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New Haven homes keep repair pros busy all year. Pick a service below, or call and tell us what is going on, and we will connect you with an independent local company that works in East Rock, Westville and Wooster Square.
Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635Appliance Repair
Refrigerator and freezer repair
Electrical
Outlet and switch repair
Garage Door
Broken spring replacement
Heating & Cooling
Furnace and boiler repair
Locksmith
Home lockouts
Pest Control
Mice and rat control
Plumbing
Leak detection and repair
Roofing
Leak repair
Water Heater
Tank water heater repair
New Haven at a glance
The Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority treats wastewater at its East Shore plant. New or altered sewer connections need a separate permit from the Water Pollution Control Authority. Building permit applications are filed online, and paper applications are not accepted.
The Livable City Initiative enforces the housing code and licenses landlords. Many older homes in New Haven heat with boilers feeding radiators. Nor'easters bring heavy rain, wind and coastal flooding along the harbor.
Two- and three-family houses are common in neighborhoods like Fair Haven and the Hill. Freezing nights in winter can crack exposed pipes and outdoor spigots.
Who runs what in New Haven
The Regional Water Authority draws from reservoirs including Lake Whitney and Lake Gaillard and treats the water before it reaches homes. Wastewater goes to the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority. United Illuminating supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from Southern Connecticut Gas. Building permits are handled by the Office of Building Inspection and Enforcement.
Questions about New Haven
Who supplies water in New Haven?
The Regional Water Authority draws from reservoirs including Lake Whitney and Lake Gaillard and treats the water before it reaches homes. Billing and water quality questions go to them. For leaks inside your home, a plumber is the right call.
Who do I call about a power outage or gas smell?
Electricity comes from United Illuminating and natural gas from Southern Connecticut Gas. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in New Haven need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Office of Building Inspection and Enforcement, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
Connecticut licenses plumbers through the Department of Consumer Protection, and you can check a license on the state eLicense site. Connecticut licenses electricians through the Department of Consumer Protection, and licenses can be checked online. Ask for license or registration details and look them up before work starts.
Can I use this if I rent?
Yes, but many repairs are the landlord's responsibility. Tell your landlord in writing, and check with them before booking work on the building.
If you are not sure which trade fits your problem, call anyway and describe it. We will tell you if it sounds like a job for someone else.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from New Haven, depending on which independent pros are available.
West HavenAnsoniaDerbyMilfordSheltonNaugatuckBridgeportMeridenWaterburyMiddletownBristolNew BritainDanburyNorwalkLake GroveHartfordStamfordTorringtonPatchogueMount KiscoNew LondonPort ChesterHarrisonNorwichRyeWhite PlainsBabylonGlen CoveLindenhurstMamaroneck
VendorReach connects people with local businesses and is not a contractor. When you call or send a request, we connect you with an independent service company who sets the price and schedules the visit. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.