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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Brandow Plumbing. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
A homeowner's October 2025 Google review describes a combination-boiler installation followed by sharply higher gas usage and calls that went unanswered. The customer said Chad promised to contact the dealer, but another plumber ultimately fixed the problem at additional cost. That complaint matters alongside the plumbing updates and heating installations other customers describe at Brandow Plumbing in Agawam. The business says it has 32 years in business and offers 24/7 emergency service. Massachusetts plumber licence 31464-PL-J is active, with Chad Brandow named as the registry holder. Its BBB grade is A+, and its Google rating is 4.1 stars from 14 ratings. In an August 2025 Google review, a repeat customer described plumbing updates to a newly purchased home with deteriorated copper pipes. They praised Chad's explanation of the proposed work, his thoroughness and reasonable prices. A customer writing in November 2021 said the company offered a later-week appointment with a standby option, explained the work before starting, and returned quickly after fetching an additional part. That customer also called the price fair. In January 2019, another Google reviewer described repairs to poor plumbing work followed by new heating-system installations, praising both results and prices. Older HomeAdvisor accounts include a March 2010 review about sourcing and installing a replacement part for an old clawfoot tub. That customer said the company responded to the initial request within five minutes, visited the next day for a free estimate, and worked around their schedule for the installation. Another March 2010 customer reported that frozen heating pipes were opened effectively. There are complaints about both follow-up and repair results. In November 2023, a Google reviewer said repeated calls and texts about a repair estimate produced intermittent promises to visit without a visit. A March 2008 HomeAdvisor reviewer said a universal replacement part failed to solve the problem and that their original part was kept despite a request to return it. The boiler customer's October 2025 account likewise describes having to seek help elsewhere after unanswered calls.
I hired this company to install a Combo boiler, they installed the unit and were paid in full. The first month my gas usage increased over 85%, next month gas usage increased 150%, the month of Sept my bill stated my gas increased 366%. Early sept I spoke with Chad and he stated he would contact the dealer and get back to me, he never called me back. I tried calling him and no return call. I reached out to a local Navien dealer and they were very helpful, they gave me a plumber to call. I called the plumber set up an appointment, he came by called Navien customer service and fixed the problem in 15 mins at an additional cost.
I’ve called Brandow Plumbing for several years now. I’ve recently purchased a new home that needed some plumbing updates due to the existing copper pipes not being in good condition to put it mildly. Chad Brandow did an amazing job as usual. He’s very thorough in reviewing and explaining the work that needed to be done before hand. Chad is very professional and takes pride in his work from start to finish, and it shows. He is great to work with and his prices are reasonable.
Called several times for an estimate on a repair job that was previously talked over on a previous job. No communication at all. I left multiple texts, and was getting responded once in a blue saying they would come over. I understand people and companies being busy, but just downright neglect, is downright wrong. Maybe if the job is a $4,000 job, then yes they may respond faster. Thank goodness this was not at emergency situation.
I contacted the business, although they were very busy like many of the other plumbers were, they gave me a date for later in the week but they put me on standby just in case they finished a job earlier. I told them we’re would be at home whenever they had the time. They showed up and came prepared to do the job. They showed me what was going on before starting the job and they gave me the parts that was needed to do the job. They had to go out and get an additional part, they came back quickly. They were honest and fair with their price. They were very professional, prompt and they kept me aware of what was going on. I would recommend them.
Brandow Plumbing came to my rescue to repair some bad plumbing work. They were quick and efficient and did great work. I then had them install some new heating systems with excellent results. I can't say enough nice things about their work, service and fair prices.
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