# Fred's Plumbing and Heating **Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 104 Dr Braley Rd, East Freetown, MA 02717 · **Phone:** (508) 999-5515 · **Website:** http://fredsplumbingma.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 10 reviews across 6 sources. 60% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Fred's Plumbing and Heating is a family-owned East Freetown plumbing business that says it has operated since 2003. Its stated work covers residential and commercial plumbing, drain and sewer cleaning, waterline repairs, hot-water heaters, and bathroom/plumbing remodeling. The customer history is mixed: a 2026 review describes an emergency visit as efficient and kind, and an October 2024 homeowner said the plumber diagnosed a problem within minutes and returned with his crew the next morning. Older reviews praise follow-up after installation and neat water-heater work, while other reviewers reported a final bill above the rough quote, a three-day wait, high pricing, and poor shower workmanship. Before booking, get the scope, hourly rate, materials, and change-order policy in writing; ask how bathroom remodeling is supervised and confirm the emergency response window. **Strengths:** - Emergency response — one recent reviewer called service efficient and kind - Fast diagnosis — an older reviewer described diagnosis within minutes - Installation follow-up — a reviewer praised support after a tank failure **Concerns:** - Quote accuracy — one reviewer reported a final bill above the rough quote - Shower workmanship — an older review described leaks, cracks, and damage - Wait times — one reviewer reported waiting three days for arrival ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - The company says it is family owned and operated and has been in business since 2003. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://fredsplumbingma.com) — “Company history (self-reported): In business since 2003.” - [Official Website](http://fredsplumbingma.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family owned and operated” - BBB lists Fred's Plumbing and Heating with an A+ grade and 23 years in business. _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-freetown/profile/plumber/freds-plumbing-and-heating-0021-131651) — “The BBB profile matches Fred's Plumbing and Heating in East Freetown, Massachusetts, with an A+ grade and 23 years in business.” - A 2026 reviewer called an emergency visit efficient and kind. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21obGJrZHdla3R5VGpOclZYTnpVREp3TjNjMGNrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x41574f9614e26ba4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhlbkdwektyTjNrVXNzUDJwN3c0ckE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Came for an emergency Efficient and kind!” - A 2025 reviewer reported a rough quote followed by a $1,500 final bill. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIX0tlSzVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x41574f9614e26ba4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDH_KeK5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Came to my house and rough quoted me 3-4 hours of labor at 200 an hour plus another 2-300 in materials. So anywhere from 800 to 1100 for …” - A 2023 reviewer described poor shower workmanship and damage during installation. _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURocDhyV2NBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x41574f9614e26ba4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDhp8rWcA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ These guys installed a new shower in my house. They left a complete mess. Very shotty work. Caulking bubbling already, and some cracks no…” - The company states that it provides plumbing, drain and sewer cleaning, waterline repairs, water-heater work, and bathroom/plumbing remodeling. _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://fredsplumbingma.com) — “Fred's Plumbing and Heating provides residential and commercial plumbing, drain and sewer cleaning, waterline repairs, hot-water-heater work…” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://fredsplumbingma.com) — “Fred's Plumbing and Heating provides residential and commercial plumbing, drain and sewer cleaning, waterline repairs, hot-water-heater work…” - Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://fredsplumbingma.com) — “Fred's Plumbing and Heating provides residential and commercial plumbing, drain and sewer cleaning, waterline repairs, hot-water-heater work…” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## 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 - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/freds-plumbing-and-heating-new-bedford): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fred's%20Plumbing%20and%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJr5cF5cbu5IkRpGviFJZPV0E): 4.0★ from 28 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Fred's%20Plumbing%20and%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJr5cF5cbu5IkRpGviFJZPV0E): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-harriger-1b412512a): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Official Website](http://fredsplumbingma.com): Self-reported profile and service details - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-freetown/profile/plumber/freds-plumbing-and-heating-0021-131651): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · alda martins · 2026-04-10**: Jeremiah and Henrique remolded my main floor-what was once a very 90’s home now feels modern and perfectly suited for 2026. The transformation was incredible. They also remodeled my sisters home and all I can say is WOW. The results speak for themselves. Both Jeremiah and Henrique are trustworthy, p… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda Gerard · 2025-07-19**: Came for an emergency Efficient and kind! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Isabelle DeBurgo · 2025-04-02**: This company installed a walk-in shower for elderly parents and did a horrible job. I have waisted so much time and money in correcting the horrible work they did. The entire job was a mess and we were left with a leaky shower faucet for months trying to figure out how to get it resolved. After n… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Terry F. · 2024-10-22**: I called FRED’S Plumbing and Heating after my family had a bad experience with another plumber. He came right out on Monday and had the issue diagnosed in under 3 minutes. His crew was busy for the remainder of that day so they came out to the family home first thing Tuesday morning to vacuum and cl… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jeff · 2024-09-13**: Came to my house and rough quoted me 3-4 hours of labor at 200 an hour plus another 2-300 in materials. So anywhere from 800 to 1100 for the job. I agreed, took him 3 weeks to come out and the final bill was 1500, they were here for 4 hours and 10 minutes I was charged for a full 5 hours. So another… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Chi Hau Chen · 2024-01-03**: wait for three days to finally show up. Price much too high. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · J · 2023-03-19**: These guys installed a new shower in my house. They left a complete mess. Very shotty work. Caulking bubbling already, and some cracks not filled. They cracked the tub putting it in. The fat guy with glasses kept yelling at his helper, and swearing in my house. Very unprofessional. Acted like he c… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · K B · 2022-05-06**: Fred is very friendly, professional, and fair. He was recommended to us by friends. So glad to know a reliable plumber now! We are now loyal new customers! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Antone · 2022-02-19**: All around excellent experience. The best part about dealing with Fred is the follow-up should you have a problem after installation. I had a defective hot water tank that failed 3 times in the first year. (expect the worst with everything made in China and Mexico today) Fred went the extra mile ea… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ed Guilherme · 2022-02-05**: We used Fred’s to replace our oil burning water heater. Work was excellent, their employees were professional & were very neat. No mess left behind. Highly recommended. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-08T19:23:54.720Z. 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