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title: "swb plumbing/hvac"
description: "Late one night in 2023, a water heater blew and flooded a basement \"like a swimming pool.\" The household found SWB Plumbing/HVAC, and in a November 2023 An"
doc_version: "2026-10-19"
last_updated: "2026-10-19"
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# swb plumbing/hvac

**Trade:** Plumbing · **Address:** Portland, ME · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.6/5** (medium confidence) — from 15 reviews across 1 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Late one night in 2023, a water heater blew and flooded a basement "like a swimming pool." The household found SWB Plumbing/HVAC, and in a November 2023 Angi review said the plumber was there within 30 minutes of the call, got and installed a new water heater, then stayed to help clean up; they have used him for several other projects since.

Seth is the name ten of the 15 Angi reviews mention. Another November 2023 customer, in a 1947 house whose sink, dishwasher and laundry were flooding the basement, said Seth came the next day, found pipes in the concrete old and clogged beyond repair, and redid the plumbing in a few hours at a decent price. A December 2023 customer's simple faucet swap turned out to be incompatible with old plumbing; Seth diagnosed it, gave a reasonable new price, bought the materials and finished in short order. In a January 2024 review, Seth found a leak a previous plumber had missed at a shutoff, replaced the cassette and installed a new handle, and an April 2024 customer said he replumbed their shower pipes.

Water heater replacements come up in four reviews from 2023 to 2025, including an August 2025 hot water tank installation where the customer said Seth stayed communicative throughout. The newest review, from September 2026, credits Seth and Matt with expanding a basement bathroom.

The business describes itself on Angi as serving the Portland, Lewiston and Auburn areas, and Angi lists Maine trade licence MS90020451 for it. On Angi it holds 5.0 stars from 15 ratings.

**Strengths:**
- Emergency response — 2023 customer had help within 30 minutes at night
- Water heater swaps — four reviewers from 2023–2025 describe replacements
- Problem diagnosis — found a leak a previous plumber had missed

## Claims & citations

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

- 5.0 stars from 15 Angi ratings, reviews from 2023 to 2026 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 15 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 15 ratings)”
- In a November 2023 review, arrived within 30 minutes for a late-night water heater flood and helped clean up _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “It was late at night when we realized our water heater blew and flooded our basement like a swimming pool. We had to find a plumber and fast…”
- In a November 2023 review, replaced clogged pipes in a 1947 house's basement within a few hours _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “So I live in a older house (1947) so the plumbing is older too. Anytime I used my sink dishwasher or laundry the water would all but flood m…”
- Diagnosed leaks and incompatible plumbing on faucet and shower jobs in 2023 and 2024 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Excellent work, keen attention to detail. Seth analyzed the problem with my shower pipes and he replumbed to perfection. I highly recommend …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Very good. Seth quickly found the problem, got the leak resolved (shut off that a previous plumber missed). The cassette (internal mechanism…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Seth was very prompt and worked hard to find the parts and solution to an old bath faucet with a bad leak. He kept me informed about the pro…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “It was supposed to be a simple faucet replacement but my old plumbing turned out to be incompatible with the new fixture. Seth diagnosed the…”
- Four reviewers from 2023 to 2025 describe water heater replacements _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “The service performed was top-notch. Everything looks amazing, especially the hot water tank installation. Seth was professional, knowledgea…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “SWB plumbing showed up in a timely manner replaced my hot water heater at an affordable price, very professional and would definitely use ag…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “I needed my water heater changed out so I reached out to swb and Seth was able to give me a same day quote and give me a time frame on when …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “It was late at night when we realized our water heater blew and flooded our basement like a swimming pool. We had to find a plumber and fast…”
- Angi lists Maine trade licence MS90020451 _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Licence listed on Angi: MS90020451 (ME Trade License, expires 01/31/2028)”
- Describes itself as serving the Portland, Lewiston and Auburn areas _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “About (Angi, self-described): Looking for reliable plumbing services in the Portland, Lewiston, and Auburn areas? Look no further than SWB P…”
- Water heater replacement and repiping _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “I needed my water heater changed out so I reached out to swb and Seth was able to give me a same day quote and give me a time frame on when …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “It was late at night when we realized our water heater blew and flooded our basement like a swimming pool. We had to find a plumber and fast…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “So I live in a older house (1947) so the plumbing is older too. Anytime I used my sink dishwasher or laundry the water would all but flood m…”
- Specializes in Plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Excellent work, keen attention to detail. Seth analyzed the problem with my shower pipes and he replumbed to perfection. I highly recommend …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “It was supposed to be a simple faucet replacement but my old plumbing turned out to be incompatible with the new fixture. Seth diagnosed the…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “So I live in a older house (1947) so the plumbing is older too. Anytime I used my sink dishwasher or laundry the water would all but flood m…”
- Also offers Bathroom Remodel _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Fantastic work! Seth and Matt did a great job expanding the bathroom in my basement to include a”
- Also offers HVAC / Heating & Cooling _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Plumbing for a Remodel or Addition - Install - For Business, Faucets, Fixtures and Pipes - Repair or Replace - For …”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official ME state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/consumer/licensee-search

## Sources

- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/me/portland/swb-plumbinghvac-reviews-10865188.htm): 5.0★ from 15 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **Angi · reviews · 2026-09-01**: Fantastic work! Seth and Matt did a great job expanding the bathroom in my basement to include a
- **Angi · showerkim J. · 2025-08-01**: The service performed was top-notch. Everything looks amazing, especially the hot water tank installation. Seth was professional, knowledgeable and courteous. He was also communicative throughout the whole process, which we really appreciate.
- **Angi · Keri G. · 2024-04-01**: Excellent work, keen attention to detail. Seth analyzed the problem with my shower pipes and he replumbed to perfection. I highly recommend Seth!
- **Angi · sandi L. · 2024-01-01**: Very happy with Seth’s services. He was very informative and prompt. Would definitely hire him again.
- **Angi · Kelly B. · 2024-01-01**: Excellent job, great price & extremely professional! Would definitely hire again!
- **Angi · chuck F. · 2024-01-01**: Very good. Seth quickly found the problem, got the leak resolved (shut off that a previous plumber missed). The cassette (internal mechanism) was replaced and new handle installed. Thank you!Claire E. P.
- **Angi · Eric T. · 2024-01-01**: Seth was friendly and communicative. He completed the job in good time and exceeded our expectations. Thank you!
- **Angi · Lara B. · 2024-01-01**: SWB plumbing showed up in a timely manner replaced my hot water heater at an affordable price, very professional and would definitely use again.
- **Angi · 2023-12-01**: Seth was very prompt and worked hard to find the parts and solution to an old bath faucet with a bad leak. He kept me informed about the process and alternatives for the repair. I would recommend him for future repairs.
- **Angi · Mark M. · 2023-12-01**: It was supposed to be a simple faucet replacement but my old plumbing turned out to be incompatible with the new fixture. Seth diagnosed the problem gave me a very reasonable new price, bought new materials and solved it in short order. All done with a completely professional and friendly manner. I …

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