For more than 20 years, Foukas Plumbing has proudly served the North Shore Boston area, delivering reliable, trusted plumbing solutions to homeowners and property owners. As a family-owned business, we carry on the legacy started by our founder, Paul Foukas. Today, like father, like son, our mission remains the same: provide high-quality workmanship, dependable service, […]
Category Archives: Plumbing Tips
The majority of home and building owners don’t truly recognize how important plumbing is for the building’s integrity until they encounter a problem with it—knowing the most common plumbing issues, how to avoid them, and what to do if you have a plumbing issue is essential. As your home or building ages, it is perfectly […]
Did you just see a burst of black water from the faucet? Clearly, this is not normal, and it can be downright disturbing to witness in your home. While you may wonder if your home plumbing system needs an exorcism, the reality is that black water is not necessarily dangerous or serious. However, if you […]
Frozen pipes can present an invisible threat – one that you might not recognize until the weather starts to warm. By then, the water damage can be significant and costly. Fortunately, keeping your home warmer, at a consistent temperature, and better insulated can help protect your pipes from freezing this winter. What Do You Do if […]
The extreme cold combined with wind chill creates a substantial risk for frozen or burst pipes. Freezing water turns to ice within the pipe, which in turn can expand and block the line. This blockage can create excessive pressure throughout the system and cause pipe failure in vulnerable places—no matter if the pipe is made of plastic, copper […]





