North Shore Plumbing Specialists

Top-Rated Plumbing Services in Cambridge, MA

Name: Spencer Home Services
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Plumbing emergency? We dispatch to Cambridge the same day — most calls reached within about two hours.

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4.9 ★★★★★ 1100+ reviews

Licensed MA Plumbers

Family-Owned Since 1981

Same-Day Service

Services We Offer in Cambridge

Emergency & Repairs

Leaks, breaks and the calls that cannot wait.

Drain Cleaning

Slow drains, backups and the ones that keep coming back.

Sewer & Trenchless

Main lines, camera work and trenchless repair.

Water Heaters

Tanks, tankless and the day there is no hot water.

Installation & Upgrades

New fixtures, new lines and whole-house upgrades.

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Cambridge systems & permits

Cambridge is one of the few communities in the region that treats its own drinking water rather than buying it from the MWRA, drawing from the Hobbs Brook, Stony Brook and Fresh Pond reservoir system and purifying it at the Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Plant before it reaches Cambridge taps by gravity from the Payson Park Reservoir. That means any water-quality or fixture question here has to be answered against Cambridge's own water testing, not a regional average. Plumbing and gas permits for the city are issued and inspected separately, through Cambridge's Inspectional Services Department at 831 Massachusetts Avenue.

Sources: mwra.com · cambridgema.gov · data.census.gov

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The MWRA lists Cambridge with the service string "Water (emergency backup only), Sewer" — meaning Cambridge is an MWRA sewer community but takes MWRA water only as emergency backup.

CRITICAL SUPPRESSION RULE: because Cambridge normally drinks its own treated water rather than MWRA water, the MWRA system hardness figure (approximately 16 mg/L / 1 grain per gallon) and treated pH (approximately 9.0-9.5) must NEVER be published on a Cambridge page. This is the exact figure competitors' generated pages fabricate, and applying it here would be wrong on the facts, not merely generic.

Cambridge operates its own drinking water supply: three in-series reservoirs — Hobbs Brook, Stony Brook and Fresh Pond — draining a 24 square mile basin in Lexington, Lincoln, Waltham and Weston. Fresh Pond raw water is purified at the Walter J. Sullivan Water Treatment Plant, then pumped to Payson Park Reservoir, a covered storage facility in Belmont, from which it flows by gravity into the Cambridge distribution system. The city typically requires 12 to 13 million gallons per day.

Cambridge is one of very few communities in this footprint that treats its own water rather than buying MWRA water. Any water-quality, filtration or fixture-scaling claim on a Cambridge page must be sourced to the Cambridge Water Department's own reporting, never to MWRA system figures.

Cambridge's Inspectional Services Department (ISD), at 831 Massachusetts Avenue, is "staffed with 28 inspectors and support personnel" and administers "the State Building, Plumbing and Gas, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes," the Massachusetts Access Board Regulations (521 CMR) and provisions of the State Sanitary Code. ISD publishes separate online permitting and fee schedules for Building, Electrical-Wiring, and Plumbing and Gas.

Identifies the city-varying half of permit authority for Cambridge — the specific office, its address and its separate plumbing-and-gas fee schedule. The statewide 248 CMR invariant belongs once on the trade hub, not on this page.

47.3% of housing in Cambridge was built before 1940 (25,831 of 54,612 units, ACS 2019-2023 5-year).

Pre-war stock is where galvanized supply, cast-iron waste and undersized services still turn up.

Why Cambridge Chooses Spencer

Straightforward plumbing work from a local team — clear pricing, licensed technicians, and appointments that actually happen when we say they will.

Licensed & Insured in Massachusetts

Every plumbing technician we send to Cambridge is fully licensed, insured and background-checked.

Upfront, Flat-Rate Pricing

You approve the price before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, no overtime rates.

Same-Day Service

Same-day appointments across Cambridge and the surrounding North Shore communities.

Family-Owned and Local

A local family business, not a national call centre. The person who answers is the person who dispatches.

The Spencer Home Services team at the Peabody headquarters

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What Spencer Customers Say

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   Justin Repp 
 8 days ago
 
 
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I needed a sewer line replaced on my property in Lowell. The issue was a complicated one but Will came out to assess the problem and gave me a fair price (much cheaper than another company!). Then the team of Oscar, Bryan, Paul, Julio, Cesar, and others came out and banged out the job in one (long) day. They crushed it. Highly recommend.
  
 
 
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   Patrick Proctor 
 14 days ago
 
 
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We found a 75 year old sewer pipe starting to leak and crack at the joints. Spencer Home Services was extremely helpful in giving an estimate and getting it repaired quickly by a skilled plumber!
  
 
 
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   Courtney Landry 
 33 days ago
 
 
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Thanks so much to Jesse & the entire Spencer team! From my first interaction, I was kept up to date and given the best advice on how to move forward with a water leak. The service was professional, efficient, and a pleasure. I am a repeat customer and would gladly recommend Spencer Home Services to anyone. Thank you!
  
 
 
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   Mason Gohl 
 36 days ago
 
 
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Jesse was great.  He showed up and got the job done.  SPH was very communicative which meant no worries!  Very happy.
  
 
 
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   Ryan Penney 
 53 days ago
 
 
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I Called Spencer yesterday with a sewer issue at my Clients home. They came out, assessed the job. Laid out all the options to the client. Had a price back in less than an hour. Client accepted the price, signed the contract, and the job was completed Today by 3:00. Professionals from the beginning and all the way through until the end.
  
 
 
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   Weihai Chen 
 70 days ago
 
 
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I had an excellent experience with Spencer Home Services replacing my main water line — nearly 200 feet long! The crew worked efficiently and managed to finish everything within a single day, which was very impressive. The pricing was great, and the team went above and beyond with the cleanup and grading afterward — the yard looked neat and well-restored when they were done. Special thanks to Bryan Paul, Julio, Brian, Oscar, and Cesar for their professionalism, hard work, and attention to detail. I highly recommend Spencer Home Services for anyone looking for reliable and high-quality service! --------------- 7/16/26 Great company, actually stands by their warranty! Spencer Home Services put in a new main sewer line for me last August. Over the winter, the street patch settled a bit and started turning into a pothole. I called them up to see if they’d fix it under their warranty, and they were awesome about it. First, they sent someone out two weeks ago to run a camera down the whole pipe. They wanted to make sure the shifting dirt didn't cause any sagging or bellies underground, and they did the inspection with absolutely no pushback or extra fees. Once we confirmed the pipe was in perfect shape, they scheduled a crew to come back today to fix the road. They cut a clean square and put down a really solid, hot asphalt patch that's completely level with the street. It's rare to find a company that actually stands by their work and coordinates everything without a fight. Highly recommend them!
  
 
 
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   Steven Murphy 
 84 days ago
 
 
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I had two projects done at my property. One was reline my sewer line and install a line for a basement half bathroom. The other was replacing my hot water storage tank. The worker quality was excellent, the only problem I had was finding the offices to pay off the work
  
 
 
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   karen mancuso 
 93 days ago
 
 
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I had 2 mini split systems installed in my townhome on the second and third floors. The work was done carefully and with good attention to details both outside and inside by Charles Barragan and John Sacharczyk. They provided thorough instruction with demonstrations on how to operate the systems with a remote regarding all modes, options etc . I am extremely pleased with the service from Spencer Home Service from estimate to completion. Charles and John provided  high quality work and were in a pleasure to work with.
  
 
 
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   antonio trujillo 
 118 days ago
 
 
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Rapidez, profesionalismo, puntualidad y conocimiento del trabajo a realizar. Thanks Steve Cunha.
  
 
 
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   Sarah Wessel Whitaker 
 194 days ago
 
 
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We had our old cast iron/ceramic sewer pipe lined, and are very happy with the result! Oscar and Cesar were knowledgeable and friendly and were happy to show us what was going on as they were working on things. The quoting and scheduling process were straightforward too and everyone at Spencer home services was very responsive.
  
 
 
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   W C 
 211 days ago
 
 
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I couldn’t be more grateful for the team from Spencer who came out after Monday’s blizzard to complete our CIPP sewer line repair. Oscar, Cesar, Chuck, and Bryan (who plowed out the driveway) were outstanding from start to finish! They addressed a sewer line with multiple root intrusions that had been causing blockages, as well as a cavity in the old cast iron pipe that was allowing runoff to leak back through the foundation and into the house. The team thoroughly prepped the line by clearing the roots and descaling the pipe. Once done, they shot the new pipe in and cured it so that we have a single continuous sewer line pipe to the city main. They also removed the aging cast iron wye connection and replaced it with a new PVC fitting. Throughout the entire process, they were incredibly kind, patient, and professional. I asked a lot of questions, and they were happy to walk me through everything - from the materials being used, to how measurements are taken, how the resin is applied, and how the curing process works. I truly appreciated the education and transparency. I now have a much better understanding of my home’s sewer system and the work that was done. They were also very respectful of our home, keeping the work areas clean and carefully protecting our light-colored carpet with drop cloths. After the work was done, they cleaned up everything and it was almost like they weren't here at all. They treated our home like it was their own. Also, thank you as well to Rich, who came out on Saturday to assess the situation and scope the line, and to Angel and the front office staff who answered my questions over the weekend on timing for the job and if a plow would be possible. Every person I spoke with was friendly, responsive, and understanding. An exceptional team and an excellent experience all around - highly recommend!
  
 
 
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   Matt Grant 
 247 days ago
 
 
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My water main broke New Year’s Eve night called Spencer and the guys were out in no time. Excellent experience from Bryan , Paul ,Ceaser , and Julio guy’s absolutely killed it. Looks like nothing even happened had water back up by the ball drop appreciate you guys fantastic work!!
  
 
 
 
 
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We offer same-day plumbing service throughout Cambridge and the surrounding Middlesex County communities. For emergencies our team is typically on site within about two hours of our Peabody headquarters.

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