# Royal Plumber Cambridge

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 2386 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, USA · **Phone:** (339) 329-8721 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (medium confidence) — from 12 reviews across 3 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 10 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Royal Plumber Cambridge is a Cambridge plumbing outfit that reviewers reach for the urgent calls — a leak, a backed-up sewer, a puddle spreading across the floor. The recurring detail across its Google reviews is speed: several describe a plumber at the door within about 45 minutes of calling, whether for a leaking pipe under a sink or a sudden puddle in a hallway.

The jobs described range from routine installs — a water tank, a faucet, a shower — to more involved repairs. A June 2026 review describes a pipeline repair where a root intrusion required digging up part of the line; the plumber explained each step and replaced the section with sturdier material. Another describes a sump pump installed and running within an hour, aimed at keeping a basement dry.

Reviewers also mention practical details: a transparent quote given upfront before a faucet installation, coordination with building management to avoid delays, and cleanup after the work was done. All 12 reviews on file run from late 2023 through mid-2026 and are 5-star.

For a leak or a clog that needs someone fast, this is a company with a consistent response-time story behind it, from hallway puddles to backed-up sewers.

**Strengths:**
- Fast response — plumbers often arrive within 45 minutes of a call
- Leak repairs — leaks pinpointed and fixed across several jobs
- Clear communication — steps and pricing explained before work begins
- Clean finish — job sites left tidy after the work is done

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Several reviews describe a plumber arriving within about 45 minutes of a call for an active leak _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Nd1FYTXRaMnhwYTBFd1MzVkZTRTgxUzNsclQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnMwQXMtZ2xpa0EwS3VFSE81S3lrT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A sudden puddle appeared in our hallway, and within 45 minutes, a skilled plumber was at our door. They efficiently pinpointed and repair…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxSVRYaEpWbU40TUU1MFNXTjJkVU5FZEhoc1owRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1ITXhJVmN4ME50SWN2dUNEdHhsZ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Water quietly pooled beneath my sink, and within 45 minutes of my call, the plumber arrived. They swiftly identified the issue and expert…”
- Leak detection and repair jobs come up repeatedly, from a hallway puddle to water stains traced back to a hidden leak _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Nd1FYTXRaMnhwYTBFd1MzVkZTRTgxUzNsclQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnMwQXMtZ2xpa0EwS3VFSE81S3lrT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A sudden puddle appeared in our hallway, and within 45 minutes, a skilled plumber was at our door. They efficiently pinpointed and repair…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxSVRYaEpWbU40TUU1MFNXTjJkVU5FZEhoc1owRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1ITXhJVmN4ME50SWN2dUNEdHhsZ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Water quietly pooled beneath my sink, and within 45 minutes of my call, the plumber arrived. They swiftly identified the issue and expert…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsbExEVnJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDllLDVrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After spotting some water stains on our living room wall, I got increasingly worried about potential leaks. Thankfully, their leak detect…”
- A pipeline repair involved digging up a section to remove a root intrusion and replacing it with sturdier material _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0alEwUklNRkp4WDBWMFNHbGpkM1JLU0VsV1QyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktjQ0RIMFJxX0V0SGljd3RKSElWT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The repair took most of the afternoon, which seemed appropriate given that they had to dig up part of the pipeline to find a significant …”
- Installs sump pumps to help keep basements dry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205cWEyTlpXVTl5T1hsQk0zTnpja2cwTFVsM1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9qa2NZWU9yOXlBM3Nzckg0LUl3Smc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Imagine a day when you're finally ticking off home improvement projects, and the peace of mind a well-installed sump pump brings is unbea…”
- Google shows a 5-star rating from 14 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17788344070627545270&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 5★ from 14 ratings”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xSRU9IbFBVV2MzYmxoM1YzaGxSbGhWVUd0VFgxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlREOHlPUWc3blh3V3hlRlhVUGtTX1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Efficient water tank installation done right.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xVNFkyNXZPRmRYWjJ4NWJUWk1OblYzTVU1dFdVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlU4Y25vOFdXZ2x5bTZMNnV3MU5tWUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The plumber provided a transparent quote upfront and coordinated smoothly with my building management, ensuring there were no delays in s…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xoNGJtOUNZMVJWY0cxTWNucEpRM0pEZEhvNE1tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlh4bm9CY1RVcG1McnpJQ3JDdHo4Mmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Quick, thorough drain cleaning service.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2t0alEwUklNRkp4WDBWMFNHbGpkM1JLU0VsV1QyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOktjQ0RIMFJxX0V0SGljd3RKSElWT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The repair took most of the afternoon, which seemed appropriate given that they had to dig up part of the pipeline to find a significant …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25Nd1FYTXRaMnhwYTBFd1MzVkZTRTgxUzNsclQyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnMwQXMtZ2xpa0EwS3VFSE81S3lrT2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ A sudden puddle appeared in our hallway, and within 45 minutes, a skilled plumber was at our door. They efficiently pinpointed and repair…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFMVFtTklaMDR5ZFZCQ2JVRkpUVlpZV0MweWRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjE1QmNIZ04ydVBCbUFJTVZYWC0ydXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Seamlessly installed a new shower, transforming my bathroom in just under an hour—highly recommend!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201V1VXeGtVakJvWlVWc1oxTmhUWGgxUTB4RE1tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5WUWxkUjBoZUVsZ1NhTXh1Q0xDMmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ The plumber arrived promptly and tackled the faucet installation with impressive efficiency. Their attention to detail ensured everything…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205cWEyTlpXVTl5T1hsQk0zTnpja2cwTFVsM1NtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9qa2NZWU9yOXlBM3Nzckg0LUl3Smc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Imagine a day when you're finally ticking off home improvement projects, and the peace of mind a well-installed sump pump brings is unbea…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taQk9URlJibUphWTJWVExYQnJaVGRqT0dkMWRsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZBOTFRbmJaY2VTLXBrZTdjOGd1dlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our sewer was backing up, and the plumber arrived in just under an hour. Impressive work—quick, efficient, and problem solved!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2sxSVRYaEpWbU40TUU1MFNXTjJkVU5FZEhoc1owRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOk1ITXhJVmN4ME50SWN2dUNEdHhsZ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Water quietly pooled beneath my sink, and within 45 minutes of my call, the plumber arrived. They swiftly identified the issue and expert…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNneGRXX1BREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCgxdW_PQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Royal Plumber Cambridge did an exceptional job. My shower had an immense leak and they were able to repair it. Their expertise is second …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURsbExEVnJnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6dce4af802e50b6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDllLDVrgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After spotting some water stains on our living room wall, I got increasingly worried about potential leaks. Thankfully, their leak detect…”

## 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](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Royal%20Plumber%20Cambridge&query_place_id=ChIJezSsgNMWmoYRtlAugK_k3PY): 5.0★ from 14 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Royal%20Plumber%20Cambridge&query_place_id=ChIJezSsgNMWmoYRtlAugK_k3PY): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://www.homespothq.com/listing/royal-plumber-cambridge/): 5 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mozell Wren · 2026-07-01**: Efficient water tank installation done right.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Cherie Jaimes · 2026-06-29**: The plumber provided a transparent quote upfront and coordinated smoothly with my building management, ensuring there were no delays in starting the faucet installation. The entire process took just over an hour, and he neatly cleaned up the area before leaving.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tamara Roger · 2026-06-21**: Quick, thorough drain cleaning service.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Vernice Howard · 2026-06-19**: The repair took most of the afternoon, which seemed appropriate given that they had to dig up part of the pipeline to find a significant root intrusion. They explained each step clearly and replaced the damaged section with a sturdier material that should prevent future issues.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christine Thornburg · 2026-06-12**: A sudden puddle appeared in our hallway, and within 45 minutes, a skilled plumber was at our door. They efficiently pinpointed and repaired the leak with impressive expertise. Their swift response and professionalism saved us from potential water damage. Highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · วีระเดช ทองทิพย์ · 2026-06-05**: Seamlessly installed a new shower, transforming my bathroom in just under an hour—highly recommend!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Todd Martin · 2026-05-12**: The plumber arrived promptly and tackled the faucet installation with impressive efficiency. Their attention to detail ensured everything was watertight and perfectly aligned. Friendly and knowledgeable, they even offered useful maintenance tips. The entire process took just over an hour, and I'm th…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Erica Skipper · 2026-05-09**: Imagine a day when you're finally ticking off home improvement projects, and the peace of mind a well-installed sump pump brings is unbeatable. The plumber arrived right on time, and within an hour, the new system was up and running. Their expertise was evident as they explained everything clearly a…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Marquita Smith · 2026-05-09**: Our sewer was backing up, and the plumber arrived in just under an hour. Impressive work—quick, efficient, and problem solved!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Carmen Guernsey · 2026-04-05**: Water quietly pooled beneath my sink, and within 45 minutes of my call, the plumber arrived. They swiftly identified the issue and expertly fixed the leak. Their professionalism and efficiency were truly impressive. It's reassuring to know there's such reliable help available when unexpected issues …

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