- 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
Proudly serving Boston, MA and the greater New England region, we provide expert services in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete leveling, and crawl space solutions. From urban commercial buildings to coastal properties, our team delivers dependable, long-lasting results tailored to your structure’s needs. Reach out today to protect your investment with trusted local professionals.
"Archie arrived on time a did a thorough job inspecting and cleaning both sump pumps. Excellent courteous professional service as always. Always recommend Basement or Technologies AKS Busy Dog 👍"
Russ G on February 2025
Proudly serving Boston, MA and the greater New England region, we provide expert services in foundation repair, basement waterproofing, concrete leveling, and crawl space solutions. From urban commercial buildings to coastal properties, our team delivers dependable, long-lasting results tailored to your structure’s needs. Reach out today to protect your investment with trusted local professionals.
"Archie arrived on time a did a thorough job inspecting and cleaning both sump pumps. Excellent courteous professional service as always. Always recommend Basement or Technologies AKS Busy Dog 👍"
Russ G 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.
"Rather not"
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.
"Rather not"
Renee M on May 2025
For over 2 decades, Addario's has provided over 50,000 Massachusetts homeowners with reliable, trustworthy, and complete home services. Backed by the area's best warranty. Addario's is an A+ Better Business Bureau rated company and was voted one of the fastest growing companies in 2013. We are licensed and insured, able to perform any and all home service jobs related to plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, drain cleaning, sewer replacement, one-day bathroom remodels, generators and much more. If your home needs it, Addario's can do it. Comprised of more than 50 employees, homeowners can trust Addario's to perform all types of home repairs, inspections and replacements for all of your homes vital mechanical systems. As a valued customer, you will receive a homeowners checklist to help you maintain your home in between visits. If any aspect of your heating and cooling system isn't working properly rest assured we'll fix it!
"Great work!"
Daniel P on May 2025
For over 2 decades, Addario's has provided over 50,000 Massachusetts homeowners with reliable, trustworthy, and complete home services. Backed by the area's best warranty. Addario's is an A+ Better Business Bureau rated company and was voted one of the fastest growing companies in 2013. We are licensed and insured, able to perform any and all home service jobs related to plumbing, heating, cooling, electrical, drain cleaning, sewer replacement, one-day bathroom remodels, generators and much more. If your home needs it, Addario's can do it. Comprised of more than 50 employees, homeowners can trust Addario's to perform all types of home repairs, inspections and replacements for all of your homes vital mechanical systems. As a valued customer, you will receive a homeowners checklist to help you maintain your home in between visits. If any aspect of your heating and cooling system isn't working properly rest assured we'll fix it!
"Great work!"
Daniel P on May 2025
For over 30 years in the neighborhood, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has provided the highest quality, efficiency, and reliability in service to customers. Celebrating thousands of 5-star reviews online and an A+ Rating on BBB for years, the company has become the North Shore’s most trusted & consistent plumber, heating and air conditioning, and electrical service company. Also proud to be titled a Diamond Elite Contractor with Mitsubishi Electric and a Mass Save Heat Pump Installer. We take pride in being there for you 24/7 with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with an easy, effortless customer service experience. You're guaranteed to be left with the service and upfront pricing with customized options for what's best for your home in the long-term.
"Luis M. came to fix a furnace humidifier. He arrived on time and was very professional and knowledgeable about the equipment. He was able to quickly determine the issue and repair the underlying problem. Very pleased with his service and time he spent to explain the issues and operation of the unit."
Wayne O on February 2024
For over 30 years in the neighborhood, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has provided the highest quality, efficiency, and reliability in service to customers. Celebrating thousands of 5-star reviews online and an A+ Rating on BBB for years, the company has become the North Shore’s most trusted & consistent plumber, heating and air conditioning, and electrical service company. Also proud to be titled a Diamond Elite Contractor with Mitsubishi Electric and a Mass Save Heat Pump Installer. We take pride in being there for you 24/7 with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with an easy, effortless customer service experience. You're guaranteed to be left with the service and upfront pricing with customized options for what's best for your home in the long-term.
"Luis M. came to fix a furnace humidifier. He arrived on time and was very professional and knowledgeable about the equipment. He was able to quickly determine the issue and repair the underlying problem. Very pleased with his service and time he spent to explain the issues and operation of the unit."
Wayne O on February 2024
Hiring a plumber can be difficult because they are going to be working inside of your home. You want to have someone that you can trust; someone who will give a professional appearance and will treat you with respect. As a local plumber, we recognize the need to care for people and to respect their property. You will recognize that factor from the moment that you contact us and we will continue to make you comfortable as we get the job done. Having plumbing problems is more than just an inconvenience, it can be devastating. When you have a plumber you can trust and that is reliable to get the job done, it takes a lot of the pressure off of you as the homeowner. Contact us if you have any plumbing need and rest assured, we will care for that need professionally. We look forward to working with you!
"Came same day I called and repaired my leaking pipes in just a couple hours! Great service and friendly technician."
Zachary G on April 2021
Hiring a plumber can be difficult because they are going to be working inside of your home. You want to have someone that you can trust; someone who will give a professional appearance and will treat you with respect. As a local plumber, we recognize the need to care for people and to respect their property. You will recognize that factor from the moment that you contact us and we will continue to make you comfortable as we get the job done. Having plumbing problems is more than just an inconvenience, it can be devastating. When you have a plumber you can trust and that is reliable to get the job done, it takes a lot of the pressure off of you as the homeowner. Contact us if you have any plumbing need and rest assured, we will care for that need professionally. We look forward to working with you!
"Came same day I called and repaired my leaking pipes in just a couple hours! Great service and friendly technician."
Zachary G on April 2021
American Bath Works is a bathroom renovation company. We started as a plumbing company and have specialized in bathrooms and kitchens since 1996. We do our own plumbing, heating, carpentry, tile, and plaster work, so we are able to control and expedite most aspects of our projects. We care about quality and cleanliness and set a high standard for all of our work.
"This is my 2nd review of ABW regarding renovation of my master bathroom (1st review was for family/guest bathroom). MY DREAMS HAVE COME TRUE THANKS TO THE AMAZING TEAM AT ABW!!! If you want a truly customized bathroom renovation by a reliable and dedicated team offering reasonable prices, look no further!!! The photos speak for themselves in showing the excellence of their craftsmanship. I have been told by family and friends this is the most beautiful bathroom they've ever seen! 100% RECOMMEND ABW!!!!!"
Nikki S on March 2024
American Bath Works is a bathroom renovation company. We started as a plumbing company and have specialized in bathrooms and kitchens since 1996. We do our own plumbing, heating, carpentry, tile, and plaster work, so we are able to control and expedite most aspects of our projects. We care about quality and cleanliness and set a high standard for all of our work.
"This is my 2nd review of ABW regarding renovation of my master bathroom (1st review was for family/guest bathroom). MY DREAMS HAVE COME TRUE THANKS TO THE AMAZING TEAM AT ABW!!! If you want a truly customized bathroom renovation by a reliable and dedicated team offering reasonable prices, look no further!!! The photos speak for themselves in showing the excellence of their craftsmanship. I have been told by family and friends this is the most beautiful bathroom they've ever seen! 100% RECOMMEND ABW!!!!!"
Nikki S on March 2024
Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.
"Good job done."
John N on November 2024
Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.
"Good job done."
John N on November 2024
Super Service Today is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company. Our team is experienced and fully equipped to solve your problem. We are your regular plumber's drain cleaning professional. Your home or business will be treated as if it were our own! Customer service is our number one priority and you will see first hand when you call! We take the time to really listen and understand your goals and needs to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service you receive. Our service experts are trained to offer long term solutions that will best work for you and your family. We are a family owned and locally operated company serving Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Super Service Today, Inc. specializes in all aspects of plumbing, gas work, residential heating, drain cleaning, sewer repairs and main water service relays. We are available to assist you with all of your plumbing requirements from faucet installs to sewer replacements. We are solution experts that you only need to call once. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with all of your plumbing needs. We do not service Window AC units.
"Super Service Today didn’t respond in a timely manner, over-quoted us by a thousand dollars, mis-diagnosed our problem in a way that could have proven catastrophic (if we hadn’t gotten a second opinion), and then tried to withhold the return of our deposit to try to get us to sign an “agreement” that we wouldn’t post a bad review. The order of events: 1. Response in a timely manner: Our toilet and two sinks overflowed, with water cascading down from that bathroom to the basement below. We went with Super Service Today because they were the first phone call to an emergency plumber to get through, and had reasonably good reviews online. The overflow stopped on its own, and the company said it wasn’t that much of an emergency, so they’d stop by between 8 and 10 the next morning. At 10am, I called them, as no one had shown up. They apologized and said someone would definitely be there by noon. At noon, I called them again, and told them we were going with another plumbing company. They said they’d sub-contract someone else, in order to keep control of the situation. The company they sent found the blockage, snaked the pipe, and hit a blockage in the sewer leading to the street; they couldn’t investigate further, because they were only sub-contracted. 2. Over-quote and mis-diagnosis: Super Service Today sent one of their plumbers to take a video of the sewer line. This person hit the same blockage and diagnosed the problem as tree roots, then laid out escalating packages to fix it. The lowest level (and what this plumber recommended wholeheartedly) was hydro-jet, a high-powered water burst that can clear tree roots; this was quoted at $1600. The next level was replacement of that segment ($5000 or so) or replacement of the whole sewer ($25000 or so). He said the problem as urgent, and urged us to pick the jet. I hesitantly agreed and paid the deposit. Later that day, I got uncertain and curious and looked up what other companies charged for hydro-jet, and found it was between $300 and $500. At this point, we cancelled our hydro-jet service with Super Service Today and searched for another company. The company we chose took a new video of the line and showed us the truth: there was a mis-join in the line, rather than tree roots, so the two segments were partially offset from each other. They told us that if we’d chosen the (overpriced) hydro-jet, we’d have likely created an enormous sinkhole and done catastrophic damage to our sewer system. We went with them for the repair of that sewer segment, which went smoothly. 3. Withholding our deposit and the agreement: We wanted to conclude business with Super Service Today and get our deposit back. Super Service Today sent us a legal document to sign in order to get our deposit; it stated that we would be prohibited from posting a negative review. I consulted a lawyer friend who confirmed that we needed no “agreement” to get our deposit back, and that this was fraudulent. They tried to force the issue one more time and only relented when we said we’d submitted a challenge claim to our credit card company for the charge. Then, they were very apologetic on the phone as they returned our deposit, as well as an extra $100 refund for our trouble."
Sarah S on February 2021
Super Service Today is a full service plumbing and drain cleaning company. Our team is experienced and fully equipped to solve your problem. We are your regular plumber's drain cleaning professional. Your home or business will be treated as if it were our own! Customer service is our number one priority and you will see first hand when you call! We take the time to really listen and understand your goals and needs to make sure you are fully satisfied with the service you receive. Our service experts are trained to offer long term solutions that will best work for you and your family. We are a family owned and locally operated company serving Middlesex County, Essex County, Suffolk County and surrounding communities. Super Service Today, Inc. specializes in all aspects of plumbing, gas work, residential heating, drain cleaning, sewer repairs and main water service relays. We are available to assist you with all of your plumbing requirements from faucet installs to sewer replacements. We are solution experts that you only need to call once. Give us a call today to see how we can help you with all of your plumbing needs. We do not service Window AC units.
"Super Service Today didn’t respond in a timely manner, over-quoted us by a thousand dollars, mis-diagnosed our problem in a way that could have proven catastrophic (if we hadn’t gotten a second opinion), and then tried to withhold the return of our deposit to try to get us to sign an “agreement” that we wouldn’t post a bad review. The order of events: 1. Response in a timely manner: Our toilet and two sinks overflowed, with water cascading down from that bathroom to the basement below. We went with Super Service Today because they were the first phone call to an emergency plumber to get through, and had reasonably good reviews online. The overflow stopped on its own, and the company said it wasn’t that much of an emergency, so they’d stop by between 8 and 10 the next morning. At 10am, I called them, as no one had shown up. They apologized and said someone would definitely be there by noon. At noon, I called them again, and told them we were going with another plumbing company. They said they’d sub-contract someone else, in order to keep control of the situation. The company they sent found the blockage, snaked the pipe, and hit a blockage in the sewer leading to the street; they couldn’t investigate further, because they were only sub-contracted. 2. Over-quote and mis-diagnosis: Super Service Today sent one of their plumbers to take a video of the sewer line. This person hit the same blockage and diagnosed the problem as tree roots, then laid out escalating packages to fix it. The lowest level (and what this plumber recommended wholeheartedly) was hydro-jet, a high-powered water burst that can clear tree roots; this was quoted at $1600. The next level was replacement of that segment ($5000 or so) or replacement of the whole sewer ($25000 or so). He said the problem as urgent, and urged us to pick the jet. I hesitantly agreed and paid the deposit. Later that day, I got uncertain and curious and looked up what other companies charged for hydro-jet, and found it was between $300 and $500. At this point, we cancelled our hydro-jet service with Super Service Today and searched for another company. The company we chose took a new video of the line and showed us the truth: there was a mis-join in the line, rather than tree roots, so the two segments were partially offset from each other. They told us that if we’d chosen the (overpriced) hydro-jet, we’d have likely created an enormous sinkhole and done catastrophic damage to our sewer system. We went with them for the repair of that sewer segment, which went smoothly. 3. Withholding our deposit and the agreement: We wanted to conclude business with Super Service Today and get our deposit back. Super Service Today sent us a legal document to sign in order to get our deposit; it stated that we would be prohibited from posting a negative review. I consulted a lawyer friend who confirmed that we needed no “agreement” to get our deposit back, and that this was fraudulent. They tried to force the issue one more time and only relented when we said we’d submitted a challenge claim to our credit card company for the charge. Then, they were very apologetic on the phone as they returned our deposit, as well as an extra $100 refund for our trouble."
Sarah S on February 2021
Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is the company of choice for all your plumbing, heating and air conditioning repair and replacement needs. Our commitment is to you, our customer, and to provide you with outstanding plumbing and HVAC service. You can rest assured with our 100% satisfaction guarantee, 24-hour emergency service, solid warranty and highly trained technicians. Serving the Metro West, MA's service and installation needs. Fully Licensed in MA Plumbing and Gas Fitting. Lic# 30207. Universal EPA Certified & 410A Certified. Fully Insured. Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning offers a 5% senior discount on service repairs.
"Went very well and got more information than with other companies."
Susan H on April 2025
Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning is the company of choice for all your plumbing, heating and air conditioning repair and replacement needs. Our commitment is to you, our customer, and to provide you with outstanding plumbing and HVAC service. You can rest assured with our 100% satisfaction guarantee, 24-hour emergency service, solid warranty and highly trained technicians. Serving the Metro West, MA's service and installation needs. Fully Licensed in MA Plumbing and Gas Fitting. Lic# 30207. Universal EPA Certified & 410A Certified. Fully Insured. Nicholson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning offers a 5% senior discount on service repairs.
"Went very well and got more information than with other companies."
Susan H on April 2025
Runtime varies based on battery size and cycling frequency. Most battery backups run for six to 24 hours, depending on battery capacity and pump usage. The system activates only when water reaches trigger levels, potentially extending actual operation time beyond rated hours. For locations with frequent extended outages, consider keeping a spare battery or supplemental power source available.
Yes, most existing sump pump systems can be enhanced with battery backup capability. You'll need compatible components that work with your current setup. Installation involves connecting the backup unit to your discharge pipe and setting up the battery system. Professional installation (costing $45 to $200 per hour) helps ensure proper system integration and safe handling of electrical components.
A battery backup system provides valuable protection for homes in areas prone to power outages during storms. With an average cost of $900, these systems help prevent potentially significant water damage and related expenses. Even preventing a single flooding incident can justify the investment, especially considering standard homeowner insurance policies don’t often cover flood damage.
Regular maintenance includes testing system operation by disconnecting the primary pump and verifying that the backup activates properly. Inspect battery terminals for corrosion and clean as needed. Check battery charge levels according to manufacturer recommendations. Standard batteries require replacement every three to five years, while deep-cycle batteries with proper maintenance can last up to 10 years. An annual professional inspection (approximately $250) helps ensure reliable operation.