# Dolan Plumbing Solutions (Massachusetts)

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Phone:** (774) 239-7470 · **Website:** http://dolanplumbing.co/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.8/5** (high confidence) — from 65 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 27 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Dolan Plumbing Solutions is an owner-operated plumbing and heating business based in Worcester. The company website says customers work directly with the owner, who describes himself as a licensed journeyman plumber with residential plumbing and heating experience; Thumbtack separately describes over six years of experience, while its profile lists two years in business.

Customers consistently describe prompt communication, professional work, fair or reasonable pricing, and clear explanations. The 63-review Google history includes leak diagnosis and repair, gas-line installation, water-heater and boiler work, toilets, faucets, sinks, drains, frozen pipes, emergency calls, and HVAC-related service. Several reviews describe same-day or next-day responses, including a late-night hot-water emergency and a six-family-building frozen-pipe repair.

Before booking, confirm the exact scope of any heating or HVAC work, the written price, and the applicable license details. The website says licensed journeyman plumber but publishes no license number, and the profile’s two-year business-tenure field differs from its separate six-years-of-experience statement.

Dolan appears suited to homeowners, property managers, and small emergency plumbing jobs that benefit from direct owner communication. Ask for a written estimate and verify licensing and insurance details for the specific project.

**Strengths:**
- Fast response — reviewers describe emergency and next-day availability
- Clear communication — customers cite explanations, scheduling, and follow-up
- Fair pricing — repeated reviews call pricing reasonable or fair
- Thorough repairs — reviewers mention cleanup and complete diagnosis

**Concerns:**
- License details — website says licensed but gives no license number
- Tenure wording — profile lists two years while blurb says over six years experience

**Where sources disagree:**
- Thumbtack lists two years in business, while its blurb says over six years of experience; these may describe different measures.

## Claims & citations

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

- Google reports 5 stars from 72 ratings; 63 Google reviews and two Thumbtack reviews are positive and detailed overall. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolan%20Plumbing%20Solutions%20(Massachusetts)&query_place_id=ChIJQ4EbCK13qa8R-kjexPF0gMc) — “Google: 5★ from 72 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4TFowVkhWV3B2VFZocmVERnpUV1U0TUhkRmRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxLZ0VHVWpvTVhreDFzTWU4MHdFdXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a plumbing emergency at 3:30pm on a Friday afternoon. Called at least 5 plumbers and left messages with their answering services. The…”
  - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/worcester/affordable-plumbing-services/dolan-plumbing-solutions/service/518730231209762828) — “Thumbtack: 5.0★ from 2 ratings”
- Reviewers repeatedly praise fast response, punctuality, clear communication, and professional work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toNGJ6WjJOMDR6ZEdSUk5HSkRSV2d0Umt4c2VIYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkh4bzZ2N04zdGRRNGJDRWgtRkxseHc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan is always on time. Work is always professional and pricing is reasonable.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2kwMWJteGFXbW90ZUdWdFluUmhhSHBKUjNCb2NXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOi01bmxaWmoteGVtYnRhaHpJR3BocWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan quickly diagnosed the plumbing problem and made fast repairs. He communicated well; totally professional experience.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214R1kzTjJOMGhzWVhSTFNEVm9ibEJuUzBoWFZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxGY3N2N0hsYXRLSDVoblBnS0hXVmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan was prompt, professional, and courteous. Effectively communicated from the first inquiry, job proposal, scheduling, and even sent a …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkWFVVbE5TMHhCUmtKTE5qSkRMVk5uUVc1UVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldXUUlNS0xBRkJLNjJDLVNnQW5QVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend Dolan Plumbing! On a Saturday night we suddenly had no hot water, I reached out to Ryan and he got back to me within a c…”
- Reviews document leak repairs, gas lines, water heaters, boilers, toilets, faucets, sinks, drains, frozen pipes, and HVAC work. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xM1VtOWhTR0ZwVm10NllsTnZiMUJWTUhoMmNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm13Um9hSGFpVmt6YlNvb1BVMHh2cGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan was great to work with. Courteous, Prompt, and  Professional and took the time to listen and explain never feeling rushed which is a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wRllucFVNVGxRUkdod2NFdHdUMm8xY1VsWVZtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnpFYnpUMTlQRGhwcEtwT2o1cUlYVmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Quality professional service. Ryan assessed my damaged water heater promptly and installed it the next day. He also assisted with names f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205dFFsVnFPVnBhYlRSR1JtbDBhRzVzVUc0MFozYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9tQlVqOVpabTRGRml0aG5sUG40Z3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan Dolan of Dolan Plumbing Solutions did a fantastic job installing three new bathroom toilets in my house. Ryan Dolan is an exceptiona…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21KWWFEWm5TemgzTmxkeFpXbFRTM1ZUVWxORGIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmJYaDZnSzh3NldxZWlTS3VTUlNDb3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I had a catastrophic oil boiler failure. I got several estimates and Ryan came in at a fair price. I ultimately chose Dolan because Ryan …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oYWQzRmxaVU56TFdGSFZIVXdRVUYyU21KQlJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhad3FlZUNzLWFHVHUwQUF2SmJBRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan did a great job. Very professional in a timely manners.cleaned up so you would never know anything was replaced. Highly recommend fo…”
- Customers report emergency and next-day responses, including a late-night leak and a frozen pipe in a six-family building. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t4TFowVkhWV3B2VFZocmVERnpUV1U0TUhkRmRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkxLZ0VHVWpvTVhreDFzTWU4MHdFdXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Had a plumbing emergency at 3:30pm on a Friday afternoon. Called at least 5 plumbers and left messages with their answering services. The…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aelNXcFFObkpWYkV3MWVVZ3RZVFZ2WDFoS1RrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZzSWpQNnJVbEw1eUgtYTVvX1hKTkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent, excellent, excellent! Had a frozen pipe on the second floor of my bldg. On this Friday morning, Water gushing everywhere. Call…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xkWFVVbE5TMHhCUmtKTE5qSkRMVk5uUVc1UVZWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOldXUUlNS0xBRkJLNjJDLVNnQW5QVVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend Dolan Plumbing! On a Saturday night we suddenly had no hot water, I reached out to Ryan and he got back to me within a c…”
- The website describes the business as owner-operated in Worcester and says the owner is a licensed journeyman plumber. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolan%20Plumbing%20Solutions%20(Massachusetts)&query_place_id=ChIJQ4EbCK13qa8R-kjexPF0gMc) — “Google: 5★ from 72 ratings”
- The website gives no license number, so project-specific license and insurance details should be confirmed before booking. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolan%20Plumbing%20Solutions%20(Massachusetts)&query_place_id=ChIJQ4EbCK13qa8R-kjexPF0gMc) — “Google: 5★ from 72 ratings”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolan%20Plumbing%20Solutions%20(Massachusetts)&query_place_id=ChIJQ4EbCK13qa8R-kjexPF0gMc) — “Google: 5★ from 72 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205dFFsVnFPVnBhYlRSR1JtbDBhRzVzVUc0MFozYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9tQlVqOVpabTRGRml0aG5sUG40Z3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan Dolan of Dolan Plumbing Solutions did a fantastic job installing three new bathroom toilets in my house. Ryan Dolan is an exceptiona…”
- Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oYWQzRmxaVU56TFdGSFZIVXdRVUYyU21KQlJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xc78074f1c4de48fa!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhad3FlZUNzLWFHVHUwQUF2SmJBRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryan did a great job. Very professional in a timely manners.cleaned up so you would never know anything was replaced. Highly recommend fo…”

## 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

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolan%20Plumbing%20Solutions%20(Massachusetts)&query_place_id=ChIJQ4EbCK13qa8R-kjexPF0gMc): 5.0★ from 72 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dolan%20Plumbing%20Solutions%20(Massachusetts)&query_place_id=ChIJQ4EbCK13qa8R-kjexPF0gMc): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://dolanplumbing.co): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/worcester/affordable-plumbing-services/dolan-plumbing-solutions/service/518730231209762828): 5.0★ from 2 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steven Higgins · 2026-08-21**: Ryan is always on time. Work is always professional and pricing is reasonable.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Roger Steele · 2026-08-20**: Quick, friendly and great prices!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mark Milliken · 2026-08-20**: Ryan was great to work with. Courteous, Prompt, and  Professional and took the time to listen and explain never feeling rushed which is a great trait in today's world.  He did an excellent job in installing new gas line from main to our pool heater along with ensuring all was working properly prior …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vanessa Walker · 2026-08-01**: Had a plumbing emergency at 3:30pm on a Friday afternoon. Called at least 5 plumbers and left messages with their answering services. Then we found Dolan Plumbing Solutions and called. The owner Ryan not only answered right away but he agreed to help and was available within an hour of our call. He …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sandra Buckley · 2026-07-30**: Quality professional service. Ryan assessed my damaged water heater promptly and installed it the next day. He also assisted with names for the cleanup service needed after my basement flooded.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Talib Barksdale · 2026-07-18**: Ryan is incredible! Our new faucet was installed so quick and it looks incredible. He’s trustworthy and knowledgeable. We use him for all of our house projects and will continue to do so.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David M · 2026-07-17**: I had a catastrophic oil boiler failure. I got several estimates and Ryan came in at a fair price. I ultimately chose Dolan because Ryan was friendly, confident, and took the time to explain the options well.

Ryan encountered a problem, and my repair went over budget due to needing a new water tank…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ann Litwinowich · 2026-07-13**: Ryan was awesome. He was on time and let me know he was on his way. I will definitely be using him again.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ana Coulouras · 2026-07-09**: Ryan did an excellent job installing our new kitchen sink. He is very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend Dolan Plumbing Solutions.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tom Acquaviva · 2026-07-07**: Ryan was highly consultative in his approach and was able to diagnose the problem with a simple fix.

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