# Jim's Plumbing & Heating **Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 99 Albion St STE 6, Somerville, MA 02144, USA · **Phone:** (617) 484-8234 · **Website:** http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.1/5** (low confidence) — from 4 reviews across 6 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low. ## The honest read Jim's Plumbing & Heating is a Belmont-based plumbing and heating shop that owner Jim Gogos says has been family-run since 1985, working installs, repairs and gas jobs across Somerville, Cambridge, Newton, Waltham and the rest of its stated western-suburbs service area. Google shows 4.7 stars from 47 ratings, but the handful of written reviews on file tell a split story. Two from April 2024 focus less on the plumbing itself and more on dealing with Jim directly — one calls him demanding and dismissive on the phone and says to avoid hiring him, the other describes slow callbacks and an arrogant tone. Older accounts read differently: a 2023 review credited a quick, professional fix, and a 2013 Angi review described a next-day estimate visit that was prompt and fairly priced. Its Massachusetts plumber license (2842-PL-C) is registry-verified but currently shows expired — worth asking about before signing on. With only four written reviews spanning more than a decade and two pointed complaints about communication, it's worth having a clear, direct conversation about scope, pricing and licensing up front. **Strengths:** - Fast estimates — next-day visit, fair 2013 pricing - Professional fix — praised for a quick 2023 repair **Concerns:** - Prickly communication — some describe Jim as demanding, dismissive - License expired — MA plumber registration currently lapsed ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - In an April 2024 review, a customer described Jim as demanding and dismissive to deal with, warning to avoid hiring him. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREaXFtUWdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3e9f973dc44e707d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDiqmQgAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Horrible and impossible to have a conversation with Jim very demanding and knows everything he thinks! I would not recommend having a co…” - A second April 2024 review described slow callbacks and an arrogant tone in communication. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREcU5ETzBnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3e9f973dc44e707d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDDqNDO0gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Jim is extremely unprofessional and lacks any experience when it comes to communication and writing. It took multiple calls to get a res…” - A 2023 review credited a quick, professional plumbing fix. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNweS1LOEpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3e9f973dc44e707d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpy-K8Jg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Exceptional service from Jim's Plumbing & Heating! They swiftly resolved my plumbing issue with skill and professionalism. Courteous team…” - A 2013 Angi review described a next-day estimate visit that was prompt and fairly priced. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/somerville/percolation-tests.htm) — “5★ Called up Jim for a free estimate he showed up the next day. Jim was professional, friendly and provided a fair estimate of the job at ha…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/somerville/percolation-tests.htm) — “This is an Angi category aggregate page (percolation testing pros in Somerville, MA), not a dedicated profile; it contains one embedded 5.0-…” - Its Massachusetts plumber license (2842-PL-C) is registry-verified but currently shows expired. _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 2842-PL-C registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Jim'S Plumbing & Heating, Inc” - Family-run plumbing and heating business self-reported established in Belmont in 1985 by owner Jim Gogos. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Jim's Plumbing & Heating is a Belmont, MA-based, family-run plumbing and heating contractor providing installation, repair, and gas work to …” - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Jim Gogos established the business in 1985; family-run, providing consistent service for over 35 years.” - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner-operated by Jim Gogos.” - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Self-reported 35 years in business” - Self-reported service area includes Somerville, Cambridge, Newton, Waltham and surrounding western suburbs. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Allston, Belmont, Brighton, Cambridge, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Waterto…” - Performs plumbing and heating installation, repair, and gas work. _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Jim's Plumbing & Heating is a Belmont, MA-based, family-run plumbing and heating contractor providing installation, repair, and gas work to …” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Jim's Plumbing & Heating is a Belmont, MA-based, family-run plumbing and heating contractor providing installation, repair, and gas work to …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNweS1LOEpnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x3e9f973dc44e707d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpy-K8Jg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Exceptional service from Jim's Plumbing & Heating! They swiftly resolved my plumbing issue with skill and professionalism. Courteous team…” - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/somerville/percolation-tests.htm) — “5★ Called up Jim for a free estimate he showed up the next day. Jim was professional, friendly and provided a fair estimate of the job at ha…” - Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com) — “Jim's Plumbing & Heating is a Belmont, MA-based, family-run plumbing and heating contractor providing installation, repair, and gas work to …” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **expired** (#2842-PL-C, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-01, 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=Jim's%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJNY9tlOt344kRfXBOxD2Xnz4): 4.7★ from 47 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jim's%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJNY9tlOt344kRfXBOxD2Xnz4): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.jimsplumbingheating.com): 35 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/somerville/percolation-tests.htm): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://www.exceptionalplumber.com/3835/jims-plumbing-heating): 2 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/jim-oconnor-plumbing-and-heating): Listed on this source ## Recent reviews - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Matilda · 2024-04-07**: Horrible and impossible to have a conversation with Jim very demanding and knows everything he thinks! I would not recommend having a conversation with him as it will drain you and he will tell you stories. The reviews on this page don't reflect the interaction with him. Avoid at all cost. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · reviewer man · 2024-04-05**: Jim is extremely unprofessional and lacks any experience when it comes to communication and writing. It took multiple calls to get a response and he speaks to you in an arrogant way like you don’t know anything about life, or business. Very unprofessional with a lack of empathy for their customers.… - **4/5 · Google Reviews · David John · 2023-08-10**: Exceptional service from Jim's Plumbing & Heating! They swiftly resolved my plumbing issue with skill and professionalism. Courteous team, punctual response, and quality workmanship. I'm impressed by their expertise and dedication. A reliable choice for all plumbing needs. Highly recommend Jim's Plu… - **5/5 · Angi · Joan A. · 2013-05-01**: Called up Jim for a free estimate he showed up the next day. Jim was professional, friendly and provided a fair estimate of the job at hand. Because I work from home, I was open to any time or day that he can swing by and do the job and he was able to provide me... --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-07-01T18:41:58.714Z. Cite as: Jim's Plumbing & Heating — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/jim-s-plumbing-and-heating-somerville) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/jim-s-plumbing-and-heating-somerville