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Top-Rated Plumbing Services in Ipswich, MA

Name: Spencer Home Services
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4.9 ★★★★★ 1100+ reviews

Licensed MA Plumbers

Family-Owned Since 1981

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Services We Offer in Ipswich

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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Ipswich systems & permits

Ipswich water is hard and mineral-heavy in a way Haverhill's is not. The town's 2024 report puts hardness at 138 ppm (range 93–178) and manganese at an average of 104 ppb against a 50 ppb guideline, with individual results as high as 610 ppb — which is the usual explanation for staining, discoloured water and fouled fixtures. Lead is the more serious finding: the 90th percentile was 11 ppb with three of thirty sample sites above the 15 ppb action level and a high result of 255 ppb, so interior plumbing and service line material are worth taking seriously here. The town also publishes a lead service line inventory. Separately, Ipswich's outdoor water restrictions apply to private well owners as well as municipal customers.

Sources: ipswichma.gov · mass.gov · data.census.gov

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Ipswich 2025 water quality results: hardness 128 ppm (range 80-178); manganese average 124 ppb (range 5-660) against a 50 ppb standard; iron 19 ppb (range 3-50); sodium 41 ppm (range 23-64) against MassDEP's 20 ppm guideline; pH 7.43 (range 6.96-7.70); phosphate 0.66 ppm added for corrosion control.

Hardness at 138 ppm plus manganese over the guideline is the direct, measurable cause of scale, staining and shortened water heater and fixture life in Ipswich homes.

Ipswich 2025 lead and copper results: in the first monitoring period, lead 90th percentile 11 ppb with a range of non-detect to 255 ppb and 3 of 30 sites above the action level, and copper 90th percentile 0.921 ppm with a range of 0.019 to 3.952 ppm and 1 of 30 sites above the action level; in a second 2025 monitoring period, lead 90th percentile 10 ppb with a range of non-detect to 38 ppb and 2 of 30 sites above the action level, and copper 90th percentile 0.593 ppm with a range of 0.014 to 1.061 ppm and 0 of 30 sites above the action level. The town's lead service line inventory is published on its website.

An 11 ppb 90th percentile sits just under the action level, and a 255 ppb high result means individual Ipswich homes can be far worse than the average — a genuine reason to test and to check service line material.

Over 1,200 residents live on Great Neck and Little Neck. The Little Neck community 'has historically consisted primarily of summer homes, but recently many of the houses have converted to year-round residences.' A modest sea level rise of two feet would increase vulnerability to saltwater intrusion, which can contaminate private wells and underground freshwater supplies.

Seasonal cottages converted to year-round use are a specific plumbing problem set — freeze protection, undersized supply, and uninsulated runs — concentrated in an identifiable part of Ipswich.

28.2% of housing in Ipswich was built before 1940 (1,768 of 6,270 units, ACS 2019-2023 5-year).

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

Why Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 
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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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