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Avatar for Scott's Handy Services

Scott's Handy Services

5.00(
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Scott's Handy Services

5.00(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
419 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com

"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."

Melissa P on March 2025

If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com

"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."

Melissa P on March 2025


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Thumbs Up Plumbing and Drain Clearing, LLC

4.63(
31
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Thumbs Up Plumbing and Drain Clearing, LLC

4.63(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We take immense pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission, to supply excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They are fabulous very responsive come immediately when called."

Wendy W on June 2023

We take immense pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission, to supply excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They are fabulous very responsive come immediately when called."

Wendy W on June 2023


Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating

4.90(
5
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Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating

4.90(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent, very professional"

Ian F on October 2021

Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent, very professional"

Ian F on October 2021


New England Temperature Control

5.00(
2
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New England Temperature Control

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

Here at New England Temperature Control, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality HVAC services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I own a rental property in Boston and recently had a heating system issue. I was able to quickly get in touch with Aaron, told him that my tenant has a small child, and while Aaron was on the road in RI, he made an effort to stop by the place to fix the issue that same night. It meant the world to me, let alone my tenant! Aaron is always easily reachable. If he doesn't pick up, he must be actively working and simply can't. I typically text him and he gets back to me very shortly. He has been my go-to guy and will remain to be for as long as I need HVAC services. My tenant told me that Aaron is so accommodating and super easy to work with. You can't find people like Aaron anymore. I highly recommend NE Temperature Control! Aaron, thank you!!!"

Savo T on February 2025

Here at New England Temperature Control, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality HVAC services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I own a rental property in Boston and recently had a heating system issue. I was able to quickly get in touch with Aaron, told him that my tenant has a small child, and while Aaron was on the road in RI, he made an effort to stop by the place to fix the issue that same night. It meant the world to me, let alone my tenant! Aaron is always easily reachable. If he doesn't pick up, he must be actively working and simply can't. I typically text him and he gets back to me very shortly. He has been my go-to guy and will remain to be for as long as I need HVAC services. My tenant told me that Aaron is so accommodating and super easy to work with. You can't find people like Aaron anymore. I highly recommend NE Temperature Control! Aaron, thank you!!!"

Savo T on February 2025


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MTS Mechanical

4.92(
165
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MTS Mechanical

4.92(
165
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

With over 50 years of experience servicing Rhode Island and Massachusetts, MTS Mechanical is the solution for all of your heating, air conditioning and refrigeration needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They did a great job. Thorough, timely and at a fair price"

Raymond J on November 2025

With over 50 years of experience servicing Rhode Island and Massachusetts, MTS Mechanical is the solution for all of your heating, air conditioning and refrigeration needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They did a great job. Thorough, timely and at a fair price"

Raymond J on November 2025


Ocean State Mechanical, Inc.

4.94(
31
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Ocean State Mechanical, Inc.

4.94(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 local quotes requested

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in heating and furnace systems in addition to a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results & look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We are a Mitsubishi and Bryant dealer. We do not install other peoples equipment. We also are not installing GeoThermal systems

"Good"

MOHAMMED C on February 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in heating and furnace systems in addition to a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results & look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We are a Mitsubishi and Bryant dealer. We do not install other peoples equipment. We also are not installing GeoThermal systems

"Good"

MOHAMMED C on February 2025


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Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc.

4.91(
33
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Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc.

4.91(
33
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
101 local quotes requested

Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.

"Good job done."

John N on November 2024

Clear Water Pump & Well Service, Inc. is your trusted partner for all your well, water filtration and pump service needs in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With over 15 years of experience, we are the leading experts in the industry. Our commitment is to deliver exceptional service without compromising on quality, all at an affordable price. We have extensive knowledge of the latest technology in the Water Well Industry in Massachusetts and beyond, and our services are available throughout the region. Contact us today and let us earn your business.

"Good job done."

John N on November 2024


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Patriot Bath Remodeling LLC

4.80(
10
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Approved Pro

Patriot Bath Remodeling LLC

4.80(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
255 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Patriot was established by four industry leaders with over 50 years of collective experience. Drawing from extensive collaboration with major home improvement corporations, we developed a strategic vision that culminated in the formation of Patriot. Our motivation stemmed from identifying inefficiencies within prominent home improvement firms and their impact on everyday consumers. At Patriot, our mission is rooted in a commitment to serve the community.

"Although I am pleased with the completed shower, I did not have a great experience. Mason was the sales man, and he was lovely except during the sales process he showed me doors that they no longer stock. No big deal except the doors that we agreed on were not what was delivered. Jim the project manager came out and measured the enclosure , then ordered what we had agreed and put a deposit on. We were told it may take 10 weeks to come in?. It did. The team came in the following week and removed the old tub and walls, did all the prep and plumbing on Monday. We were told as soon as the plumbing inspector came out , and passed their work they would come right back out and start the installation. Passed at 10 AM Tuesday morning, Jim said he would send a crew that afternoon, no one showed up. This went on till Friday, keep in mind, I only have one shower. Friday arrived, the installer was here with everything needed to install my new shower. About a half hour later the installer let me kn"

Mary M on November 2025

Patriot was established by four industry leaders with over 50 years of collective experience. Drawing from extensive collaboration with major home improvement corporations, we developed a strategic vision that culminated in the formation of Patriot. Our motivation stemmed from identifying inefficiencies within prominent home improvement firms and their impact on everyday consumers. At Patriot, our mission is rooted in a commitment to serve the community.

"Although I am pleased with the completed shower, I did not have a great experience. Mason was the sales man, and he was lovely except during the sales process he showed me doors that they no longer stock. No big deal except the doors that we agreed on were not what was delivered. Jim the project manager came out and measured the enclosure , then ordered what we had agreed and put a deposit on. We were told it may take 10 weeks to come in?. It did. The team came in the following week and removed the old tub and walls, did all the prep and plumbing on Monday. We were told as soon as the plumbing inspector came out , and passed their work they would come right back out and start the installation. Passed at 10 AM Tuesday morning, Jim said he would send a crew that afternoon, no one showed up. This went on till Friday, keep in mind, I only have one shower. Friday arrived, the installer was here with everything needed to install my new shower. About a half hour later the installer let me kn"

Mary M on November 2025


"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025


Rooterman

4.33(
628
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Approved Pro

Rooterman

4.33(
628
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
536 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

We are, Rhode Island's Local Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Company; for over 40 years Rooterman has been providing professional plumbing & drain cleaning services throughout the greater Rhode Island area. Our local Rhode Island plumbers are available for fast, emergency service to solve your plumbing, sewer, or drain problems today! Clogged drains and plumbing repairs are our specialty, and customer satisfaction is our goal. Please do call Rooter-Man, your local Rhode Island plumber; thank you.

"Awesome. Friendly and efficient. Very professional."

Robert R on November 2025

We are, Rhode Island's Local Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Company; for over 40 years Rooterman has been providing professional plumbing & drain cleaning services throughout the greater Rhode Island area. Our local Rhode Island plumbers are available for fast, emergency service to solve your plumbing, sewer, or drain problems today! Clogged drains and plumbing repairs are our specialty, and customer satisfaction is our goal. Please do call Rooter-Man, your local Rhode Island plumber; thank you.

"Awesome. Friendly and efficient. Very professional."

Robert R on November 2025

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Plumbing Handymen questions, answered by experts

To create a siphon break and remove any chance of dirty sink water or water that backs up into the sink from getting into your dishwasher, your dishwasher drain hose needs to have a high loop or an air gap device as part of its installation. All building codes require at least a high loop. In many places, it’s necessary to install an air gap device to meet the code.

Yes, you can technically use a utility knife or straight blade to cut through PEX pipe. However, this isn't an ideal method simply because you won't get the same clean cut that you'll get with a pipe cutter. A utility knife will likely create angles that weaken your push connections. If you use a utility knife, score the pipe with the knife along your marked line several times before making your final cut.

The most common types of backflow preventer devices depend on the purpose of the installation. For example, Portland.gov states that the double-check valve assembly and the pressure vacuum breaker assembly are most commonly used in irrigation systems, while the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that double-check valve assembly and the reduced pressure zone assembly backflow preventers are best for fire protection systems.

Ask a plumber for recommendations on the best backflow preventer device for your home.

Whether wall-mounted or floor-mounted toilets are better comes down to personal preference.

Overall, standard floor-mount toilets are less expensive to purchase and install, but they don’t offer the streamlined, modern appearance and adjustable height of wall-hung toilets. Ease of cleaning should also be considered, as wall-hung toilets are easier to clean than standard models.

While you may have some water, it's best to wait until after the repair is complete to use your home's pipes. For one thing, the water pressure will most likely be greatly reduced, leading to a less-than-intense shower. There's also the risk of contamination from dirt and bacteria that can enter the broken water main pipe. In many cases, a pro will turn off the flow of water from your water main to do the repairs, so showering won’t likely be an option.

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