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Local business · Belmont, MALocal business · 5 Concord Ave, Belmont, MA 02478, USA
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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Beantown Drains. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
Beantown Drains is Matt Waller's drain and plumbing business, run as a sole proprietorship out of Belmont since 2011 and centered on drain cleaning, camera inspections, hydrojetting, and general plumbing work around the Boston area. Matt and a colleague named Jack come up by name in nearly every review. In an October 2025 review, a property manager said Matt resolved two different plumbing problems across two Cambridge properties, both for less than they expected to pay. In a September 2025 review, a customer said Matt has walked them through fixing a problem themselves over the phone more than once, so they didn't have to pay for a visit at all. In a July 2025 review, a customer described Matt coming out on short notice for an urgent call and not charging for it. One customer, in a February 2025 review, said Matt has been the only plumber they've trusted with an old, complicated property for seven years. Beantown Drains also turns up positively outside its listed reviews: a 2025 Nextdoor post from an Arlington resident said they'd worked with the company across multiple properties for eight years and called it highly knowledgeable and competent. Not every account is glowing. In a 2023 review, a customer called the pricing high and said the company felt understaffed, adding that a different company they later hired gave them a different explanation of their plumbing issue. That's the only negative account among the eight reviews on file, which otherwise run five stars from 2024 through early 2026. Beantown Drains holds an active Massachusetts plumber license verified on the state registry, and the Better Business Bureau grades the sole proprietorship A+, though it shows no reviews or complaints of its own. For a drain problem, a sewer camera inspection, or general plumbing work on an older or complicated system, Matt's track record points to straightforward, fairly priced work — ask upfront about pricing on a larger job, given the one review that flagged cost.
“Beantown Drains, highly knowledgeable and competent, working with them for 8 years on may properties.”
Most skilled and most caring plumbers we’ve ever had. They do it all, not just drains. We love Matt and Jack.
I can't recommend Matt any more highly. I have worked with him at two different properties in Cambridge dealing with two different problems. On both occasions, he was incredibly efficient and resolved our problems for a price that was more than fair - far less than we expected to pay. He is also very accessible and a good communicator. I'll be calling Matt the next time I need a plumber, and I recommend that you do too.
Matt has done plumbing work a handful of times for us and he's fantastic. On multiple occasions he's had me troubleshoot the problem myself and some of those times I was able to resolve it without having to have him come out or pay him a dime. He responds to photos of the problem area sent over text. Other times it has helped narrow down the problem so he knows what he's dealing with in advance of showing up which helps him arrive prepared with the necessary parts and gets him in and out quicker. He has responded to calls on holidays and come out after-hours, warning us in advance that he'll bill at his emergency rate. I hope to not have many plumbing problems, but when they inevitably arise, I'm calling Matt.
Matt is hands down the best plumber we've ever worked with. He's incredibly easy to communicate with, always professional, and willing to help—no matter the size or urgency of the job. On one occasion, he responded to our last-minute call, came out right away, and didn’t even charge us, saying it was a simple fix that only took a few minutes—something we’ve never experienced before. In the past, other plumbers have charged us their full hourly rate, even when they left after 20 minutes without resolving the issue. While I understand that's standard practice, Matt’s genuine willingness to help truly stand out. His rates are very reasonable, and more importantly, he clearly cares about doing right by his customers. Highly recommend!
Matt and Jack, and the team at Beantown Drains are exceptional!!! 3 words sum it up based upon my experience; honesty, integrity and customer-focused! I encountered an issue on a weekend - when most plumbers would jump at the weekend rate. Matt did the right thing and instructed me to do something that would allow us to get through to Monday. Monday morning, first thing, Matt and Jack were at the front door ready to solve the issue quickly and with no hesitation! I have dealt with many service professionals and the Beantown Drain experience rates as #1! Can't say enough about the family business that treats you like a human, and that only comes from respectful, professional and honest plumbing contractors like Matt and Jack at Beantown Drains! I would personally reference these gents anytime and thank them for keeping professionalism in the plumbing business!
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Fast boiler repair4.3
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