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Need a plumber in Charlton, MA? We’re a short drive away in Webster.

Charlton sits just north of Dudley and right next to Oxford, two more towns we serve. Our shop is on Thompson Road in Webster, so getting to you is a quick trip through Dudley and up Route 31, not a trek across the county. Nowak Plumbing is led by Nick, a licensed Massachusetts master plumber. We fix the problems that can’t wait and the ones you’ve been putting off. Leaks. Clogs. A water heater on its last legs. Our hours? Open 24/7. Whether you’re in Charlton City, Charlton Depot, up near Charlton Center or out by Buffumville Lake, we’ll get to you. Call (888) 557-5070, or fill out the form and tell us what’s going on.

Why Plumbing in Charlton Has Its Own Quirks

Charlton is hill country. The town is covered in drumlins, those long rounded hills the glaciers left behind, and winters up here bite. It’s grown a lot, too. Charlton had about 4,700 people in 1970 and more than 13,000 by 2020, so brand new homes sit a few minutes from the old houses around Charlton Center. The town itself goes back to 1755, when it split off from Oxford. Water is a big deal here. Many Charlton homes run on a private well and a septic system, and parts of town have dealt with groundwater problems. In 2016 the town and ExxonMobil agreed to bring a public waterline to homes near a former service station, after groundwater problems that may be tied to that station. If you’re on a well and you’re not sure about your water, a lab test and the right water filtration setup can settle it.

Besides Charlton, we serve Webster, home of our shop, plus the nearby towns of Dudley, Oxford and Douglas.

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24/7 Emergency Plumber in Charlton, MA

Burst pipe on a Sunday night? Water dripping through the kitchen ceiling? Call us. We pick up around the clock, and we head up from Webster ready to work. While you wait, find your main shutoff and turn it off. In most homes it’s where the water line comes into the basement. On a well, look near the pressure tank. If an electric water heater is leaking, flip its breaker too. Small steps like that can save a floor. Our 24/7 emergency plumbing crew handles burst pipes, sewer backups, failed water heaters and toilets that won’t stop overflowing.

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Leak Repair in Charlton, MA

Not every leak makes a scene. Sometimes it’s a stain that slowly spreads across the ceiling, a musty smell in the basement, or a well pump that kicks on when nobody’s using water. That last one is a big clue in Charlton homes on private wells. A hidden leak keeps the pump running and running. Cold winters add their own trouble, since pipes along outside walls and in crawl spaces can freeze, split and start leaking once they thaw. We find the source, fix it without tearing your house apart, and check what damage it left behind. Read more about our leak repair service.

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Water Filtration in Charlton, MA

Charlton’s had its share of groundwater worries, so it makes sense that homeowners here want to know what’s in their well water. Start with a lab test. Once you know what you’re dealing with, we can install a filtration or softening system that goes after it, whether that’s hard water scale, iron stains, sediment or a funny taste. Already have a system? We repair and service existing filters too, and we’ll tell you honestly if yours is too small or just needs new cartridges. Clean water should be the easy part of owning a home. See our water filtration services.

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Common Plumbing Questions in Charlton, MA

Is my well water safe to drink in Charlton?

A lab test is the only way to know. Private wells don’t get checked like town water does, so the homeowner is in charge. MassDEP recommends testing for bacteria and nitrates at least once a year, using a state certified lab, and testing again if the color, taste or smell changes. Some parts of Charlton have had groundwater contamination before, which is exactly why a test is worth the money. We don’t run lab tests ourselves. But once you have results in hand, we can install treatment that fixes what the test found.

How can I keep my pipes from freezing in a Charlton winter?

Keep the heat at 55 degrees or higher, even when you’re away. On the coldest nights, open the cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls and let a faucet drip. Pipes in crawl spaces, garages and basements without heat need insulation. Before the first freeze, unhook garden hoses and shut off and drain your outside spigots. Got a pipe that freezes every single winter? That’s not bad luck. It’s usually a pipe in the wrong spot. We can insulate it or move it so you’re not dealing with the same mess every January.

Why does my well pump keep turning on when no one is using water?

Usually it means water is leaking out somewhere. A toilet that runs on and off, a dripping outside spigot, or a hidden leak under a slab or behind a wall can all keep the pump cycling. It can also be a pressure tank problem, where the tank loses its air charge and the pump short cycles. Either way, don’t ignore it. A pump that runs too much wears out early, and that’s not a cheap part to replace. We’ll check the plumbing in your house for leaks and fix them. If the tank or pump itself is the problem, we’ll tell you and point you to a well contractor.

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My drains are slow and gurgling. Is that my septic system?

Maybe, but not always. If one sink or tub is slow, it’s usually a clog in that drain line, and that’s a quick job for us. If every drain in the house is slow, toilets gurgle, or water backs up into the lowest drain, the problem is further down the line, near or in the septic system. Call us first. We’ll clear the line and run a camera if needed, then tell you if it’s time to bring in a septic company. Our drain cleaning service covers kitchen sinks, showers, toilets and main lines.

Do you install and repair gas lines in Charlton homes?

We do. Adding a gas range or dryer, swapping a water heater, or replacing an old line that’s leaking or corroded, we’ll run it, connect it and pressure test it. If you ever smell gas in your home, though, don’t call a plumber first. Get everyone outside, then call your gas company or 911 from out there. Once it’s safe, we can find the leak and fix it. You can read more on our gas line repair page.

What counts as a plumbing emergency in Charlton?

Water you can’t stop. Sewage coming up a drain. A burst pipe. A leak dripping into electrical outlets or light fixtures. Those need help now, so call (888) 557-5070 any time. Our hours? Open 24/7. Some things feel urgent but can wait for morning, like a dripping faucet or one slow drain. When you call, tell us what you’re seeing and we’ll be honest about which one it is. Not sure? Call anyway. That’s what we’re here for.

Basement plumbing rough-in by Nowak Plumbing
New construction plumbing rough-in with PVC drain lines
Drain lines run through ceiling joists during a rough-in
Framed room with PVC plumbing roughed in
PVC drain and vent lines in a framed kitchen wall
Tankless water heater installed in a laundry room
High-efficiency gas water heater installed by Nowak Plumbing
Bathroom rough-in with a new tub set in the framing
New tank water heater with copper supply lines
Basement boiler and water heater installation
Water supply lines run through a framed wall

Need a plumber in Charlton, MA? Give us a call.

Have a question we didn’t answer here? Call us or send a message, day or night. We’ll give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that you don’t need us yet.

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