I have used Casper Plumbing & Heating services twice and both times they were super reliable,…read moreresponsive, and efficient. -------------------- The first time I used them was last month when my tenant's pipe burst early in the morning when she tried turning on the kitchen sink. I first had gone on Thumbtack to search for emergency services and was able to get an appointment for noon, but that other company kept pushing out the time they were able to come and also was unresponsive on text. I then went on Yelp to see if there was anyone that would be able to come out sooner. Casper was the first to respond and was able to come within 30 minutes. They installed new water lines to the kitchen sink where the pipe had burst, moving it a bit further away from the bulkhead door where there was a draft coming in, possibly contributing to the frozen pipes. They also suggested insulating the bulkhead door during the winter because of the draft coming in to prevent future issues. After the pipes were installed, there were issues with the kitchen sink, so they recommended replacing the faucet. Due to other emergencies because of the significantly cold weather we were having, they had to come back the next day to finish the job which was fine because only the kitchen sink was not able to be used. Since they were going to Home Depot to get a new faucet, I asked if he could also bring back insulation material that he recommended for the bulkhead door to prevent future issues. Someone came over early the next morning to finish the kitchen sink and not only did he bring the insulation material back, he also did the insulation for the door as well which was super helpful. ------------- I recently used them again to replace my gas water heater which started leaking around 930pm. I was out of state and needed someone reliable to get the job done ASAP. I texted Casper Plumbing and explained the situation and sent pictures around 10pm EST. Hoping they would be able to squeeze me in at some point the next day, I told them we'd leave the basement door unlocked so they can just go in to do the job whenever they can make time. They texted me back at 6:30am saying they can come by that day. An hour later, they arrived and finished the job in about 2 hours. I woke up to a text message letting me know the job was complete and a link to the final invoice. It was nice that they were able to complete the job without having to communicate back and forth about anything, especially since it was the middle of the night for me due to the time difference. Dealing with a leaking water heater while on vacation was stressful, but knowing I could rely on and trust Casper Plumbing to get the job done efficiently while I wasn't even around helped relieve some of that stress. While Casper Plumbing services aren't the cheapest, they also aren't on the super expensive end either. Due to their responsiveness, quality of work, and efficiency, I will definitely continue using them, especially if I need a job done right away.

We had a blocked sink that we could not clear and had a great experience with Casper Plumbing. We…read morefound them on a facebook community board with multiple recommendations. I left a voice message and then received text communications coordinating a visit with a 3 hour window for the next day. Closer to the appointment, I was able to narrow down the timeline to know their eta. The young man who came out was polite and professional and efficient. He was able to clear the trap and vacuum out all of the hair/soap-scum/toothpaste that was causing the clog. They invoiced us through email, charge $250, which we were able to pay with a click. I would definitely use them again for responsiveness and ease of use.

I don't normally leave reviews, but I had a great experience with Drain Flow. They responded…read morequickly to my call about a plumbing leak, thoroughly diagnosed the issue, and communicated clearly, which made everything easy. What I appreciated most was their integrity. They walked me through the options and gave clear recommendations about what was truly worth doing and what would give me the most value, without trying to upsell unnecessary work. They were professional, respectful, and even made a point to clean up the area before leaving. Easy to work with, and I'd definitely use them again.

Tony and Joe are the best. They've rapidly responded to several plumbing emergencies we've had over…read morethe last few years. Last week they took care of a broken toilet seal. They also fixed the underlying flange issue that caused it.

Clint is amazing. He is always quick to respond! He's my go to guy…read more I always have him service my heating system and AC unit. Great work! Great prices! You definitely need to call him if you need any kind of service done!

Clint & Lou are absolutely amazing! Clint is reliable, extremely responsive, and always looks out…read morefor your best interests. He's my go-to plumber and has been incredibly helpful with multiple projects for both me and my sister over the last two weeks. He kept us in the loop every step of the way with regular updates via text and photos, which I really appreciated. On top of all that, his pricing is very reasonable. I can't recommend him enough!

Such great guys. Our go to moving forward. Pleasant, knowledgeable, prompt for our boiler problem.read more

These guys estimated 40% more than anyone else for AC replacement. Not only that but as I was about…read moreto move forward they said oh we forgot to add XYZ that you will need. Cannot be trusted. Their sales guys that come out to estimate are pretty slick, watch out.

Extremely happy with the services provided by James. He installed a 6 unit/2 compressor heat pump…read moresystem in our 150+ year old house in about two days, demonstrating superior knowledge of the system and suggesting actually aesthetically pleasing choices for ducting etc. that many other contractors ignored. Price was reasonable for the scope and system specs, and James was extremely responsive and patient throughout the whole process. We also really appreciate James's help coordinating with MassSave (including some truly terrible inspections), ultimately enabling us to claim our full rebate. I'd highly recommend working with James, and we will continue to reach out to him for all our HVAC needs!

After a 3-yr search and MANY bids for a new HVAC, we settled on James Wu, who installed our system…read morelast month and proved the research paid off. Below are things I wanted to know before choosing a contractor; maybe it will be helpful for you. Our situation: 100+ yr old home with current boiler in basement. We recently insulated our walk-up attic - that would both freeze and melt items stored there - with closed-cell spray foam (more research there), added drywall and will use it for storage. This is where the air handler and ERV (for ventilation) went. Our upstairs is now ducted, with one vent running through a closet on the 2nd floor to 1st floor. We also added a Mitsibishi floor mount unit and a ceiling cassette on 1st floor. So, we had a VARIETY of equipment installed, requiring a contractor experienced in not only ducting, but mini-split installs with both a ceiling cassette and floor mount unit. We did not want the large wall mount mini split units. Our walls/ceilings are PLASTER, (metal wire mesh and cement-based): cutting them is a JOB. And, we wanted the floor mount unit RECESSED. COST - James was in-line with our other bids, which came in between 27k and 39k, largely depending on equipment recommended, with ceiling cassettes costing more. Many contractors simply would not install them, and wanted to run ducts in the corners of all upstairs rooms to first floor, which to us was a last resort. COMMUNICATION - James is very responsive to texts, emails, and even more importantly, he is a fantastic communicator. He is very calm, not pushy, explains things in an easy-to-understand way that clearly shows he knows his business. I actually told my husband after he left for the first time, "I think we may have found our guy" just based on his personality and knowledge. He's likeable, which isn't a requirement, but definitely helps. EXPERTISE - This is what truly sets James apart. Our needs were fairly complex, requiring interior ducting, 2 outside units with exterior line sets, and recessed ceiling units, but also RECESSING the inside floor unit into an interior wall. We've overseen several renovation projects recently and could tell these guys knew what they were doing. Also, they were perfectionists, and paid attention to details you don't often find with contractors. DEPENDABILITY - Not a single missed appt. Showed up on time with clear communication. The job took a week. He also helped with Masssave paperwork. They cleaned up after themselves each day, which we appreciated. KNOWLEDGE - Extremely versed in Mitsibishi equipment. He's a Diamond Contractor, which extends our warranty, but we'd have chosen him regardless. Every question I had about these units (cassette and floor unit operation, air handler, ERV, outdoor units, thermostats...) he knew the answer to. When I researched anything specific online, from multiple and trusted sources, I found the info he'd given me to be correct. I trust his knowledge and I don't automatically do that. One example: our ceiling cassette has an internal thermostat and it's off by several degrees regularly. I researched it and found we likely need an external thermostat separate from the unit to measure the room's temp. I texted James a photo showing the inaccurate reading and his immediate reply, "you need an external thermostat. I'll install one." That's what I'm talking about. INTEGRITY - Example: After the permit inspector left, James explained his philosophy on inspections. Each city apparently has different requirements. He learned several years ago how strict one particular city was, requiring a blower test to determine air tightness and the passing score was 4% or less. He got 4.1% and city wouldn't pass it. This required a lot more time/energy to go through everything and another test and more $$. So, now James says to his guys, "We install to the strictest inspection every time, regardless of the specific city's requirements, so we don't ever have to redo anything." In our case, the city didn't need a blower test but if they did, I feel confident we would have passed! I don't often take time to write reviews, esp this lengthly, but I felt it was warranted here. Finding an HVAC contractor is HARD; it's time-consuming and complicated. And a lot of money. Three years of research finally led us to James and now, looking back, it was worth the wait and headaches in research. I would highly recommend anyone in the market for a new HVAC, especially if it involves Mitsibishi and especially ESPECIALLY if it involves recessing any equipment like ceiling cassettes or wall units, to consider James Wu. He and his team are uniquely skilled in their work.

When I put in a request on yelp for help with an issue with hot water in our shower, the fastest…read morenon robot response was from Greg. He was patient with me and my questions. He was also able to make sure that I not only got an estimate that sounded fair, but that I also got seen immediately by the other guy that works with him (James.) When you see someone on yelp with no reviews yet (at the time most of the reviews were filtered) you feel apprehensive but based on how communicative Greg was I went for it. James was very knowledgeable and even entertained a few questions I had about potential future jobs. He was expeditious and well prepared for the job (he knew what part I needed and already had it purchased before arriving.) I was very pleased overall and will definitely be hiring them again in the future.

Greg was very knowledgeable and helpful. he helped me purchase a new sink faucet and installed it…read morein no time. I highly recommend him if you have any plumbing needs

I ate a $77 fee for an estimate - which no plumber or contractor of any kind has ever asked me for…read more- because the ratings for Vaughan are so high. I feel conned, for two reasons. One, as soon as they showed up they began acting like they didn't want the work. They balked at the fact that I live in a condo within a 3-unit HOA that I would need to coordinate with, and argued with me about the process of gaining their approval (while the numerous contractors we jointly hired for our renos were walking around.) This is 99% of plumbing jobs in Somerville. If it's that much of a problem, don't bother coming in the first place to charge me $77. Second, the estimate price: astronomical. Twice as much as the most expensive quotes I have gotten for this job. Five figures. If you are a very rich owner of a single-family home, Vaughan might be an option - the ratings here say they are talented plumbers. Otherwise, save yourself the money, hassle, and headache.

Vaughan ghosted us when we needed time sensitive services. Upon that, we received an invoice for…read morethe work that was never done-which ended up being twice the cost of the service we ended up getting from somebody else. They just seem to be unorganized.

Recently Frank was hired to replace an oil fired steam boiler due to failure of a previous one at…read moremy elderly grandmothers home. Frank took the job on immediately and was exceedingly helpful and professional. He assisted in swapping over to natural gas while navigating permits and dealing with the gas company. We ended up with a new gas steam boiler and gas water heater. His work speaks for itself. The installation was clean and done correctly. He was prompt with timing and even worked weekends to get the job done. We could not recommend Frank any higher for quality work at a fair price.

Frank came through again. I am so pleased with the newly installed toilet today. He is always so…read morepleasant and witty to boot! Turnaround time was amazing. He makes sure to explain services in advance. Always on time as he completes the work with complete cleanup. Don't call anyone else.

I am always skeptical when trying to find someone new to do work on my house. I do not take the…read moretime to write reviews often but he deserves it. He came out to look at boiler, changed a part and got it fired up. Identified that it was cracked and had to be completely replaced. Out of sympathy he just charged me for the part he replaced. He gave me a quote of what it would cost to install a new heating system. I called a few friends that are contractors and they agreed it was a very reasonable price. Dave came out the following day and installed it with his technician. Very professional and efficient, he even took a few hundred dollars off the price that he initially quoted. He checked in the following day to make sure everything was running fine. Great guy that knows how to run a business!

Sent a request out, and the owner David was very quick to respond and responsive throughout the…read moreprocess and scheduling. He was able to get someone out the next day, even on a weekend! He sent out Michael, who did a great job fixing a difficult AC unit and was a pleasure to work with.

I've lived in my 1920 home for over 43 years, have been with Boston Standard for years and it is by…read morefar the best company to work with. Every job Boston Standard has done in my multi-family house (and there have been many) has been easy to schedule, the technicians show up on time, are knowledgeable, professional, friendly and you know they are going to take care of your home as if it was their own. I also really appreciate the heads up text messages confirming the appointment and when the technician will arrive including his/her photo in the message! They also use booties coming in and out of your home/apartment. Along with the service contract, they come in to do a yearly inspection and with a multi-family home it saves us a lot of money. Today, technician Chris Tighe checked everything in all the units - sinks, tubs, shower heads, toilets, disposal, the basement water heaters, pipes etc... and even the faucet outside! There were a couple of minor issues and he took care of them - a dripping faucet in the shower, a shower head drip and then a toilet was running, so he replaced a part and it wasn't crazy money. He asked lots of questions and explained everything he was doing and looking for. It's just such a relief to know that Chris (a super friendly, knowledgeable guy) was a person I could trust and know that all is operating well in the house. Kudos to the management at Boston Standard. Keep up the good work. My advice to anyone looking for a great plumbing/heating company, give them a call and sign up for a service contract, it's well worth the peace of mind! https://www.bostonstandardplumbing.com/

Great work, but just can't spike the ball. Two years later and they will not get the permit closed…read morewith the town. They have not responded to repeated requests for action. What good is the work, if you can't reach the end zone.