I can't say enough good words for Frank. I have a complicated toilet problem as a result of poor installation done by a very incompetent and dishonest plumber. I suffered through two expensive plumbing companies trying to fix it and nothing was fixed. Then I found Frank through Google review. He showed great competence and abundant experience, he avoided any unnecessary procedure proposed by prior plumbers, which are very expensive. He got it done in two hours. And the amount he charged is minimum for this project. I found a very minor issue second day, he arrived in twenty minutes, straight it out and didn't charge me anything for the second visit. Now my problem is fixed done and done. Frank is the best! read more

I have used Frank Formica for several years and have been consistently satisfied with his dependability and his professionalism. I have two houses and he has installed, hot water heaters, high efficiency toilets, and solved mysterious leak problems. He has proven to be honest, knowledgeable and an excellent problem solver. Highly recommended. read more

I was having vibrations in my shower. Gave Frank a call and he diagnosed over the phone. Was a easy fix by me. Frank was upfront about it being an easy repair and not wanting to schedule a visit just to charge me. I would use Frank in the future read more

I hesitate to write this review...I'm...I'm afraid he'll get so popular he'll never be available to me...but this guy...Frank...is the nicest, most competent, most trustworthy plumber in the business...he also happens to be a distance swimmer and horse trainer...how cool is that? My toilet tank/bowl wasn't filling with water...i called a local plumber (heritage plumbing) and paid the standard $95 for the guy to come out and assess...i figured he'd replace the toilet "guts"...he said he wouldn't touch it, the pipe from toilet to the wall look rusted, to replace the guts wouldn't be worth it...i should just get a new toilet, and a new pipe to the wall...to the tune of $850. yes. $850.00. I said lemme think about it and then I found Frank. He came the next morning and installed a new toilet. he said he coulda fixed the guts easily but my toilet was from the 70s and was using a ton of water...would be best to just replace it...and the pipe from the toilet to the wall wasn't rusted it was just dirty. did the whole thing for around $300. that includes the toilet itself. Frank will give you the straight dope. call him. he's just as amazing as he sounds on everyone's reviews... read more

I had a great experience using Frank for his plumbing skills. I called him on a Thursday night and he called me back immediately. He came the next morning to fix the issue which was a fireplace gas leak. It was a very difficult task considering the confined access point, but he completed the job through persistance. I most certainly recommend Frank to anyone searching for quick, honest and efficient plumbing services. read more

Frank is an extremely competent and trustworthy master plumber. We live in Arlington, MA and he is our go-to guy. He installed our water heater, which turned out to be a complex job, and recently our Bosch dishwasher. In addition, he has fixed our bathroom plumbing issues. He is friendly, prompt and hard working. It is very difficult to find a good plumber in the Boston area. We had some dicey experiences before finding Frank and we could not be happier. read more

I'm not sure if all these reviews are authentic. We had a completely different experience with Frank. He kept complaining about his health and charged us $95 to tighten some screws and give an estimate. read more

Frank installed a kitchen fuaucet and repaired a toilet. Perfect. He also took the time to look at the heating system (at no cost). I felt comfortable with him in the property. If you are looking for an honest, sincere and trustworthy plumber - he's yours man. I would deifinatley call him again. I am not sure why Candid R. wrote a review when he didn't even do work for her? That is puzzling. She wrote a review based on an estimate only? Anyway, my review falls in line with everyone else who has had actaully had work done by him. He is solid plumber and a good guy. read more

Frank Formica did a good job replacing the sink and toilet in our bathroom. He did it quickly, at a very reasonable price. He is hard-working, shows up on time, is available and I would recommend him higly for any plumbing job -- Michael Jacoby Brown, 10 Brattle Terrace, Arlington, MA 02474 read more

My neighbor recommended me Frank, because of "very good work with reasonable price". Along these years I asked Frank to replace my water heater, garbage disposal, along with several everyday plumbing stuff. He has been responsive and a life saver. I just sold my house and I will definitely recommend Frank to the new owner. read more

Frank has done an excellent job in my house. My water heater started a bad leak. I called several places, he was the only one who responded right away (no answering service). He was in my house in 15 minutes to check out the situation. The job was completed neatly and professionally, in about three hours (including a warehouse run). The price was more then fair, right down the middle of the already low estimated range. I would call him again in a heartbeat. read more

Had to throw in the towel while replacing a Garbage Disposal. Slept on it and decided to bring in a professional. Called around at 8am; got mostly voicemail. Frank returned my call within minutes. Finished up what he was doing and was here in less than 30 minutes. Job was harder than I thought. I had broken a connection IN the wall between my Kitchen & Bathroom. Heard the obligatory " what the Hell was this guy thinking" re: the original installer. Cut a hole in the Bathroom wall and rebuilt it solid - for the next owners. New Plumbing guaranteed to outlast the disposal ! read more

It's not often that I feel compelled to post a review on Yelp. Frank has earned and deserves my positive review. Here's my story ... My 89 year old parents live in a house that has very old plumbing. After other plumbing companies told them that their bath fixtures and pipes could not be repaired and they would need all new plumbing because the parts did not exist, I searched further and found Frank Formica plumbing on the internet. I called him and he resonded immediately and went to my parents home that same day. He approached the job as a 'repair' and found the necessary parts from plumbing suppliers (same day!) and made their sink and shower as good as new. Frank saved my parents over $1,800 by repairing the leaks vs. installing new fixtures, pipes, and sink and cabinet. Frank, if you read this, I pass along my gracious thanks and appreciation for choosing to not rip apart my parent's bath because it would have been disruptive and uneccesary. I also want to thank you for your patience with my Dad's lack of hearing and confusion and my Mom's never-ending questions! If you can please my Mom, you are a saint. REALLY! I will gladly chat with anyone who would like more information about my experience. read more

I'm not sure why everyone on yelp gave Frank just glowing reveiws, because my experience with him was completely different. His quote came out higher than most and his expertise left me a bit concerned. Call him if you wish, but I found better options out there. read more

I called Frank based on positive Yelp reviews, but had a completely different experience. He is a nice guy, but I'm sorry to say he is not very competent. He had difficulty figuring out which parts to use to replace part of a faucet, and I literally had to stand next to him, looking at parts and helping him in order to get the job done (and I am not particularly handy). I don't like to give a negative review, but I could not recommend him to anyone seeking a competent plumber. read more

Frank installed our gas dryer. He did it last minute on a weekend. He was very fair with the pricing and did great work. He took the time to explain and show me what he was doing. It was my first time using his services and I would highly recommend him to others. read more

Frank is responsive and trustworthy and most important does great work. We've used him a number of times and recommend him highly.

Awesome plumber - best find I've had! Prompt, honest, reliable - and did I mention honest? Gave me a quote that was about half of what I got elsewhere, and made a real effort to cut this down further by trying to repair the problem instead of completely replacing the part (shower). Would go back to him anytime. read more

Can't remember the last time I called a plumber and the plumber answered the phone himself! ! Also, he showed up and was available within a few hours after the call. He fixed a toilet leak for us and installed a garbage disposal and a new sink. He explained things to us in layman's terms and let us know the options. it was a low pressure situation and Frank was very forthright. We will probably have him back in a few months to add outside spigots this spring. A decent guy and we are happy with his work - and he chose a GREAT faucet for us! Thanks Frank! see you soon...... read more

Frank called me back the same day for a relatively small job, a disposal installation. He arrived on time the next day, and his pricing was simple and transparent. On arrival, he immediately had concerns: the cabinet was an awkward space with a low sink, and little room to maneuver. Frank explained the possible complications, and came up with a plan for arranging the plumbing. After a run to the local plumbing supply house for parts, he managed to get everything squeezed in perfectly. I would definitely call him again. read more