# S.D. Plumbing & Heating

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 374R Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA · **Phone:** (781) 901-7638 · **Website:** http://sdplumbing-heating.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 20 reviews across 4 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

The name that shows up in almost every S.D. Plumbing & Heating review is Sam — sometimes with a partner, Tony — and the throughline across two years of Google reviews is the same: he shows up fast, explains what's wrong, and gets it fixed. Based in Jamaica Plain and serving Greater Boston Metro West, the company handles both plumbing and boiler/heating work, and several reviewers specifically call out speed in a real emergency: one homeowner describes Sam arriving in the middle of a blizzard to fix burst pipes threatening their heat and hot water, and another called about frozen pipes and had them found and fixed the same visit.

The work spans more than repairs — reviewers describe boiler upgrades, repiping, toilet and faucet replacement, and a bathroom renovation, with Sam or Tony walking through options and pricing before starting. Its Massachusetts plumber license, once active, is now listed by the state as expired.

The one dissenting note came in a 2026 review from a repeat customer: after several good jobs, a more recent one was left unfinished amid communication trouble, with an initial delay on a refund and invoice. The reviewer says Sam reached out promptly once the concern went public, and the refund and invoice followed — worth knowing, but also a business that responded when something went wrong.

For a plumbing or heating call in the Jamaica Plain area, S.D. looks like a solid option, especially for something urgent — just confirm the license is current before booking.

**Strengths:**
- Fast emergency response — fixed burst pipes during a blizzard on short notice
- Explains the work — walks customers through diagnosis and options before starting
- Named, consistent crew — Sam and Tony recur across two years of reviews

**Concerns:**
- Expired license — state registry lists the plumber license as expired
- One unfinished job — a 2026 review describes a delayed refund and invoice

## Claims & citations

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

- Its Massachusetts plumber license (2660-PL-C) is registry-verified expired _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://occupationallicensingandpermitting.mass.gov/madol/s/license-search-page) — “MA plumber license 2660-PL-C registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: Sd Plumbing & Heating Inc”
- Google rating of 4.9 stars from 20 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4462249955349677885&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.9★ from 20 ratings”
- A reviewer describes the owner arriving during a blizzard to fix burst pipes threatening heat and hot water _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GM1ZVNXFaVlpZVVhsa2FHeHBVMEpVYVc4NGVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnF3VU5qZVZYUXlkaGxpU0JUaW84eUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sam is awesome. He came out on short notice in the middle of a blizzard to fix burst pipes in our house that was impacting our heating an…”
- Reviewers repeatedly describe Sam explaining the diagnosis and offering options before starting work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNud2FfampRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICnwa_jjQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sam was really helpful when we ran into issues with the washer in our new home. Showed up same day, broke down what was going wrong and o…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURydkplWTFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrvJeY1gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I used SD Plumbing to replace the toilets in my home. Sam provided great advice on good efficient toilets to buy and his pricing was very…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMOU9TSHpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICL9OSHzgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Quick to respond. Knowledgable and efficient. Actually explained his diagnosis of problem and gave suggestions to prevent similar issue i…”
- A 2026 review from a repeat customer describes a project left unfinished with initial communication trouble over a refund and invoice, resolved after the customer posted the review _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oVU9TMVZNVzUxUzBSUWMzWnRNMVJGU21GSVgwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhUOS1VMW51S0RQc3ZtM1RFSmFIX0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “3★ I’ve used SD Plumbing and Heating for multiple projects (Navien Combi boiler upgrades, repiping, shower trim and valve install, kitchen f…”
- The company's own site states a Greater Boston Metro West service area covering plumbing installs, boiler/heater work, emergency service, and remodel work _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://sdplumbing-heating.com) — “S.D. Plumbing & Heating is a Greater Boston Metro West plumbing and heating company offering plumbing installations, boiler/heater work, eme…”
  - [Official Website](http://sdplumbing-heating.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Greater Boston Metro West”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25kUFpqRnFWbEJXTFVWbmJtOXdVVVphTVdZeVEwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOndPZjFqVlBWLUVnbm9wUUZaMWYyQ0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sam and Tony are awesome. I had a frozen pipe and they came right over, hunted it down, and fixed it. Thanks guys!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JekxVUk1ZVGx3ZG1kWlRIcDFZMVpPVjBkRldXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmIzLURMYTlwdmdZTHp1Y1ZOV0dFWWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sam and Tony came over on short notice to fix a leaking valve on our toilet. They got the job done quickly and were super friendly. Highl…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pkcmRISjFiVXB3UVU1SmJIQTFTRmd4TWxSdlIwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjdrdHJ1bUpwQU5JbHA1SFgxMlRvR0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ My garbage disposal was making a loud noise, a small piece of the faucet spray had  fallen off. I saw the SD Plumbing Truck on Corey St a…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURydkplWTFnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDrvJeY1gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I used SD Plumbing to replace the toilets in my home. Sam provided great advice on good efficient toilets to buy and his pricing was very…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNMOU9TSHpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICL9OSHzgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Quick to respond. Knowledgable and efficient. Actually explained his diagnosis of problem and gave suggestions to prevent similar issue i…”
- Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://sdplumbing-heating.com) — “S.D. Plumbing & Heating is a Greater Boston Metro West plumbing and heating company offering plumbing installations, boiler/heater work, eme…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkZlRrODJSMFpGTW5ZeVNGSkhOM05wZGtkaFRWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkdfTk82R0ZFMnYySFJHN3NpdkdhTVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sammy and Tony did my boiler. They were on time and very professional and fair on price. I highly recommend if you have any plumbing or h…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25oVU9TMVZNVzUxUzBSUWMzWnRNMVJGU21GSVgwRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnhUOS1VMW51S0RQc3ZtM1RFSmFIX0E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “3★ I’ve used SD Plumbing and Heating for multiple projects (Navien Combi boiler upgrades, repiping, shower trim and valve install, kitchen f…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GM1ZVNXFaVlpZVVhsa2FHeHBVMEpVYVc4NGVVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x3ded18b13f9ec73d!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnF3VU5qZVZYUXlkaGxpU0JUaW84eUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Sam is awesome. He came out on short notice in the middle of a blizzard to fix burst pipes in our house that was impacting our heating an…”

## License

Status: **expired** (#2660-PL-C, plumber) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-07-01, 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=S.D.%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJ-_IQbbM5fYYRPceeP7EY7T0): 4.9★ from 20 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=S.D.%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJ-_IQbbM5fYYRPceeP7EY7T0): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://sdplumbing-heating.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.homeservicespros.com/ma/boston/plumbers/best-plumbers-boston): 1 web mention across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brian Mcdonnell · 2026-06-26**: Sammy and Tony did my boiler. They were on time and very professional and fair on price. I highly recommend if you have any plumbing or heating  issue you contact them .
- **3/5 · Google Reviews · Jeremy Davidson · 2026-02-07**: I’ve used SD Plumbing and Heating for multiple projects (Navien Combi boiler upgrades, repiping, shower trim and valve install, kitchen faucet and disposal install, etc.). Sam and Tony have done good work, but a recent project was unprofessional due to communication issues where a job was left mid-w…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alexander Orsi · 2026-01-30**: Sam and Tony are awesome. I had a frozen pipe and they came right over, hunted it down, and fixed it. Thanks guys!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elizabeth Nietupski · 2026-01-27**: Sam is awesome. He came out on short notice in the middle of a blizzard to fix burst pipes in our house that was impacting our heating and hot water. Sam was kind, accommodating, highly responsive, and quick. I would highly recommend S.D. Plumbing.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Byron Price · 2026-01-14**: Sam and Tony came over on short notice to fix a leaking valve on our toilet. They got the job done quickly and were super friendly. Highly recommended.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ernie · 2026-01-10**: Sam does great work, he’s honest and fair
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Art Canter · 2025-12-11**: My garbage disposal was making a loud noise, a small piece of the faucet spray had  fallen off. I saw the SD Plumbing Truck on Corey St and I called Sam and he was able to come that day and remove the piece of the faucet, ASAP.  I like to support local  service providers and was thrilled that he fou…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Curry · 2025-12-10**: Sam and Tony were excellent. They restored our hot water tank in no time! Communication with Sam was great. I highly recommend them.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David M · 2024-09-27**: Came out right away after our water heater blew and gave us a great price and nice neat work.  Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jay V · 2024-09-26**: Sam was really helpful when we ran into issues with the washer in our new home. Showed up same day, broke down what was going wrong and offered multiple solutions for us to consider.

He was 1 of 3 plumbers we called and was by far the most responsive and reasonable in terms of cost. Would highly re…

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