# Distinct Plumbing Heating & Gas Fitting

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 21 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Distinct Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting is Kumar's one-man operation in Everett, built around the plumbing calls nobody wants to deal with alone: a burst pipe, a dead water heater, a gas line that needs to be done right. He's been running it solo since at least 2020, taking on everything from small fixture swaps to full pipe replacements and boiler work.

The reviews describe the same thing again and again: he shows up fast, explains what's wrong before touching anything, and finishes in one visit. In a 2024 review, a homeowner said he found and fixed a garbage disposal problem within about 15 minutes of arriving — the unit had been installed wrong before they even moved in. During a deep freeze in a 2023 review, he gave a clear estimate of when he'd arrive, then quickly traced and fixed a burst pipe. More than one customer describes him laying out options rather than jumping to the priciest fix: showing broken parts next to the new ones, or, in another 2023 review, catching a second problem in a bathtub repair and handling it in the same visit instead of coming back for it later.

He also takes on the errands a plumber doesn't have to. In one review he drove to Home Depot himself to grab a replacement toilet when the homeowner's work day got in the way, and in another he coordinated with a mason working in a customer's basement so a water heater connection wasn't disturbed during the foundation work. All 21 written reviews on file, spanning 2020 through 2024, are five stars, and both HomeAdvisor and Angi put him at 4.9 from 97 ratings.

One thing worth asking about directly: both directory profiles carry a mismatched experience claim, a "10 years" line sitting next to an "over 15 years" one. Beyond that, four years of reviews turn up no complaint and no dispute.

For a plumbing, heating, or gas problem that needs someone who explains the fix and stays until it's actually done, Kumar's history makes him a strong call — just confirm upfront that a one-person schedule can fit a non-emergency job in soon.

**Strengths:**
- Same-visit fixes — reviewers describe problems diagnosed and repaired within one visit
- Explains the work — walks customers through options before repairs begin
- Handles gas and heating too — plumbing, boiler, and water heater jobs all covered
- Goes beyond the call — picked up replacement parts and coordinated with other tradespeople

**Concerns:**
- Experience claims conflict — directory profiles list both 10 years and over 15 years

**Where sources disagree:**
- HomeAdvisor and Angi both publish a "10 years of experience" highlight next to an "over 15 years of experience" blurb for the same business.

## Claims & citations

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

- Owner-operated by Kumar, with reviews on file dating back to 2020 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ I feel very lucky to have chosen to work with Kumar at Distinct Plumbing and Heating on three occasions. I originally called him for what…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Had Kumar come initially for a potential pipe insulation & checking the heating boiler. He was of a good advice in avoiding unnecessary t…”
- Diagnoses and repairs plumbing problems within the same visit, including same-day emergency calls _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Needed a repair on my leaking garbage disposal unit. Not only did Kumar show up within a couple of hours, but he diagnosed and fixed the …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar has helped us with everything from last-minute leaks and clogged pipes, which he responded to incredibly quickly, and scheduled imp…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar made time in his schedule to attend to my emergency. I was supposed to go buy a replacement toilet from Home Depot. But when my wor…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ I had a bad leak in my shower. Kumar was responsive and upfront with estimations and options. He is very good at communicating the proble…”
- Walks customers through repair options and shows them the broken parts before starting work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Honest. Skilled. Patient. Gets the job done. At a recommendation from a friend, we called Kumar for help with our bathtub, and he not onl…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar is a well skilled honest plumber. He walked me through my options for repairs and showed me the broken parts and the new parts. He …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar was great to work with. We went in with a list of potential work from our home inspector, and Kumar was very honest in what could b…”
- Takes on heating and boiler work alongside plumbing and gas fitting _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Kumar has done several jobs for us ranging from outdoor water spigot bib replacement to redoing the bathroom plumbing at our sink to now …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Recently I drained the furnace of dirty water and refilled with new water. The problem was that the washer on the refill faucet was so ol…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Had Kumar come initially for a potential pipe insulation & checking the heating boiler. He was of a good advice in avoiding unnecessary t…”
- Went out of his way for customers, including picking up a replacement toilet himself and coordinating around a mason's foundation work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Best plumber I've ever hired. Had a mason working on reinforcing the foundation and support columns in my basement, and one problematic c…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar made time in his schedule to attend to my emergency. I was supposed to go buy a replacement toilet from Home Depot. But when my wor…”
- 21 written reviews from 2020 to 2024 across HomeAdvisor and Angi are entirely five-star, with each platform showing 4.9 from 97 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 97 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 96% 5★ · 1% 4★ · 2% 1★ (of 97 ratings)”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 97 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 96% 5★ · 1% 4★ · 2% 1★ (of 97 ratings)”
- HomeAdvisor and Angi both list a "10 years of experience" highlight next to an "over 15 years of experience" blurb for the same business _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi's profile for Distinct Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting of Everett, MA publishes 4.9 from 97 reviews (96% five-star, 2% one-star), eme…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “This HomeAdvisor profile mirrors the Angi one exactly for Distinct Plumbing, Heating and Gas Fitting of Everett, MA: 4.9 from 97 reviews (96…”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar fixed my tankless hot water heater after 2 previous plumbers were not able to. He got through to the manufacturer right away, and w…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar is a well skilled honest plumber. He walked me through my options for repairs and showed me the broken parts and the new parts. He …”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar has helped us with everything from last-minute leaks and clogged pipes, which he responded to incredibly quickly, and scheduled imp…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ I had a bad leak in my shower. Kumar was responsive and upfront with estimations and options. He is very good at communicating the proble…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar was great to work with. We went in with a list of potential work from our home inspector, and Kumar was very honest in what could b…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Kumar has done extensive work for us over the years. He replaced our garbage disposal. He installed our dishwasher. And he replaced our h…”
- Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Recently I drained the furnace of dirty water and refilled with new water. The problem was that the washer on the refill faucet was so ol…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ We have used Distinct Plumbing twice recently, once for a new water heater and a second time for a heating issue. Both times Kumar was pr…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html) — “5★ Had Kumar come initially for a potential pipe insulation & checking the heating boiler. He was of a good advice in avoiding unnecessary t…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/everett/kumars-distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-reviews-1.htm): 4.9★ from 97 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.distinctplumbingheating.58438745.html): 4.9★ from 97 ratings
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/distinct-plumbing-heating-and-gas-fitting-everett): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Francine S. · 2024-05-01**: Kumar fixed my tankless hot water heater after 2 previous plumbers were not able to. He got through to the manufacturer right away, and was very thorough in following the steps. Once system was working, he tested the system thoroghly. He even ordered a part for me, which is what I would need if the …
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · James S. · 2024-04-01**: Needed a repair on my leaking garbage disposal unit. Not only did Kumar show up within a couple of hours, but he diagnosed and fixed the problem within like 15 minutes; turns out the disposal was incorrectly installed before we moved in. He was able to repair it right then and then, saving me lots o…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Bhupesh K. · 2024-03-01**: Kumar is a well skilled honest plumber. He walked me through my options for repairs and showed me the broken parts and the new parts. He does things completely and I have full confidence in his work. His prices are reasonable and he is prompt fitting me into his schedule. I've hired him to replace d…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Josh G. · 2024-02-01**: Kumar was very thorough and knowledgeable. The final product looked great. I would recommend him to anyone.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Julie F. · 2024-02-01**: Kumar has helped us with everything from last-minute leaks and clogged pipes, which he responded to incredibly quickly, and scheduled improvements to our home's plumbing, gas, and water lines. He's done excellent work every time. He's responsive, knowledgeable, and always talks us through options an…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Dominic S. · 2024-01-01**: Kumar made time in his schedule to attend to my emergency. I was supposed to go buy a replacement toilet from Home Depot. But when my work kept me busy, Kumar went to Home Depot and picked up all materials. In a matter of hours, he completed the project to our satisfaction. Well done Kumar!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Ni Y. · 2023-12-01**: I had a bad leak in my shower. Kumar was responsive and upfront with estimations and options. He is very good at communicating the problem and the solutions. I had the issue resolved within a few hours after I called him, the job was done right. I highly recommend Kumar for any plumbing needs.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · E E. · 2023-10-01**: Kumar was great to work with. We went in with a list of potential work from our home inspector, and Kumar was very honest in what could be postponed and what was important. He worked on a tough pipe replacement job for us in a very tight spot, with patience and good attention to detail. When the job…
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Chris L. · 2023-08-01**: Kumar has done several jobs for us ranging from outdoor water spigot bib replacement to redoing the bathroom plumbing at our sink to now replacing a broken pipe part that feeds into our boiler. Recently the expansion tank on our boiler burst a leak and via text and pictures he was able to help me lo…
- **5/5 · Angi · Bradley B. · 2023-08-01**: Kumar was great - super responsive, was extremely clear about potential additional costs before and during the project, really easy to schedule, etc. Toilet install was fast and we've had no issues. He even cut up the box the toilet came in.

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