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An October 2026 Riley customer says Steve fixed a leak under the sink and replaced the garbage disposal. Another customer writing in August says they have used the company for several years and praises reasonable prices. Riley Plumbing and Heating is based in Kensington and says it serves New Britain and Berlin, has more than 30 years in business and offers 24/7 emergency service. Customers describe plumbing and heating work over multiple visits. In April 2026, one customer praised Nancy's quick scheduling and Scott and Steven's work on drain pipes, shutoff valves, a water heater, a garbage disposal and gas-furnace cleaning. A January 2026 customer said Steve installed a powered anode rod in a water heater and charged exactly the quoted price. In December 2025, a customer whose upstairs heating zone stopped working said a technician arrived within an hour and restored heat quickly. Older complaints concern follow-up, technical support and a payment dispute. In October 2024, a customer said a furnace Riley had installed two years earlier had a control-panel/c-wire compatibility problem that prevented their electrician from installing a thermostat. The customer criticized the phone response and said Ductworks was scheduled to visit. A March 2024 customer alleged poor communication and a demand for more money to reconnect heating, said the contractor left while cursing near children, and reported paying a $200 cancellation fee. In June 2023, another customer said repeated requests to service a water softener installed in 2016 went unanswered, including calls in 2022 and three recent after-hours tickets. They said they had used Gottier Plumbing in the interim and eventually reached someone who confirmed Riley no longer serviced that equipment. Its Connecticut HVAC licence, HTG.0308254-S7, is active under Dewitt A Riley III.
I had a problem with a leak under my sink. Steve was able to fix the problem and replaced the garbage disposal. Service is top notch and treated me with the upmost respect. I will be calling them with any problems in the future!!
Been a customer for several years and they always come through with reasonable prices.
Very professional and courteous. The repair was explained in detail.
Riley Plumbing is fantastic to work with, we won’t use anyone else. They’re dependable, fast, reasonably priced, and do great work. Scott and Steven are very knowledgeable and take the time to show you what’s wrong and how they're fixing it. We’ve had Riley come to our house several times in the last few years and can’t recommend them enough.
I cannot say enough good things about Riley Plumbing & Heating. From the moment I called, Nancy had me scheduled quickly and made the whole process completely stress-free. She is friendly, organized, and a pleasure to deal with. We have used Scott and Steven for just about everything in our house over the years. Drain pipe replacement, shut off valves, water heater, garbage disposal, gas furnace cleaning. Every single time it has been a great experience. They show up when they say they will, figure out the problem fast, and explain what is going on without making it more complicated than it needs to be. The work is always done right, the price is always fair, and they never leave a mess behind. You never feel like you are being oversold or talked into something you do not need. This is the kind of local, family-run business that deserves every bit of your support. Riley Plumbing & Heating has earned a customer for life. Highly recommend!
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Typical Connecticut range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Riley Plumbing and Heating. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Estimated range
$4,700 – $10,700
Typical HVAC project around $7,700
Water heater delivered and installed the same day5.0
Boiler replacement where Matt ruled out a chimney liner4.6
Water heater repair4.6
BBB A+3.4
50 years in business3.0
Water heater replaced in two business days4.4
State-verified HVAC license since 19882.8