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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Barret Phelan Plumbing & Heating Inc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
Barret Phelan Plumbing & Heating works to a pattern that repeats across six years of reviews: a boiler or furnace fails at the worst possible time, and Barret is at the door within hours. Reviewers describe a furnace stopping at 4:30pm on a Friday with a fix that same evening, a midnight issue handled first thing the next morning, and an air conditioner back up and running the day after a heat-wave breakdown, in a 2025 review. The company's Massachusetts plumbing license, 4494-PL-C, is active and registered under the business's own name. Google shows a 5-star average from 29 ratings, and Angi and HomeAdvisor both list 4.9 stars from 85 reviews — though those two figures, and much of the review text behind them, line up closely enough to be the same syndicated feed rather than two separate audiences. The work described spans boiler and furnace repairs, full boiler and water-heater replacements, and routine calls like leak repairs and shower-valve swaps. A 2021 review describes a full combi-unit replacement finished in a tight space over a weekend, including help getting a MassSave rebate started; a 2022 customer noted Barret had by then handled four separate jobs in their home, "from a simple job to a few complicated installations." As recently as March 2026, one reviewer who calls Barret "my plumber for the last five years" described him as fairly priced and focused on the customer — a pattern that holds through the newest reviews on file, all five stars. A handful of the shorter write-ups read as generic ("great guy, extremely knowledgeable") and a few carry typos consistent with a quick, informal review rather than polished marketing copy, but nothing in six years describes a bad outcome. There's little to flag going in — no lapsed licensing, no government action, and no complaint pattern on any of the three platforms. The jobs described range from routine repairs to full boiler replacements, so it's worth confirming scheduling and any materials lead time upfront if your project is on the larger end.
We had a great experience working with Barret Phelan after a stressful situation at our Cape house. When we returned after the winter and turned the water back on that evening, one of the shower heads suddenly came off and caused a major water issue. We also lost water to the house, and I was worried that the hot water heater might not be working properly as well. It was complete chaos around 9:30 at night. I contacted several plumbers, and Barret was the only one who responded that same evening. He was incredibly patient, asked me to send photos, and helped troubleshoot remotely first to avoid unnecessary costs. He quickly scheduled a visit for Monday and then spent several days carefully and thoroughly inspecting both our plumbing and heating systems. He efficiently repaired all the leaks and heating system issues, and also provided thoughtful recommendations for future maintenance to help prevent problems down the road. I was truly impressed by his professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Communication was always smooth, replies were prompt, and he took the time to explain everything clearly and patiently. I’m extremely grateful for all of his help and will absolutely continue using him to maintain our home in the future. I would highly recommend Barret Phelan to friends and family!
Fast & excellent service. This company really cares about their clients.
Barret Phelan has been my plumber for the last five years. He’s professional, punctual, very fairly priced and always makes the customer the priority. I’ve referred him to friends and family and they have been very happy with his work as well as his prices. Do yourself a favor and hire Barret for your plumbing needs. You will not be sorry!
Had a great experience as a new customer, from the fast return phone call to same day response with a leak repair. Did a great job and left work area cleaned up. Was easy to talk to about costs and budget up front, strongly recommend Barret and his team from my experience!
We recently moved to Plymouth and both our bathrooms needed shower valve replacements. Barret was quick to return the call and give us a reasonable quote. He came out to our house within a few days of our call. Barret spent time talking to my husband about the water system in our house and showed him how he was going to go about making the repair. Barret had an apprentice with him (who was also wonderful). Barret was so patient in helping him learn what needed to be done for the job. Would 100% recommend him to anyone.
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Plumbing, HVAC and electrical in one call5.0
Whole-house plumbing3.3
Honest diagnoses4.0
No unnecessary upselling4.7