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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Paul the Plumber- Paul Harmer. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 – $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
Paul the Plumber is Paul Harmer's plumbing business. His website describes plumbing, heating and gas services for homeowners and businesses in Topsfield and the North Shore, including repairs, installations and emergency service for water heaters, boilers, leaks and drains, and states 30 years in business. His MA plumber licence is active on the state registry. A 2026 Google review calls Paul an amazing plumber. In another 2026 review, a homeowner whose pipes burst in extreme cold wrote that Paul promptly scheduled a consult and did the repairs at a reasonable price, getting the bathroom back in working order. In a 2025 review, a customer wrote that Mr Harmer made an emergency call a priority and showed up without hesitation, and called him fair, pleasant and professional. A 2024 review says he promptly arrived after a Saturday call, has been efficient and clean on each job and fair in price, and has handled plumbing installation in 100 yr old properties. In another 2024 review, a customer said that when a furnace went out in a cold week, he got it working again. In a 2010 Angi review, a customer wrote that he was the only person willing to tackle their claw foot tub shower upgrade and was very resourceful.
Paul is an amazing plumber. Definitely recom
I recently had an untimely and highly inconvenient plumbing emergency (pipes burst due to extreme cold temperatures) and my neighbor recommended that I call Paul. I’m so glad I trusted their judgment with the referral because promptly scheduled a consult and did the repairs at a reasonable price. It was such a relief to have my bathroom back in working order without breaking the bank in the process. He was able to resolve a highly stressful situation efficiently and he truly treated my house with the same level of care he’d show his own. I was impressed by his knowledge and professionalism which is why I’ll definitely be recommending his services to others in my shoes moving forward. Thanks, Paul! ☺️
Mr Harmer treated me with absolute respect and was a joy to meet and get to know He made my call for help in a emergency situation a priority and showed up to handle it as someone would do for family without hesitation I've never experienced anything like it when hiring a business It felt like I called a brother his work skill and ability to get it done without stopping was incredible he was fair pleasant and professional after 10 minutes of meeting him I felt that I could trust him and was a honest and good man there is no one else I would call for my plumbing needs I am truly grateful to have found his number the whole experience was remarkable
I’ve had great experience working with Paul the Plumber. He promptly arrived after my initial call on a Saturday, and has since proven to be easy to communicate with, efficient and clean on each job, attentive to my concerns, and fair in price. He’s been responsive to emergency situations and he’s navigated plumbing installation in the difficult setting of 100 yr old properties. I’m so thankful I have such a reliable resource in Paul as the town’s best plumber. Make him your first call!
Had a furnace go out pretty cold week too. He got right down and got the thing working again. He’ll be installing a new one this spring for me
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3 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 26, 2026.
Transparent diagnostics5.0
Quoted price holds5.0
Midnight and weekend help5.0
Broad plumbing and HVAC range5.0
Rapid response5.0
Repeat, years-long customers5.0
Broad plumbing range3.9
Water heater replaced by 2pm the same day, February 20263.8
Same customer for 25 years3.1