Plumbing questions, answered
Straight answers for homes in Hanover and nearby towns. Don't see yours? Call.
Call 781-555-0163About Halyard Plumbing & Drain
What are your hours?
Our hours are Mon–Fri 7am–6pm, Sat 8am–12pm.
What towns do you serve?
We work in Hanover, Hingham, Norwell, Scituate, Marshfield, Pembroke, Rockland, Hanson, Duxbury and Abington.
Are you licensed?
Yes. Our Massachusetts license number is PL-36214.
Are you insured?
Yes, we carry insurance for our work.
How do I book a visit?
Call us at 781-555-0163 to book.
How quickly do you respond?
Same-day appointments on most weekday calls.
About the work
How can I tell if I have a hidden leak?
The EPA suggests reading your water meter, using no water for two hours and reading it again. If it moved, you probably have a leak. A winter water bill far higher than usual is another clue. For toilets, a few drops of food coloring in the tank that show up in the bowl after 10 minutes means the flapper leaks.
Where is my main water shut-off?
In most homes on town water, the main shut-off is where the water line comes through the foundation, often near the water meter in the basement. Homes on a well usually have a valve near the pressure tank. Find it before you need it, make sure it turns, and show everyone in the house.
Are small drips worth fixing?
Yes. The EPA estimates a faucet dripping once a second can waste more than 3,000 gallons a year, and household leaks often add up to thousands of gallons. Small leaks under sinks or behind walls can also rot wood and grow mold long before they look serious.
Are chemical drain cleaners safe to use?
They can loosen a light clog, but they are hard on older pipes and on septic systems, and they do little against roots or solid objects. If the chemical does not work, the drain is now full of a harsh liquid that anyone working on it has to deal with. A drain snake or a plunger is usually a safer first step.
Why does the same drain keep clogging?
Repeat clogs often point to something beyond the trap: grease buildup along the pipe, a sag that holds debris, roots in an underground line or a pipe that has cracked or shifted. A camera inspection shows what is inside the pipe so the fix matches the cause.
What should never go down a drain?
Cooking grease and oil, wipes of any kind, paper towels, dental floss, coffee grounds, cat litter, paint, solvents and medications. Toilets should only get human waste and toilet paper. These rules matter even more on a septic system, where grease and wipes can clog the tank and drainfield.
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Since 2009 · License #PL-36214 · Same-day appointments on most weekday calls