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Warwick at a glance
Warwick is home to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, and plenty of homes sit within earshot of the runways. The city has a long shoreline on Narragansett Bay and Greenwich Bay, so salt air, wind and storm surge are part of owning a home in places like Oakland Beach and Conimicut. Much of Warwick filled in after World War II, and its streets are lined with capes, ranches and raised ranches that now carry 50 to 70 years of wear.
Apponaug is the city's historic center and home to City Hall, with older homes mixed in among newer commercial strips. Gaspee and Pawtuxet in the north end have older, closely spaced houses near the Pawtuxet River and the bay. In March 2010 the Pawtuxet River reached record flood levels and swamped homes, businesses and the city's sewer plant.
Some Warwick homes are still on cesspools or septic systems rather than public sewer, and Rhode Island has been phasing out cesspools near the shoreline. Cowesett and Warwick Neck have larger homes and bigger lots, where garages, long driveways and wide roofs are common. Potowomut is cut off from the rest of the city by Greenwich Bay, so a pro coming from central Warwick has a longer drive than the map suggests. Nor'easters and the occasional hurricane remnant hit the bay side of the city hardest, often bringing power outages and roof damage.
Utilities and permits
For permits, the contact is Warwick's building department. The city's water division buys its supply wholesale from Providence Water, and parts of Warwick are served by the Kent County Water Authority instead. Electric and gas service come from Rhode Island Energy, and the Warwick Sewer Authority takes care of wastewater.
Questions about Warwick
Do shoreline homes in Warwick need different repairs?
Salt air and wind off the bay wear down roofs, garage doors, outdoor AC units and metal hardware faster, especially in Oakland Beach, Conimicut and Warwick Neck.
My Warwick house is on a septic system. Who do I call?
A plumber can help with pipes inside the house, but septic tanks and cesspools are a separate specialty. Rhode Island has been phasing out cesspools near the shoreline, so ask about requirements if you are near the water.
How do I check a contractor in Rhode Island?
Electricians, plumbers and pipefitters are licensed by the Department of Labor and Training. Most other contractors register with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board. Both have online lookups.
Does VendorReach do the work?
No. We are a referral service. We connect you with an independent local company, and they quote, schedule and complete the job.
Living in Warwick means dealing with old houses, New England weather and busy schedules. We try to make finding help one less thing to chase.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Warwick, depending on which independent pros are available.
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