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Somerville's winters freeze unprotected pipes, especially in exterior walls, garages, and crawl spaces. When ice expands, it ruptures copper and PEX lines—thawing then releases 8-10 gallons per minute into your home. Pipes in attics and under bathroom vanities on exterior walls are primary failure points.

Combined sewer systems in older Somerville neighborhoods carry both storm water and sewage. Heavy rains overwhelm capacity, pushing waste back into homes. Clay tile laterals from the 1920s-1950s are collapsing throughout the region—tree roots often the final failure trigger.

Water heaters fail without warning after 8-12 years, rupturing tanks that dump 40-80 gallons onto floors. Gas units with failed controls pose carbon monoxide and fire risks. Leaking T&P relief valves, rusty water, and rumbling tanks signal imminent failure.

Slab leaks are the hidden crisis in Somerville's slab-foundation homes. Water seeping under concrete causes foundation heaving, mold growth, and structural damage long before detection. Unexplained water bill increases, warm spots on floors, and the sound of running water when nothing's on are warning signs.

Complete drain blockages make kitchens and bathrooms unusable. In Somerville, main line clogs affect multiple fixtures simultaneously—when your kitchen sink and basement floor drain both back up, the problem is in your main sewer line, not individual drains.