When something goes wrong with the plumbing in a Woburn home or commercial property, the call needs to go somewhere that knows the work and can get to it. Dan Hickey Plumbing & Heating handles the full range of residential and commercial plumbing for Woburn: drain cleaning, leak detection and repair, water heater service, fixture installation, sewer and main line work, repiping, and emergency calls. Whether you own the building, rent it out, or manage it for someone else, we handle the plumbing side and explain what is involved before we schedule anything.
Woburn is a city with a mix of housing ages and property types, and the plumbing reflects that. Older homes carry original supply lines and drain stacks that have been in the ground or behind the walls for decades. Newer construction and commercial properties bring their own demands, from fixture installation on a buildout to backflow prevention on a commercial water supply. Whatever the property, we scope the job honestly, give you the rate on the phone, and send licensed plumbers to do the work.
Plumbing problems don't wait, and neither do we, but in a home built before the 1970s, the work often takes longer to scope because the materials inside the walls are not what you would find in a newer house. Galvanized steel supply lines corrode from the inside out over decades, narrowing the pipe until pressure drops and the metal starts to fail. Cast-iron drain stacks crack, shift at the joints, and eventually stop draining the way they should. Lead service lines, still present in some older properties, are a different category of concern altogether.
None of that makes a repair impossible. It does mean the licensed plumber on the job needs to assess what is actually there before committing to an approach. A fitting that works on copper does not work on galvanized. A section of cast-iron that looks intact from the outside may have deteriorated further than the visible damage suggests. We treat your home and its pipes the way we would our own, which means we look at what is actually in the wall before we tell you what the job involves.
Galvanized steel is the material that shows up most often in homes from the mid-twentieth century and earlier. The corrosion builds up inside the pipe rather than on the outside, so the first sign is usually reduced pressure at fixtures or discolored water. We assess the condition of the existing lines and let you know whether a targeted repair makes sense or whether the corrosion has progressed to the point where repiping is the more practical answer.
Cast-iron drain stacks inside older homes take on the same kind of wear as the underground sewer line. Joints loosen, sections crack, and the pipe loses the slope it needs to drain correctly. A camera inspection through the line tells us what we are dealing with before we open anything up. Where the damage is localized, we repair the affected section. Where it has spread, replacement is the call that holds.
Getting your water flowing again is easier than you think, and the pricing conversation is part of that. When you call, we talk through what the job involves and give you a rate before we put anything on the calendar. What moves a quote is what the fault turns out to be and what has to come apart to reach it. A faucet replacement that requires shutting off a corroded main valve and cutting into a wall is a different job from one that does not.
We do not quote a number and then add to it after the fact. The rate is confirmed before the work starts, and if the scope changes once we are into the job, we tell you before we continue. Ask what is covered and you get a straight answer. We keep your home dry and your water flowing, and that starts with being clear about what the work costs before we begin.
We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM, and same-day appointments are often available when the situation calls for it. For a burst pipe, a sewer backup, or a water heater that has stopped producing hot water, we treat those as the urgent calls they are and work to get someone out as quickly as the schedule allows.
For tenants and businesses that need to stay operational, we work around what the property needs. A rental unit with a plumbing fault does not have to sit unaddressed while the tenant waits. A commercial property with a drain issue does not have to close to get it fixed. We confirm the appointment window when you call and let you know who is coming. You always know who to call if you need us again.
If you would rather read than call, the drain service page has the detail.
A washing machine, a dishwasher, a refrigerator with a water line, a garbage disposal, a new faucet set: all of them connect to the plumbing, and all of them go wrong when the connection is not made correctly. Slow leaks at the supply line fitting, a disposal that was never seated right on the drain, a faucet with the hot and cold reversed are all common calls that come from installation that was close but not quite right.
We handle the plumbing side of appliance hookups and fixture installations properly, which means the supply lines are cut and fitted to the right length, the connections are sealed correctly, and the drain is sloped the way it needs to be. Garbage disposal installation and replacement is part of that. So is the gas line connection to an appliance where the line itself needs to be run or extended. We speak to the line and the connection, not the appliance.
Our customers call us back because we make plumbing simple, and the jobs we take on in Woburn cover a wide range. These are the specific types of work that come up most often.
When the supply lines throughout a home have reached the point where patching one section leads to a failure somewhere else, repiping the whole house is the answer that actually holds. We assess the existing system, discuss material options, and work through the replacement line by line. PEX and copper are both options depending on the layout and the access available. Lead service line replacement is handled the same way.
Where the water supply carries sediment, chlorine, or other content that affects taste or appliance performance, a filtration or treatment system addresses it at the point of entry. We install whole-house filtration systems and water softeners, connecting them to the main supply line and confirming the output before we leave. New England water tends to run soft naturally, so a softener is not always the right answer. We look at what the water supply actually contains and recommend accordingly.
A tankless water heater heats water on demand rather than storing it, which changes how the unit is sized and how it connects to the supply and the gas or electric line. Installation involves more than swapping one unit for another. The supply line, the gas line where applicable, and the venting all need to be set up for the specific unit. We handle the full installation and confirm the unit is producing hot water correctly before we finish.
When a sewer line or underground supply run has failed, trenchless methods can repair or replace the pipe without excavating the full length of the run. We start with a camera inspection to confirm the location and extent of the damage. Where the site conditions allow for it, trenchless repair reduces the disruption to the yard and the surrounding area significantly.
A sump pump that fails during a heavy rain or a spring thaw is a basement flood waiting to happen. We install new pumps, replace units that have stopped working, and address the drainage plumbing that routes water to the pump in the first place. If the existing pump has not been tested recently, a check before the wet season is a straightforward call. We also install battery backup systems on the plumbing side where the drainage setup calls for one.
Here's what most people get wrong about their plumbing: the property type shapes the job more than the fault does. A single-family home with original cast-iron and galvanized lines is a different job site from a multi-unit building with mixed materials across three floors, and both are different from a commercial property with backflow prevention requirements and a higher daily load on the drain system.
A leak that shows up at the ceiling, a drain that backs up across multiple fixtures, a pressure drop that appeared overnight: each of those starts with finding the actual source before any repair is made. We locate the fault, assess what it has affected, and repair it correctly. No pressure and no gimmicks, just sound, lasting plumbing. The service page carries the full breakdown of how each type of repair is handled.
A water heater that has failed, a sewer line that has collapsed, a supply line that has corroded past the point of repair: replacement is a different scope from a repair, and the approach depends on what is there, what access is available, and what the property needs going forward. We scope it before we quote it, and we confirm the price before we start.
A bathroom remodel, a kitchen upgrade, a new fixture or appliance: planned installation work is scheduled around the property's needs and the other trades on the job. We handle the rough-in and the finish connections, confirm the supply and drain are correct, and leave the space ready for whatever comes next.
We cover Woburn and the communities around it throughout Middlesex County. If you are in Winchester, Burlington, Stoneham, Reading, or Wakefield, we serve your area. The plumbing needs across these communities are similar: older housing stock, cold regional winters, and the everyday wear that comes with properties that have been in use for decades.
Same-day service is available across the coverage area. Call (339) 365-9282 to confirm we cover your address and to get a quote.
Any time a renovation moves, adds, or modifies supply lines, drain lines, or fixtures, a licensed plumber should be part of the work. That includes kitchen and bathroom remodels, additions, and any project that requires relocating a water heater or adding a new fixture connection. Getting the plumbing right at the rough-in stage prevents problems that are much harder to fix once walls are closed.
Older homes in the area commonly develop issues with galvanized supply lines, cast-iron drain stacks, and aging sewer laterals. Sump pump failures during wet seasons are a frequent call, as are water heater repairs and main line clogs in properties where the underground run has not been inspected in years. The mix of housing ages in Woburn means the work varies considerably from one address to the next.
If you need documentation of the repair for an insurance claim, let us know when you call. We can discuss what information is needed and make sure the details of the work are available to you. We do not automatically prepare insurance documentation as part of every job, so it is worth raising on the call if it applies to your situation.
Planned work like a full repipe or a fixture installation is scheduled based on current availability, which varies. When you call, we can tell you what the schedule looks like and confirm a time that works. Urgent and same-day calls are handled separately from planned work, so a non-emergency job does not compete with an active leak for the same slot.
Call (339) 365-9282 and describe what you are seeing. We ask a few questions and help you figure out whether the situation is urgent or can be scheduled. A slow drain is usually not an emergency. A leak that is actively running, a sewer backup affecting multiple fixtures, or no hot water in the building are situations we treat as time-sensitive and work to address the same day where the schedule allows.
Clearing the area under a sink, around the water heater, or near the access point for the work makes the job go faster. If you know where the main shutoff is, that is useful information to have ready. Beyond that, a description of what you have noticed and when it started is the most helpful thing you can offer.
Yes. We handle plumbing work for commercial properties, landlords, and property managers throughout Woburn, not just single-family homes. Multi-unit buildings, office spaces, and retail properties all generate their own category of plumbing calls, and we work around tenants and business operations where the property needs to stay open during the repair.
Call (339) 365-9282. We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. When you call, you reach someone who can talk through the job, answer questions, and get a price to you before anything is scheduled.
Most people wait longer than they should. A small leak, a slow drain, or a valve that is starting to fail rarely fixes itself, and the longer it goes, the more likely it is to become an emergency. Calling when a problem is still manageable is almost always less expensive and less disruptive than calling after it has gotten worse.
Dan Hickey Plumbing & Heating gives you the rate on the phone before anything is scheduled. That is how every job works, whether it is a drain clog, a failed water heater, a sewer line repair, or a full repipe. Call (339) 365-9282 and tell us what is happening in your Woburn property. We walk through the job, give you a price, and confirm it before we send anyone out.
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We are in these nearby communities as well: Arlington, Malden, Somerville, Everett, Cambridge.
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Below is a plain-language look at the plumbing work we handle across Woburn and the surrounding communities. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you decide whether to call. If you have questions about a specific job, call us and we will walk through it with you before anything is scheduled.
| Type of Job | What It Covers | Typical Situations | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Home Repiping |
| older Woburn homes with corroding galvanized pipe, discolored water, or persistent pressure problems | Galvanized steel pipe corrodes from the inside over time, narrowing the line and eventually failing. Repiping solves problems that patching cannot fix permanently. |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair |
| homes with noticeably low pressure or valves that no longer close fully | Shutoff valves in older homes often corrode to the point where they will not fully close, which creates a serious problem during any repair or emergency. |
| Toilet Repair & Installation |
| homeowners with a toilet that runs, leaks at the base, or needs full replacement | A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water before the problem becomes obvious. Most repairs are straightforward and completed in a single visit. |
| Sewer Line Replacement |
| homes with older clay or cast-iron sewer lines showing root damage or freeze-thaw deterioration | Massachusetts freeze-thaw cycles accelerate deterioration in clay and cast-iron lines. We inspect first and replace only what the camera confirms needs replacing. |
| Leak Detection & Repair |
| anyone who suspects a hidden leak or has visible water damage | Leaks inside walls or under floors can cause significant damage before they surface. Early detection keeps repair costs down. |
| Water Heater Repair & ReplacementMost Popular |
| households with inconsistent hot water, a leaking tank, or a unit past its useful life | Same-day service is often available for no-hot-water calls. Work is performed by licensed plumbers who know the gas and water line connections. |
| Frozen Pipe Repair |
| homeowners dealing with a freeze event or preparing exposed pipes for a Massachusetts winter | Pipes in unheated crawl spaces, exterior walls, and uninsulated areas are most at risk. A burst pipe after a freeze is one of the more damaging plumbing emergencies we respond to. |
| Emergency Plumbing |
| urgent situations that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment | We are open every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Same-day service is often available for emergency calls placed within those hours. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service |
| homes with multiple slow drains, recurring backups, or suspected main line problems | Slow drains at every fixture usually point to the main line, not individual clogs. Camera inspection confirms the cause before we recommend a fix. |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal |
| homeowners dealing with slow or backed-up drains | A clog that keeps coming back usually points to a deeper problem in the line. We find the cause, not just the blockage. |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation |
| remodels, fixture upgrades, or worn-out hardware that needs replacing | We handle the plumbing side of kitchen and bathroom updates cleanly, whether it is a single faucet or a full fixture swap. |
| Sump Pump & Basement Drainage |
| Middlesex County basements that take on water during snowmelt, heavy rain, or nor'easters | A sump pump that has not been checked in a while is worth a call before the next storm season. A failed pump during a nor'easter turns into a flooded basement fast. |
Call (339) 365-9282 and tell us what is going on. We will ask the right questions, give you a price, and get the job on the schedule.
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