--- title: "Stonelink Plumbing & Heating" description: "Stonelink Plumbing & Heating carries 4.8 stars from 312 Google ratings and 4.8 stars from 104 on Thumbtack. Its website lists water heater repair and insta" doc_version: "2026-10-06" last_updated: "2026-10-06" --- # Stonelink Plumbing & Heating **Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** 15 Circle St, Rumford, RI 02916 · **Phone:** (401) 434-4900 · **Website:** http://www.stonelinkplumbing.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 6 sources. 92% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 7 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Stonelink Plumbing & Heating carries 4.8 stars from 312 Google ratings and 4.8 stars from 104 on Thumbtack. Its website lists water heater repair and installation, tankless water heaters, gas leak detection, gas line work and water line work, and the company says it has been in business 50 years. A recent Google customer said Israel replaced their hot water heater and was clean, thorough and on time. In a recent Google review, a customer said Castro came back to install a new water heater and was able to diagnose the issues with their AC and furnace. A recent Thumbtack customer said two plumbers came to repair a couple of leaks in the cellar and did a nice job. A recent Google customer wrote that the team walked them through every step. A 2025 Thumbtack customer with a leaking hot water heater said it was replaced within hours of the first contact, and that apart from the first phone call, quotes, scheduling and payment were handled online. A 2025 Thumbtack customer said Josh and Luke came by to make sure a sump pump was working properly. A 2025 Thumbtack customer with a basement leak said Stonelink came out right away and cleaned up afterward. A 2025 Reddit commenter wrote that it cost about 12k to replace the furnace and install a water heater with Stonelink Plumbing in Rumford. A recent Thumbtack customer gave two stars, saying a hot water heater replacement was still not complete about four months later, the old equipment was still downstairs after they paid for its removal, and the price of the project went up along the way. Its BBB grade is A. **Strengths:** - Water heater replacement — a recent customer said Israel was clean and on time - Step-by-step explanation — a recent customer said the team walked them through - Quick leak response — a 2025 customer said they came out right away **Concerns:** - Unfinished water heater job — a recent customer said it stayed incomplete after four months - Mid-project price increase — a recent customer said the project price went up ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 4.8 stars from 312 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stonelink%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJ790D-ztb5IkRg-ju7zg76l8) — “Google: 4.8★ from 312 ratings” - 4.8 stars from 104 Thumbtack ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928) — “Thumbtack: 4.8★ from 104 ratings” - The company's website lists water heater repair and installation, tankless water heaters, gas leak detection and gas and water line work _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://www.stonelinkplumbing.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Plumbing Water Heater Repair & Install Tankless Water Heaters Gas Leak Detection Gas Line Repair & Install …” - The company says it has been in business 50 years _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.stonelinkplumbing.com) — “Self-reported 50 years in business” - A recent customer said Israel replaced their hot water heater and was clean, thorough and on time _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twUmREWnhTSFpKU0d0SlgyeHdRMXBpYTFCeU5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fea3b38efeee883!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpRdDZxSHZJSGtJX2xwQ1pia1ByNUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Israel did a great job replacing my hot water heater clean thorough on time. Would definitely use them again!” - A recent customer said Castro installed a new water heater and diagnosed issues with their AC and furnace _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OMFpYbHlXWEZDYTJkVVdHTlVTWEJ6TjE4NGMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fea3b38efeee883!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnN0ZXlyWXFCa2dUWGNUSXBzN184c2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Castro did a great job! Have to update this review because he came back to install our new water heater which works great, and was even a…” - A recent customer said two plumbers repaired a couple of leaks in the cellar and did a nice job _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928) — “Two plumbers came to my house to repair a couple of leaks that had had developed in my cellar. They were pleasant and did a nice job.” - A 2025 customer said a leaking hot water heater was replaced within hours of the first contact _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928) — “I had the greatest experience from initial contact through repair. I had a hot water heater that was leaking. It was fully and professionall…” - A 2025 customer with a basement leak said Stonelink came out right away and cleaned up afterward _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928) — “5★ I had a leak in my basement, and Stonelink Plumbing came out right away to take care of it. The technician was professional, knowledgeabl…” - A 2025 Reddit commenter wrote that a furnace replacement and water heater install with Stonelink Plumbing in Rumford cost about 12k _(confidence: medium)_ - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1nbym8j/switching_from_oil_heat_to_natural_gas/nd94z43/) — “r/RhodeIsland — We used Stonelink Plumbing in Rumford when we switched last year. Was about 12k to replace the furnace and install a water …” - A recent customer said a hot water heater replacement was still not complete about four months later, with the old equipment still downstairs and the project price raised _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928) — “2★ Hot water heater replacement approximately 4 months ago and the project is still not complete. I paid for and attempted to schedule remov…” - BBB grade A _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/rumford/profile/plumbing-and-heating/stonelink-plumbing-heating-0021-556564) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A” - Specializes in HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25OMFpYbHlXWEZDYTJkVVdHTlVTWEJ6TjE4NGMyYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fea3b38efeee883!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnN0ZXlyWXFCa2dUWGNUSXBzN184c2c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Castro did a great job! Have to update this review because he came back to install our new water heater which works great, and was even a…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928) — “About (Thumbtack, self-described): Stonelink Plumbing & Heating — Licensed in Rhode Island & Massachusetts. Whether you've got a leaking pip…” - [reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1nbym8j/switching_from_oil_heat_to_natural_gas/nd94z43/) — “r/RhodeIsland — We used Stonelink Plumbing in Rumford when we switched last year. Was about 12k to replace the furnace and install a water …” - Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2twUmREWnhTSFpKU0d0SlgyeHdRMXBpYTFCeU5VRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5fea3b38efeee883!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkpRdDZxSHZJSGtJX2xwQ1pia1ByNUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Israel did a great job replacing my hot water heater clean thorough on time. Would definitely use them again!” - [Official Website](http://www.stonelinkplumbing.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Plumbing Water Heater Repair & Install Tankless Water Heaters Gas Leak Detection Gas Line Repair & Install …” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928) — “5★ I had a leak in my basement, and Stonelink Plumbing came out right away to take care of it. The technician was professional, knowledgeabl…” ## License Status: **active** (#MP007613, plumber) — verified against the official RI state registry on 2026-10-07, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://dltweb.dlt.ri.gov/profregsonline/LicenseSearch ## Sources - [Local News](https://www.tradesmenup.com/jobs/564807589-journeyman-plumber): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stonelink%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJ790D-ztb5IkRg-ju7zg76l8): Listed on this source - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ri/rumford/affordable-plumbing-services/stonelink-plumbing-heating/service/558455312685948928): 4.8★ from 104 ratings - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stonelink%20Plumbing%20%26%20Heating&query_place_id=ChIJ790D-ztb5IkRg-ju7zg76l8): 4.8★ from 312 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ri/rumford/profile/plumbing-and-heating/stonelink-plumbing-heating-0021-556564): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.stonelinkplumbing.com): 50 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “I had a great experience with Stonelink recently” — u/WafflesTheBadger in r/providence (2025-12-31) — https://www.reddit.com/r/providence/comments/1pzykpi/plumber_recommendations/nwuti8a/ - “We used Stonelink Plumbing in Rumford when we switched last year. Was about 12k to replace the furnace and install a water heater” — u/Akudama401 in r/RhodeIsland (2025-09-09) — https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1nbym8j/switching_from_oil_heat_to_natural_gas/nd94z43/ - “Stonelink Plumbing, Martel Plumbing and Heating are ones I’ve worked with.” — u/noobelectricHO in r/RhodeIsland (2025-08-27) — https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1n1g3sx/heatingplumbing/naxubng/ - “I've had multiple good experiences with Stonelink Plumbing in Rumford” — u/Akudama401 in r/RhodeIsland (2024-12-30) — https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1hpps29/any_recommendations_for_a_plumber_providence/m4kj3yt/ - “I've used Stonelink a few times and like working with them.” — u/Akudama401 in r/RhodeIsland (2024-11-14) — https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/1gqusyd/plumberheating/lx3c7ai/ - “I was pretty happy with Stonelink Plumbing in Rumford.” — u/Akudama401 in r/RhodeIsland (2023-08-21) — https://www.reddit.com/r/RhodeIsland/comments/15svi45/no_plumbahs_left_in_ri/jx4xtdn/ ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Craig Barone · 2026-09-30**: Really appreciative of the team. Walked me through every step. Were thorough, clean, professional and even educational. Highly recommend - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Robert Rhea · 2026-09-14**: Israel did a great job replacing my hot water heater clean thorough on time. Would definitely use them again! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Cabral · 2026-09-11**: Victor was excellent. I would definitely use again - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Lissette Biggs · 2026-09-02**: Israel explain step by step on what needs to be done. He was very polite and respectful. I will be using this company again. - **Thumbtack · Chuck B. · 2026-08-18**: Two plumbers came to my house to repair a couple of leaks that had had developed in my cellar. They were pleasant and did a nice job. - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Sackman · 2026-07-24**: Castro did a great job! Have to update this review because he came back to install our new water heater which works great, and was even able to diagnose the issues with our AC and Furnace! - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Daniel H. · 2026-05-26**: Super professional and kind. He did amazing work. - **2/5 · Thumbtack · Jereme W. · 2026-04-17**: Hot water heater replacement approximately 4 months ago and the project is still not complete. I paid for and attempted to schedule removal of old equipment. As of today it is still downstairs. The price of the project went up in the midst of chaos. - **Thumbtack · Ed V. · 2025-11-21**: From start to finish, Stonelink did a great job solving my plumbing issue. From Michelle to the techs, everyone made me feel like my job was their #1 priority. If u have a plumbing issue, these are the people that will solve it. Couldn't be happier. Thank you!Josh and Luke came by to make sure sump … - **Thumbtack · Donna B. · 2025-11-10**: I had the greatest experience from initial contact through repair. I had a hot water heater that was leaking. It was fully and professionally replaced within hours of the first contact. Other then the original phone call, all quotes, scheduling and payment are done online. Technician arrived exactly… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-04T21:23:39.941Z. Cite as: Stonelink Plumbing & Heating — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/stonelink-plumbing-and-heating-rumford) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/stonelink-plumbing-and-heating-rumford ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)