# IDEAL PLUMBING & HEATING INC **Trade:** HVAC / Heating & Cooling · **Address:** 100 S Quinsigamond Ave, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · **Phone:** (508) 842-8888 · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.0/5** (low confidence) — from 3 reviews across 5 sources. ## The honest read Ideal Plumbing & Heating Inc. is listed in Shrewsbury as a plumbing and heating contractor, with BBB reporting 41 years in business and an A+ grade. Angi lists heating and air conditioning, plumbing, emergency service, and free estimates; BuildZoom shows 35 projects and a 97 score. The written customer history is small and dated, spanning 2012 to 2021. A 2021 Google review described a Friday estimate followed by gas-furnace and AC installation running by Tuesday, while a 2013 Angi review praised a rapid, neat boiler replacement after a Sunday call. Before booking, confirm the current licensing position and responsible license holder. The Massachusetts registry lists HVAC license 10631-SM-M1 as expired under George A Fournier, while BuildZoom lists Mp#10631 for Ideal Plumbing & Heating Inc.; those records do not align. Ask for current license details, the license holder’s relationship to the company, and a written estimate before authorizing work. **Strengths:** - Fast installation — reviewers described systems running within days - Emergency response — Angi lists emergency services - Neat workmanship — 2013 reviewer praised professional, tidy work - Free estimates — Angi lists free project estimates **Concerns:** - License status — state HVAC license 10631-SM-M1 is listed expired - License holder — registry names George A Fournier; company attribution needs confirmation - Dated reviews — written accounts run from 2012 to 2021 **Where sources disagree:** - The Massachusetts registry lists expired HVAC license 10631-SM-M1 under George A Fournier, while BuildZoom lists Mp#10631 for Ideal Plumbing & Heating Inc. ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - BBB lists the company as a plumber and heating contractor with an A+ grade and 41 years in business _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/shrewsbury/profile/plumber/ideal-plumbing-heating-inc-0261-209671) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/shrewsbury/profile/plumber/ideal-plumbing-heating-inc-0261-209671) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumber, Heating Contractors” - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/shrewsbury/profile/plumber/ideal-plumbing-heating-inc-0261-209671) — “BBB identifies Ideal Plumbing & Heating Inc. in Shrewsbury as a non-accredited plumber and heating contractor with an A+ BBB rating and 41 y…” - Angi lists heating and AC, plumbing, emergency services, and free estimates _(confidence: high)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/northborough/ideal-plumbing-and-heating-inc-reviews-4345180.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Heating & AC, Plumbing, Emergency Services, Free Estimates” - BuildZoom shows 35 projects and a 97 score _(confidence: high)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/shrewsbury-ma/hvac-mechanical-contractors) — “35 project(s) shown on BuildZoom” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/shrewsbury-ma/hvac-mechanical-contractors) — “BuildZoom lists Ideal Plumbing & Heating Inc. (Mp#10631) in Shrewsbury with a BZ score of 97 and 35 total projects, including a gas remodel …” - A 2021 Google review described rapid gas-furnace and AC installation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNHcExHR1ZREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x6507a61c0515c8f6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICGpLGGVQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Steve is very professional and his prices are more than fair. I lost my central AC due to a leak, I decided to replace the entire system-…” - The Massachusetts registry lists HVAC license 10631-SM-M1 as expired under George A Fournier _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 10631-SM-M1 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: George A Fournier” - BuildZoom lists Mp#10631 for the company, which does not align with the registry holder record _(confidence: medium)_ - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/shrewsbury-ma/hvac-mechanical-contractors) — “Licence listed on BuildZoom: Mp#10631” - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA hvac license 10631-SM-M1 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: George A Fournier” - Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/shrewsbury/profile/plumber/ideal-plumbing-heating-inc-0261-209671) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumber, Heating Contractors” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/shrewsbury-ma/hvac-mechanical-contractors) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): HVAC/mechanical contractors, Plumbing” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/northborough/ideal-plumbing-and-heating-inc-reviews-4345180.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Heating & AC, Plumbing, Emergency Services, Free Estimates” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/shrewsbury/profile/plumber/ideal-plumbing-heating-inc-0261-209671) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Plumber, Heating Contractors” - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/shrewsbury-ma/hvac-mechanical-contractors) — “Services offered (BuildZoom): HVAC/mechanical contractors, Plumbing” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/northborough/ideal-plumbing-and-heating-inc-reviews-4345180.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Heating & AC, Plumbing, Emergency Services, Free Estimates” ## License Status: **expired** (#10631-SM-M1, hvac) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-25, 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=IDEAL%20PLUMBING%20%26%20HEATING%20INC&query_place_id=ChIJA5k1upoI5IkR9sgVBRymB2U): 4.7★ from 3 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=IDEAL%20PLUMBING%20%26%20HEATING%20INC&query_place_id=ChIJA5k1upoI5IkR9sgVBRymB2U): Listed on this source - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/shrewsbury/profile/plumber/ideal-plumbing-heating-inc-0261-209671): Listed on this source - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/northborough/ideal-plumbing-and-heating-inc-reviews-4345180.htm): 5.0★ from 2 ratings - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/shrewsbury-ma/hvac-mechanical-contractors): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Nick V · 2021-10-20**: Steve is very professional and his prices are more than fair. I lost my central AC due to a leak, I decided to replace the entire system- gas furnace, ac condenser and coil. He came by on a Friday for an estimate and the new system was installed and running by Tuesday. I would highly recommend Steve… - **5/5 · Angi · William A. · 2013-12-01**: Steve and his crew were great. Our old gas furnace finally died after 30 years and of course it died on a cold weekend. I called Ideal on Sunday and they got back to me quickly. Steve and his team showed up and had a new boiler delivered by mid day Monday and had it fully installed and the heat runn… - **5/5 · Angi · Rosanna S. · 2012-11-01**: Went fabulously!! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-08-25T19:37:19.859Z. Cite as: IDEAL PLUMBING & HEATING INC — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/ideal-plumbing-and-heating-inc-shrewsbury) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/ideal-plumbing-and-heating-inc-shrewsbury