Cody and Amaral visited to replace a garbage disposal and replace a u-bend sink trap in my…read morebathroom. Work was done quickly and professionally. It's been a couple of weeks and there are no leaks and the disposal is running great. Would use their services again. Recommended.

Excellent experience. Very reliable, punctual, easy to schedule, very skilled. Great value also.read more

Tony was great! We had an issue with our disposal and dishwasher draining - he was able to come out…read morequickly and get things working for a very reasonable price.

Tony has been my plumber for 28 years! Always responds immediately and gets the job done ! His…read morerates are fair, he is reliable, and has always been there for plumbing emergencies: new hot water heater, basement below grade toilet and pump, leaks, drips and anything that can go wrong with plumbing in a house built 140 years ago. I have consistently recommended Tony to all neighbors, friends and relatives. Keep his number on speed dial, because sooner or later you will need Tony...and wish that you had called him first.

What a great story to share about a true Father and Son Business…read more After serving our country proudly in the United States Air Force and Marines, Arthur, Senior, a noted helicopter mechanic, actually flew them too, started a business with his son Arthur and it's been blue skies since... They are a A+ class plumbing company located right here in Needham, MA. They are military grade with their work ethic, attention to detail, and exactly matching and addressing the needs of the home owner. Honest to a fault, Arthur(2) - easy names to remember for both father and son, care about their clients and have been in business for so many years that the only thing that matters is the quality of their work, they live by their name and is one built on years of trust and reliability. When I first moved to Needham, I knew that I had to have a great plumber as it's an essential service to have for your home and did my research, thank God I found them. A one of a kind business that treats every client as family. I trust them and will do business with AJ Carey as long as they are servicing the community. Thank you!

Mr. Carey came over to my home immediately and took care of my leaking faucet. Fabulous service!read more

So wanted to give an update to a 2 star review i left for Akian for work done about a month ago. I…read morehad two gripes: Call center customer service and dispatch and high pricing. I have to give their management credit: They saw my review, reached out and yesterday service manage Jeff called me. It's rare these days for someone to really listen to how things looked on my side of the road and to Jeff's credit he did that. Not only that we reached and agreement regarding what i felt was high pricing two two of the three components they replaced on my AC system. In addition he mentioned that they are moving away from the foreign call center customer service--this is a good thing. Who wants to feel if they get disconnected they can't call the person back? All this reassured me that despite some issues they are getting themselves on track and that they cared enough to make things right for me.

Extremely Disappointing Service -- Poor Communication, Questionable Pricing, and a Complete Lack of…read moreFollow-Through I hired this company to address a water leak in my steam heating system. Initially, I believed the problem was with two steam vents that I had purchased myself but was unable to remove because they were seized. The company charged me $450 to install two vents that I supplied, a job that took approximately one hour. Unfortunately, replacing the vents did not resolve the problem. We subsequently identified what appeared to be a clogged line beneath one of the vents. I requested an estimate to repair the problem and was instead given a proposal to replace both lines for approximately $2,150. When I asked why both needed replacing when only one appeared to be clogged, the technician's explanation was simply that the other one could eventually clog. I explained that I wasn't comfortable spending that amount of money unnecessarily and that, as the homeowner, I believed it was my prerogative to determine what work I wanted performed. I also indicated that I might seek another estimate. Later that evening, I spoke with the technician again and explained that I would like to move forward, but requested a revised estimate to replace only the clogged line. He assured me he would speak with the office and get back to me. A week passed. Nothing. What followed was an extraordinarily frustrating exercise in trying to communicate with this company. Their telephone system requires you to leave a message and wait for someone to return your call, with no indication of when that might happen. If you're unavailable when they call, the entire process starts over. The only person with whom I was able to maintain any consistent communication was the manager of their answering service, primarily through text messages. Eventually, he provided a revised price of $1,850 to replace just the one clogged line. This raised yet another concern. The original estimate was $2,150 to replace both lines. Removing what I understood to be approximately 60% of the proposed work resulted in a price reduction of only $300, or roughly 14%. I also asked the manager whether he had the original estimate prepared by the technician so we could compare the two proposals. He responded that they were attempting to contact the technician. I never received the original estimate, an explanation of the pricing, or any meaningful follow-up. Once again, communication stalled. Finally, arrangements were made for someone from their service department to call and discuss my concerns. I explained that I would be available around noon, and they agreed to call at approximately that time. I sat with my phone in my lap from 11:30 a.m. until 1:15 p.m., waiting for a call that never came. What makes this especially troubling is that I have three family members living in my home, a steam heating system that needs repair, and winter approaching. This is not a cosmetic improvement or an optional renovation. It is a necessary repair to keep my home heated. I cannot help but come away with the impression that this company is more interested in the size of the job than in providing responsible, attentive service to its customers. Whether that is actually their motivation, I cannot say, but their conduct has certainly left me feeling that way. I have no objection to paying a fair price for professional work. What I do object to is being encouraged to authorize work that has not been adequately justified, receiving a revised price that raises legitimate questions, and then being repeatedly ignored when I ask for an explanation. My recommendation is simple: Look elsewhere. I cannot recommend this company strongly enough as one to avoid. Their questionable recommendations, unexplained pricing, repeated failures to communicate, disregard for scheduled callbacks, and apparent indifference to a customer facing a legitimate heating problem have been profoundly disappointing. A company that charges professional rates should be expected to deliver professional service, accountability, and communication. In my experience, this company failed on all three counts.

I needed an assessment for a sump pump repair or replacement. Kumar was an excellent find. He went…read moreabove and beyond to figure out what was going on in the closet where my sump pump is, even diagnosing a larger building issue that had nothing to do with the sump pump and providing photos and video for me to use with my condo association. His problem-solving skills are fantastic, such as when he figured out how to replace the pit lid in a tricky space that wouldn't work with standard options. He also provided me with an excellent referral to a contractor and they worked together well. I would absolutely use Kumar again, a true pleasure to work with.

We needed an estimate on a heater and water heater replacement and Dave was fast, efficient, and…read moreresponsive. He gives competitive estimates and also follows up after to see how things are going. That's top quality customer service that has earned my trust. It's no wonder they have such a great reputation. Thank you Dave!

We moved into our house four years ago and Colpitts is the only plumbing service we have used -…read morethey are fantastic! Their customer service is always great and they know their stuff. Leo in particular has always been wonderful. We had a boiler issue and they came out on a Saturday, quickly diagnosed the problem and helped us out. Would definitely recommend!!

I called with an emergency on a Monday night, and early Tuesday morning the guys were at my house…read more The job was completed and everything is back up and running. They were professional, courteous, and diligent. I couldn't ask for anything more.

I met Rusty when I bought my house in 97... Since then he has done all my work, from water heater,…read morefurnace to new BR and kitchen. Always punctual, professional and reasonable and throw in a great sense of humor. Never had a problem with ANYTHING he has done. He does not take new customers but if you do get in you are VERY fortunate. He is very busy but you can get in touch with him anytime... wish I could give him 10 stars... All tradesmen should be this good!

I have been using Rusty's Plumbing for 15 years. He fits me in to his busy schedule when I am…read morehaving a problem and always manages to figure out the issue on my 1929 complicated house! Rusty and his son are a great pair. His prices are fair and he is a pleasure to work with.

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.

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!

They have a really lovely showroom and the staff is very helpful. This can be a tough parking lot,…read morebut there is dedicated parking for the showroom. I am an interior designer and my sales person is Kim Lyons. She consistently goes out of her way to help out and is very responsive. But I have talked with many of the sales people and they are all pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend using them for any plumbing fixtures you need in your home.

We went to Frank Webb Home in Needham having previously shopped there for other reno products. We…read morehad the pleasure of working with sales person Elizabeth Dankaro. Elizabeth managed that fine balance of being available to answer questions while allowing us space to explore the store alone, not feeling like we are being followed around. We were so happy with our shopping experience that we purchased everything we needed, deciding to not go to other stores first. The Needham store sales people are exceptional, especially Elizabeth Dankaro. Thank you for a great experience!

My family used Charlie's services in Boston about a month ago. We called him to fix the plumbing in…read moremy aunt's bathroom, but because of unforeseen circumstances, Charlie drove all the way out to my aunt's house, but wasn't allowed to come inside. Charlie expressed so much empathy and kindness toward my family's unique situation. There needs to be more people like him in this world. Most people would have been extremely uncomfortable, but Charlie expressed his understanding and told us to call him when we need him again. If you're in need of plumbing services - call Charlie! He's one of a kind.

We requested Charlie's help with a leaking shower and installation of two kitchen appliances, a…read morerefrigerator and a dishwasher. He was responsive, punctual, and transparent with a clear estimate. On the day of the work, Charlie was professional, kind, and offered great explanations of what was going on and how he would address the problem. We will certainly call Charlie again for any plumbing needs, and highly recommend his services.