From Victorian houses on Fort Hill to triple-deckers near Grove Hall, Roxbury homes rely on boilers that work hard all winter. Call (617) 691-5446 to be connected with an independent local boiler company for no heat, leaks and pressure problems across Roxbury and Mission Hill. It's part of our boiler repair service across Boston.
Boilers in Roxbury
Roxbury has a long mix of housing: 19th-century Victorians and brick rowhouses around Fort Hill and Moreland Street, wood-frame triple-deckers across the neighborhood, and larger apartment buildings. Many older homes still run cast-iron boilers and radiators, and many rental buildings rely on a single boiler for several units.
No heat, leaks and kettling across Roxbury
In multi-unit buildings, one boiler failure can leave several households without heat at once, so landlords should tell the company how many units are affected when they call (617) 691-5446. Older single-families more often have steam or gravity hot-water systems with their own quirks; for those, see steam boiler repair.
One call connects you with a local company for repairs, replacements and new installations. The referral line covers Roxbury and Mission Hill ZIP codes 02119 and 02120.
Many Roxbury repair calls are no heat in a multi-unit building or an old boiler that keeps locking out. A technician tests the system to find the actual fault, whether a pump, a control or the burner.
Installing a new boiler in an older Roxbury building often means fitting modern equipment into a basement built for a much bigger unit. Ask the installer to size it to the building.
When an old boiler is done, a local company can quote a replacement, including removal and any permit the job needs.
In triple-deckers and small apartment buildings, a single boiler failure leaves several households cold at once, and basement access may need coordinating.
Many older Roxbury buildings have heating systems that have been repaired and re-piped many times, which makes leaks and air problems more likely.
Boiler repair prices in Roxbury depend on the part, the boiler and the time of the call. A thermostat, zone valve or pilot assembly is usually at the lower end; a circulator pump, control board or heat exchanger costs more, and after-hours calls often cost extra. We don't set prices; the company you're connected with quotes the work, so get it in writing first.
Look for one that shows up when it says it will, holds the right Massachusetts license (a plumber or gas fitter for gas, an oil burner technician for oil), and gives a written quote. When you call (617) 691-5446, ask the company you're connected with those questions directly.
Call (617) 691-5446 and you're connected with a local company that takes urgent calls. Night, weekend and holiday availability depends on the company, so ask for an arrival window when you call.
Roxbury's older homes and multi-unit buildings create a familiar set of boiler problems. Here are common ones and what usually fixes them.
Why it happens here
When one boiler serves several apartments, a failed circulator pump or control can leave everyone without heat.
What usually fixes it
Replacing the failed part and checking every zone brings heat back to each unit. See emergency boiler repair.
Why it happens here
Older, much-repaired piping develops small leaks that drop pressure over time, and relief valves start to drip.
What usually fixes it
A technician traces the leak and checks the expansion tank. See boiler leak repair.
Why it happens here
Sludge and scale build up in older hot-water boilers, especially ones that have had a lot of fresh water added over the years.
What usually fixes it
Flushing the system and cleaning the boiler usually quiets it. Yearly maintenance helps keep it from coming back.
Why it happens here
Buildings with several zones can have one apartment cold while another overheats, often from a stuck zone valve or faulty thermostat.
What usually fixes it
A technician tests each zone valve and thermostat and replaces only what has failed.
Roxbury covers a large area between the South End, Jamaica Plain and Dorchester. Naming the nearest landmark or cross street helps the technician find you.
Nubian Square
Nubian Square is Roxbury's central business district and bus hub.
Franklin Park
Franklin Park, home to the Franklin Park Zoo, borders Roxbury to the south.
Highland Park and Fort Hill
The Fort Hill area, with its historic tower, sits on one of the highest points in Roxbury.
Nubian Square business district
Shops and offices around Nubian Square operate out of older commercial buildings, often with apartments above.
Blue Hill Avenue
Blue Hill Avenue runs through the southern part of Roxbury, lined with businesses and multi-family buildings.
Orange Line stations
Roxbury Crossing, Ruggles and Jackson Square stations run along Roxbury's western edge.
Melnea Cass Boulevard
Melnea Cass Boulevard runs along the northern edge of Roxbury toward I-93.
The referral line covers Roxbury, Mission Hill and other Suffolk County neighborhoods. If you're just outside Roxbury, call anyway; you'll be connected with a company that serves your ZIP code.
Local boiler companies in the network serve homes and buildings across Suffolk County, including the ZIP codes below. Coverage can vary by street; tell them your address when you call.
If your heat is out or your boiler is acting up, don't wait for it to get worse. Call (617) 691-5446 to be connected with an independent local boiler company that serves Roxbury, from Nubian Square to Grove Hall.
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