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Avatar for Pioneer Basement
Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
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Approved Pro
Pioneer Basement
31 Sanford Rd
4.50(
249
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
74 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

Additional service area - Cohasset, Fitchburg, Worcester, portions of Chelsea-Saugus, Chelmsford Counties. South Shore & Cape Cod and All of Rhode Island. Family owned and operated since 1984. Additional email - [email protected]. Additional phone - (800) 439-0788. Additional DBA - Pioneer Basement Waterproofing Inc.

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022


Avatar for BK Sewer & Drain Services
BK Sewer & Drain Services
3 Oak Street
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
BK Sewer & Drain Services
3 Oak Street
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call 978-941 5561 For all drain and sewer services

"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"

Ava D on January 2022

We pride ourselves on reliability, communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade. We look forward to earning your business! Please call 978-941 5561 For all drain and sewer services

"Bright knows exactly what he's doing and how to fix a major plumbing issue. Very professional, prompt, has very clear communication, is hard working, very hard working, and personable. He has the proper equipment do diagnose and fix the problem in a timely manner. His knowledge of plumbing is also exemplary. It was a pleasure doing business with him and will hire him for future jobs. Thank you Bright!"

Ava D on January 2022


RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning
7A Gibbs Street
4.75(
8
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Approved Pro
RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning
7A Gibbs Street
4.75(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning we take great pride in everything we do! With over 25 years of experience, no job is too big or too small! We look forward to building lasting relationships with each and every client! RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning - we'll get you unclogged! Give us a call today!

"Very professional and explained each procedure."

Tim M on September 2022

Here at RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning we take great pride in everything we do! With over 25 years of experience, no job is too big or too small! We look forward to building lasting relationships with each and every client! RNJ Brothers Drain Cleaning - we'll get you unclogged! Give us a call today!

"Very professional and explained each procedure."

Tim M on September 2022


Avatar for D Day Plumbing
D Day Plumbing
39 Melrose Street
4.96(
38
)
Approved Pro
D Day Plumbing
39 Melrose Street
4.96(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

- 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


Avatar for Wachusett Plumbing Services
Wachusett Plumbing Services
176 Maple Avenue #2-36
4.82(
80
)
Approved Pro
Wachusett Plumbing Services
176 Maple Avenue #2-36
4.82(
80
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Here at Wachusett Plumbing Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He completed the job quickly and at a great price, but disappointed when we ran into a problem. We replaced our 40 gallon water heater with a 50 gallon model, yet somehow the new one produces less hot water. After reaching out via text and phone, he asked a few questions and then stopped responding altogether. We are now stuck with a water heater that only allows for one shower. Very disappointed? unfortunately, you get what you pay for."

Stephen F on May 2025

Here at Wachusett Plumbing Service, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"He completed the job quickly and at a great price, but disappointed when we ran into a problem. We replaced our 40 gallon water heater with a 50 gallon model, yet somehow the new one produces less hot water. After reaching out via text and phone, he asked a few questions and then stopped responding altogether. We are now stuck with a water heater that only allows for one shower. Very disappointed? unfortunately, you get what you pay for."

Stephen F on May 2025


Avatar for Rooter-Man
Rooter-Man
236 Stowell Road
4.58(
49
)
Approved Pro
Rooter-Man
236 Stowell Road
4.58(
49
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

We offer fast & dependable service at reasonable rates, 7 days a week/24 hours a day. We are a locally owned, full service, professional sewer & drain cleaning company. We have been serving the Ashburnham area since 2008, give us a call today.

"Many other contractors proposed to snake the sewer line, but I understand that is an ineffective way to eliminate root intrusions. These guys pressure-jetted the roots. Their camera moved to each successive intrusion as they jetted the pipe, demonstrably clearing the line. When they were finished, the line was clean as a whistle."

Ricardo B on November 2023

We offer fast & dependable service at reasonable rates, 7 days a week/24 hours a day. We are a locally owned, full service, professional sewer & drain cleaning company. We have been serving the Ashburnham area since 2008, give us a call today.

"Many other contractors proposed to snake the sewer line, but I understand that is an ineffective way to eliminate root intrusions. These guys pressure-jetted the roots. Their camera moved to each successive intrusion as they jetted the pipe, demonstrably clearing the line. When they were finished, the line was clean as a whistle."

Ricardo B on November 2023


Avatar for Advanced Energy Concepts of Worcester, Inc.
Advanced Energy Concepts of Worcester, Inc.
153 Southbridge Street
4.44(
122
)
Approved Pro
Advanced Energy Concepts of Worcester, Inc.
153 Southbridge Street
4.44(
122
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
27 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

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


Avatar for Patriot Bath Remodeling LLC
Patriot Bath Remodeling LLC
PO Box 689
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Patriot Bath Remodeling LLC
PO Box 689
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
322 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Patriot was established by four industry leaders with over 50 years of collective experience. Drawing from extensive collaboration with major home improvement corporations, we developed a strategic vision that culminated in the formation of Patriot. Our motivation stemmed from identifying inefficiencies within prominent home improvement firms and their impact on everyday consumers. At Patriot, our mission is rooted in a commitment to serve the community.

"I was very impressed from the beginning to the very end of my shower project with Patriots. They were able to take an empty space in my bathroom and create a plan for a shower that would fit in that space. I especially liked how I was able to see and feel some of the components they were going to use, let me pick the colors I needed and showed me pictures of how my new shower would look went it was done. All the workers were very respectful of my house while doing the job, very knowledgeable and explained what they were doing as they went along working. I would definitely recommend Patriots Bath Remodeling to anyone needing to either replace or start a new project in their bathroom. "

Claudia T on February 2025

Patriot was established by four industry leaders with over 50 years of collective experience. Drawing from extensive collaboration with major home improvement corporations, we developed a strategic vision that culminated in the formation of Patriot. Our motivation stemmed from identifying inefficiencies within prominent home improvement firms and their impact on everyday consumers. At Patriot, our mission is rooted in a commitment to serve the community.

"I was very impressed from the beginning to the very end of my shower project with Patriots. They were able to take an empty space in my bathroom and create a plan for a shower that would fit in that space. I especially liked how I was able to see and feel some of the components they were going to use, let me pick the colors I needed and showed me pictures of how my new shower would look went it was done. All the workers were very respectful of my house while doing the job, very knowledgeable and explained what they were doing as they went along working. I would definitely recommend Patriots Bath Remodeling to anyone needing to either replace or start a new project in their bathroom. "

Claudia T on February 2025


Avatar for Living Baths, LLC
Living Baths, LLC
55 Circuit Ave
4.58(
13
)
Approved Pro
Living Baths, LLC
55 Circuit Ave
4.58(
13
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
214 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

At Living Baths we specialize in complete bathroom remodels, bathtub replacements, shower replacements, tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, and walk-in tubs. We take the time to get to know you and your unique needs and personally design a bath that will change the way your living. All of our bathing products install quickly and are easy to clean and maintain.. Our products are made in the USA and come backed with a Lifetime Warranty. Call (413) 279-1202 or visit livingbaths.com to schedule a free design consultation!

"Professional from start to finish. Nate provided excellent suggestions during the in-home consultation. Dan was a pleasure to work with. He is a hard worker with an eye for detail. Brie did a fantastic job pulling the entire project together. We would definitely recommend Living Bath to anyone considering a bathroom remodel. Our new bathroom is gorgeous!"

William D on April 2025

At Living Baths we specialize in complete bathroom remodels, bathtub replacements, shower replacements, tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in showers, and walk-in tubs. We take the time to get to know you and your unique needs and personally design a bath that will change the way your living. All of our bathing products install quickly and are easy to clean and maintain.. Our products are made in the USA and come backed with a Lifetime Warranty. Call (413) 279-1202 or visit livingbaths.com to schedule a free design consultation!

"Professional from start to finish. Nate provided excellent suggestions during the in-home consultation. Dan was a pleasure to work with. He is a hard worker with an eye for detail. Brie did a fantastic job pulling the entire project together. We would definitely recommend Living Bath to anyone considering a bathroom remodel. Our new bathroom is gorgeous!"

William D on April 2025


Avatar for Master Bath Pros Inc
Master Bath Pros Inc
651 Mechanic St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Master Bath Pros Inc
651 Mechanic St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
23 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

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.

"If you are in search of a company that does exceptional work and has a high quality of customer service.. look no further as these guys are true professionals!!!"

Nicholas O on October 2024

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.

"If you are in search of a company that does exceptional work and has a high quality of customer service.. look no further as these guys are true professionals!!!"

Nicholas O on October 2024

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Water heater services FAQs

The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.

Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.

It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.

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