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Matt Evans Plumbing and Heating
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Matt Evans replaced a water heater at my residence, and I would say that Matt is a plumber that will do a great job, give you a great price for the work and is a straightforward personable plumber that will do the job well and in time and you will be happy when the job is done. Thanks, Matt for your hard work."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
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Local Plumbing & Heating
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Bathtub Install or ReplaceFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceFaucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace - For Business+15 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Andrew was fabulous! Mark we have a bit of Emergency here. He was here in 20 minutes and he told us right away that we needed a different specialist, not a plumber and he helped us evaluate exactly what the problem was and find a specialist and then got on the phone with them to explain the problem. And there was no fee. I’d hire him in a second for plumbing work"
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Coastal Plumbing and Heating
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Water Heater was found leaking all over my basement. Selected a few Companies and Ken called immediately. Very professional and respectful of my time. Offered to come immediately on Sunday, we agreed on 9am Monday. Running slightly behind schedule I got a courtesy call updating his arrival time. Removal and installation went relatively quickly with no hidden fees or surprises. All modifications to piping and venting were completed without drama. Quality craftsmanship without cutting corners. No longer in the market for a Plumber as I now know who Iâ ll call."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
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Affordable Plumbers questions, answered by experts

Start by checking for lead service lines, as homes built before 1951 contain this outdated material. You should also replace old main shutoff gate valves with reliable ball valves to prevent failures. Request a sewer scope inspection to identify cracked or root-infiltrated clay laterals. Finally, assess your water heater size, particularly in Somerville triple-deckers, and verify the permit history for previous plumbing work.

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A closed permit with a final inspection sign-off is the strongest indicator of correct plumbing in MA. You should experience adequate, consistent water pressure throughout the home without drops when multiple fixtures run. Thorough repiping projects replace all galvanized supply lines, leaving no hidden sections behind. Additionally, a post-repair sewer scope video showing clear, intact pipe walls confirms a successful lateral repair.

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Galvanized steel supply pipes and cast iron drain lines in older Somerville homes degrade over time and require complete plumbing replacements. Clay tile sewer laterals are highly vulnerable to tree root intrusion and ground movement. You must also monitor boiler and steam heating systems for corrosion. High-occupancy triple-deckers experience accelerated wear on bathroom fixtures, shutoff valves, and supply lines, making frequent upgrades necessary.

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Newer plumbing requires basic maintenance, but water heaters and shutoff valves fail as they reach their second or third decade. In older Somerville properties, galvanized supply pipes develop pinhole leaks, and cast iron drain lines crack. Because homes undergo multiple renovation cycles, systems become a complex patchwork of old and new materials. Ultimately, aging infrastructure requires complete system replacements done incrementally over time.

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Skipping the permit process and hiring unlicensed workers are major errors, as MA regulations mandate certified professionals for plumbing. Another mistake involves ignoring the shared drain stacks in triple-deckers, where altering one unit impacts others. Homeowners also risk freezing pipes by improperly insulating unheated basements against harsh winter temperatures. Always follow safe protocols to avoid disturbing existing lead solder or asbestos pipe insulation.

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