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title: "Driver's Plumbing & Mechanical Inc."
description: "A 2023 customer said Driver's Plumbing & Mechanical helped figure out the best heat pump design for a complicated cape layout, mediated the state rebate pr"
doc_version: "2026-10-06"
last_updated: "2026-10-06"
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# Driver's Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 77 W Park St, Providence, RI 02908 · **Phone:** (401) 272-5851 · **Website:** http://www.driversplumbing.com/ · **Languages:** English, Spanish

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 25 reviews across 7 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A 2023 customer said Driver's Plumbing & Mechanical helped figure out the best heat pump design for a complicated cape layout, mediated the state rebate process and did the install. The company describes itself on Angi and HomeAdvisor as having over 40 years in the plumbing and heating industries. A 2022 customer wrote that Mr. Driver prepared the paperwork for a rebate RI was providing, and praised his knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems.

A 2025 customer said Josh took great care of them and that the company was their go-to for plumbing. A 2025 reviewer wrote that they were very fast and the price was great.

A 2018 customer described trading a 60-year-old oil boiler for a new Burnham gas boiler with a Velocity indirect water heater, and losing the oil tank as well. A 2018 customer said they gave an estimate within 2 hours of a phone call, came in $2,000 cheaper than everyone else and completed the install in 3 days, with heat and hot water off for only 2 hours during the hookup. A 2018 customer said Driver's people replaced a boiler on an emergency basis mid-winter and followed up afterwards to make sure it was working well. A 2017 customer said the contractor emailed step-by-step instructions for 0% financing through National Grid and applied for a gas rebate before being asked.

A 2019 customer said they showed up on time and did a good job but thought they were pricey.

**Strengths:**
- Heat pump design — a 2023 customer said they planned a cape layout
- Rebate paperwork — a 2022 customer said Mr. Driver prepared it
- Emergency boiler swap — a 2018 customer said it was done right away
- A fast estimate — a 2018 customer got one within 2 hours

**Concerns:**
- Price on one job — a 2019 customer thought they were pricey

## Claims & citations

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

- A 2023 customer said the company helped design and installed a heat pump system for a complicated cape layout _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGdG9xTW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x42f8f7162782265b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFtoqMnQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ It can be hard to find good contractors, and it's even harder to find HVAC contractors who are experienced with heat pump systems.  These…”
- A 2022 customer said Mr. Driver prepared the paperwork for a rebate RI was providing _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURldTk3UGl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x42f8f7162782265b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDeu97PiwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Mr. Driver provides 5 star, A+ work. I am thrilled with the service, the responsiveness and his vast knowledge of HVAC and plumbing syste…”
- A 2018 customer described an old oil boiler replaced with a Burnham gas boiler and a Velocity indirect water heater _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “5★ I lost a 60 yr old oil boiler and gained a new Burnham gas boiler with a Velocity indirect water heater to replace a gas fired hot water …”
- A 2018 customer said a boiler was replaced on an emergency basis mid-winter, with a follow-up afterwards _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “5★ We had to have the boiler in our house replaced on an emergency basis mid-winter. Driver's people were able to get it done right awa…”
- A 2018 customer said the estimate came within 2 hours of a phone call and the install took 3 days _(confidence: medium)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “5★ drivers gave me estimate within 2 hours of a phone call they came in 2000 $ cheaper than everyone else and came in exactly 1 week after a…”
- Describes itself as having over 40 years in the plumbing and heating industries _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/north-providence/drivers-plumbing-mechanical-inc-reviews-62569456.htm) — “About (Angi, self-described): With over 40 years of experience in the plumbing and heating industries, we are the experts you need to take c…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “About (HomeAdvisor, self-described): With over 40 years of experience in the plumbing and heating industries, we are the experts you need to…”
- A 2019 customer thought they were pricey _(confidence: low)_
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “4★ showed up on time did a good job but I think they were pricey.”
- Rated 4.9 on HomeAdvisor and Angi from 16 ratings each, 5 on Google from 11 ratings, and an A+ BBB grade _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Driver's%20Plumbing%20%26%20Mechanical%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJQy8ZbQVF5IkRWyaCJxb3-EI) — “Google: 5★ from 11 ratings”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/north-providence/profile/plumber/drivers-plumbing-mechanical-inc-0021-539918) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/north-providence/drivers-plumbing-mechanical-inc-reviews-62569456.htm) — “Angi: 4.9★ from 16 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 4.9★ from 16 ratings”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT214UFYyZHVURUZzVVZFMGFrZHBSMmt6YlhaV05sRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x42f8f7162782265b!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmxPV2duTEFsUVE0akdpR2kzbXZWNlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Josh is awesome! He takes great care of us, and they are my go to for all my plumbing needs.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “5★ Prompt professional service in replacing a hot water heater at a fair price. I will hire them again to replace an old main water valve.”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “5★ I am very happy with the professionalism I received from Driver's plumbing. They were on time and very reasonably priced. I had them…”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNGdG9xTW5RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x42f8f7162782265b!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICFtoqMnQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ It can be hard to find good contractors, and it's even harder to find HVAC contractors who are experienced with heat pump systems.  These…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “5★ We had to have the boiler in our house replaced on an emergency basis mid-winter. Driver's people were able to get it done right awa…”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html) — “5★ Excellent contractor. Kept my home clean, did a great HVAC installation and responded to all of my emails quickly. Price competitive with…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official RI state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://dltweb.dlt.ri.gov/profregsonline/LicenseSearch

## Sources

- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/north-providence/profile/plumber/drivers-plumbing-mechanical-inc-0021-539918): Listed on this source
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](http://providencechamber-dev.chambermaster.com/list/category/mechanical-contractors-529?o=): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ri/north-providence/drivers-plumbing-mechanical-inc-reviews-62569456.htm): 4.9★ from 16 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.DriversPlumbing.62569456.html): 4.9★ from 16 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Driver's%20Plumbing%20%26%20Mechanical%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJQy8ZbQVF5IkRWyaCJxb3-EI): Listed on this source
- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Driver's%20Plumbing%20%26%20Mechanical%20Inc.&query_place_id=ChIJQy8ZbQVF5IkRWyaCJxb3-EI): 5.0★ from 11 ratings
- [Local News](https://qualitybusinessawards.com/2026/the-best-Gas-Fitter-in-Providence-Rhode-Island/Drivers-Plumbing-Mechanical-Inc): 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.

- “I highly recommend Driver's Plumbing (Joshua Driver) in Providence -- professional, extremely well priced compared to competitors” — u/Impossible_Slide_146 in r/RhodeIsland (2026-03-10) — https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1rpg5zy/switching_from_oil_to_heat_pump/o9nklhw/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nate Tagliaferro · 2025-08-20**: They did great work, were very fast and professional. Price was great. Will 100% use again
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Rachel Weiss · 2025-06-23**: Josh is awesome! He takes great care of us, and they are my go to for all my plumbing needs.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike S · 2023-10-28**: It can be hard to find good contractors, and it's even harder to find HVAC contractors who are experienced with heat pump systems.  These guys did a great job, helped me figure out the best design for my complicated cape layout, mediated the state rebate process, and did a great install.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Ellen Bouley · 2023-08-30**: Very professional and honest company
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elena Vizvary · 2022-10-20**: Mr. Driver provides 5 star, A+ work. I am thrilled with the service, the responsiveness and his vast knowledge of HVAC and plumbing systems. His work was impeccable and going forward, I only trust him to provide honest and professional service. Mr. Driver even prepared the paperwork for the rebate t…
- **4/5 · HomeAdvisor · Anthony P. · 2019-03-22**: showed up on time did a good job but I think they were pricey.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · John D. · 2018-04-30**: I lost a 60 yr old oil boiler and gained a new Burnham gas boiler with a Velocity indirect water heater to replace a gas fired hot water tank. Also lost an oil tank! I’m thrilled!!
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Tim G. · 2018-03-17**: drivers gave me estimate within 2 hours of a phone call they came in 2000 $ cheaper than everyone else and came in exactly 1 week after and completed the install in 3 days having to build it from scratch . i only lost heat and hot water for 2 hrs as they hooked up the new system they were clean and …
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Patricia B. · 2018-02-21**: Extremely prompt, efficient service. This was a semi-emergency and the work (replacement of water tank) was completed within 24 hours. They also checked other problems with our hot water and fixed them. I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Conrad J. · 2018-02-13**: We had to have the boiler in our house replaced on an emergency basis mid-winter. Driver's people were able to get it done right away, did a fine job, and followed up with us afterwards to make sure the new boiler was working well.

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