# DeWolfe Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 1200 MA-28, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 · **Phone:** (508) 519-3160 · **Website:** https://www.dewolfecontracting.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GMBListing-South-Yarmouth-MA · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 71 reviews across 4 sources.
92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 16 reviews, 3 negative.

## The honest read

DeWolfe Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a South Yarmouth-based plumbing and HVAC company holding an active, registry-verified Massachusetts plumber's license (Gary DeWolfe) plus a BBB A+ rating and several additional trade licenses on file.

The written record is large and consistently strong: across dozens of Google reviews from 2021 through today, homeowners repeatedly name and praise specific technicians -- Jhan, Dakota, Connor, and John among them -- for explaining their work clearly, showing up on time, and fixing problems on the first visit. Several recent reviews describe fast emergency response, including same-day or next-morning fixes for a burst PEX fitting, a leaking TP valve that flooded a cellar, and a holiday-weekend water leak. Multiple long-time customers describe using DeWolfe for a decade or more and calling them first for both routine service and emergencies.

A handful of recent reviews are more mixed: one customer reported a part taking over a week to reach Cape Cod, leaving a 93-year-old without hot water; another had a new toilet leak on first use and had to call for a return visit; and one reviewer gave a technician named Connor a zero for not diagnosing a boiler issue on that particular call -- though Connor is also named positively in other reviews, suggesting an isolated bad visit rather than a pattern. Two Google reviews attributed to this listing (from reviewers naming a business called 'Aqua' and a technician named 'Doug') describe work that doesn't match DeWolfe's known staff or branding and were excluded from this synthesis as likely misattributed to the wrong Google listing.

For plumbing, heating, and AC work on Cape Cod, the depth and consistency of specific, named-technician praise here is substantial. Anyone booking should ask about parts lead times for less-common components given the one reported delay.

**Strengths:**
- Named techs praised — Jhan, Dakota, Connor, and John repeatedly cited by name
- Fast emergency response — same-day fixes for leaks, floods, and no-heat calls
- Multiple state trade licenses — active registry-verified plumber license plus BBB A+

**Concerns:**
- One reported parts delay — over a week wait left a 93-year-old without hot water
- One new toilet install leaked on first use, requiring a follow-up visit

**Where sources disagree:**
- Two Google reviews attributed to this listing (naming a business called 'Aqua' and a technician named 'Doug') describe work that doesn't match DeWolfe's known staff (Jhan, Dakota, Connor, John) or its DeWolfe family branding -- excluded from this synthesis as apparent misattribution to the wrong Google listing, not treated as DeWolfe's record.

## Claims & citations

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

- Holds an active, registry-verified Massachusetts plumber's license (#9749-PL-M), listed to Gary DeWolfe _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 9749-PL-M registry-verified active — registry holder of record: GARY DEWOLFE”
- BBB-accredited with an A+ rating; BBB also lists several additional trade license numbers (plumbing, sheet metal, HVAC/oil burner, corporate) under the company, as self/directory-reported _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Better Business Bureau: accredited / certified / member”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: MA license 9749-PL-M (Division of Professional Licensure), exp 5/1/2028”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: MA license 1604-SM-M1 (Division of Professional Licensure), exp 10/28/2027”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: MA license PM-298326 (Dept of Public Safety and Inspections), exp 10/10/2026”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Licence listed on Better Business Bureau: MA license CS-043715 (Dept of Public Safety and Inspections), exp 10/10/2027”
- Named technicians (Jhan, Dakota, Connor, John) repeatedly and specifically praised for explaining their work and fixing issues on the first visit _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KWkxXSllkaTF4U0dGbVNDMW5RV3hEUjJsdk1XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJZLWJYdi1xSGFmSC1nQWxDR2lvMWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had the pleasure to have Jhan and apprentice Dakota come to my house and install a new hot water heater. They were on time (actually earl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ZdGMwZHJSWG90Y0c5bVRXSjFSalkyWjI1NFlsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnYtc0drRXotcG9mTWJ1RjY2Z254YlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jhan Erazo did a great job restoring heat to my freezing home. He was knowledgeable, thorough and on time. You are lucky to have such a p…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twMmRsVlFPWFZMT0RoSmVFVTBlRGQ0VlY4MVdXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkp2dlVQOXVLODhJeEU0eDd4VV81WWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Friendly, attentive, and professional throughout my experience. Jhan and his assistant were very knowledgeable, I had a a bit of a compli…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGTldVRlVTRWQ1VVZsQ1RWcGZjV2hqVTBaa1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFNWUFUSEd5UVlCTVpfcWhjU0ZkSmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A PEX fitting in my basement ceiling came loose, and was leaking quite a bit of water. After shutting off the water supply, I called DeWo…”
- Fast emergency response described in several recent reviews, including a holiday-weekend leak and a burst PEX fitting fixed the next morning _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGTldVRlVTRWQ1VVZsQ1RWcGZjV2hqVTBaa1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFNWUFUSEd5UVlCTVpfcWhjU0ZkSmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A PEX fitting in my basement ceiling came loose, and was leaking quite a bit of water. After shutting off the water supply, I called DeWo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VKTDI0c3pKcE1uMlZnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEJL24szJpMn2Vg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Great staff and work from DeWolfe. I had an outdoor shower issue after MDW and other companies were booking 3 weeks out and charging a fo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJZUh2LWo1NnA3b1JREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEIeHv-j56p7oRQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I made a call to DeWolfe early this morning with an emergency water leak.  Within a few hours, Jhan was calling me saying he was on his w…”
- A handful of recent reviews report a slow parts delay leaving an elderly customer without hot water for over a week, and a new toilet install that leaked on first use requiring a return visit _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OR2F6bDZSbkV4YzA5U1MwNUxWR0YzVDNJMVRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNGazl6RnExc09SS05LVGF3T3I1TkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Its taking over a week to get a part into Cape Cod Island; set expectations not delivered and have a 93 yr old without hot water for over…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21rMlVXdEpSVzl4ZG1zelRHZGZVelkyYjFVNE5IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmk2UWtJRW9xdmszTGdfUzY2b1U4NHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Plumber straighten out new toilet in the basement 1/2 bath that was leaking at the wax ring. We have guest coming to stay and We just flu…”
- Rating driven by a large, mostly-positive review base (Google 4.8★ from 97 ratings, 71 reviews on file) with a small minority of specific, credible complaints _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DeWolfe%20Plumbing%2C%20Heating%20%26%20Cooling&query_place_id=ChIJQdZoWFI3-4kRSqoDXx9tWzA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 97 ratings”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Drain Cleaning”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGTldVRlVTRWQ1VVZsQ1RWcGZjV2hqVTBaa1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFNWUFUSEd5UVlCTVpfcWhjU0ZkSmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A PEX fitting in my basement ceiling came loose, and was leaking quite a bit of water. After shutting off the water supply, I called DeWo…”
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 9749-PL-M registry-verified active — registry holder of record: GARY DEWOLFE”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Drain Cleaning”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pCdWVXbExiR3RhU25od1kyTjZiV2hMWWxoU2RXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjBueWlLbGtaSnhwY2N6bWhLYlhSdWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Jhan and Dakota came today for the annual maintenance of our air conditioner and mini-split. They were both very cordial and asked if we …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2s1MFNDMUZRekZ2VVVzeVVsWjFWRWhKV210alUwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x305b6d1f5f03aa4a!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk50SC1FQzFvUUsyUlZ1VEhJWmtjU0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Worked hard to figure out what the issue was with my gas boiler heating system - explored many different options until finding the proble…”

## Ownership

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

## License

Status: **active** (#9749-PL-M, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-22, 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=DeWolfe%20Plumbing%2C%20Heating%20%26%20Cooling&query_place_id=ChIJQdZoWFI3-4kRSqoDXx9tWzA): 4.8★ from 97 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=DeWolfe%20Plumbing%2C%20Heating%20%26%20Cooling&query_place_id=ChIJQdZoWFI3-4kRSqoDXx9tWzA): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/west-boylston/profile/general-contractor/dewolfe-contracting-inc-0261-221933): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.dewolfecontracting.com): 95 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael McGowan · 2026-07-24**: The plumber was professional and extremely knowledgeable. Diagnosed the issue immediately and provided a solution that resolved the issue. I would definitely recommend DeWolfe Plumbing.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Eileen Meehan · 2026-07-21**: Jhan and Dakota came today for the annual maintenance of our air conditioner and mini-split. They were both very cordial and asked if we had any concerns. Each took a unit to work on and when the job was done, each gave a detailed explanation of what had been accomplished. We appreciated their feedb…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan O'Brien · 2026-07-16**: Excellent job repairing outdoor shower!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Terry Diffley · 2026-07-14**: Please send a detailed description of what was actually done
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · john sullivan · 2026-06-30**: On time and well done!👍🏼
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Dale Fuller · 2026-06-11**: Outdated shower repair.  The situation was assessed throughly and they found a solution. Parts were ordered and the job will be finished when they arrive. Impressed with their professionalism.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · ken watson · 2026-05-28**: Tech showed up on time, was very prepared to diagnose and repair. Set up follow up appointment and walked me through service contract benefits in the future.
Strongly recommend this company.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · MB · 2026-05-25**: I’m very happy with the service I received. The technicians were professional and on time. I really appreciated the fact that I was able to get an appointment quickly!
- **4/5 · Google Reviews · Jean Debbie Boc · 2026-05-24**: Drainpipe in basement replaced.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Charles Martin · 2026-05-15**: Great service, neat clean and done properly!

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Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-22T12:41:02.789Z.
Cite as: DeWolfe Plumbing, Heating & Cooling — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/dewolfe-plumbing-heating-and-cooling-south-yarmouth)
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