Cambridge, MA Plumbing Services
Reliable plumbing keeps daily life running smoothly. Hot showers work. Drains clear. Fixtures function. Your household depends on plumbing systems that operate without drama or disruption.
When something breaks, GEM Plumbing & Heating Services, LLC gets it fixed. We provide complete plumbing services throughout Cambridge and surrounding communities. Our licensed plumbers handle emergencies, repairs, installations, and maintenance with the professionalism your home deserves. Call or contact us online today for all of your plumbing needs.
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Protect the Plumbing System Your Cambridge Home Depends On
Emergencies like burst pipes or sewage backups demand immediate attention.
At GEM, we recognize how disruptive these situations can be for Cambridge families. Our skilled plumbers are here to restore normalcy and put your mind at ease. We arrive promptly, locate the problem, explain what’s happening, and return your plumbing to working condition.
Our experienced plumbers keep everything functioning properly, from consistent hot water and clear drains to reliable fixtures and secure water lines. With professional service and attentive care, we help Cambridge homeowners maintain trouble-free plumbing throughout their homes.
Proudly Serving Cambridge and Greater Boston for Over 75 Years
Our deep Massachusetts roots mean we understand local homes and the care they require.
Cambridge residents have relied on GEM since 1949 for one simple reason – we show up and fix things correctly. Whether you’re in a historic Victorian near Harvard Square, a triple-decker in Central, a converted loft in Kendall, or a modern condo near Porter, we’ve worked in buildings like yours hundreds of times. Middlesex County homeowners know they can call us day or night and get licensed, certified plumbers who understand Cambridge homes and treat them with care. That’s earned trust, not marketing talk.
Get Plumbing Services from GEM in Just 3 Easy Steps
GEM’s plumbers make scheduling local plumbing services in Cambridge easy.
Plumbing problems can feel stressful, but finding qualified help shouldn’t add to your worries. At GEM, we keep the process simple so you get dependable service without delay.
Reach our team by phone or online whenever it works for you. We’ll listen to your situation, answer initial questions, and find a time for a licensed plumber to visit your Cambridge home.
Your GEM plumber arrives on time, evaluates the problem, and explains your repair or replacement options clearly. You’ll see upfront pricing before any work begins, with no surprises.
Once you approve, our plumbing professionals get to work. We complete the job efficiently, clean up thoroughly, and confirm everything operates correctly before we leave.
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Join GEM’s Home Comfort Club to Protect Your Home
Regular plumbing maintenance helps avoid expensive repairs while spotting small issues before escalation. Protect your home’s plumbing system year-round through GEM’s Home Comfort Club Membership. Members receive annual plumbing inspections, priority scheduling, and exclusive repair, replacement, and upgrade discounts.
Preserve your home’s value, extend your equipment’s life span, and ease your worries with our membership plans.
Trust us to always send our best local, trained, and screened technicians to your home, no matter the hour.
With us, you can spend less money to take better care of your home.
Keep all parts of your home operating at peak efficiency with regular maintenance tune-ups.
GEM Makes Your Plumbing Needs Our Priority
You deserve a Cambridge plumber who performs jobs correctly initially while charging fair, honest prices.
GEM offers same-day service to get your plumbing working as quickly as possible.
We provide free, no-obligation estimates so you can make the right choice for your home and budget.
You’ll know exactly what to expect before any work begins. No hidden fees, no unexpected charges. Just honest pricing from start to finish.
Every plumber and technician who enters your home is trained, certified, and equipped to handle your system with expertise and care.
Our financing options make it easier to get the plumbing upgrades your home needs without straining your budget.
We’re proud to offer special discounts to those who have served and to our senior neighbors.
Our Cambridge Plumbing Services
Cambridge homes depend on plumbing systems that work reliably every day.
The city’s diverse properties range from historic Victorians and triple-deckers to modern condos and converted industrial lofts. Older buildings near Harvard and Central Squares often contain aging infrastructure. Multi-unit buildings present shared plumbing challenges. GEM services all major components of your plumbing system, including water heaters, drains, sump pumps, fixtures, and water treatment equipment. Our technicians possess the experience and tools to handle any plumbing need, backed by 75+ years serving Cambridge and surrounding communities.
Emergency Plumbing Services
GEM offers 24/7 emergency plumbing throughout Cambridge, responding day or night to restore comfort and safety.
When water floods basements or fixtures fail without warning, quick response prevents manageable problems from becoming major damage. Local, licensed plumbers arrive equipped to contain the issue, repair it correctly, and protect your home. From water heater failures to sump pump malfunctions and drain backups, GEM responds with the expertise and care you need.
Plumbing Repair
When plumbing problems disrupt your day, GEM helps Cambridge homeowners restore normal function quickly.
Minor issues including dripping faucets, sluggish drains, or toilets running nonstop can escalate into serious headaches. Ignored, they waste water, inflate utility bills, and can damage home structures. Our plumbers handle every repair type, from stubborn clogs and leaking fixtures to damaged supply lines and struggling water heaters. We pinpoint causes, explain them simply, and discuss options before starting any work.
Plumbing Maintenance
Scheduled service identifies small problems before emergency escalation.
Annual inspections prolong pipe, fixture, and water heater lifespans. GEM plumbers inspect for hidden leaks, verify pressure, clear drains, and confirm all connections function properly.
Plumbing Installation
Professional plumbing installation prevents leaks, pressure problems, and premature system wear.
Installation done correctly means clear communication, honest pricing, and trustworthy advice. Faucets, water heaters, disposals, repiping—we install properly so systems perform for years. Code-compliant work, thorough testing, quality guaranteed.
Drain Cleaning
GEM clears blockages using camera inspection and hydro jetting equipment.
Slow drains typically signal deeper pipe buildup. Grease, soap, hair, and debris accumulate until water struggles passing through. We pinpoint obstructions, clear them completely, and restore proper drainage.
- Hydrojetting: When drain snakes and plungers won’t cut it, high-pressure water cleaning blasts away grease, roots, mineral buildup, and stubborn clogs completely.
Water Treatment
Your Cambridge family deserves clean, safe water from every tap.
Water quality concerns vary by location and source. Hard water minerals, chlorine taste, or sediment affect many homes. GEM helps local families improve water quality through dependable, long-lasting treatment solutions. From whole-house filtration to water softening, we make better water simple.
- Water Purifier System Installation: When tap water tastes strange, smells off, or appears cloudy, purification systems make real differences. GEM installs water filtration systems in Cambridge designed to remove contaminants, chlorine, and sediment. Our team assesses your water and recommends proper solutions, delivering safe drinking water your family can trust.
- Water Softener Installation: Hard water creates mineral buildup damaging pipes, staining fixtures, and shortening appliance lifespans. GEM provides water softener installation in Cambridge protecting plumbing while improving how water feels and performs. We help select proper size and model, install precisely, and verify efficient operation from day one.
- Water Softener Maintenance: Water softeners require periodic service to function effectively. Our technicians perform thorough checkups, inspecting valves, replenishing salt, and cleaning components to maintain peak performance. Regular maintenance prevents scaling, extends equipment life, and ensures consistent soft water delivery.
- Water Softener Repair: Spots on glassware, dry skin, or stiff laundry suggest softeners aren’t working correctly. GEM’s licensed plumbers diagnose and repair all major brands, addressing issues including salt bridges, depleted resin, or faulty control valves. We restore efficiency quickly.
- Water Softener Replacement: Water softeners lose effectiveness over time and eventually stop performing. When repairs no longer make economic sense, GEM helps choose and install modern units matched to homes and budgets. Newer systems operate more efficiently, need less maintenance, and better protect plumbing.
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Water Heaters
Few things disrupt routines like running out of hot water unexpectedly.
Whether water heaters have failed or need upgrading, GEM provides expert installation, repair, and maintenance for both traditional tank and tankless models.
- Traditional Water Heater Installation: GEM installs tank water heaters in Cambridge delivering consistent hot water for entire households. We evaluate home size, usage patterns, and efficiency goals to recommend ideal models, then install safely and to code for years of dependable service.
- Traditional Water Heater Replacement: Water heaters over 10 years old, slow recovering, or showing corrosion or leaks typically warrant replacement. GEM simplifies upgrading by removing old units, installing efficient new models, and ensuring proper connection and calibration for best performance.
- Traditional Water Heater Repair: No hot water? Strange sounds? Water pooling near tanks? Our veteran plumbers troubleshoot and resolve these problems. Faulty thermostats, worn heating elements, corroded tanks. We restore hot water flow fast.
- Traditional Water Heater Maintenance: Regular maintenance prolongs water heater life while preserving efficiency. GEM’s service includes tank flushing, anode rod inspection, pressure relief valve testing, and connection checks to maintain safe system operation.
- Tankless Water Heater Installation: Tankless units deliver endless hot water on demand while consuming less space and energy. GEM installs tankless water heaters in Cambridge customized to home-specific needs. We handle every detail from sizing and venting to setup and testing.
- Tankless Water Heater Replacement: If current tankless units aren’t performing as expected, GEM helps upgrade to newer, more efficient models. We guide you through best options, remove old systems safely, and calibrate replacements for optimal output.
- Tankless Water Heater Repair: Even reliable tankless systems occasionally require attention. If yours delivers inconsistent temperatures, shuts off unexpectedly, or displays error codes, our technicians can diagnose and fix problems.
- Tankless Water Heater Maintenance: Yearly service keeps tankless units efficient while prolonging working lives. GEM performs descaling, filter cleaning, and thorough inspection to prevent mineral buildup and performance issues. Regular care ensures steady temperatures, strong flow, and lower running costs.
Sump Pumps
When heavy rain hits Cambridge, flooded basements create unwanted problems.
Properties near the Charles River and in low-lying areas face drainage challenges during spring storms. Reliable sump pumps protect homes from water damage, mold growth, and costly cleanup by removing excess water before problems develop. Whether requiring new installation or existing pump service, GEM provides expert sump pump care to keep Cambridge basements dry year-round.
- Sump Pump Installation: If homes lack sump pumps or current units can’t handle heavy rainfall, GEM provides sump pump installation in Cambridge delivering lasting protection. Our plumbers assess basements or crawl spaces, recommend appropriate pump capacity and type, and complete installation safely and efficiently.
- Sump Pump Replacement: Sump pumps wear out after 7-10 years of service. Constant running, unusual sounds, or inability to maintain pace during storms signal replacement time. We remove old equipment, install efficient units, and test thoroughly.
- Sump Pump Repair: Failing pumps can flood basements within hours. Won’t start, drains slowly, cycles constantly—contact us for quick repair. We diagnose issues and get pumps running reliably again.
- Sump Pump Maintenance: Annual service verifies pumps operate when water threatens. We clean pits, test float switches, check backup power, and confirm proper drainage. Routine maintenance prevents failures when protection matters most.
Well Pumps
Your well pump supplies every drop of water your household uses.
When pumps fail, nothing works – no water for drinking, cooking, bathing, or flushing. GEM handles well pump installation, repair, and troubleshooting in Cambridge for the extremely rare properties on private well systems.
Leak Detection
Hidden leaks in Cambridge properties can cause serious damage when not caught early.
Multi-family buildings and older homes near Harvard and Central contain aging pipes behind walls, under floors, and in basements, making leaks tough to spot without special equipment. GEM provides leak detection using acoustic technology, thermal imaging, and other advanced methods to pinpoint leaks precisely with minimal disruption.
Septic Tanks
Homes running septic systems need steady maintenance avoiding messy, expensive failures.
Nearly all Cambridge properties connect to municipal water and sewer, but if your property runs on septic, GEM provides septic-conscious plumbing service understanding how everything affects your system. We coordinate with septic professionals when needed, ensuring work protects your septic investment.
Frozen Pipe Repair
Massachusetts winters can freeze pipes quickly, especially in unprotected areas of your home.
Pipes running through uninsulated walls, basements, or crawl spaces are vulnerable during cold snaps. Multi-family buildings face particular vulnerability. GEM provides frozen pipe repair in Cambridge using professional thawing equipment to restore water flow safely and prevent bursting.
Garbage Disposals
Busy Cambridge households count on working garbage disposals for convenient kitchen cleanup.
Jams, leaks, motor issues, and persistent odors interfere with daily routines. GEM repairs disposal problems and installs quality units that handle everyday use while operating quietly.
Sewer Lines
Older properties frequently have drain systems that developed issues over decades of use.
Tree roots from mature trees throughout Cambridge’s established neighborhoods send roots into aging sewer lines. Deteriorating materials and outdated underground lines create persistent problems. GEM provides sewer line repair in Cambridge using advanced camera diagnostics to pinpoint issues accurately and delivers solid repairs or replacements that restore proper flow.
Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Renovating a Cambridge kitchen or bathroom requires skilled plumbing for new layouts and upgraded fixtures.
Whether updating historic Victorians near Harvard Square or modernizing condo units, remodeling involves relocating water lines, adjusting drains, and installing new fixtures. GEM coordinates with homeowners and contractors to ensure every sink, faucet, shower, and connection is installed correctly and to code.
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Other Home Services You May Need
Your home’s systems work together. When HVAC connects to electrical problems or plumbing issues arise alongside climate control needs, GEM handles it all. One team, one call, every service your home needs.
Looking for a Cambridge Plumber? Choose GEM
Ready to fix plumbing issues or upgrade home systems? GEM stands ready. With same-day service, licensed professionals, and over 75 years experience, we make getting reliable plumbing solutions straightforward. Call or contact us online today for plumbing services in Cambridge.
Plumbing FAQs
What plumbing issues are common in Cambridge triple-deckers and multi-families?
Multi-family homes often share plumbing systems with original galvanized pipes prone to corrosion and low pressure. Multiple units create higher usage demands. Drain line issues can affect multiple residents. We assess shared systems and recommend strategic upgrades that solve problems while minimizing disruption to all units.
Can you accommodate my work schedule?
Absolutely. We understand many Cambridge residents have demanding schedules. We offer flexible scheduling including early morning, evening, and weekend appointments. Emergency service is available 24/7 when problems can’t wait.
Do you work on converted buildings and lofts?
Yes. We regularly service converted mill buildings, industrial spaces, and modern loft developments throughout Cambridge. These properties present unique plumbing considerations including complex layouts, commercial-grade systems, and shared infrastructure. We have experience working in these settings while meeting all code requirements.
How quickly can you respond to emergencies?
We typically arrive within 1-2 hours for emergency calls in Cambridge and surrounding communities. Our 24/7 availability means you get help fast regardless of when problems strike – weekends, holidays, or middle of the night.
What causes low water pressure in older Cambridge homes?
Low pressure often results from mineral buildup in aging pipes, leaks, worn fixtures, or main line issues. Older multi-families with original galvanized plumbing frequently experience pressure problems as pipes corrode internally, especially on upper floors. A licensed plumber can find the cause and restore proper flow throughout the building.