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title: "DAVID M CLAY PLUMBING & HEATING"
description: "David M Clay Plumbing & Heating is a plumbing and heating business that says on its website it has 20 years in business and offers 24/7 emergency service. "
doc_version: "2026-09-28"
last_updated: "2026-09-28"
---

# DAVID M CLAY PLUMBING & HEATING

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** Leicester, MA · **Phone:** (508) 892-1644 · **Website:** https://clayplumbingandheating.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.7/5** (high confidence) — from 80 reviews across 9 sources.
89% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 7 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

David M Clay Plumbing & Heating is a plumbing and heating business that says on its website it has 20 years in business and offers 24/7 emergency service. Its website lists a service area of Fitchburg, Framingham, Franklin and Leicester, and David Clay holds a Massachusetts plumber licence that is active on the state registry.

A recent customer says David came out to inspect their furnace and gave a quote $8,000 less than every other company they contacted, without any pressure or sales tactics. Another recent customer says David helped install a heat pump water heater they bought from Home Depot, made sure it was installed to code, and worked with them to install a stop valve. A recent Angi customer says he called right away and had fixed their issue in under 2 hours.

In a 2024 review, a customer said David took pictures and measurements, got the furnace that day, came 3 days early so they could have heat, finished in 4 hours, and removed the old furnace. A separate 2024 review said the customer had used Clay Plumbing for two boiler replacement jobs at very reasonable cost. Another 2024 customer said David fixed a leaking toilet in their apartment, left to get additional parts when the problem proved bigger, and returned to finish within a few hours.

In a 2022 review, a customer said he threatened to call the gas company when they asked for a refund for a boiler gas unit he was not able to fix. In a 2016 review, a customer said David Clay subcontracted their plumbing job to two men and would not fix their work without charging more.

**Strengths:**
- Lower furnace quote — a recent customer says $8,000 less, no pressure
- Quick emergency visits — a recent customer says fixed in under 2 hours
- Furnace installs — a 2024 customer said the job took 4 hours

**Concerns:**
- Boiler refund dispute — a 2022 customer said he threatened to call the gas company
- Subcontracted work — a 2016 customer said two men did the job

## Claims & citations

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

- Its website says it has 20 years in business and offers 24/7 emergency service _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://clayplumbingandheating.com) — “Stated offer (self-reported): 24/7 emergency service”
  - [Official Website](https://clayplumbingandheating.com) — “Self-reported 20 years in business”
- David Clay holds a Massachusetts plumber licence that is active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 25993-PL-J registry-verified active — registry holder of record: david clay”
- A recent customer says David gave a furnace quote $8,000 less than every other company they contacted, without pressure _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poamVUVkRiRlZzU0dsVWJtOWpka05TYkdacU5GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x171a36287dcf64c4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhjeTVDbFVsSGlUbm9jdkNSbGZqNFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David came out to inspect my furnace and was very professional throughout the entire process. He provided a quote that was $8,000 less th…”
- A recent customer says David helped install a heat pump water heater to code _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “David helped me install Heat Pump Water Heater that I purchased from Home Depot. It was his first time installing a heat pump water heater b…”
- In a 2024 review, a customer said David got a furnace the same day they measured and finished the job in 4 hours _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “David and his crew were more than amazing if I could give them 10 stars I would. David came took pictures and measurements and got the furna…”
- In a 2024 review, a customer said they used Clay Plumbing for two boiler replacement jobs at very reasonable cost _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “David does great work—I’ve used Clay Plumbing for two boiler replacement jobs; he is reliable, works quickly and efficiently, at very reason…”
- In a 2024 review, a customer said David fixed a leaking toilet within a few hours after getting additional parts _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “I cannot say enough how happy I was with David's help and service. From the moment when he called me to hear more details of my problem, to …”
- In a 2022 review, a customer said he threatened to call the gas company when they asked for a refund on a boiler gas unit he was not able to fix _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNCNWZ2aXJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x171a36287dcf64c4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICB5fvirQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I do NOT recommend. He threatened me to call the gas company because I asked him a refund for a boiler gas unit he wasn’t able to fix it.…”
- In a 2016 review, a customer said David Clay subcontracted their plumbing job to two men _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ClayPlumbingHeating.4034359.html) — “0.5★ I feel as though David Clay charged me of $1,200 unfairly. I hired David Clay to do plumbing work for me and he did not show up to do t…”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 25993-PL-J registry-verified active — registry holder of record: david clay”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “David helped me install Heat Pump Water Heater that I purchased from Home Depot. It was his first time installing a heat pump water heater b…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “I cannot say enough how happy I was with David's help and service. From the moment when he called me to hear more details of my problem, to …”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poamVUVkRiRlZzU0dsVWJtOWpka05TYkdacU5GRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x171a36287dcf64c4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhjeTVDbFVsSGlUbm9jdkNSbGZqNFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ David came out to inspect my furnace and was very professional throughout the entire process. He provided a quote that was $8,000 less th…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “David and his crew were more than amazing if I could give them 10 stars I would. David came took pictures and measurements and got the furna…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm) — “David does great work—I’ve used Clay Plumbing for two boiler replacement jobs; he is reliable, works quickly and efficiently, at very reason…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **active** (#25993-PL-J, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-25, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page

## Sources

- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DAVID%20M%20CLAY%20PLUMBING%20%26%20HEATING&query_place_id=ChIJ21Gmo80D5IkRxGTPfSg2Ghc): Listed on this source
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.ClayPlumbingHeating.4034359.html): 4.5★ from 123 ratings
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/david-m-clay-plumbing-and-heating-leicester): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DAVID%20M%20CLAY%20PLUMBING%20%26%20HEATING&query_place_id=ChIJ21Gmo80D5IkRxGTPfSg2Ghc): 3.5★ from 13 ratings
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/leicester/david-m-clay-plumbingand-heating-reviews-9642472.htm): 4.6★ from 146 ratings
- [Official Website](https://clayplumbingandheating.com): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://home.triptonext.com/category/plumbers/ma/leicester): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/leicester/profile/plumber/david-clay-plumbing-heating-0261-205122): Listed on this source
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/david-m-clay-plumbing-heating): 5.0★ from 1 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **Angi · Manan S. · 2026-08-01**: David helped me install Heat Pump Water Heater that I purchased from Home Depot. It was his first time installing a heat pump water heater but he made sure it gets installed as per code and right way. He worked with me to install stop valve in the end.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Corso · 2026-06-12**: David came out to inspect my furnace and was very professional throughout the entire process. He provided a quote that was $8,000 less than every other company I contacted, without any pressure or sales tactics. His communication was excellent, and he took the time to explain everything clearly. I r…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ellie Williams · 2026-05-13**: Excellent service from David. He explained everything clearly and got the job done quickly. Really appreciate his honesty and professionalism.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sylvie · 2026-05-13**: David did a fantastic job with our plumbing issue. He was punctual, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I would definitely call him again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachel · 2026-05-13**: Great experience working with David. He was responsive, knowledgeable, and made sure everything was taken care of properly. Thank you!
- **Angi · Coleen L. · 2026-05-01**: Absolutely a highly recommend! He called right away, understood the problem and the need for urgency and was here and had fixed my issue in under 2 hours! Highly Highly recommend!!! Thank You David M. Clay Plumbing& Heating!
- **Angi · Gary R. · 2026-05-01**: Yes he did a excellent job very satisfied.
- **Angi · Oscar M. · 2026-03-01**: Did a good job. Some confusion on the price they charged me though as it was over a call
- **Angi · Vibhu B. · 2026-03-01**: I wanted them to enter the facility in a more cleaner way with shoes covers, there was also some heavy smoke that they left as well
- **Angi · James B. · 2026-01-01**: David’s team arrived when they said they would, fixed our issue really quickly and left the work areas cleaner than when they arrived. Great experience, will hire them again!

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