# Dave the Plumber

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 577 Main St, Dennis Port, MA 02639 · **Phone:** (508) 398-3283 · **Website:** http://www.davetheplumber.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 5.0/5** (high confidence) — from 79 reviews across 6 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
99% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 3 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Dave the Plumber is a small Dennis Port plumbing outfit that Cape homeowners call when something has already gone wrong — a pipe burst, a water heater dead, an outdoor shower leaking the week the tenants arrive. Dave McCrossin runs it with his son Jake, and Massachusetts registry records show plumber licence 4789-PL-C active in the business's own name.

The review record is unusually consistent about one thing: he answers the phone himself and he turns up. Reviewers across 2024 and 2025 describe calls answered at 7am, at 8pm, at 10:30 at night, on Sundays and on the Saturday of a holiday weekend, followed by arrival within the hour or first thing the next morning. In a June 2025 review a homeowner without water after a burst pipe wrote that he arrived in under an hour and had the water running again in 45 minutes; in a December 2024 review another described six inches of water in the house, a pipe fixed inside 30 minutes and a replacement hot water tank installed by 11am the next morning.

The work itself spans everyday residential plumbing: water heaters and tankless replacements, toilets and kitchen sinks, outdoor showers and hose bibs, burst and frozen pipes, sewer ejector pumps, and heating-side work — a 2024 reviewer described a boiler that flooded a basement, and a 2022 reviewer described six leaks chased down in forced hot water baseboards after a nor'easter knocked out power for 36 hours.

Several accounts describe him talking customers out of work. In a July 2024 review a caller with no water pressure was told to ring the water department first rather than pay for a visit; in a July 2025 review he stopped by on a holiday-weekend Saturday for a failed sewer ejector pump and refused payment because, he said, he hadn't actually done anything; and in an August 2025 review he diagnosed a problem, found nothing for him to fix and pointed the customer to a different trade.

What to ask about before booking: this is a two-man operation, so routine work waits its turn — a May 2026 reviewer who called on a Sunday about a leaking outdoor shower was called back Tuesday as promised and seen on Thursday. Pricing is typically quoted by phone; an April 2025 reviewer said he was true to his word on the verbal price, but ask for the number in writing if the job is large. Google carries a 4.9-star average from 133 ratings and the Better Business Bureau grades the business A+.

**Strengths:**
- Emergency response — reviewers repeatedly report arrival within the hour
- Direct phone access — callers reach Dave himself, not a dispatcher
- Off-hours calls — 7am, 8pm, Sunday and holiday-weekend calls answered
- Father-and-son crew — Dave works jobs alongside his son Jake
- Honest scoping — told one caller to check with the water department first
- Verbal quotes honored — reviewers say the phone price was the price
- Outdoor shower plumbing — a Cape specialty praised across several reviews
- Registry-verified licence — MA plumber licence active in the business's name

**Concerns:**
- Non-emergency lead time — a 2026 job was scheduled several days out
- Verbal phone pricing — one reviewer's price was agreed verbally, not written
- Scope limits — one caller was referred on to a different service

**Where sources disagree:**
- Business age is reported inconsistently: the company's own site says it has served the Mid-Cape area since 1988, while its Better Business Bureau profile records the business as started 1/1/2001 with 25 years in business.
- Its BuildZoom profile shows Massachusetts Plumbing Business licence #4789 as active while also carrying a 'License Not Required' block claiming the contractor does not need a licence to be a plumber in Massachusetts; the state registry is authoritative and shows the licence active.
- BuildZoom publishes a proprietary 'BZ SCORE' of 94 for this business while stating it has received no customer reviews at all — that score is permit-derived and is not a customer rating.

## Claims & citations

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

- Massachusetts plumber licence 4789-PL-C is registry-verified active, with Dave The Plumber LLC as the registry holder of record. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 4789-PL-C registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Dave The Plumber LLC”
- Google publishes a 4.9-star average from 133 ratings, and the Better Business Bureau grades the business A+ and lists it under Plumber. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dave%20the%20Plumber&query_place_id=ChIJ92cBlVE5-4kRHUVEfq8Mnkg) — “Google: 4.9★ from 133 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis-port/profile/plumber/dave-the-plumber-0021-430522) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis-port/profile/plumber/dave-the-plumber-0021-430522) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumber”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe reaching Dave himself by phone and getting an emergency visit within the hour — a June 2025 reviewer without water after a burst pipe said he arrived in under an hour and had everything running in 45 minutes. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xeVRWSkJUMnRGWjBaMWVWbERjRTlRTjNob1oyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1yTVJBT2tFZ0Z1eVlDcE9QN3hoZ2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Called Dave and he answered right away - had an emergency plumbing issue and he told me he would be with me before the end of the day. An…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNTFk4ZlBJNThMVEZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMLY8fPI58LTFg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave was wonderful, A pipe burst in my basement and we were without water. I’m a single mom with two kids, so being without water is not …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VQcm4zcWpFOF9TWmpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEPrn3qjE8_SZjgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his son were AWESOME! They came quickly, found the problem quickly, gave me options and fixed everything efficiently and were th…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNiZ2NLdmJBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICbgcKvbA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave came within minutes on a saturday afternoon. i had tenants scheduled to check in at 3:00pm so was under pressure. He immediately dia…”
- Off-hours calls are answered: reviewers describe calls taken at 7am, at 8pm, at 10:30pm, on a Sunday and on the Saturday of a July holiday weekend. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wZllrUjJTemRzWVd0eFRUaHlaazFCTTJOeWJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnpfYkR2SzdsYWtxTThyZk1BM2Nybnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a sewer ejecter pump fail on July 5th….called a few people and the only guy to come by and help me out was Dave. Although he was alre…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pNM2FFaEdXRkpYTWtGeGNXdFNNa2hRY1RSa1gzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjM3aEhGWFJXMkFxcWtSMkhQcTRkX3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave was very responsive (at 7am) and knowledgeable when we had a small plumbing issue. He provided troubleshooting ideas for me to ensur…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VMUHJsZkh6X1piVkdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKELPrlfHz_ZbVGg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave the plumber is quite the guy. Not only did he call me back right away on a Sunday but he arrived within the hour! But what sets him …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuN1BDcDJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn7PCp2QE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I'm so happy I called.  Dave answered at 8:00 pm and walked me through how to manage the situation with a clog.  He knew immediately that…”
- He works jobs alongside his son Jake; a December 2024 reviewer described the pair completing a new bathroom faucet and emergency shutoff valve in under a couple of hours. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPMnNfdmFLanNuRFhnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEO2s_vaKjsnDXg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave the Plumber, and his son Jake are top notch!  We called on Saturday morning at 7:00AM and by 8:30AM the work was complete.   We appr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR2czdIUmJREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDvs7HRbQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I can 100% attest to all of the positive reviews for Dave the Plumber and his son Jake. There is no one else I would call for plumbing pr…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNybHY3aW1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrlv7imAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his son Jake were heroes to my wife and I doing a speedy replacement of our dead hot water heater. I recommend Dave highly!!!”
- Several reviewers describe him declining work that was not his to do — telling a caller with no water pressure to contact the water department first, refusing payment for a holiday-weekend visit where he judged he had done nothing, and referring a customer to a different service after finding nothing to fix. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkU1ZXaFlaa0p0ZUdGaldHOHpOblF0ZVhCblRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldSVWhYZkJteGFjWG8zNnQteXBnTXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave was Very responsive . Called him for an issue  - he arrived when he said he would , diagnosed the problem and was able to reccommend…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wZllrUjJTemRzWVd0eFRUaHlaazFCTTJOeWJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnpfYkR2SzdsYWtxTThyZk1BM2Nybnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a sewer ejecter pump fail on July 5th….called a few people and the only guy to come by and help me out was Dave. Although he was alre…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURyMUtpOENnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDr1Ki8Cg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Thank god 🙏 for Dave! Called him on a Sunday he was willing to come right over.... But when I explained no water pressure he advised I c…”
- Emergency water damage: a December 2024 reviewer described six inches of water in the house, a burst pipe fixed within 30 minutes of his arrival and a damaged hot water tank replaced by 11am the following morning. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmOXZIUzVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICf9vHS5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would recommend Dave every time  -  I had a pipe burst, when I arrived at my house I had 6 inches of water … I immediately called Dave,…”
- Outdoor shower plumbing is a repeated theme: an October 2024 reviewer described water lines run for a new outdoor shower in an old Provincetown building, and a June 2025 reviewer said he repaired an outdoor shower two larger Chatham companies had left inoperable. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0MWVsZERkbnBqUzNCNmRtbGtSa0p5VVd0M1IxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkt1eldDdnpjS3B6dmlkRkJyUWt3R1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I went with 2 of the largest plumbing companies in Chatham prior to Dave, which was a huge mistake. I had horrible experiences with both …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZalBqbnZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYjPjnvAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had an outdoor faucet that was old, leaked badly, bruised my hand trying to turn it, and was badly needed to water 4 newly planted arbo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuOV9feDh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn9__x8wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My dream was to have an outdoor shower in my little place in Provincetown, but I knew running the water lines would be tricky in this old…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMb2MzVmpRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICLoc3VjQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an outside shower that would not completely shut off and a leaky outdoor faucet.  Dave immediately answered the phone  and said he…”
- Heating-side work as well as plumbing: a January 2024 reviewer described a boiler that flooded a basement and a January 2022 reviewer described six leaks repaired in forced hot water baseboards after a nor'easter. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxaC1PZTJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1h-Oe2wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We called Dave late on a weekend night in a panic because our basement just filled with water from our boiler. He calmly assured us we di…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtc2ZTb2pBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmsfSojAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great plumber / great guy.  Shows up when he says he will, cost is estimated and reasonable, no surprises, plus he does a GREAT job.  I h…”
- Water heaters and tanks are routine work — reviewers describe same-day and next-morning hot water heater replacements. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmOXZIUzVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICf9vHS5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would recommend Dave every time  -  I had a pipe burst, when I arrived at my house I had 6 inches of water … I immediately called Dave,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNybHY3aW1BRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICrlv7imAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave and his son Jake were heroes to my wife and I doing a speedy replacement of our dead hot water heater. I recommend Dave highly!!!”
- Pricing is described as reasonable and as quoted: an April 2025 reviewer said he was true to his word on the verbal price given over the phone, and a January 2022 reviewer said the cost is estimated and reasonable with no surprises. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJdHZTbnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCItvSnqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave really helped us in a bind and finished a job that someone else started.  I was very lucky to have him squeeze me in same day.
He wa…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtc2ZTb2pBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmsfSojAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great plumber / great guy.  Shows up when he says he will, cost is estimated and reasonable, no surprises, plus he does a GREAT job.  I h…”
- A Reddit commenter on r/CapeCod named Dave the Plumber with his phone number in 2022 when asked for a reliable plumber, and a 2022 Cape Cod Times piece profiled him as David McCrossin, driving a truck adorned with a giant spigot. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/tlge26/looking_for_a_reliable_plumber_in_yarmouth/i1vpovv/) — “r/CapeCod — Dave the Plumber 508-398-3283”
  - [capecodtimes.com](https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2022/10/16/cape-cod-outdoor-shower-season-when-you-should-turn-off/10478719002/) — “capecodtimes.com — Dave, known formally as David McCrossin, is a Renaissance man who drives a truck adorned with a giant spigot.”
- Non-emergency work waits its turn: a May 2026 reviewer who called on a Sunday about a leaking outdoor shower was called back on the Tuesday as promised and seen on the Thursday. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sQ1FVRmtXa0kzVTBjeFVXVnFiMHhrWjBweWNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlCQUFkWkI3U0cxUWVqb0xkZ0pycUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We called Dave on a Sunday when we discovered that our outdoor shower was leaking. He was extremely nice over the phone and told my husba…”
- Pricing is commonly agreed verbally by phone rather than in writing — an April 2025 reviewer described a verbal price given over the phone, which he then honoured. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJdHZTbnFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCItvSnqgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave really helped us in a bind and finished a job that someone else started.  I was very lucky to have him squeeze me in same day.
He wa…”
- The rating rests on a deep and near-uniformly positive Google record (4.9 stars from 133 ratings, 79 reviews on file since 2021) that is unusually specific about emergency response times, plus a registry-verified active plumber licence and a BBB A+ grade, with no complaint of any kind in the packet. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dave%20the%20Plumber&query_place_id=ChIJ92cBlVE5-4kRHUVEfq8Mnkg) — “Google: 4.9★ from 133 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis-port/profile/plumber/dave-the-plumber-0021-430522) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 4789-PL-C registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Dave The Plumber LLC”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis-port/profile/plumber/dave-the-plumber-0021-430522) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumber”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VNTFk4ZlBJNThMVEZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEMLY8fPI58LTFg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Dave was wonderful, A pipe burst in my basement and we were without water. I’m a single mom with two kids, so being without water is not …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmOXZIUzVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICf9vHS5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I would recommend Dave every time  -  I had a pipe burst, when I arrived at my house I had 6 inches of water … I immediately called Dave,…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURuOV9feDh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDn9__x8wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My dream was to have an outdoor shower in my little place in Provincetown, but I knew running the water lines would be tricky in this old…”
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 4789-PL-C registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Dave The Plumber LLC”
- Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQxaC1PZTJ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID1h-Oe2wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We called Dave late on a weekend night in a panic because our basement just filled with water from our boiler. He calmly assured us we di…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtc2ZTb2pBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x489e0caf7e44451d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDmsfSojAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great plumber / great guy.  Shows up when he says he will, cost is estimated and reasonable, no surprises, plus he does a GREAT job.  I h…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

Status: **active** (#4789-PL-C, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-20, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dave%20the%20Plumber&query_place_id=ChIJ92cBlVE5-4kRHUVEfq8Mnkg): 4.9★ from 133 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dave%20the%20Plumber&query_place_id=ChIJ92cBlVE5-4kRHUVEfq8Mnkg): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/dennis-port/profile/plumber/dave-the-plumber-0021-430522): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/dave-the-plumber-dennisport): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.davetheplumber.com): 38 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2022/10/16/cape-cod-outdoor-shower-season-when-you-should-turn-off/10478719002/): 2 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://davetheplumber.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/dave-the-plumber-dennis-ma): Listed on this source

## Mentions

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

- “Dave, known formally as David McCrossin, is a Renaissance man who drives a truck adorned with a giant spigot.” — capecodtimes.com (2022-10-16) — https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/2022/10/16/cape-cod-outdoor-shower-season-when-you-should-turn-off/10478719002/
- “Dave the Plumber 508-398-3283” — u/redditwastesmyday in r/CapeCod (2022-03-24) — https://www.reddit.com/r/CapeCod/comments/tlge26/looking_for_a_reliable_plumber_in_yarmouth/i1vpovv/
- “Dave McCrossin’s company used to be called McCrossin’s Plumbing and Heating.” — pmmag.com (2010-04-01) — https://www.pmmag.com/articles/93766-pm-truck-of-the-month-dave-the-plumber-dennis-mass

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · April Houser · 2026-07-28**: Dave the Plumber is the real deal on the Cape. Honest, professional, and fair on price. Highly recommend for any plumbing work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Stacey Benedetto · 2026-05-21**: We called Dave on a Sunday when we discovered that our outdoor shower was leaking. He was extremely nice over the phone and told my husband that he would call him on Tuesday and he called on Tuesday. He scheduled an appointment for Thursday to look things over. On Thursday he showed up, went and got…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jacki Tate · 2026-04-02**: I’ve finally found a dependable and responsive plumber. Thanks so much Dave and Jake for providing a great service and for being dependable. I’m so appreciative.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zeljko Radivojevic · 2026-01-02**: Helped me over the phone to stop emergency leak while other plumbers in the area said can’t help me because I am not the homeowner. Solved big problem by being nice, can’t recommend more!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · kim christensen · 2025-11-23**: Dave is great!  He answers his phone and does a great job!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Catherine Thenault · 2025-11-03**: Dave responded quickly to my call, and was able to solve the copper pipe leaks right away. Fast, efficient, and effective! Will definitely use Dave if I need plumbing help.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lynn · 2025-10-30**: 100% recommend Dave!!! I called him at night  as the basement had a significant amount of water pouring from above the expansion tank. He Facetimed me (as he was in Home Depot) and walked me through how to shut it  off. He and his son arrived first thing the next morning and repaired the issue. He e…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Matthew Miracle · 2025-10-23**: Dave’s awesome! Super friendly and easy to talk to. He was really easy to reach and got me scheduled fast. Showed up on time, figured out the problem right away, and had it fixed in no time. You can tell he knows his stuff. Plus, he’s honest — no upselling or nonsense, just good work at a fair price…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Melissa LePain · 2025-10-22**: Dave’s our go to guy for our plumbing needs. He shows up when you need him, he’s super efficient & knowledgeable, works really hard to get the job done right - even when there’s obstacles in the way. He’s also really friendly and pleasant to work with! I highly recommend Dave for all your plumbing n…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jane Taylor · 2025-10-04**: Called Dave and he answered right away - had an emergency plumbing issue and he told me he would be with me before the end of the day. An hour later he texted he was on his way. Communication was excellent and he and his son fixed the issue and took the extra time to explain to us what they were doi…

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-20T05:50:21.842Z.
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