What we do
Hingham Express Plumbing takes plumbing calls around the clock for homes and businesses in Hingham and four nearby towns. We handle the calls that cannot wait, such as burst pipes, sewer backups and failed water heaters, and the planned work that follows, such as repiping, installs and camera inspections.
The service area is Hingham, Cohasset, Weymouth, Norwell and Hull on the South Shore, reached mainly by Route 3A and Route 53. Booking is by phone only and there is no walk-in office, so please call rather than driving over.
This site provides local plumbing information and a phone line for booking. It does not publish a company license number, office address or insurance certificate on these pages, so ask the plumber who comes for their license number and check it on the state's eLIPSE portal before work starts.
How a call works
- 1
You call
Dispatch answers 24/7 and asks what is happening, where and whether water is still flowing.
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We tell you what to do first
Usually that is closing the main valve, killing power to wet areas and moving belongings.
- 3
A plumber is sent
The next available plumber is arranged, and same-day appointments are offered for planned work when available.
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You get a clear price
The plumber explains the cause and the price before work starts, so you can decide.
What we do not do
- We do not pump septic tanks. A licensed septic hauler does that, and Title 5 inspections are done by MassDEP-approved inspectors.
- We do not do structural foundation work, exterior excavation for waterproofing or masonry repair.
- We do not service burners and combustion systems that need a licensed oil or gas technician, though we repair the water side of a boiler.
- We do not promise arrival times. Traffic, weather and call volume change them.
Saying so on the phone saves you a wasted visit. If your problem needs a different trade, we tell you.
How to check any Massachusetts plumber's license
Massachusetts allows only master or journeyman plumbers licensed by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters to do plumbing work. Permits for plumbing work are issued only to licensed plumbers, and a permit is your assurance the work will be inspected. According to the state's plumbing and gas fitting consumer fact sheet, homeowners should hire a licensed professional and verify the license.
You can look up a license on the state's eLIPSE portal at occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov. The license type and number must be shown on any sign, listing or advertisement for the plumber, and you can ask to see the permit. These steps apply to every plumber you consider, including us.
What to expect when the plumber arrives
The plumber starts by looking at the problem and asking what you saw and heard. They explain the cause in plain words, show you the part or the pipe when that is possible and give you the price before work begins. If the fix needs a permit, such as a water heater swap, they tell you which permit applies and that an inspection follows.
Planned work is scheduled around you. For a water heater replacement, a repipe or a sump pump install, we describe the steps, the time it takes and what you need to clear out of the way beforehand. You are free to take the price and compare it with another plumber's.
Questions worth asking any plumber
- Are you licensed in Massachusetts, and what is the license number?
- Will you pull the permit, and who schedules the inspection?
- What is the full price, and what could change it?
- What does the repair or the part warranty cover?
- What will you do if you find a second problem while you work?
A good plumber answers these without hesitation. If you do not get a clear answer from us or from anyone else, keep looking.
Why local conditions matter
Plumbing here is shaped by the water and the weather. Hingham, Hull and North Cohasset share the Weir River Water System, Weymouth and Norwell run their own, and Norwell's residential well areas rely on septic. Hull faces storm surge and flood zones, and Weymouth has four village centers with different pipe ages. Each area page explains what that means for your house.
See the full list of services or call the 24/7 line.