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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Garabedian Plumbing & Heating Inc.. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
Garabedian Plumbing & Heating is a Worcester plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractor that says it has been in business since 1916, with "three generations in the business spanning more than 100 years." The state registry lists plumber license 1538-PL-C, held by Peter Garabedian Plumb & Htng Inc, as active. A customer with a leaking water tank says Caleb installed the new tank the same day and also addressed the root cause. A customer with a kitchen faucet leak says Eric found the loose connection and was there for less than 10 minutes. Connor talked one customer into switching from heating water with an oil boiler to an electric hot water heater, and that customer says the whole job came in well under $4,000. On Reddit, an r/WorcesterMA commenter wrote that Garabedian just did a boiler job for them at a price lower than most of the quotes they got. A 2022 customer said the company had a water heater in stock and installed it the same day the old one failed, including new exhaust pipes to meet code and a permit and inspection from the City of Worcester. A 2024 customer wrote that the plumber forgot to shut off the water before starting work and flooded the home. A 2024 customer said they waited 4 months for the manager to return calls about an invoice and found the manager rude. A 2022 customer wrote that the company does not actually charge the $150 per hour it claims. A 2025 customer reported a no-call, no-show.
“Garabedian just did a boiler job for me and a great price less than most all the quotes I got”
“Notable runners-up: McDonald Heating Air Conditioning Plumbing in Auburn, Garabedian Plumbing & Heating in Worcester”
I have been using Garabedian for all my plumbing, air conditioning and heating for the past nine years. These guys are always prompt, clean and efficient. They always resolve the problem and give helpful advice and guidance. The technicians are always knowledgeable, polite and professional. They do a great job!
Our oil burner began leaking, so we attempted to DIY with replacing the value & unfortunately it did not work. Called up Garabedian & was able to schedule a visit very quickly. In came Connor. He is not shy to tell you just how much of a heating nerd he is, but honestly, as a non heating nerd myself, his patience and ability to explain everything in a way that I could comprend was amazing. He returned today for a deep cleaning, filter exchange & to change out one more valve, and it was again a great service. Very clean & thorough, which is a much different experience than I have had in the past. Thank you Connor & Garabedian for your quick, thorough & educational service. I will be recommending you to everyone.
this is the 2nd time using Garabedian Plumbing. The 1st time was for an emergency plumbing issue. Their company is one of few that actually answer your call and book reasonable appointment times. The work I had done was finished in a very professional manner . Everything was explained to me clearly with a decent and affordable price. I will be using them for another plumbing project that I need done.
Caleb did a fantastic job replacing my leaking water tank. He not only installed the new tank the same day but also identified and addressed the root cause to prevent future issues. He thoroughly assessed my heating and plumbing system, offered honest recommendations for future improvements, and never tried to upsell - just made sure I was well informed. During the service call it was clear that he not only cares about the quality of his work but also customer satisfaction. Excellent Service...
Our kitchen faucet had a leak. Eric showed up promptly and immediately detected the loose connection which is the source of the leak. He carefully explained the issue in detail and showed me how to prevent this from happening again. Eric was very courteous, friendly, and efficient. Overall, beginning to end, he was here for less than 10 minutes!
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2 changes recorded — last scanned Oct 1, 2026.
Water-heater warranty assistance5.0
Spanish-speaking service4.9
Heat-pump sizing for a Victorian home4.9
Drain repair with restored trim4.5