Drain Layer Information

Drain layers are registered plumbers, and competent contractors licensed by the Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, and bonded to lay drains in the Town of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

In order to be on the Drain layer’s list, licensed by the Town of Shrewsbury, applicants must submit the following to the Water & Sewer Division:

1. Either a completed New Drain Layer Application or a Renewal Application online through the Town's Permitting Portal, available here 
2. Bond stating Water, Sewer or Drainage Work in the amount of $5,000.00
3. Certificate of Insurance, No less than $1,000,000 Public Liability and Property Damage Each
   1. Please list "Certificate Holder" as;  "Town of Shrewsbury, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 
4. Licenses Fee: $50.00 for the calendar year
5. Copy of Hoisting Engineer License 
6. Three Letter’s of recommendation (required for New Drain Layer applications)

Note:  The Certificate of Insurance & Surety Bond must run for the entire calendar year.  If the applicant’s policy does not run from January to January the Water and Sewer Division will require a letter from the applicant’s insurance company indicating that coverage will renew when the policy expires or notify the Town in advance that they are not renewing.

Additionally, all Drain Layers must attend a required Annual Drain Layer Training course with the DPW Water & Sewer Division as of 2023. Please contact DPW Permitting at 508-841-8592 or email dpwpermitting@shrewsburyma.gov for information on training schedule dates & registration.

Please follow the link, ONLINE PERMITTING SYSTEM, to apply for a new/renewal Drainlayer License.