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Matt Evans Plumbing and Heating
5.0(
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Water Heater - Install or Replace

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Matt was very responsive/communicative throughout the process. My hybrid heat pump water heater needed replacing, and although it was not an emergency Matt was not only the most responsive among the contractors I contacted, his estimate was significantly more affordable. We arranged purchase of the replacement water heater with Home Depot over the phone and Matt picked up and installed it in a timely manner."
boiler
new
Response time8 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
M J Digby Plumbing & Heating
4.7(
125
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or ReplaceWater Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt is phenomenal. Took a problem another plumber said was impossible due to access issues and completed it in an hour while charging me 50% of what the other plumber offered. Great honest guy."
Relocate and Replace Underground Sewage Line
Commercial Plumbing Job
Relocate and Replace Underground Sewage Line
Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Coastal Plumbing and Heating
4.9(
248
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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

"Absolute professionalism. Ken and his son were on time ( 10 min. earlyð ) efficient and very affordable. High end water heater was a plus. Ken was clear on what was happening at all times. Great teamwork. I would highly recommend using them. I will be."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate95%
42 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Borels Plumber Inc
5.0(
11
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Tankless Water Heater - InstallTankless Water Heater - Install - For BusinessTankless Water Heater - Repair+3 more

Serving Somerville, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

\nWe take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!

Water heater replacement
Water heater replacement
Bathroom remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Kitchen remodeling

+4

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
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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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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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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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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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