Common problems
- Water stains on a ceiling or wall
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
Services
- Leak detection and repair
- Toilet, faucet and fixture repair
- Pipe repair and repiping
Safety first: For a burst pipe, shut off the main water valve first. It's usually where the water line enters the basement.
Get connected
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Who handles what in Providence
Water in Providence comes from Providence Water. Providence Water serves the city directly, drawing from the Scituate Reservoir and treating it at the Philip J. Holton plant in Scituate. Under Rhode Island's Lead Poisoning Prevention Act, lead service lines are supposed to be replaced by July 2033 as funding allows, so if a plumber finds an old lead or galvanized line coming in from the street, ask the water supplier about replacement programs before paying for that piece yourself.
Homes in Providence: what pros run into
A lot of Providence housing is renter-occupied, so a repair often involves a landlord, a tenant and sometimes a property manager. Winters bring nor'easters and freeze-thaw cycles, and summers turn humid, which is hard on old wood framing, roofs and mechanical systems.
Wayland and Blackstone on the East Side have larger early-1900s homes, many with original plaster walls and older wiring hidden behind them. In buildings this old it is common to find a mix of cast iron, galvanized steel and newer PVC or PEX, joined wherever someone last made a repair. Those transitions are where leaks and slow drains tend to start.
Providence Water has been replacing lead service lines in the city, so if you live in an older house in Elmhurst or Mount Pleasant, check the utility's lookup before paying privately for that work. The Woonasquatucket and Moshassuck rivers meet downtown to form the Providence River, and low-lying blocks near the water have a long flood history.
Get ready for the call
Before the plumber arrives, clear the area under the sink or around the water heater and know where the main shutoff is.
What usually goes wrong
Typical reasons people reach out:
- Slow or clogged drains
- Running toilet
- Low water pressure
How the connection works
- Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
- We match you with an independent plumber serving Providence.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
Questions from Providence residents
How do I find my main water shutoff?
It is usually on the wall where the water line comes through the foundation, near the meter. In a multi-family building each unit may not have its own, so ask your landlord where it is before you need it.
Is my neighborhood in Providence covered?
Most likely. We cover Federal Hill, Fox Point, College Hill and Elmhurst and other parts of Providence, across 02903, 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
Can a plumber fix a frozen pipe?
Yes. They can thaw it safely and check whether it split. Do not use an open flame on a frozen pipe, and keep the faucet open while it thaws so pressure has somewhere to go.
Do contractors need a permit in Providence?
Many jobs do, including most electrical, plumbing, heating and roofing work. Permits are issued by the city's Department of Inspection and Standards. The licensed pro doing the work usually pulls them.
If the problem gets worse while you wait, call back and tell us. Safety comes before scheduling.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Providence, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 02903, 02904, 02905, 02906, 02907, 02908, 02909, 02912, 02918
East ProvidencePawtucketCentral FallsCranstonWarwickAttleboroNorth AttleboroughWoonsocketTauntonFall RiverFranklinNewportBridgewaterBrocktonNew BedfordRandolphFraminghamBraintreeSouthbridgeWeymouthWorcesterNewtonQuincyMarlboroughNorwichWatertownWalthamBostonCambridgeSomerville
Other services in Providence
Appliance RepairElectricalGarage DoorHeating & CoolingLocksmithPest ControlRoofingWater Heater
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