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Q: Will I need to replace a temporarily fixed pipe?

• <div><p>Yes, you should always call a plumber to replace a pipe that you fixed with a temporary solution. Some temporary pipe leak solutions like pipe leak clamps can last for years and prevent further damage to your home, but eventually, they will fail, at which point you could be looking at more significant water damage and mold growth. Even if you suspect that your temporary solution will last a long time, always call a plumber for a permanent fix. Temporary solutions should be for minimizing damage and avoiding added charges for emergency plumbing services.</p></div>

Q: Do all basement toilets need a pump?

• <div><p>Basement toilets don&rsquo;t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home&rsquo;s main sewage system, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/sewage-ejector-pump-installation.htm">installing a sewage ejector pump</a> pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.</p></div>

Q: Is a gas plumber the same as a plumber?

• <div><p>In some cases, the answer is yes. Being licensed to work on gas lines requires additional specialized training beyond being a licensed plumber. If the plumber is also licensed as a natural gas plumber, they will be able work on natural gas lines. If the plumber is only licensed to work on water and sewer lines, then you&rsquo;ll have to find another professional to do gas line work.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a backwater valve and a backflow preventer?

• <div><p>A backwater valve&rsquo;s purpose is to let the water flow in one direction. It works like a little door that allows water to flow freely in one direction but stops it from flowing the opposite way. A backflow preventer is meant to prevent water from leaving your system, locking out wastewater in the process. Backflow preventers are commonly used by city sewer systems to stop residential wastewater from entering the water supply. </p></div>

Q: Why does my faucet water stain my sink brown?

• <div><p>Sink discoloration from water is caused by any of a number of different kinds of minerals in hard water, including iron and manganese. To avoid the staining that hard water can cause, install a water softener to remove minerals from the water as it enters your home. Rusty pipes can also cause discoloration, and may be the culprit if only one sink is stained. </p></div>

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Last update on November 17, 2025

Reviewed in May 2024
Brent is a hands on business man and offers a professional excavating service that is unmatched in the area. Not only did Brent tackle a difficult project , he met the challenge by suggesting small changes in consultation with engineer and inspector to maximize grade and space . Fox...
Fox Excavating LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
They are great, they came right in. They came in disconnected the pipe and clean it all out. They did an excellent job.
A-1 SEPTIC & SEWER SVC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Great work - Sure Fire Services installed a Tesla wall charger/connector for us at our home. Excellent, clean installation, great price and arrived early - everything you want in an electrician! Will be using them again.
Omar Mohamed
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Reviewed in January 2022
Ned installed my front door professionally and in a timely manner.
Neds Handyman service
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Reviewed in July 2020
My constantly wet basement is now dry! It is almost all new concrete. The section where my well pump, water softener was boxed off and filled with rock and was constantly wet. I spoke to a supervisor who agreed that the drain could extend behind boxed area and covered with concrete. I thought...
Leader Basement Systems & Foundation Supportworks
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Reviewed in February 2018
Although flush with business due to frozen pipes all over town they managed to squeeze me in and take care of my problem. Communication was great, they were courteous and cleaned up well after their work. Another problem down the drain.
AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING CO
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Reviewed in June 2017
My experience with Quality Kitchen (QK) was terrible on many levels. I selected QK because the owner took pride in the fact that he manages each project; has an all-inclusive team to handle all aspects of the project; and completes one job before starting another. The cost was on the higher side...
Quality Kitchen & Bath Center
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Reviewed in November 2016
I wish I could give Baker Elman 10 stars. When things go easily, most contractors will do. I have an old house with old plumbing. A couple of months after the boiler was installed, I woke up to no hot water. I had had a safety system installed with the hot water heater and it detected a leak and...
Baker Elman Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2016
Jim was very pleasant at first meeting, he came across true and reliable. I signed his contract and here's my side of the story. The contract was for an entire gut and removal of all old stuff and replacing pipes and new bath, walls and ceiling, I was to provide new toilet,floor, sink and...
Berkshire Bathworks
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Reviewed in December 2014
Came 4 hours late, stayed less than an hour, could't clear all the clogged pipes, charged $68.50 for a 2-treatment bottle of copper sufide, charged almost $400.
Roto-Rooter
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Advanced Seamless Gutters

Advanced Seamless Gutters

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 93% of Angi customers

230 local quotes requested

Advanced Basement Waterproofing, LLC. and Advanced Seamless Gutters, Inc. have been the leading basement waterproofing and gutter installation company in Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and surrounding areas for over 20 years. We have installed over 200,000 gutters throughout the area and we have remained a trusted installer with an A+ Better Business Bureau ranking.

"My crew, Joe, Vlad Jr, Nat and supervisor Vlad did an excellent job installing the gutter covers and the zinc strip. They went beyond what I expected. I no longer have to worry about cleaning out my gutters . They treated me like I was their grandmother. So much respect. So polite.. Such sweet men. They did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Thank you guys. Denise Fournier"

DENISE F on November 2024

"My crew, Joe, Vlad Jr, Nat and supervisor Vlad did an excellent job installing the gutter covers and the zinc strip. They went beyond what I expected. I no longer have to worry about cleaning out my gutters . They treated me like I was their grandmother. So much respect. So polite.. Such sweet men. They did a great job cleaning up afterwards. Thank you guys. Denise Fournier"

DENISE F on November 2024

Pioneer Basement

Pioneer Basement

Customers say: Super punctual

92 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

"Went well. pumps replaced"

Esther H on August 2022

Efficiency Pro Plumbing & Heating

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Efficiency Pro Plumbing & Heating

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Efficiently Pro Plumbing Heating & Drain Cleaning is a Plumber located in Shrewsbury, MA. We offer Plumbing, Heating, Drain Cleaning, Pipe Relining, Masonry Repairs, Retaining Wall, Sump Pump Repairs, and other Plumbing Services. We have been in business for over 19 years providing quality service and great customer satisfaction. Call us today and get a free quote on all your plumbing, heating, and drain cleaning needs. We also offer other services which will be listed in our services offered. We work closely with Mass Save. Contact us today for more information and services!

Diggin It LLC

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Diggin It LLC

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Emergency services offered

We are a small owner-operated excavation company established in july of 2021 out of Westfield, MA. We offer a wide range of affordable services from excavation to retaining walls and everything in between. Licensed and insured.

Kalon Farm

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Kalon Farm

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Excavation, Skid Steer, Backhoe, Agricultural Services, Field Reclamation

All Towns Sewer and Drain Service

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All Towns Sewer and Drain Service

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Free onsite estimate

Plumbing-sewer-drain cleaning heating service 24 hours emergency service same day service will beat any competitor‘s price

M&J Construction Co.

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M&J Construction Co.

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18 years of experience

Serving Berkshire County and beyond for 8 years, we have remained the best and least expensive company in the business. There is no job too large or too small. We have a vast knowledge of the construction and home industry that gives us the edge over our competition. We are able to provide homeowners with many services from concrete to carpentry. We truly are unique in that aspect. We do the job right the first time, every time!! We look forward to hearing from you and starting a new journey together.

River Valley Crack Repair

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River Valley Crack Repair

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31 years of experience

River Valley Crack Repair & Waterproofing has been in the business for 20 years. We specialize in basement waterproofing and foundation crack repairs. We stop water. Whatever the problem may be to keep the water out we have a solution.

Keller Waterproofing and Foundation Specialist

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Keller Waterproofing and Foundation Specialist

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53 years of experience

Keller Waterproofing & Foundation Specialist offers homeowners in Massachusetts professional stone foundation repair and basement waterproofing solutions that can keep your home safe and your basement dry.

DC Contractors Inc.

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DC Contractors Inc.

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22 years of experience

Full Service Excavation company, large and small excavators, loader, bulldozers, backhoes and skid steers, Ten Wheelers, Tri axles and dump trailers. Residential and commercial

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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, you should always call a plumber to replace a pipe that you fixed with a temporary solution. Some temporary pipe leak solutions like pipe leak clamps can last for years and prevent further damage to your home, but eventually, they will fail, at which point you could be looking at more significant water damage and mold growth. Even if you suspect that your temporary solution will last a long time, always call a plumber for a permanent fix. Temporary solutions should be for minimizing damage and avoiding added charges for emergency plumbing services.

Basement toilets don’t always need a pump. However, it is the most common setup because plumbing systems use gravity to move waste away from the home. Basement toilets often sit below the home’s main sewage system, and installing a sewage ejector pump pushes the wastewater and sewage up to the main sewer line. Alternatively, you can use an upflush or macerator toilet that breaks down the waste and pushes it straight to the main sewer line rather than via a sewer line from the bathroom.

In some cases, the answer is yes. Being licensed to work on gas lines requires additional specialized training beyond being a licensed plumber. If the plumber is also licensed as a natural gas plumber, they will be able work on natural gas lines. If the plumber is only licensed to work on water and sewer lines, then you’ll have to find another professional to do gas line work.

A backwater valve’s purpose is to let the water flow in one direction. It works like a little door that allows water to flow freely in one direction but stops it from flowing the opposite way. A backflow preventer is meant to prevent water from leaving your system, locking out wastewater in the process. Backflow preventers are commonly used by city sewer systems to stop residential wastewater from entering the water supply.

Sink discoloration from water is caused by any of a number of different kinds of minerals in hard water, including iron and manganese. To avoid the staining that hard water can cause, install a water softener to remove minerals from the water as it enters your home. Rusty pipes can also cause discoloration, and may be the culprit if only one sink is stained.

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