# Plumbers On The Way **Trade:** Plumbing · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.5/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 1 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Plumbers On The Way is a small, one-plumber operation in Malden run by Allan Barbosa, about two years into business and handling general plumbing calls — sewer and water systems, well water, septic tanks — around the Greater Boston area. Every review on file, all from Thumbtack, tells some version of the same story: Allan shows up quickly, explains what's wrong, and gets it fixed without running up the bill. One customer described him staying on an old house's plumbing problem until he'd tracked it down, and another called the pricing itself 'unbeatable.' There's an important gap worth knowing before booking: the business's own Thumbtack profile states plainly that it is not licensed. Massachusetts requires a state license to do plumbing work, so anyone hiring should ask directly about that before signing on for anything beyond a small fix. With Allan handling the calls personally, expect a personal, low-frills experience rather than a company with a dispatch team — good for a quick repair, worth a direct conversation about licensing and scope for anything larger. **Strengths:** - Fast response — reviewers cite quick fixes and prompt visits - Fair pricing — reviewers call pricing transparent, no surprises - Persistent troubleshooting — stuck with a complicated old-house repair **Concerns:** - Not licensed — the business's own profile states it holds no plumbing license ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Reviewers consistently praise fast response times and quick fixes _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “quick response and was able to fix issue . Very grateful.” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Allan was great, worked fast and fixed it quick. his pricing is unbeatable!” - Fair, transparent pricing with no surprise charges is a repeated theme _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Hired them for a plumbing project and they did excellent work. The plumber was knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and completed th…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Allan was great, worked fast and fixed it quick. his pricing is unbeatable!” - One reviewer credits the owner with staying on a complicated old-house repair until it was solved _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Allan was so responsive, honest and kept me posted at every turn. He encountered a challenge (old house) never know what you'll encounter… b…” - A one-person plumbing operation run by Allan Barbosa in Malden, handling sewer and water systems, municipal water, well water, and septic tank work _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Sewer and water systems, Municipal water, Well water, Septic tank” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Thumbtack profile for Plumbers On The Way in Malden, MA, run by Allan Barbosa (background-checked) — rated 4.7 from 28 reviews, 2 years in b…” - The business's own Thumbtack profile states it is not licensed _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Thumbtack profile for Plumbers On The Way in Malden, MA, run by Allan Barbosa (background-checked) — rated 4.7 from 28 reviews, 2 years in b…” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Hired them for a plumbing project and they did excellent work. The plumber was knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and completed th…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Sewer and water systems, Municipal water, Well water, Septic tank” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794) — “Thumbtack profile for Plumbers On The Way in Malden, MA, run by Allan Barbosa (background-checked) — rated 4.7 from 28 reviews, 2 years in b…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/malden/affordable-plumbing-services/plumbers-on-way/service/507827121821089794): 4.7★ from 28 ratings ## Recent reviews - **Thumbtack · Patty h. · 2026-08-18**: Allan was great, worked fast and fixed it quick. his pricing is unbeatable! - **Thumbtack · Victor N. · 2026-06-02**: quick response and was able to fix issue . Very grateful. - **Thumbtack · Margaret J. · 2025-12-11**: Allan was so responsive, honest and kept me posted at every turn. He encountered a challenge (old house) never know what you'll encounter… but stayed on it until he solved the problem. I would highly recommend this business and will absolutely use them again should I have a plumbing need. - **Thumbtack · Ryan v. · 2025-07-04**: Hired them for a plumbing project and they did excellent work. The plumber was knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and completed the job on time. Fair pricing with no surprises. Highly recommend for any plumbing needs. - **Thumbtack · Parama s. · 2025-05-12**: Very professional and knowledgable. He quickly fix the issue and make everything perfect. I highly recommend him for all plumbing work and will hire again. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-08T07:42:06.830Z. 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