# A P Plumbing

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 39 Willard Ave, Medford, MA 02155 · **Phone:** (617) 233-4549 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 37 reviews across 5 sources.
94% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A P Plumbing is a one-person shop out of Medford — Al Parziale has run it as a sole proprietorship since 2009, and Massachusetts's own registry confirms his plumbing license is active. BBB gives the business an A+ grade with zero complaints on file, and it's been going for 17 years. Reviewers across HomeAdvisor, Angi and Porch put it around 4.6 stars from roughly 90 ratings each.

The specifics that repeat are speed and price: in a 2021 review, a customer needing a new boiler said Al removed the old one and had a replacement installed in two days, cheaper than competing quotes; another 2021 review describes a gas-piping job for a condo's washer/dryer line completed, permitted and inspected two weeks before other contractors said they could even start. Most of the written record dates to 2020-2022 rather than the last few months, so treat those specifics as history — a 2022 review, for instance, describes him staying until a water heater job was fully finished and hauling away the old unit.

Not every account is glowing. A 2021 review described a $795 repair the customer called outrageous after hiring AP out of desperation during an active leak, and another from the same year described being rescheduled three times for a water heater install before Al arrived hours late on the appointed day.

Get a clear price and arrival window in writing before the job starts — pricing and scheduling are the two things that show up in the handful of critical reviews on file. A P Plumbing suits homeowners with a straightforward plumbing or heating repair — a water heater, a boiler, a gas line — who want the owner himself doing the work and are comfortable working directly with a one-man operation.

**Strengths:**
- Verified license — Massachusetts plumbing license active per state registry
- Fast turnarounds — boiler and water heater jobs completed within days
- Permitted work — gas piping job inspected and passed cleanly

**Concerns:**
- Price complaint — one reviewer called a $795 repair outrageous
- Scheduling slips — one reviewer described three reschedules and a late arrival

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Massachusetts plumbing license 31766-PL-J is registry-verified active, held by Alfonso Parziale. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 31766-PL-J registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Alfonso Parziale”
- BBB gives the business an A+ grade, not accredited, with zero complaints on file. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/medford/profile/plumber/ap-plumbing-heating-0021-125428) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/medford/profile/plumber/ap-plumbing-heating-0021-125428) — “0 complaint(s) on file (count only)”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/medford/profile/plumber/ap-plumbing-heating-0021-125428) — “This is the business's own BBB profile: 'A.P. Plumbing & Heating, 39 Willard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155-6335' — the same street address the r…”
- 17 years in business as a sole proprietorship with one employee (BBB file opened 2011, business started 2009). _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/medford/profile/plumber/ap-plumbing-heating-0021-125428) — “This is the business's own BBB profile: 'A.P. Plumbing & Heating, 39 Willard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155-6335' — the same street address the r…”
- HomeAdvisor shows 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, Angi 4.6 from 89, and Porch 4.6 from 86. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm) — “Angi: 4.6★ from 89 ratings”
  - [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/medford-ma/plumbers/ap-plumbing-and-heating-153986085/pp) — “Porch: 4.6★ from 86 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.6★ from 89 ratings”
- A 2021 review describes a gas-piping job completed, permitted and inspected two weeks ahead of other contractors' timelines. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm) — “4★ Gas Piping ($3,460). Al responded quickly, quoted fairly, came in - in real time and did the work. He is a good person, and means very we…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “4★ Al responded quickly, quoted fairly, came in - in real time and did the work. He is a good person, and means very well and kept to his wo…”
- A 2021 review describes a damaged boiler removed and a new one installed within two days, at a lower price than competing quotes. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm) — “5★ Gas Boiler or Radiator Heating System Repair. I needed a new boiler. I contacted Al and he responded immediately. Removed the damaged boi…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “5★ I needed a new boiler. I contacted Al and he responded immediately. Removed the damaged boiler and installed a new boiler in two days. He…”
- A 2021 review described a $795 repair the customer called outrageous after hiring the company out of desperation during an active leak. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm) — “1.5★ Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace. I had a leaky pipe in the basement. AP plumbing was the 1st to respond so I hired them o…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “1.5★ I had a leaky pipe in the basement. AP plumbing was the 1st to respond so I hired them out of desperation since I was emptying buckets …”
- A 2021 review described being rescheduled three times for a water heater install, with the technician arriving hours late on the appointed day. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm) — “5★ Water Heater Repair or Service. Al came and replaced my hot water tank. It didn't take too long. He did a great job. My only complaint is…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “5★ Al came and replaced my hot water tank. It didn't take too long. He did a great job. My only complaint is that I originally set up an app…”
- Water heater repair and installation, boiler and radiator heating repair, gas piping, faucet and fixture repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace, Water Heater Repair or Service, Gas Piping, Faucet Repair or …”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm) — “1.5★ Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace. I had a leaky pipe in the basement. AP plumbing was the 1st to respond so I hired them o…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “5★ Al was on time and he stayed until the job was finished. His price was reasonable and he took the old hot water heater with him and clean…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “1.5★ I had a leaky pipe in the basement. AP plumbing was the 1st to respond so I hired them out of desperation since I was emptying buckets …”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/medford/profile/plumber/ap-plumbing-heating-0021-125428) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumber, residential and commercial plumbing and heating installation, service repairs”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm) — “5★ Gas Boiler or Radiator Heating System Repair. I needed a new boiler. I contacted Al and he responded immediately. Removed the damaged boi…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “5★ I was very pleased with AL doing the job of replacing a hot water boiler. He arrives on time Kleen up after the job was completed, I reco…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html) — “5★ I needed a new boiler. I contacted Al and he responded immediately. Removed the damaged boiler and installed a new boiler in two days. He…”

## License

Status: **active** (#31766-PL-J, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-11, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/medford/profile/plumber/ap-plumbing-heating-0021-125428): Listed on this source
- [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/medford-ma/plumbers/ap-plumbing-and-heating-153986085/pp): 4.6★ from 86 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.APPlumbing.161481947.html): 4.6★ from 89 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/medford/a-p-plumbing-reviews-161481947.htm): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/ap-plumbing-and-heating-medford): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Janet G. · 2026-07-01**: Al was on time and he stayed until the job was finished. His price was reasonable and he took the old hot water heater with him and cleaned up. Great job!!
- **5/5 · Angi · Janet G. · 2026-07-01**: Water Heater Repair or Service ($2,400). Al was on time and he stayed until the job was finished. His price was reasonable and he took the old hot water heater with him and cleaned up. Great job!!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Jackie H. · 2022-09-01**: Our hot water tank broke & needed replacing on a weekend. The response time, pricing and quality of work was outstanding! I would definitely hire again and highly recommend AP Plumbing to others.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Nicholas M. · 2022-08-01**: Responding quickly. He was very flexible to work with and price was reasonable.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Purcel G. · 2022-08-01**: Dependable
- **5/5 · Angi · Nicholas M. · 2022-08-01**: Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace. Responding quickly. He was very flexible to work with and price was reasonable.
- **1/5 · HomeAdvisor · Susan S. · 2022-04-01**: Al came late, although he did call toward the end of the time window he had given and said he would be late. He was polite. I wanted to have two leaking faucets repaired, one in the bathroom, the other in the kitchen. He suggested that I should replace both of them because they were old, but that he…
- **1/5 · Angi · Susan S. · 2022-04-01**: Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes Repair or Replace ($150). Al came late, although he did call toward the end of the time window he had given and said he would be late. He was polite. I wanted to have two leaking faucets repaired, one in the bathroom, the other in the kitchen. He suggested that I should r…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · John T. · 2022-03-01**: I was very pleased with AL doing the job of replacing a hot water boiler. He arrives on time Kleen up after the job was completed, I recommend him for any future job .Thank AL
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Leslie L. · 2022-03-01**: Very professional and courteous and got the job done right away.

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