# D F Plumbing & Mechanical

**Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 9 Stadler St, Belchertown, MA 01007 · **Phone:** (413) 323-6116 · **Website:** https://dfplumbingmechanical.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 14 reviews across 6 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

D F Plumbing & Mechanical is a Belchertown shop built for plumbing and heating problems around the Pioneer Valley: water heaters, boilers, gas piping, and the hydronic systems that keep older New England homes warm. The company, run by owner David Fredenburgh, says on its own site it has served the area for 25 years, and its BBB profile puts the figure at 31 — either way, this is a long-tenured local operation, not a startup.

What keeps showing up in its reviews is speed paired with follow-through. Google shows a 4.7-star average from 31 ratings, and the written reviews on file — 14 of them, all five stars, running from 2021 through 2025 — repeat the same names: Dean, Rob, Joe, Richie. In an October 2025 review, a customer described calling eight other companies about a failed geothermal heat-pump compressor and getting nowhere, until Dean walked them through a phone bypass to get hot water back for the weekend and followed up by email to spec the right replacement unit. A 2021 review told a similar story about pricing rather than access: an estimate for a well sediment filter came in over the phone, and the final bill landed at the low end of that quote — "fair price for a good job," the reviewer wrote.

The company's reach goes beyond routine house calls, too. In 2017, a Belchertown-based DF Plumbing crew installed plumbing during the redevelopment of the old Northampton State Hospital into condominiums at Village Hill — the kind of institutional job that speaks to more than a two-person outfit doing water heaters.

A couple of things are worth asking about directly rather than assuming. The BBB lists the company at an A+ grade but notes it is not an accredited BBB business, which is a different thing than the grade alone suggests. And the tenure claim is worth confirming, since the company's own site and its BBB listing don't agree — 25 years by one count, 31 by the other.

For anyone in the Belchertown-to-Northampton corridor dealing with a water heater, boiler, or gas piping job — especially one other companies have waved off — this is a shop with a real paper trail of getting people unstuck. Confirm current licensing and get a firm quote before the truck rolls, since neither one is stated outright online.

**Strengths:**
- Fast, resourceful help — walked a customer through a heat-pump bypass by phone
- Named technicians — Dean, Rob and Joe draw repeat individual praise
- Fair pricing — a 2021 estimate landed at the low end on the final bill
- Deep review history — 14 five-star Google reviews spanning 2021 to 2025
- Institutional project work — plumbing on a 2017 Northampton condo redevelopment

**Concerns:**
- Not BBB accredited — despite carrying an A+ grade
- Tenure claims differ — 25 years on its site, 31 per BBB

**Where sources disagree:**
- The company's own site claims 25 years in business; its BBB profile lists 31 years.

## Claims & citations

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

- Google shows a 4.7-star average from 31 ratings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=D%20F%20Plumbing%20%26%20Mechanical&query_place_id=ChIJ6aRGM6fI5okRoQY7KoLr1Xk) — “Google: 4.7★ from 31 ratings”
- Fourteen Google reviews from 2021 through 2025 are all five stars, repeatedly naming the same technicians for water heater, boiler and gas piping jobs. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GUWNXWjFaM1poWTNKRE4wZGFOV016ZUdGMVoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFQcWZ1Z3ZhY3JDN0daNWMzeGF1Z1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DF Plumbing.  Always reasonably priced, friendly, and consistent with our plumbing needs.  I recently had a countertop installed but want…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oUFJFZGpNbmhGZUY5d2IzcEthVVl0UldoU2NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhPREdjMnhFeF9wb3pKaUYtRWhScVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a Geothermal hot water heater that the compressor went on.  After calling 8 companies and able to get anyone to speak with me, I st…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZcU11bExREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYqMulLQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DF Plumbing have helped with a few of our plumbing needs over the last couple of years. They have always been quick to respond and are ve…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnejdxSWZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCgz7qIfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Needed a new tankless water heater and DF Plumbing installed very quickly and efficiently. Answered all questions we had and Dean went ab…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMNXVhUnVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICL5uaRugE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great Service from Rob and his team.   The job was covered by our manufacturer warranty and DF was on site within a few hours of our call…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUZ2ZmcXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTgffqqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fixed a leaky tub faucet. Fixed right away.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4dE1XNXlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxtMW5ygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had DF plumbing come to my house to replace some broken water lines going outside (joe) who was very friendly got the job done quickly an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSMk1pbzl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICR2Mio9wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Awesome company to do business with! Replaced my gas boiler. Professional installation. Great crew! On time and met my budget. I would re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtbzc2bjZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICmo76n6gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They installed a hot water heater.  They were prompt, considerate and very professional.  I would recommend them without a second thought…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHal9QUjBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGj_PR0gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ So happy we went with Dean and his crew for our new house plumbing thanks so much! The entire plumbing part of our build was stress free!”
- In an October 2025 review, the owner walked a customer through bypassing a failed geothermal heat-pump compressor by phone after eight other companies wouldn't return calls. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oUFJFZGpNbmhGZUY5d2IzcEthVVl0UldoU2NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhPREdjMnhFeF9wb3pKaUYtRWhScVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a Geothermal hot water heater that the compressor went on.  After calling 8 companies and able to get anyone to speak with me, I st…”
- A 2021 review described a phone estimate for a well sediment filter that came in at the low end of the quote on the final bill. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHaXNDcXZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGisCqvgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We just needed a sediment filter for our well. They gave us a reasonable estimate over the phone, and get this, the final bill was at the…”
- In 2017, a Belchertown-based DF Plumbing & Mechanical crew installed plumbing during the redevelopment of the former Northampton State Hospital into condominiums at Village Hill. _(confidence: high)_
  - [gazettenet.com](https://gazettenet.com/2016/12/21/developer-of-defunct-village-hill-project-files-for-bankruptcy-7015818/) — “gazettenet.com — Avery Dubois of Belchertown-based DF Plumbing & Mechanical installs plumbing Nov. 1 inside the former state hospital buildi…”
- Carries a BBB A+ grade but is not a BBB-accredited business. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/belchertown/profile/plumber/d-f-plumbing-mechanical-0261-263822) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/belchertown/profile/plumber/d-f-plumbing-mechanical-0261-263822) — “BBB profile lists D F Plumbing & Mechanical of Belchertown, MA (owner David Fredenburgh) as not BBB-accredited but carrying an A+ rating, in…”
- The company's own site says it has served the area for 25 years, while its BBB profile lists 31 years in business. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/belchertown/profile/plumber/d-f-plumbing-mechanical-0261-263822) — “BBB profile lists D F Plumbing & Mechanical of Belchertown, MA (owner David Fredenburgh) as not BBB-accredited but carrying an A+ rating, in…”
  - [Official Website](https://dfplumbingmechanical.com) — “Self-reported 25 years in business”
- Self-reports offering boiler, water heater, gas piping and hydronic heating service across central and western Massachusetts. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://dfplumbingmechanical.com) — “DF Plumbing & Mechanical is a Belchertown, MA-based residential and commercial plumbing and heating contractor offering boiler, water heater…”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21GUWNXWjFaM1poWTNKRE4wZGFOV016ZUdGMVoxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmFQcWZ1Z3ZhY3JDN0daNWMzeGF1Z1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DF Plumbing.  Always reasonably priced, friendly, and consistent with our plumbing needs.  I recently had a countertop installed but want…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZcU11bExREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYqMulLQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ DF Plumbing have helped with a few of our plumbing needs over the last couple of years. They have always been quick to respond and are ve…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNUZ2ZmcXFRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICTgffqqQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fixed a leaky tub faucet. Fixed right away.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN4dE1XNXlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICxtMW5ygE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had DF plumbing come to my house to replace some broken water lines going outside (joe) who was very friendly got the job done quickly an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHaXNDcXZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGisCqvgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We just needed a sediment filter for our well. They gave us a reasonable estimate over the phone, and get this, the final bill was at the…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2dmZXR2RREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID6vfWGdQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Rick did plumbing through Yankee Home for our shower installation.  All looks good 👍.  Seemed like a very nice person.”
  - [gazettenet.com](https://gazettenet.com/2016/12/21/developer-of-defunct-village-hill-project-files-for-bankruptcy-7015818/) — “gazettenet.com — Avery Dubois of Belchertown-based DF Plumbing & Mechanical installs plumbing Nov. 1 inside the former state hospital buildi…”
  - [Official Website](https://dfplumbingmechanical.com) — “DF Plumbing & Mechanical is a Belchertown, MA-based residential and commercial plumbing and heating contractor offering boiler, water heater…”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oUFJFZGpNbmhGZUY5d2IzcEthVVl0UldoU2NWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhPREdjMnhFeF9wb3pKaUYtRWhScVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a Geothermal hot water heater that the compressor went on.  After calling 8 companies and able to get anyone to speak with me, I st…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnejdxSWZBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCgz7qIfA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Needed a new tankless water heater and DF Plumbing installed very quickly and efficiently. Answered all questions we had and Dean went ab…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNSMk1pbzl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICR2Mio9wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Awesome company to do business with! Replaced my gas boiler. Professional installation. Great crew! On time and met my budget. I would re…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNtbzc2bjZnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x79d5eb822a3b06a1!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICmo76n6gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They installed a hot water heater.  They were prompt, considerate and very professional.  I would recommend them without a second thought…”
  - [Official Website](https://dfplumbingmechanical.com) — “DF Plumbing & Mechanical is a Belchertown, MA-based residential and commercial plumbing and heating contractor offering boiler, water heater…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Porch](https://pro.porch.com/belchertown-ma/hvac-contractors/d-f-plumbing-and-mechanical/pp): Listed on this source
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=D%20F%20Plumbing%20%26%20Mechanical&query_place_id=ChIJ6aRGM6fI5okRoQY7KoLr1Xk): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=D%20F%20Plumbing%20%26%20Mechanical&query_place_id=ChIJ6aRGM6fI5okRoQY7KoLr1Xk): 4.7★ from 31 ratings
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/belchertown/profile/plumber/d-f-plumbing-mechanical-0261-263822): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://gazettenet.com/2016/12/21/developer-of-defunct-village-hill-project-files-for-bankruptcy-7015818/): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Official Website](https://dfplumbingmechanical.com): 25 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “Avery Dubois of Belchertown-based DF Plumbing & Mechanical installs plumbing Nov. 1 inside the former state hospital building, which will be transformed into condominiums in the Village Hill neighborh…” — gazettenet.com (2017-01-09) — https://gazettenet.com/2016/12/21/developer-of-defunct-village-hill-project-files-for-bankruptcy-7015818/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · luann czapla · 2025-10-14**: I had a Geothermal hot water heater that the compressor went on.  After calling 8 companies and able to get anyone to speak with me, I stopped in at DF Plumbing and Dean talked me through bypassing the Heat Pump mode so that I could have hot water for the weekend.  When I returned home and performed…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christine Lindstrom · 2025-08-22**: DF Plumbing.  Always reasonably priced, friendly, and consistent with our plumbing needs.  I recently had a countertop installed but wanted the same sink.  Richie removed it and put it back, replacing a few parts along the way.  THANKS DF PLUMBING!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anonymous · 2025-04-30**: DF Plumbing have helped with a few of our plumbing needs over the last couple of years. They have always been quick to respond and are very knowledgeable. The most recent experience was particularly amazing. Not only were they able to squeeze our job in a few days earlier than expected, the workers …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sherrie Martinez · 2025-02-21**: Needed a new tankless water heater and DF Plumbing installed very quickly and efficiently. Answered all questions we had and Dean went above and beyond by helping explain our situation to Quabbin Analytics next store when I went in person to inquire about well water testing. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zach Johnsonrq · 2024-06-18**: Great Service from Rob and his team.   The job was covered by our manufacturer warranty and DF was on site within a few hours of our call.   We will be back again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Better Things · 2024-05-15**: Fixed a leaky tub faucet. Fixed right away.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · joshchapo · 2023-05-11**: Had DF plumbing come to my house to replace some broken water lines going outside (joe) who was very friendly got the job done quickly and clean. Water running great after he got everything fixed for us.
He was punctual and very easy to talk too. Informed us of how to prevent breakage for future.
Wi…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Indian Motorcycle of Springfield · 2023-03-24**: Awesome company to do business with! Replaced my gas boiler. Professional installation. Great crew! On time and met my budget. I would recommend Rob and his team for all your plumbing and mechanical needs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Iona · 2022-08-17**: I highly recommend this company! Excellent service. I used this company for a plumbing problem and I am really a happy customer 😊😊😊
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · anthony damato · 2022-05-23**: Great service .  Tech was very pleasant

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