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Precision Plumbing & HVAC, LLC
5.0(
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Water Heater - Install or ReplaceWater Heater - Repair or Service

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"Marcin and team did a great job redoing the plumbing in my entire house. We also discovered cracks in our waste line and he replaced all of the original cast iron lines in the basement and coordinated with the contractor who replaced our exterior water and sewer lines unexpectedly. He was quick to respond to questions and requests, very reliable, and did a great job plumbing 2.5 bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeff's Drains
4.8(
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Drain Clog or Blockage - ClearSewer Main - ClearDrain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff showed up on time and cleared our kitchen sink within an hour. He was communicative the entire time - from letting us know he was en route to explaining the problem as he was fixing it. Friendly, professional, nice guy. Highly recommend hiring him for your plumbing needs!"
Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Murphy Plumbing
4.8(
21
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Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace

Serving Stow, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Easy to schedule for a handfull of maintenance and repair tasks. Confirmation call day of, arrived on time. Explained options and executed efficiently. Will not hesitate to have him back for next plumbing need."
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Plumbing questions, answered by experts

Homeowners underestimate the time required to secure permits through the part-time local building department. Adding fixtures to a private well requires testing water yield and upgrading pumps. You must also account for mandatory septic capacity evaluations under MA regulations. Plan around winter weather, as frozen ground delays exterior plumbing. Finally, coordinate with your gas utility early, since moving water heaters requires separate gas permits and inspections.

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Plan for added expenses from local permit fees and required inspections. Many Stow properties rely on private wells and septic systems, which trigger mandatory MA inspections if disturbed. Contractors opening walls discover hidden freeze damage or outdated lead and galvanized pipes requiring replacement. Additionally, underground plumbing work hits solid granite ledge, making excavation much harder and adding unexpected expenses to your project.

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Older homes in Stow feature outdated pipe materials and non-standard layouts that restrict access. Slab-on-grade foundations make under-floor plumbing highly invasive, while tight crawl spaces complicate access to supply lines. Your landscape also creates barriers; granite ledge outcroppings block exterior utility trenching. Additionally, state regulations require strict separation distances between wells and septic systems, which severely limits where you route new underground pipes.

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Schedule plumbing during warmer months so you avoid shutting off heat in cold weather. If you rely on a private well in Stow, arrange an alternative drinking water source for your family and pets during the work. Secure all underground septic access lids in your yard. Flush your lines and test the water for lead after completion, and always verify your contractor holds a valid MA license to guarantee safe work.

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Your plumbing requires specific credentialed professionals. A licensed master plumber oversees the project and pulls permits, while a journeyman plumber handles the hands-on installation. You also need a certified gas fitter for any natural gas or propane water heater connections. In Stow, you must hire specialized contractors for private well pumps and certified site engineers for MA septic system evaluations. Finally, a local building inspector reviews and approves the work.

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