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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Next Step Removal & Installs LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
Customers of Next Step Removal & Installs, a Cambridge HVAC and plumbing company that installs and services boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, mini splits and ductwork, keep naming one person: Kevin. Google shows 4.5 stars from 35 ratings. In an August 2026 Google review, a homeowner hired Kevin to replace the emergency shutoff valve on the water main; he also added a second shutoff on the other side of the meter so the city can swap it without shutting water off at the street, and charged only the cost of materials for that extra work. A February 2026 reviewer said Kevin offered a cheaper furnace fix that worked instead of a full replacement, and another that month had the HVAC system re-installed and ductwork fixed after squirrels got in. In November 2025 reviews, customers described a boiler replacement and old cast-iron pipe replaced with PVC. Earlier accounts, from 2023 to 2025, describe same-day AC calls, full HVAC replacements and a heat pump and water heater install. A March 2024 reviewer wrote that technicians called later for maintenance said Kevin's HVAC installation was poorly done, and some declined the work as risky. An October 2023 reviewer said the problem came back in less than a month. An April 2023 reviewer who praised the work described a rude, confrontational visit over an invoice that had already been paid, and an October 2022 reviewer said after-work service was non-existent. On Thumbtack, a February 2026 reviewer wrote only "So expensive!" BuildZoom lists Massachusetts home improvement contractor licence #197610 for the company. Its site says its installations qualify for Mass Save rebates and financing.
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I highly recommend Kevin and Next Step Removal & Installs. I hired Kevin to replace the emergency shutoff valve on my water main . Not only did he do this, but he noticed my water meter will shortly need to be replaced by the city and he installed a second shutoff on the other side of the meter so both can be turned off and the meter can be replaced without needing to shut the water off at the street. He also suggested I install a valve to bleed the water line at the main if I ever need to do plumbing work elsewhere in the house and did that as well. He did all this extra work for only the cost of materials and on top of all of that he walked me through how I can replace the valve stem for my shower myself, replace the shower paneling and move an AC duct. I really couldn't get over it. Kevin really is in a league of his own regarding his integrity. I will come to him first going forward and recommend others do the same.
They responded really quickly and rectified my problem, which was not really a problem. I appreciated the responsiveness and honesty. Great business I would use them again in the future
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We have had a great experience with Next Step, they re-installed our HVAC system and fixed our duct work after squirrels found their way in! They have always been timely and professional. Thank you!
Dependable, knowledgeable and reliable! Kevin saved me with a simple solution after some trouble shooting. The alternative would have cost me thousands. Great business!
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