big deal Dave called to let me know. Was on time for installation on 10/22, 7:30am. Two workers on Job (Dave + 1, sorry I’m horrible with names +1 was an electrician and was helping Dave) Job took ~ 8 hours to finish. What was not able to be completed: Was not able to replace old original check valve. Well started to suck air when old was started to be removed, confirming there is no foot valve on the line or a broken one, so old check valve was kept. Concern was not being able to recover from air going down the well pipe causing priming issues. At this point the job would require a well expert and was not able to be replaced by Sila. What part of job was mis-understood: Mounting of jet pump to board/floor. Ended up missing the concrete anchors to start and installing after the fact with a different method. Made it more difficult to mount the pump and did scratch the rust proof paint. But it got done. Nice and sturdy. What was complicated on the job: Something that should have not been an issue at all went wrong. I had purchased 1” brass unions. There were two unions installed. One was found to be causing leaks during the initial job installation. This caused extra rework during the initial job. After job completion and area dried with a fan, it was found that both unions were leaking. The original one that had issues in the initial job and the 2nd one. One is pre pump and one is post pump. Called Sila office on 10/23 and told them what was happening, Dave’s earliest availability to come back was was 10/26. He was on time on 10/26. Dave stated that 1 union was giving trouble and replaced it with one spare that I had also purchased. When looking at the 2nd union again he was not able to get it to seal and he made the call and changed the design to direct copper connection and no union, I did not object as at this point just wanted the job done. No More leaks on that location, but also no ability to easily break the connection for future maintenance. When left no leaks. However, after using water for a while the 1st union started leaking again. Texted Dave direct with a picture and said he could return on 10/28 and I requested him to bring a union from his supply. Arrived when he could with ~ 1hr notice and replaced the union with one of his. When looking closer at the issue unions that I had purchased it was found they were cracking. Summary: I’m a novice in pluming, reason for calling Sila. I wish Dave would have noticed the poor part / crack issue and replaced unions from his stock on day 1. I was trying to save time by collecting parts over time and ended up causing issues. Dave knew he was working with brass and seems like he did not have backup stock on site incase of issues. Wish he did as I’d have two unions… and he would not have had to come back twice to repair the leaks. The call was made to not use the brass ball valves I purchased so it was clear that my parts were recommended to use but not absolute. Overall Dave and team did a great job, it’s clean, organized, valves and drain spickets installed nice and logically, filter is at good height, job completed like I asked and planned with Dave, except for the above jet pump mounting, union issue and check valve replacement discussion above here. Dave and team was professional and focused to get the job done. Thanks Dave for your hard work. Reason for Rating: I am giving this job an A rating based on the end result, Sila stood by the workmanship and resolved the issues that arose. That is a sign of a great company. If I would not have supplied the couplers that issue would not have happened ultimately and the check valve & well priming issue was just out of reach and would have required a well specialist to complete. The pump mounting was probably just lost in the large amount of details we had discussed, again it is mounted sturdy."
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Response time2 days
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Boston Plumbing - Heating Solutions
5.0(
14
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"Excellent professional job. We had to rerout (move) the main drain on our second floor. Open walls rerouted the pvc pipe tie it into the main drain located in the basement. Work done efficiently, quickly and completely cleaned upon completion."
Boiler installation
Boiler installation
Boiler installation
Boiler installation
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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

"We have used Dave as our plumber multiple times. Some projects were tankless water heater install and servicing, bathroom remodel , also he did all the plumbing for our addition including kitchen/laundry/ bath. Always reliable with good communication. Will continue to use Dave!"
Smart Leak Detection
Driveway Heating
Water Heating System
Heating Systems
Radiant Floor Heat

+4

Response time1 day
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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

"MAC HVAC and Air Conditioning was an excellent experience. They were professional, and polite. I needed an air conditioner installed through the wall, so they had to order it. Not in stock. They kept us informed up to actually coming here to perform the install. They installed the A/C without a hitch cleaned up and it was nobody was here. I highly recommend their services."
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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Super Service Today, Inc.
4.0(
332
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a broken sewer pipe underneath my cement floor that was coming up through cracks in the cement. I knew it was a huge job. When the main street pipe started draining into my basement Dave called the city after hours and had them clear the clog, saved me from a disaster. They came on Tuesday morning and finished by end of day Thursday. They dug a trench through the basement then outside to the sidewalk to replace the piping. Incredible job. It was expensive but I knew that going in, just unfortunate."
Drain Cleaning
Sewer Repair
Finished sewer repair
Sewer reapir
Final Clean up

+26

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Van Drain
4.9(
83
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Serving Cambridge, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Russell from Alligators Root arrived shortly after our call to their main office. He was personable, professional, and did an excellent job. We'll be using AR in the future, and give Russell a raise for a job well-done!"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Cambridge, MA

Most trenchless sewer line replacements can be completed within one to three days, though this varies based on your situation. Simple repairs on accessible lines might be finished in hours, while complex systems or challenging soil conditions could extend the timeline. The reduced excavation requirements result in faster completion compared to traditional trenching methods.

Trenchless pipe lining may reduce the interior diameter of your pipes, which could affect flow capacity in already narrow lines. This method also requires the existing pipe to maintain sufficient structural integrity to support the new liner. Severely collapsed sections, major joint separations, or completely misaligned pipes might not be suitable candidates for lining and could require alternative approaches.

Trenchless sewer pipe liners are rated to last up to 50 years when properly installed and maintained. Actual longevity depends on installation quality, usage patterns, and environmental factors like soil movement or tree root intrusion. Regular maintenance and avoiding problematic disposal practices (like flushing non-biodegradable items) can help maximize your system's operational lifespan.

Trenchless technology availability varies by region, with greater accessibility in metropolitan and suburban areas where specialized contractors operate. Some rural locations may have limited access to trenchless equipment and expertise. Local regulations and soil conditions also influence availability. A professional assessment of your property and local contractor options will determine if trenchless methods are feasible for your specific location.

Professional video inspection provides the most reliable assessment of whether your sewer issues suit trenchless repair. Generally, pipes with moderate damage, like small cracks, minor leaks, or partial blockages, respond well to trenchless techniques. Completely collapsed sections, severe misalignments, or extensive structural failures might require traditional excavation. Consulting with contractors who offer both methods ensures you receive unbiased recommendations.

Quality trenchless sewer replacement often includes a workmanship guarantee from the contractor. The specific terms vary by company and region, but many professionals stand behind their installation for at least one year. Material warranties may extend longer, depending on the pipe products used. Always request written warranty information before hiring, and understand exactly what's covered and what might void your protection.

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