North Shore Plumbing Specialists
Plumbing Services in Salem, MA
Spencer provides plumbing repair and installation for homeowners in Salem 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 Salem
Services We Offer in Salem
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.
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.
Lifetime workmanship warranty
For the typical lifespan of the installation. Terms apply.
- Licensed & insuredMA #11868 · #4610PLC
- One local teamPlumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians
- Free replacement estimatesFor installations and replacements
Salem systems & permits
Salem's older homes drive most plumbing calls. Properties in the McIntire Historic District and around Salem Common often have original cast-iron drain pipes and galvanized supply lines, and Salem Neck and waterfront properties deal with high water tables and groundwater that can overwhelm aging sump systems.
Low water pressure in Salem often points to corroded galvanized supply pipes, a failing pressure regulator or mineral buildup in older plumbing. Pinhole leaks in copper pipes and joint failures in cast-iron drains are common in the city's older homes.
Salem homes with mature trees are prone to root intrusion in older clay or cast-iron sewer lines. Whole-house repiping and sewer line replacement are coordinated with Salem's building department on permits.
Salem's building sewer ordinance provides that 'all costs and expense incident to the installation and connection of the building sewer shall be borne by the owner,' and that 'a separate and independent building sewer shall be provided for every building' with a narrow exception for a rear building on an interior lot.
Common questions
Plumbing FAQs in Salem
How quickly can a plumber get to Salem?
Same-day plumbing service is available throughout Salem and the surrounding Essex County communities.
What plumbing services do you offer in Salem?
We cover routine repairs, diagnostics, replacements and emergency work across residential plumbing in Salem. If you are not sure whether we handle something, call and ask — we will tell you honestly.
Do you offer free estimates in Salem?
Estimates for installations and replacements are free.
Are your plumbers licensed and insured?
Yes. Spencer Home Services is licensed and insured: License #11868 · #4610PLC. We are a family-owned local business serving Salem and the North Shore.
What areas near Salem do you serve?
In addition to Salem we serve Peabody, Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Swampscott, plus 60+ other communities across the North Shore, Merrimack Valley and nearby Middlesex County.
How much does plumbing work cost in Salem?
You receive options and pricing before work begins, and you choose which work to approve.
Can Spencer repipe an older Salem home?
Yes. Spencer repipes older Salem homes, replacing corroded galvanized and lead supply lines with modern copper or PEX piping, and work carefully around original plaster walls and period finishes.
When should I replace my water heater in Salem?
Most tank water heaters last 8-12 years. Signs it is time to replace include rusty water, rumbling noises, leaks around the base and inconsistent hot water. Estimates for installations and replacements are free, and same-day service is available.
Plumbing service in Salem and nearby towns
We serve the North Shore, Merrimack Valley and nearby Middlesex County.
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Essex County
- 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
- Topsfield
- Wenham
- West Newbury