Rochester 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 Park Avenue, South Wedge and Corn Hill.
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
Rochester at a glance
Rochester gets its water from Hemlock and Canadice Lakes south of the city. The city adds Lake Ontario water from the Monroe County Water Authority when needed. Monroe County's Frank E. Van Lare plant treats the city's wastewater.
Rental properties built before 1980 in the city's lead high-risk area need a certificate of occupancy every three years. Those inspections include lead dust wipe testing. Rochester averages about 100 inches of snow a year, about half of it lake-effect snow off Lake Ontario.
Heavy snow loads and ice dams are a common cause of winter roof leaks. Many older homes heat with boilers or older furnaces.
Local utilities and rules
Rochester's water comes from Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, with Lake Ontario water from the Monroe County Water Authority added as needed. Wastewater goes to Monroe County, which runs the Frank E. Van Lare treatment plant. RG&E supplies electricity, and natural gas comes from RG&E. Building permits are handled by the Bureau of Buildings and Zoning.
Questions about Rochester
Who supplies water in Rochester?
Rochester's water comes from Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, with Lake Ontario water from the Monroe County Water Authority added as needed. 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 RG&E and natural gas from RG&E. Report outages to the utility. If you smell gas, leave the building first and call from outside.
Do repairs in Rochester need a permit?
Many do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are handled by the Bureau of Buildings and Zoning, and the pro doing the work usually pulls them.
How do I check a contractor here?
New York has no statewide plumber license, so licensing is set locally. New York has no statewide electrician license, so licensing is set locally. 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.
Not in a rush? Say so. Flexible timing can make it easier to find someone with an opening.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Rochester, depending on which independent pros are available.
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