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Plumbing help in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has cold, damp winters and coastal storms. Call to reach a licensed plumbing company that serves your part of Rhode Island.
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What affects plumbing in Rhode Island
Water
Water from the Scituate Reservoir serving the Providence area is soft.
Homes and pipes
Housing is old, with cast iron drains and lead service lines that Providence Water is replacing; cesspools near the coast must be phased out under state law.
Common problems
- Lead service lines
- Frozen pipes
- Cesspool replacement
Rhode Island plumbing at a glance
- Region
- Northeast
- Common calls
- Lead service lines; Frozen pipes; Cesspool replacement
- Plumber licensing
- Plumbers are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
- Service
- Service-area page. Work is done by independent local plumbing companies.
Rhode Island plumbing questions
Who licenses plumbers in Rhode Island?
Plumbers are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training. Ask for the license number and confirm it with the issuing agency before work starts.
What are the most common plumbing problems in Rhode Island?
The problems plumbers are called for most in Rhode Island are lead service lines, frozen pipes and cesspool replacement.
When do plumbing problems peak in Rhode Island?
Frozen pipes peak in January and February, and coastal storms from late summer through winter bring flooding near the bay. Older triple-deckers and mill-era houses are the most exposed. Keeping basements and rear halls above freezing is the main precaution.
Plumbing services in Rhode Island
The services that match the conditions described above.
Also available: emergency plumbing and all plumbing services.
Guides for Rhode Island homeowners
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