Plumbing service in Rhode Island
Call NowRhode Island plumbing deals with old housing in Providence, Pawtucket and Newport, triple-deckers, coastal storms and cold New England winters.
Rhode Island weather and your plumbing
Rhode Island has cold winters with nor'easters and mild, humid summers. Coastal storms and hurricanes bring flooding to Narragansett Bay communities.
Season by season in Rhode Island
- Winter
- Triple-decker back porches and uninsulated third floors are where Rhode Island pipes usually freeze.
- Coastal storms
- Storm surge and heavy rain flood basements and affect sewer systems in low-lying areas.
Problems the Rhode Island climate causes
Coastal flooding
Cause: Hurricanes and nor'easters.
Result: Basements flood and sewers back up near the bay.
Do: Consider a backwater valve and elevate water heaters in flood-prone basements.
Old supply and drain lines
Cause: Not weather-driven.
Result: Pre-war homes have aging cast-iron drains and galvanized supply.
Do: Plan replacements when remodeling rather than waiting for failure.
Housing in Rhode Island
Providence and Pawtucket have many triple-deckers whose three units share one iron drain stack and one water service, and Newport has some of the oldest houses in the region. South County and the western towns are largely unsewered.
Where calls are covered in Rhode Island
- Covered ZIP codes
- 81
- Cities and towns with coverage
- 67
Most covered ZIP codes
- Providence · 9 ZIPs
- Warwick · 3 ZIPs
- Cranston · 3 ZIPs
- Newport · 2 ZIPs
- Pawtucket · 2 ZIPs
- Albion · 1 ZIP
- Ashaway · 1 ZIP
- Barrington · 1 ZIP
Check whether your exact Rhode Island ZIP code is covered (coverage changes over time)
Rhode Island questions
Who licenses plumbers in Rhode Island?
The Board of Examiners of Plumbers under the Department of Labor and Training.
Should I move my water heater out of a flood-prone basement?
Raising it above expected flood levels, or relocating it, can prevent costly replacement after coastal flooding.
How do I check a plumber's license in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island licenses plumbers through the Board of Examiners of Plumbers within the Department of Labor and Training's Professional Regulation unit. A master plumber license requires years of verified experience and at least a year as a licensed journeyperson.