Do I need a permit to install a water softener?

• <div><p>Whether or not your water softener installation requires a permit depends on where you live; some municipalities only let certified plumbers and electricians pull the necessary permits and complete the work, others only require a professional to sign off on the work, and some don’t mandate permits at all. You can contact your local building department to find out, but you can also ask a local water softener installer or plumber to see if a permit is necessary. They will usually pull the permits for you and can help close them out after the work is complete.</p></div>

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Q: Is rainwater hard or soft?

• <div><p>Because it&rsquo;s been through the water cycle, evaporating and becoming slightly acidic thanks to dissolved carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, rainwater tends to be naturally soft compared to groundwater, which has just been in contact with limestone. However, the natural hardness level of water always depends on where you are and other factors.</p></div>

Q: What is the downside of a water softener?

• <div><p>It does cost money to have a water softener, both for installation and ongoing maintenance. Additionally, the taste of your water will be altered, especially if sodium is the ingredient you use to run the water softening system. Look up exactly what your chosen water softener will remove and what will remain because not all systems provide the same results. </p></div>

Q: How can I make my house water softer?

• <div><p>A water softener removes minerals from your drinking water and can make your house water softer. These softeners are designed to extend the lifetime of your plumbing system while also making water safer and more palatable for drinking. Hard water, which is water with a heavy amount of suspended particles, can also cause hair damage, skin irritation, and buildup in your pipes. </p></div>

Q: Is it OK to oversize a water softener?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s not a good idea to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-water-softener-do-i-need.htm">oversize your water softener</a>. Doing so will mean the tank doesn&rsquo;t get full, which can lead to channeling. This leads to a large portion of the resin beads not being utilized and the beads at the bottom of the tank being overused. Over time, this will reduce the efficiency of your system, not to mention that the upfront cost of an oversized softener is unnecessarily high. If you have a timed regeneration cycle rather than a demand-based one, you&rsquo;ll also spend far more on replacing salt than you need to.</p></div>

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Last update on November 18, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Otto is excellent. He came out to replace my water heater. He is reasonably priced, professional and easy to talk to. I will definitely be calling him back when I am ready for more work that needs done.
Pipe & Power
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Reviewed in November 2024
i want to thank Jenn for helping us with our water pump issues..she was very professional and friendly, and explained things as she went along. i will call them again, if other issues come up, and will soon need some under the sink drain lines replaced. We are very happy with the service we had...
McVehil Plumbing & Heating
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Reviewed in January 2024
charged 500.00 labor for 1 hour and 20 minutes of simple installaion/replacement of water heater.
Cummings Plumbing & Excavating
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Reviewed in March 2023
Mario did a excellent job sealing my roof when water was coming in my bathroom.I would highly recomend this company he came out as soon as I called cause it was a emergency. Very fair pricing. I cant thank him enough for his great customer service.
M&D General Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2022
Beware of this contractor, do your homework. Steve is a personable guy and comes across very friendly but doesn't listen, cuts corners, and will defer you to his attorney if you have problems with his work. Our property is now de-valued because he was there. - Water lines all over the building...
Steve Wright & Associate Inc
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Reviewed in October 2021
Great response. Came and installed a water softener for the whole house at a fair price. Workmanship was great. Very courteous. Left the area clean and even brought 6 bags of salt to fill up the tank. Would highly recommend.
Water Medic, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2017
Awful. I trusted Perry, and paid him $4,200 cash upfront. Perry and his helper came out to replace the pipes under the home. He didn't replace all of them. He also didn't bother to discard or haul off the pipes he took out. Perry said that the water company fixed the water main for me. Perry...
Pick's Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2015
We hired Handyman Matters in 2011 before they were listed with Angie's List. Definitely disapppointed with the workmanship of this company. Handyman Matters might be okay for doing minor handyman work like changing light bulbs; fixing dripping faucets etc but in my opinion they cannot handle a...
Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in May 2015
I don't think they have people, they bring it out, but it is like they hire people to bring it out. If you have to go pick up something in Lowe's, they won't help you put it up in the truck in case it breaks, they don't want it to break. We thought it leaked, but it ended up to be rain that had...
LOWE'S
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Reviewed in August 2013
We had called because the softener was overflowing some, and we were concerned. We also had the new sink and tub hardware (which we had purchased ourselves), and wanted them installed. The plumber was prompt and friendly. When he arrived, he looked the situation over, assessed the existing...
Mayer Plumbing & Heating
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"These people did some work on a sewage pipe in our driveway on the home right before we bought it. A part of our driveway started to crumble and we contacted them. On multiple occasions, who I believe is the owner and the woman who works in the front office, claimed they would put us on the schedule to have the work repaired and yet months and months go by and they never put us on the schedule. All they had to do was say "we are not coming to fix your driveway." Instead, they continued to play games and act as if they were. We even gave them another job at our house while we were waiting and they were happy to accept that money. Never again. My suggestion is to not use this company."

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Plumbing company offering top quality work at affordable prices. Send Bulldog to the clog!

"These people did some work on a sewage pipe in our driveway on the home right before we bought it. A part of our driveway started to crumble and we contacted them. On multiple occasions, who I believe is the owner and the woman who works in the front office, claimed they would put us on the schedule to have the work repaired and yet months and months go by and they never put us on the schedule. All they had to do was say "we are not coming to fix your driveway." Instead, they continued to play games and act as if they were. We even gave them another job at our house while we were waiting and they were happy to accept that money. Never again. My suggestion is to not use this company."

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