North Shore Drain & Sewer Specialists
Drain & Sewer Services in Haverhill, MA
Spencer provides trenchless sewer line repair for homeowners in Haverhill and across the North Shore.
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- Licensed & insured · MA #11868 · #4610PLC
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- Family-owned in Peabody since 1982
- Same-day service available. Ask when you call.
“Excellent service from technician Anthony. What I like about Spencer services is that they come when they say they will and the work is very dependable.”
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Serving Haverhill
Services We Offer in Haverhill
Cleaning & Clogs
Inspection & Diagnostics
Finding the problem before anyone digs.
Trenchless & Replacement
Relining and replacing the line itself.
Why homeowners choose Spencer
Family-owned, locally operated
A Peabody family business since 1982.
Phones answered live 24/7
Office Mon-Fri 7am-4pm.
Options and pricing first
You receive options and pricing before work begins, and you choose which work to approve.
30-year transferable warranty
On labor and installation defects. Manufacturer warranties cover products.
- Licensed & insuredMA #11868 · #4610PLC
- One local teamPlumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians
- Free replacement estimatesFor installations and replacements
Haverhill systems & permits
Haverhill states that the property owner is responsible for maintaining the sewer service from the building foundation to the connection at the city's line, and for expenses incurred in determining or relieving the cause of any blockage in that pipe. Each property is required to have a separate sewer service.
Connections of roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drains or other sources of surface water, runoff or groundwater to a sewer service are prohibited in Haverhill. The city ties this directly to reducing combined sewer overflows.
Sewer and drain service work in Haverhill requires a permit from the Engineering Division, and only individuals legally authorized by the City can be issued one. The Engineering office maintains a list of Licensed and Bonded Drainlayers. Separately, there is regulatory overlap: the first ten feet outside the building foundation is subject to the approval and inspection of the Haverhill Plumbing Inspector under the Massachusetts Plumbing Code.
Haverhill has 13 active CSO outfalls discharging to the Merrimack or Little River and averages about 35 combined sewer overflow events per year. CSO abatement Phase I cost about $22 million and was completed in 2006 (modelled to cut annual overflow volume from 70 to 30 million gallons); Phase II cost $12 million and was completed in early 2017 (modelled to reach about 20 million gallons); Phase III is estimated at $15–20 million and remains in early stages.
Common questions
Drain & Sewer FAQs in Haverhill
What is trenchless sewer repair and how does it work?
Trenchless sewer repair uses advanced technology to fix or replace damaged sewer lines without digging up your yard, driveway, or landscaping. Spencer Home Services offers two primary methods: CIPP lining (inserting a resin-coated liner that cures inside your existing pipe) and pipe bursting (breaking the old pipe while pulling a new one through). Both methods require only 1-2 small access points instead of a full trench. Most repairs are completed in a single day.
How much does trenchless sewer repair cost in Haverhill?
While trenchless repair itself may cost a similar amount to traditional excavation, you save significantly on landscape restoration, driveway repair, and lost time. You receive options and pricing before work begins, and you choose which work to approve. Estimates for installations and replacements are free.
How long does trenchless pipe repair take?
Most trenchless sewer repairs are completed in a single day. CIPP lining typically takes 4–6 hours to install and cure. Pipe bursting can be completed in 1–2 days depending on pipe length and access. Compare that to traditional excavation which can take 3–5 days of digging plus weeks of landscape restoration.
What does a sewer camera inspection show?
The camera shows you exactly what’s wrong — cracks, root intrusion, bellied pipe, offsets — so we can recommend the right repair method. You see the footage on-screen before any work begins.
How quickly can you get to Haverhill for a sewer emergency?
Same-day sewer service is available throughout Haverhill and the surrounding communities. For sewer emergencies — backups, collapses, or sewage in your yard — call (978) 293-5770.
How quickly can a drain & sewer technician get to Haverhill?
Same-day drain & sewer service is available throughout Haverhill and the surrounding Essex County communities.
Is there a fee for a drain call in Haverhill?
There is no dispatch fee on a drain, clog or backup call, and the repair is priced on the spot before work starts. After hours, a drain call carries the $389 after-hours fee ($194.50 for Service Partner Plan members), waived when the repair is done. Estimates are free.
Drain & Sewer service in Haverhill and nearby towns
We serve the North Shore, Merrimack Valley and nearby Middlesex County.
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- Amesbury
- Andover
- Ballardvale
- Beverly
- Boxford
- Danvers
- Essex
- Georgetown
- Gloucester
- Groveland
- Hamilton
- Haverhill
- Ipswich
- Lynn
- Lynnfield
- Manchester by the Sea
- Marblehead
- Merrimac
- Middleton
- Nahant
- Newbury
- Newburyport
- North Andover
- Peabody
- Plum Island
- Rockport
- Rowley
- Salem
- Salisbury
- Saugus
- South Hamilton
- Swampscott
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