# Meadowbrook Plumbing & Heating

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Phone:** (781) 336-7876 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 2 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Meadowbrook Plumbing & Heating is a shop where the same name comes up again and again: Russ. Reviewers describe him personally diagnosing the problem, explaining it in plain terms, and getting parts swapped the same visit — the kind of straightforward service that turns a stressed homeowner into a repeat caller.

Water heaters are the clearest thread. One reviewer got a brand-new unit installed a day earlier than scheduled after Russ returned the initial call immediately; another needed a hot water system fixed and had it working again quickly. Shower and fixture repairs come up too — a quick shower fix, and in a 2025 review, a homeowner described how Russ untangled a shower whose water temperature had gone haywire after a previous plumber's repair. Eight Google reviews run from 2024 through 2026, all five stars, with two landing in the past six months and neither raising a complaint.

One review is worth noting for what it says about how he handles a job outside his scope: rather than force through a repair he wasn't equipped for, Russ recommended another service and explained what to expect from it.

There isn't a written complaint in the record to weigh against the praise, and the history so far runs on Google alone — worth keeping in mind if you're looking for a second source before calling. For a water heater swap, a stubborn shower, or a leak that needs a straight answer about what's wrong, Meadowbrook is a reasonable first call; confirm licensing and pricing directly when you do.

**Strengths:**
- Same-plumber continuity — reviewers name Russ directly across nearly two years
- Fast water heater install — returned a call immediately and beat the schedule
- Honest scope limits — recommended another service rather than force an unequipped job

**Concerns:**
- Single review platform — all 8 ratings on file come from Google

## Claims & citations

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

- Google shows a 5.0-star average from 44 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadowbrook%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJk_V971-q-iwRtF2-lBu-4EA) — “Google: 5★ from 44 ratings”
- Reviewers across nearly two years consistently credit Russ with explaining the diagnosis before starting work _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVmVFbG9kM2s0YmtGaVQwd3lhV0YyVkhOMU9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVeElod3k4bkFiT0wyaWF2VHN1OGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is the best in the business. He is super responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. He quickly diagnosed an issue with my hot wate…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWeVprUTBjbEUyVFhKM1gwOUNWamRWY1ZkSE5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVyZkQ0clE2TXJ3X09CVjdVcVdHNUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great Job and great work!! Russ came into my house and identified the problem. Short time later, after he replaced the parts that needed …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sSFpFcDZRbXhSTFROU05pMWpYMHMwVWtReWRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlHZEp6QmxRLTNSNi1jX0s0UkQydXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We’ve used Russ several times for various plumbing needs. He always explains what is causing the problem and how he is going to fix it. E…”
- A same-day callback got a new water heater installed a day earlier than scheduled _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJaGNHcWh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDIhcGqhwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ returned my initial phone call immediately. He was able to come a day earlier than initially scheduled, so I already have a brand ne…”
- When a job needed equipment he didn't have, he referred out rather than take it anyway _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2enNXNnhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICvzsW6xgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a fantastic experience with Russ! He came out to diagnose an issue and went above and beyond in providing excellent service. Althou…”
- In a 2025 review, a homeowner described Russ fixing a shower whose water temperature had gone erratic after a prior plumber's repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwMVFWTkVYMngzWTFST1duYzVOMWR2TjFWTVlrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlp1QVNEX2x3Y1ROWnc5N1dvN1VMYkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is a godsend! After a previous plumber tried to fix a dripping pipe in my mom's shower of her '50s ranch house (original plumbing) h…”
- Water heater installation and repair _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVmVFbG9kM2s0YmtGaVQwd3lhV0YyVkhOMU9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVeElod3k4bkFiT0wyaWF2VHN1OGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is the best in the business. He is super responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. He quickly diagnosed an issue with my hot wate…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJaGNHcWh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDIhcGqhwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ returned my initial phone call immediately. He was able to come a day earlier than initially scheduled, so I already have a brand ne…”
- Shower and fixture repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOM1NVVk9RekEzZW5Sd1duaG5NVkJhY25seFMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlN3SUVOQzA3enRwWnhnMVBacnlxS0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is awesome.  He was able to come out right away and fix our shower issue quickly.  I would highly recommend.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwMVFWTkVYMngzWTFST1duYzVOMWR2TjFWTVlrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlp1QVNEX2x3Y1ROWnc5N1dvN1VMYkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is a godsend! After a previous plumber tried to fix a dripping pipe in my mom's shower of her '50s ranch house (original plumbing) h…”
- All eight reviews on file come from a single platform, Google _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadowbrook%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJk_V971-q-iwRtF2-lBu-4EA) — “Google: 5★ from 44 ratings”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25aVmVFbG9kM2s0YmtGaVQwd3lhV0YyVkhOMU9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnZVeElod3k4bkFiT0wyaWF2VHN1OGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is the best in the business. He is super responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. He quickly diagnosed an issue with my hot wate…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWeVprUTBjbEUyVFhKM1gwOUNWamRWY1ZkSE5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVyZkQ0clE2TXJ3X09CVjdVcVdHNUE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Great Job and great work!! Russ came into my house and identified the problem. Short time later, after he replaced the parts that needed …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21sSFpFcDZRbXhSTFROU05pMWpYMHMwVWtReWRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmlHZEp6QmxRLTNSNi1jX0s0UkQydXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We’ve used Russ several times for various plumbing needs. He always explains what is causing the problem and how he is going to fix it. E…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xOM1NVVk9RekEzZW5Sd1duaG5NVkJhY25seFMwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlN3SUVOQzA3enRwWnhnMVBacnlxS0E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is awesome.  He was able to come out right away and fix our shower issue quickly.  I would highly recommend.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwMVFWTkVYMngzWTFST1duYzVOMWR2TjFWTVlrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlp1QVNEX2x3Y1ROWnc5N1dvN1VMYkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ is a godsend! After a previous plumber tried to fix a dripping pipe in my mom's shower of her '50s ranch house (original plumbing) h…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURJaGNHcWh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDIhcGqhwE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Russ returned my initial phone call immediately. He was able to come a day earlier than initially scheduled, so I already have a brand ne…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN2enNXNnhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICvzsW6xgE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had a fantastic experience with Russ! He came out to diagnose an issue and went above and beyond in providing excellent service. Althou…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM3aWJiZFlBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x40e0be1b94be5db4!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC7ibbdYA%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I’m very happy with the service I received from Meadowbrook Plumbing. The plumber was very thorough and made sure everything was attached…”

## 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

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadowbrook%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJk_V971-q-iwRtF2-lBu-4EA): 5.0★ from 44 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Meadowbrook%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJk_V971-q-iwRtF2-lBu-4EA): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Kniffen · 2026-05-30**: We’ve used Russ several times for various plumbing needs. He always explains what is causing the problem and how he is going to fix it. Excellent work
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zachary Botelho · 2026-05-02**: Russ is the best in the business. He is super responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. He quickly diagnosed an issue with my hot water system and had everything in working order in no time. He goes above and beyond in every way, we had an overall great experience.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Martin · 2026-03-01**: Great Job and great work!! Russ came into my house and identified the problem. Short time later, after he replaced the parts that needed to be replaced, he was done.  Best part of experience was not only the great work and time frame of repair but the great price I received once work was completed. …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · robert germaine · 2026-02-13**: Russ is awesome.  He was able to come out right away and fix our shower issue quickly.  I would highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bonnie Meada · 2025-12-26**: Russ is a godsend! After a previous plumber tried to fix a dripping pipe in my mom's shower of her '50s ranch house (original plumbing) he fixed the drip but made the whole shower unusable with the water temperature all screwed up so it went from scalding hot to ice cold without touching anything. T…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · S Gib · 2025-04-11**: Russ returned my initial phone call immediately. He was able to come a day earlier than initially scheduled, so I already have a brand new water heater installed! I can't say enough about how thorough and professional Russ is. Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Chantel Foley · 2024-12-11**: I had a fantastic experience with Russ! He came out to diagnose an issue and went above and beyond in providing excellent service. Although he didn't have the specific equipment needed to complete the job, he was honest and transparent, recommending another service that would be better suited for th…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Karen Darcy · 2024-08-16**: I’m very happy with the service I received from Meadowbrook Plumbing. The plumber was very thorough and made sure everything was attached correctly on my washer and dryer. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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