Plumbing in Topsham, Maine
Family-owned, licensed and insured plumbing for Topsham homes, from our base in Augusta.
Your local plumber in Topsham, Maine
Topsham sits on the Androscoggin River at the head of Merrymeeting Bay, just across the river from Brunswick, with the Cathance, Little and Muddy rivers also running through town. It’s a town of about 9,700 people that shares its drinking water with Brunswick through a joint water district, while running its own separate sewer system that pumps wastewater across the river for treatment.
Housing from the old mill village to newer subdivisions
Topsham’s median home was built in 1980, but about 12% predate 1940 and a quarter predate 1960, concentrated in the older mill-village housing near the Androscoggin. In those homes we still find galvanized supply lines and cast-iron drains due for pipe repair; the newer subdivisions further from the river are more likely to need fixture and valve work than a full repipe.
Whichever era of house, our kitchen plumbing and bathroom plumbing services cover fixture replacement, remodels and the supply and drain work behind them.
Shared water, a separate sewer district
Topsham gets its drinking water from the Brunswick & Topsham Water District, which draws on groundwater well fields shared between the two towns. Sewage, though, is a separate system: the Topsham Sewer District collects it and pumps it across the river via the Pinewood Pump Station to the Brunswick Sewer District’s treatment plant under an interlocal agreement. The lateral from your house out to the Topsham main is the homeowner’s line, which is usually where a drain cleaning call starts.
Topsham sits at Merrymeeting Bay, where the Androscoggin, Cathance, Little and Muddy rivers all come together, so low-lying property near any of them can see high groundwater. Our sump pump installation work covers sizing a pump to the pit and adding a battery backup for the storms that knock the power out.
Heat, hot water and permits in Topsham
Fuel oil heats about 48% of Topsham homes, with natural gas from Maine Natural Gas at roughly 20% and propane close behind, so a replacement water heater can be a gas, propane, oil-fired indirect or hybrid heat-pump unit depending on the street. Our water heater installation team will go over which option fits your home.
The Town of Topsham’s Code Enforcement Office, at 100 Main Street, issues plumbing permits directly and administers the state’s internal plumbing and wastewater codes. Every job, including new construction plumbing and emergency repairs, starts with a free estimate. See all of our service areas, including neighboring Brunswick.
Plumbing services in Topsham
Repairs, replacements and installations for homes and businesses throughout the Topsham area.
Kitchen Plumbing
From sink installations and dishwasher hookups to garbage disposal replacements and faucet upgrades, RJC Plumbing handles all your kitchen plumbing needs with expert craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Kitchen Plumbing in TopshamBathroom Plumbing
Whether you are remodeling your bathroom, upgrading fixtures, or replacing a tub or shower, our experienced team delivers beautiful results with lasting quality and minimal disruption to your home.
Bathroom Plumbing in TopshamNew Construction Plumbing
RJC Plumbing provides complete plumbing system installations for new construction projects across Central Maine, coordinating with builders to ensure every pipe, fixture, and connection is installed right the first time.
New Construction in TopshamService Plumbing & Emergency Repairs
When a plumbing emergency strikes, RJC Plumbing responds fast. We tackle clogs, leaks, burst pipes, and drain backups with urgency and expertise to minimize damage and restore your plumbing quickly.
Emergency Repairs in TopshamWater Heater Installation & Repair
From traditional tank water heaters to on-demand tankless systems, RJC Plumbing installs, repairs, and replaces water heaters with same-day service available so your home is never without hot water for long.
Water Heaters in TopshamPipe Repair & Replacement
Our team provides expert leak detection, pipe repair, and full pipe replacement services for homes and businesses throughout Central Maine, protecting your property from water damage with durable, code-compliant repairs.
Pipe Repair in TopshamDrain Cleaning & Clogged Drain Repair
Clogged kitchen sink, slow shower, backed-up toilet or a main line that will not drain — RJC Plumbing clears drains and repairs the toilets and faucets behind them, often the same day, for homes across Augusta and Central Maine.
Drain Cleaning in TopshamWell Pump Repair & Pressure Tank Service
No water, low or surging pressure, or a pump that runs constantly — RJC Plumbing diagnoses and repairs well pumps, pressure tanks, switches and controls for homes on private wells across Augusta and Central Maine.
Well Pump Repair in TopshamSump Pump Installation & Replacement
A sump pump that fails during spring melt can flood a basement fast. RJC Plumbing replaces failed sump pumps with a properly sized unit and adds battery backup systems for homes across Augusta and Central Maine.
Sump Pumps in Topsham
Topsham at a Glance
What the housing stock, water and sewer setup mean for a plumbing job here.
9,706
Population (Census / ACS estimate)
Median year built: 1980
Mostly copper and PEX — newer housing stock overall.
Water
Brunswick & Topsham Water District (BTWD)
Sewer
Topsham Sewer District
Natural Gas
Maine Natural Gas (MNG), a Unitil company
Code Office
Town of Topsham Code Enforcement Office (a Division of Planning)
Main Heating Fuels (relevant to water heater choice)
- Heating oil 48%
- Natural gas 20%
- Propane 13%
- Other 19%
Sources: censusreporter.org · en.wikipedia.org · topshammaine.com · topshammaine.com · btwater.org · btwater.org
Topsham on the map
Codes & Permits for Plumbing in Topsham
In Topsham, plumbing permits come from the Local Plumbing Inspector at the Town of Topsham Code Enforcement Office (a Division of Planning) (100 Main Street, Topsham, ME 04086, (207) 729-0908). With 9,706 residents, Topsham is required to enforce the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code (MUBEC). Has its own Historic District and Commission (separate from Code Enforcement) that reviews changes within Topsham's local historic district.
- The EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Revisions required every U.S. community water system to complete an initial inventory of lead, galvanized-requiring-replacement, and unknown-material service lines by October 16, 2024; the follow-on Lead and Copper Rule Improvements, finalized October 8, 2024, requires full replacement of remaining lead lines within 10 years. epa.gov
- The Maine Plumbers' Examining Board (within the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation, Department of Professional and Financial Regulation) licenses plumbers statewide and maintains the plumbing rules and laws (Title 32, Chapter 49); day-to-day permit issuance and inspection for a given town is carried out locally by a Local Plumbing Inspector (LPI), who is often the same person as the municipality's Code Enforcement Officer. maine.gov
How RJC Plumbing Handles Plumbing in Topsham
- With a median year built of 1980 and 12% of Topsham homes older than 1940, we still open up plenty of galvanized supply lines and early copper on a plumbing call, and price the job around what we actually find.
- Brunswick & Topsham Water District (BTWD) supplies most of Topsham from shared groundwater well fields with Brunswick; on a plumbing job we work fixture by fixture on your side of that meter.
- We file for a permit at the Town of Topsham Code Enforcement Office (a Division of Planning) whenever the work calls for one, to the current 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code.
An open field at the Topsham Fairgrounds, home of the annual Topsham Fair since the 1850s, with a fairground building visible in the distance.
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