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Water Treatment Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
23
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paulie and Jess worked well together. They explained the maintenance needed on our system and the changes made to improve its overall efficiency. They also informed us of their water softener delivery service. We'll definitely be using that! Priscilla"
Town water set up
Complete whole house set up
Touch screen valves
Response time2 days
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Colonial Water Solutions
5.0(
10
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Upon arrival he immediately put any concerns I had to rest. He wad focused and efficient in doing a superior job. He even addressed a water pressure issue in the kitchen. Without reservation I highly recommend Colonial Water Solutions to anyone who is on a well and needs service, installation or routine maintenance. Well worth it to have a professional do the work properly!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate95%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J & O Plumbing, LLC
4.6(
106
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his team installed a tankless hot water system into my new home. Josh was always super responsive, showed up on time and performed quality work. There was a small issue with a line in our house and he came out immediately to resolve it. Also had his team install two new toilets to our house. Highly recommend him and his team."
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc.
4.4(
39
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From customer service to installation I couldn’t be happier. My house was built in 1745 so I was concerned with having an old basement. I needn’t have worried. Very professional. Answered all my questions in detail. If you need a water filtration system I wouldn’t hesitate calling clear water pump and well services."
Residential water well drilling for residential customer in MA
Water Filtration solution
Recent residential water filtration installation. Clean safe water!
Recent residential water filtration installation
Response time1 day
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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J. Lemme Well and Water Systems
5.0(
22
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On Thursday evening at 6:15pm while showering, my water suddenly shut off...water in the entire house, no flow what-so-ever. I called J. Lemme and left a voice message, within 10 minutes I was in contact with a representative from the Company who advised me she could have a service tech here the following morning between 8a and 12p. The techs arrived at 8:30am the following morning and quickly diagnosed the issue as a failed pressure switch caused by a bad storage tank. They left and returned within an hour, restoring my well water function quickly, professionally, and very fairly priced with a new switch and tank!! I would highly recommend J. Lemme for your needs!"
Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pioneer Basement
4.5(
264
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! Unbelievable! If we ever have a water problem again, Pioneer will be the only waterproofing company that we call. We were getting some water in our basement which has a stack-stone foundation and radiant floor heating. We interviewed three companies and were particularly concerned about a solution that would stop the water without compromising the radiant tubes that were in the floor. Initially, Pioneer recommended a baseboard system that would run along the outside of the wall. Upon inspection, Mike Oliveira discussed a traditional drain to sump pump solution. We reiterated our concern about puncturing a tube in the floor and Mike assured us that he and his team would hand chisel potential problem areas to avoid the tubing. Moreover, this solution would save us roughly $2K and give us a lifetime guarantee vs. a 25 year guarantee on the baseboard system. The team showed up on time, cleared a 50' span of concrete by Noon, uncovered two sections of radiant tubing without puncturing the line, installed the moisture barrier, sump pump and new concrete by 4 p.m. They had to drill through a hefty header board to connect the pump line to an existing drainage line that carries water away from home and that was completed by 5:30 p.m. Mike came back in a week and we tested the fix using free-flow from our sprinkler system -- it worked perfectly. Subsequently we've had some consistent spring rain and absolutely no water in the basement. The team (including sales, service, billing, installation) was professional, courteous and available when we had questions. They saved us money, fixed our problem and provided a lifetime guarantee. We're both ecstatic and amazed!"
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+5

Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Fellowship Plumbing & Mechanical
4.6(
59
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well indeed, Ahhhh HOT water again. From Cheryl (office mgr) being so helpful over the phone to Kyle's punctuality, ability to quickly access and fix issue and general helpfulness, i was thrilled to work with such professionals!!"
Bathroom remodel
boiler swap
Stacked combi unit.
shower conversation
Drain work

+39

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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CJ's Plumbing & Heating Specialists, LLC
4.1(
11
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Serving Foster, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team were a pleasure to work with on our hot water tank and boiler replacement project. We are very happy with the results and look forward to working with them again on future projects."
Installation
Master Plumber / Pipefitter
New Corner Shower unit and plumbing
Biasi B-10 5 section triple pass oil fired boiler
Laars 40 gallon indirect water heater

+14

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

If your water softener repair is fairly straightforward, like a simple filter replacement, then you can probably do it yourself with little risk. However, anything beyond a simple fix should be addressed by someone with extensive plumbing expertise to avoid costly water softener problems, like leaks. 

That said, even simple problems can be complicated to diagnose, particularly if your water softener is attached to a whole-house treatment system. So, unless you feel absolutely certain that the problem is an easy fix that you can take on yourself, it's probably best to hire a plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

Whether you need a permit or license for a water softener installation depends on your location, as requirements vary significantly. Some municipalities require the installer to hold a plumbing license, some mandate a permit and an inspection, and others require both. In some areas, no special permit or license is needed at all.

To determine the rules in your area, you can contact your local building department or consult a local water softener installer or plumber. Often, only certified professionals are authorized to pull the necessary permits, and they will typically handle the entire permitting process for you. Regardless of local laws, it is always recommended to hire a licensed professional to ensure the system is sized and installed correctly. You can use Angi’s state licensing tool to check an installer’s license status.

It depends on the type of surface. For instance, if you’re trying to get rid of hard water deposits on glass, you can spray vinegar onto the surface and wipe it off with a soft cloth or non-abrasive sponge. However, if the deposits are on granite or natural stone, it’s better to use baking soda and water rather than vinegar or other acidic cleaners.

Installing a water softener could help reduce calcium buildup in your pool if your pool has high calcium hardness as a result of hard drinking water in your home. Pool softeners work by exchanging calcium and magnesium for sodium, so if you use softened water to top off your pool, it may help keep calcium hardness from rising over time. However, it won’t lower the calcium hardness of the water already in your pool and isn’t a practical way to control pool calcium levels. The average water softener installation cost is between $200 and $6,000.

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