# P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating **Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 25A Westford Rd, Ayer, MA 01432 · **Phone:** (978) 772-9039 · **Website:** https://pkmcguane.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 4.0/5** (medium confidence) — from 8 reviews across 4 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating is a plumbing and heating company based in Ayer, Massachusetts. The company says it's a fourth-generation, family-owned, veteran-owned business that has served Central Massachusetts for over a century. One recent review describes a water heater replacement called responsive, helpful, and reasonably priced, and another describes a drain line repair done ahead of waterproofing work. Earlier reviews from 2025 describe a Bosch heat pump and furnace install, bathroom fixture work, and plumbing fixture replacements in an older home, with Brian named in several of them. One reviewer said they've used the company for years, adding that Brian takes their calls after hours when issues come up. **Strengths:** - Responsive and on time — one reviewer called a water heater job on time and reasonably priced - Wide service range — reviews describe heat pump, bathroom, and drain work - Repeat customer — one reviewer says they've used the company for years ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Says it's a fourth-generation, family-owned, veteran-owned business that has served Central Massachusetts for over a century _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://pkmcguane.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating has been serving Central Massachusetts for over a century, delivering rel…” - [Official Website](https://pkmcguane.com) — “Self-reported 103 years in business” - A water heater replacement was called responsive, helpful, on time, and reasonably priced _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twcldsaE5ja3hvYVU5alRtUkNkVUZETW5OQmRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkprWlhNckxoaU9jTmRCdUFDMnNBdVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and his team were fantastic to work with. We were referred to them by a friend when we were looking to have our water heater remove…” - Fixed an incorrectly installed drain line and capped water lines ahead of waterproofing work _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Kc1FsVjJMV3hOVWtWUVZqUklWRzFpVEdWblprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJsQlV2LWxNUkVQVjRIVG1iTGVnZkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating come out to fix an incorrectly installed drain line in my basement and cap off some exis…” - Installed a Bosch heat pump and auxiliary furnace in an attic, fitting new ductwork to the old system to control cost _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsNGJ6TmxlSE5SVTBkRlRYQkZiMUpUYm5Kc1FVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl4bzNleHNRU0dFTXBFb1JTbnJsQUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian installed a Bosch Heat Pump and an auxiliary furnace in my attic. There was a fair bit of intricate work involved as we had to ins…” - Installed bathroom fixtures and replaced older plumbing fixtures throughout an older home _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRbVlHT2xRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQmYGOlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and team were fabulous in working on my older home, installing fixtures in a remodeled bathroom and replacing older plumbing fixtur…” - One reviewer said they've used the company for years and that Brian takes their calls after hours when issues come up _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2psNmVYTlVaMHBSYVVoZkxVcDJZM1kwYVVkbmVuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjl6eXNUZ0pRaUhfLUp2Y3Y0aUdnenc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and his guys are the absolute best! We have used McGuane plumbing for years now. Brian is very responsive whenever issues arise a…” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twcldsaE5ja3hvYVU5alRtUkNkVUZETW5OQmRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkprWlhNckxoaU9jTmRCdUFDMnNBdVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and his team were fantastic to work with. We were referred to them by a friend when we were looking to have our water heater remove…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Kc1FsVjJMV3hOVWtWUVZqUklWRzFpVEdWblprRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJsQlV2LWxNUkVQVjRIVG1iTGVnZkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I recently had P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating come out to fix an incorrectly installed drain line in my basement and cap off some exis…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25keGNVdENURXhxVTNCUmRrSktTSEJPVDIxdVpHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndxcUtCTExqU3BRdkJKSHBOT21uZGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I discovered McGuane Plumbing through a bathroom remodel where they were a subcontractor. They did a great job with that, so when we had …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNZd3JfZWl3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCYwr_eiwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ We had an excellent experience with all our plumbing needs about one year ago with one big and many smaller projects in our 50's house! …” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNRbVlHT2xRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCQmYGOlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian and team were fabulous in working on my older home, installing fixtures in a remodeled bathroom and replacing older plumbing fixtur…” - Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tsNGJ6TmxlSE5SVTBkRlRYQkZiMUpUYm5Kc1FVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf4687d8064e93882!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkl4bzNleHNRU0dFTXBFb1JTbnJsQUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Brian installed a Bosch Heat Pump and an auxiliary furnace in my attic. There was a fair bit of intricate work involved as we had to ins…” ## Ownership - Identifies as veteran-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## 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 Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=P.K.%20McGuane%20Plumbing%20and%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJH1hpC6mV44kRgjjpZIB9aPQ): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://pkmcguane.com): 103 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Exa](https://www.contractormag.com/piping/piping-contractor/article/20881316/pk-mcguane-makes-a-splash-using-press-connections): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=P.K.%20McGuane%20Plumbing%20and%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJH1hpC6mV44kRgjjpZIB9aPQ): 5.0★ from 9 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “She had also assisted her husband as the bookkeeper in his business, P. K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating in Ayer.” — lowellsun.com (2024-06-22) — https://www.lowellsun.com/obituaries/catherine-m-mcguane-ma/ - “the company selected P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating as the plumbers for the new plant because of the relationship they had already built.” — contractormag.com (2016-08-02) — https://www.contractormag.com/piping/piping-contractor/article/20881316/pk-mcguane-makes-a-splash-using-press-connections - “Contractor: P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating Installed: Viega MegaPress for transporting ethanol and methanol” — xrefs3.plumbersstock.com — https://xrefs3.plumbersstock.com/product/7/2/728452_BpwCko.pdf ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alex Marcello · 2026-04-01**: Brian and his team were fantastic to work with. We were referred to them by a friend when we were looking to have our water heater removed and replaced, and I’m so happy we decided to give them a call. They were extremely responsive, very helpful, on time, and reasonably priced. It’s great to have a… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Bergeron Jr. · 2026-03-23**: I recently had P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating come out to fix an incorrectly installed drain line in my basement and cap off some existing hot and cold water lines ahead of waterproofing work. Chris and Cam were fantastic—professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Chris took the time to … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Srikanth Gopalan · 2025-12-08**: Brian installed a Bosch Heat Pump and an auxiliary furnace in my attic. There was a fair bit of intricate work involved as we had to install the system in the space and ductwork from the old system to minimize cost. Brian was fantastic and worked through the difficult summer heat. Post-installati… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kelley Marston · 2025-07-23**: Brian is a fabulous person to work with. Thorough, kind, and always a clean job done. His estimates are spot on and he is very transparent about timeliness and costs. Would recommend his services to anyone. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jason Hintlian · 2025-07-23**: Brian and his guys are the absolute best! We have used McGuane plumbing for years now. Brian is very responsive whenever issues arise and has taken our calls after hours to make sure we had an exceptional experience. You can tell he really cares. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jerome Edgington · 2025-07-11**: I discovered McGuane Plumbing through a bathroom remodel where they were a subcontractor. They did a great job with that, so when we had a toilet come loose and flood a little, they were my first call. They came out only an hour later and had it fixed in an hour. Turned out that the flange holding t… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Austin Napier · 2025-05-02**: We had an excellent experience with all our plumbing needs about one year ago with one big and many smaller projects in our 50's house! Brian and Chris are both very professional, friendly, and caring about each problem and finding excellent and reasonable cost solutions. We continue to appreciate … - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Susan Whittemore · 2025-03-05**: Brian and team were fabulous in working on my older home, installing fixtures in a remodeled bathroom and replacing older plumbing fixtures throughout the home. Brian took the time to understand my house, my wishes and made great recommendations along the way. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-22T08:52:27.837Z. Cite as: P.K. McGuane Plumbing and Heating — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/p-k-mcguane-plumbing-and-heating-ayer) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/p-k-mcguane-plumbing-and-heating-ayer