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Michael Russo Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.

Local business · 190D Locust St, Lynn, MA 01904, USA

4.1(33)
Plumbingdrain pipe repairwater heater installation

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Highlights

  • After-hours responseowner personally returns calls and walks through fixes
  • Old-house plumbingfixed a century-old triple-decker drain pipe
  • Consistent ratings4.1 to 4.2 stars across Google and independent sites
  • Verified licenseactive Massachusetts plumbing license 825-PL-C
  • Long track record33 reviews spanning 2021 to 2026
  • Not BBB-accreditedA+ file but hasn't sought accreditation
  • History claim mismatchsite says 70+ years, BBB lists 56

A hundred-year-old drain pipe running through three stacked kitchen sinks in a Lynn triple-decker failed this spring — the kind of job that separates plumbers who know old New England housing stock from the general callers. Michael Russo Plumbing & Heating works out of 190 Locust St in Lynn and, by its own account, has served the city and the wider North Shore for more than 70 years, now run by Michael Russo Jr. The pattern that keeps repeating isn't polish, it's response time. When that century-old pipe gave out, someone came to look at it the same day it failed and had a fix underway by the next morning. A different customer whose pipe let go after business hours in January got the owner on the phone directly, was walked through next steps on the spot, and had a crew out finishing the job by the next morning. That kind of after-hours reachability shows up across 33 reviews stretching back to 2021, spread across Google, Nextdoor, and independent review sites, and it's backed by a genuinely wide base: 4.2 stars from 50 Google ratings, with two other independent sites separately landing at 4.1 and 4.2. A couple of things are worth checking before booking. The Better Business Bureau gives the company an A+ file, but it hasn't sought BBB accreditation — voluntary, so not necessarily a mark against them, just worth knowing. The 70-plus-year history on the website also doesn't line up cleanly with BBB's own filing, which has the business starting in 1970 — 56 years, not 70. And the website credits Michael Russo Jr. as the owner, while a recent review refers to 'the owner' by the name Dave — likely a multi-generation family business, but worth a quick clarifying question if it matters to you. The state plumbing license, 825-PL-C, checks out as active. For an older Lynn or North Shore home with a plumbing or heating problem that needs someone who'll actually pick up the phone after hours, this is a well-documented call — just confirm current pricing and who you'll actually be dealing with before they send a truck.

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  • 5.0May 20, 2026

    I live in a 100 year old "triple decker" in eastern MA. This is three flat apartments stacked, each 2 bedroom/1 bathroom. There is a 100 year old drain pipe on the kitchen side that connects the kitchen sinks on all three floors and takes a horizontal turn in the cellar toward a middle main drain that goes to the street. This pipe failed (after 100 years, mind you) right between the first floor and the cellar. D. Russo came and looked at the failure at 4PM after we called him at about 4 PM the previous day. He said he would have someone there to fix it the next morning (that is, today as I write this). Roger from Russo Plumbing was there on time, was very courteous and did a superb job pulling out the ancient pipes between the floor and the cellar. All told he probably took four hours to fix the pipes, including leaving and returning with the appropriate replacement parts. The photo shows the ancient pipes extracted and replaced. The cost of the repair was WAY below our expectations, considering how much work had to be done underneath a sink and up in the beams of the cellar ceiling. M. Russo Plumbing & Heating is highly recommended.

    Fred PinkertonView on Google Reviews
  • 5.0Jan 14, 2026

    Ran into a plumbing issue with a leaking pipe after business hours. The owner Dave called me back immediately and walked me through the next steps. Had his guys over the following morning and fixed all my plumbing issues in a fast and timely manner. Great company couldn’t be happier with the service! Don’t hesitate to reach out for all plumbing needs. Everyone from the owner to the employees were a pleasure to talk to. 10/10

  • 5.0Oct 1, 2025

    These guys did a job for me thru the sprinkler/irrigation company that I chose. They showed up to scope out the job and then showed up a second time to do the work. They showed up when they said they would, communicated well, and the work was done flawlessly. Very happy with their services and will use them going forward for any plumbing projects we have. Gordon, the plumber who did the install, was very nice and did great work.

    Michael GeaneyView on Google Reviews
  • 5.0Jul 24, 2025

    Recently, I needed to replace our water heater in a condo that runs on gas for both heat and hot water, not your average setup. It required a specific 199,000 BTU water heater, which isn’t cheap. I was referred to Michael Russo Plumbing, a family-owned business with a great reputation, and after working with them, I now know why. When I first called and gave them the model and serial number, the owner personally answered. He immediately recognized it was a specialized and expensive unit. Instead of just quoting a price, he expressed real concern about the high cost and asked if he could call me back after doing some research. Sure enough, ten minutes later he called back. He had confirmed the specs, shopped around, and tracked down the exact model at the best possible price. That kind of honesty and effort is rare. And Nico, the installer — he couldn’t have been a nicer guy. He walked me through how the installation would go, made sure everything was clear, and got to work. Before I knew it, the installation was complete. Professional, clean, and smooth from start to finish. If you’re looking for a plumbing company that’s honest, responsive, and truly cares about doing things right, Michael Russo Plumbing is it. Highly recommend!

    clarence barnesView on Google Reviews
  • 5.0Jun 26, 2025

    Never expected to have a positive enough experience with a plumbing company to feel I should share. I was impressed by the care in the workmanship. The customer engagement was exceptional. The price was very reasonable. The job was completed in one visit even though I had expected parts would need to be ordered (they were fixing a 1930s era Symmons Safety-Mix shower valve). Highly recommend them. Special thank you to Anthony, you are an excellent example of what the best plumbers are.

Specializes in

Plumbingplumbingdrain pipe repairwater heater installation

Also offers

HVAC / Heating & Coolingleak repairemergency plumbing

Service area

Lynn, MA

Languages

English

Update history

  1. Added 33 new comments, added 20 new photos, verified active license, established rating 4.1

    • confirmed against the state license registry
    • behind the score: Not BBB-accredited — A+ file but hasn't sought accreditation

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