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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Barrett Plumbing & Heating. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
Barrett Plumbing & Heating describes itself as a Cape Cod-based plumbing, heating and air conditioning contractor for residential and commercial customers, and says it has been in business 20 years. Its Massachusetts plumber licence, number 4758-PL-C, is active on the state registry under the holder D Barrett Plumbing & Heating Inc. A recent Google reviewer said Nathan followed up on a callback to diagnose an outdoor AC unit that still wasn't working properly after a motor replacement, and that everything appears to be working now. A recent customer said Eric called ahead, explained the options clearly, then replaced one faucet and repaired another. A recent reviewer said tech Nathan diagnosed and addressed excessive condensation and shutoff in their HVAC handler. A 2026 customer said Bruce was at the door within an hour of a call about a gas furnace that would not light, just after a blizzard, and had them back on line within half an hour. A 2026 customer said Max Lunev arrived in 20 minutes at 11:30 at night when a furnace stopped working. A 2026 reviewer said Nathan showed up within an hour on an emergency boiler call, diagnosed the issue and repaired it. A 2025 reviewer wrote that Eric Johnson of Barrett Plumbing, part of Murphy, redirected a water feed line so a new toilet would fit. A recent one-star reviewer cited poor workmanship and rudeness. A 2026 customer said a leak with no water was scheduled days out, then the plumber was late and cancelled, and that customer called someone else. A 2026 reviewer said the plumber was great but reaching him through the company's AI answering service took several calls over 16 hours, even on an emergency. A 2026 customer said poor communication about arrival times meant taking 3 days off work to be home. A 2024 Houzz reviewer said a boiler stopped working after a check, an emergency tech arrived 4.5 hours later, and they had paid almost $2000 so far. A 2024 customer of over 15 years objected to a $195 dispatch fee after a Sunday no-heat call went unreturned.
Very competent and great interpersonal skills!
Worse experience.poor workmanship. Rude
Great— quick, expert, good natured
Nathan followed up on a callback for diagnosis of outdoor AC unit that still wasn't working properly after prior replacement of motor. Everything appears to be working now, thus far. Very professional young man. Listened to my concerns and described his findings. Finally can get some relief from the heat and humidity.
Austin was fabulous! Strong HVAC knowledge and outstanding customer service skills - please send him to us all the time!
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Transparent diagnostics5.0
Quoted price holds5.0
Midnight and weekend help5.0
Broad plumbing and HVAC range5.0
Rapid response5.0
Repeat, years-long customers5.0
Complex projects3.2
State-verified plumbing licence 1294-PL-C3.4