Extremely happy with the services provided by James. He installed a 6 unit/2 compressor heat pump…read moresystem in our 150+ year old house in about two days, demonstrating superior knowledge of the system and suggesting actually aesthetically pleasing choices for ducting etc. that many other contractors ignored. Price was reasonable for the scope and system specs, and James was extremely responsive and patient throughout the whole process. We also really appreciate James's help coordinating with MassSave (including some truly terrible inspections), ultimately enabling us to claim our full rebate. I'd highly recommend working with James, and we will continue to reach out to him for all our HVAC needs!

After a 3-yr search and MANY bids for a new HVAC, we settled on James Wu, who installed our system…read morelast month and proved the research paid off. Below are things I wanted to know before choosing a contractor; maybe it will be helpful for you. Our situation: 100+ yr old home with current boiler in basement. We recently insulated our walk-up attic - that would both freeze and melt items stored there - with closed-cell spray foam (more research there), added drywall and will use it for storage. This is where the air handler and ERV (for ventilation) went. Our upstairs is now ducted, with one vent running through a closet on the 2nd floor to 1st floor. We also added a Mitsibishi floor mount unit and a ceiling cassette on 1st floor. So, we had a VARIETY of equipment installed, requiring a contractor experienced in not only ducting, but mini-split installs with both a ceiling cassette and floor mount unit. We did not want the large wall mount mini split units. Our walls/ceilings are PLASTER, (metal wire mesh and cement-based): cutting them is a JOB. And, we wanted the floor mount unit RECESSED. COST - James was in-line with our other bids, which came in between 27k and 39k, largely depending on equipment recommended, with ceiling cassettes costing more. Many contractors simply would not install them, and wanted to run ducts in the corners of all upstairs rooms to first floor, which to us was a last resort. COMMUNICATION - James is very responsive to texts, emails, and even more importantly, he is a fantastic communicator. He is very calm, not pushy, explains things in an easy-to-understand way that clearly shows he knows his business. I actually told my husband after he left for the first time, "I think we may have found our guy" just based on his personality and knowledge. He's likeable, which isn't a requirement, but definitely helps. EXPERTISE - This is what truly sets James apart. Our needs were fairly complex, requiring interior ducting, 2 outside units with exterior line sets, and recessed ceiling units, but also RECESSING the inside floor unit into an interior wall. We've overseen several renovation projects recently and could tell these guys knew what they were doing. Also, they were perfectionists, and paid attention to details you don't often find with contractors. DEPENDABILITY - Not a single missed appt. Showed up on time with clear communication. The job took a week. He also helped with Masssave paperwork. They cleaned up after themselves each day, which we appreciated. KNOWLEDGE - Extremely versed in Mitsibishi equipment. He's a Diamond Contractor, which extends our warranty, but we'd have chosen him regardless. Every question I had about these units (cassette and floor unit operation, air handler, ERV, outdoor units, thermostats...) he knew the answer to. When I researched anything specific online, from multiple and trusted sources, I found the info he'd given me to be correct. I trust his knowledge and I don't automatically do that. One example: our ceiling cassette has an internal thermostat and it's off by several degrees regularly. I researched it and found we likely need an external thermostat separate from the unit to measure the room's temp. I texted James a photo showing the inaccurate reading and his immediate reply, "you need an external thermostat. I'll install one." That's what I'm talking about. INTEGRITY - Example: After the permit inspector left, James explained his philosophy on inspections. Each city apparently has different requirements. He learned several years ago how strict one particular city was, requiring a blower test to determine air tightness and the passing score was 4% or less. He got 4.1% and city wouldn't pass it. This required a lot more time/energy to go through everything and another test and more $$. So, now James says to his guys, "We install to the strictest inspection every time, regardless of the specific city's requirements, so we don't ever have to redo anything." In our case, the city didn't need a blower test but if they did, I feel confident we would have passed! I don't often take time to write reviews, esp this lengthly, but I felt it was warranted here. Finding an HVAC contractor is HARD; it's time-consuming and complicated. And a lot of money. Three years of research finally led us to James and now, looking back, it was worth the wait and headaches in research. I would highly recommend anyone in the market for a new HVAC, especially if it involves Mitsibishi and especially ESPECIALLY if it involves recessing any equipment like ceiling cassettes or wall units, to consider James Wu. He and his team are uniquely skilled in their work.

I don't normally leave reviews, but I had a great experience with Drain Flow. They responded…read morequickly to my call about a plumbing leak, thoroughly diagnosed the issue, and communicated clearly, which made everything easy. What I appreciated most was their integrity. They walked me through the options and gave clear recommendations about what was truly worth doing and what would give me the most value, without trying to upsell unnecessary work. They were professional, respectful, and even made a point to clean up the area before leaving. Easy to work with, and I'd definitely use them again.

Tony does exactly what he says he is going to do, and he does it in a timely manner. His price is…read morereasonable to the job. He is a true professional. We love working with him. This is not the first time, and we will certainly work with him again.

Since my first review I've used GHM for multiple things. Most recently they fixed the pump…read moreunderneath my house - first with a temporary fix while they waited for a part and then with the permanent fix. He was patient with me as I explained my issue over the phone and was able to inform me that our washer could still be used even before they got to fixing that. They've done a couple of other jobs for us in between like putting in a new shower head and implementing a new outdoor water spigot since the old one just didn't turn on anymore. They are always good and fair with their pricing and as always are happy to entertain my questions (like me asking where our water shutoff valve is and them showing me where it was.)

We had a plumbing emergency and we got a response within minutes. Greg went out of his way to fit…read moreus into his schedule and he got the job done quickly and completely. I've heard similar stories from others.

Dan McConnell came by to help with a sink that had been backed up for months, and he did an…read moreincredible job. He was great to talk to, thorough, and genuinely helpful throughout the visit. He also took the time to walk me through what might have been causing the issue, how to help prevent it going forward, and how to spot signs that it could be a larger building-related problem, which was especially helpful since I live in a condominium. Out of all the plumbers I looked into, John's Sewer & Drain Cleaning had the best pricing, and they absolutely backed it up with outstanding service. I'd recommend them to anyone dealing with plumbing issues.

Andre came on the same day we called (within a few hours, actually) and fixed a nasty and…read morecomplicated blocked drain issue. He was clear about the problem, explained it well and knew his stuff. In spite of the issues and awkwardness of our current plumbing, Andre did not give up and persevered with the blockage (between the bath and the sink) until it was finally resolved. The price was very fair especially considering the effort and mindset needed to resolve the problem. Wouldn't hesitate to call this company again - very grateful for a good and positive outcome to a nasty problem. Thank you, Andre for your patience and hard work.

OK... Another Friday afternoon... 1500hrs…read more.. New England summer... Let's start with one word: HOT. Like, really hot... Now, add some modifiers to that: scorching, sweltering, and searing. And for good measure, let's add some apropos meteorological catch phrases: hazy, hot, and humid heat wave... By now, you're starting to get a picture. Let's add some more contour, brightness, and shape to the visual... During one of the most oppressive hot spells of 2024, our air conditioning unit died on us, totally passed from nature to eternity. Not pretty... We called around. We got on the world wide web. We scoured social media. We flashed the Bat-signal. We did everything short of sending out morse codes, faxed distress letters, and telegrams via Pony Express. Desperation setting in... Then, we call Cardarelli Plumbing and Heating of Quincy. Joseph answers. He tells us he doesn't do window AC units but knows a handyman named Richard who might be able to help. Joe also says he'll call Rich immediately when we hang up... Thank you, Joe... 1800hrs... Rich calls. He asks pointed questions about what we need and promises to call the following Saturday morning... Rich came by with his teammate Michael and installed our window unit and a few other handyman jobs. Good fortune... Fast forward to Saturday night live. (Lite humor there.) Temps are cool now. I'm kicking back watching the Red Sox comeback vs. the Dodgers of Los Angeles and counting my blessings. Life's good... If you need a handyman from Wareham to Bridgewater to Braintree to Quincy, Massachusetts, call Rich 857-261-8886. Thanks again, Joe of Cardarelli Plumbing and Heating. Appreciate the assist in finding Richard and Michael. Appreciate you... You're the best... In short... It all went very well and I'm very happy with the results. Joseph was a godsend. Rich and Mike were polite, friendly, and timely. You all take your work seriously, and it shows. Lastly, Rich gave me such a fair price and was so accommodating, helpful, and eager to please that I paid him double. And that's that. (Insert happy face here.)

OK... Anothee Friday afternoon... 1500hrs…read more.. New England summer... Let's start with one word: HOT. Like, really hot... Now, add some modifiers to that: scorching, sweltering, and searing. And for good measure, let's add some apropos meteorological catch phrases: hazy, hot, and humid heat wave... By now, you're starting to get a picture. Let's add some more contour, brightness, and shape to the visual... During one of the most oppressive hot spells of 2024, our air conditioning unit died on us, totally passed from nature to eternity. Not pretty... We called around. We got on the world wide web. We scoured social media. We flashed the signal. We did everything short of sending out morse codes, faxed distress letters, and telegrams via Pony Express. Desperation setting in... Then, we call Cardarelli Plumbing and Heating of Quincy. Joseph answers. He tells us he doesn't do window AC units but knows a handyman named Richard who might be able to help. Joe also says he'll call Rich immediately when we hang up... Thank you, Joe... 1800hrs... Rich calls. He asks pointed questions about what we need and promises to call the following Saturday morning... Rich came by with his teammate Michael and installed our window unit and a few other handyman jobs. Good fortune... Fast forward to Saturday night live. (Lite humor there.) Temps are cool now. I'm kicking back watching the Red Sox comeback vs. the Dodgers of Los Angeles and counting my blessings. Life's good... If you need a handyman from Wareham to Bridgewater to Braintree to Quincy, Massachusetts, call Rich 857-261-8886. Thanks again, Joe of Cardarelli Plumbing and Heating. Appreciate the assist in finding Richard and Michael. Appreciate you... You're the best... In short... It all went very well and I'm very happy with the results. Joseph was a godsend. Rich and Mike were polite, friendly, and timely. You all take your work seriously, and it shows. Lastly, Rich gave me such a fair price and was so accommodating, helpful, and eager to please that I paid him double. And that's that. (Insert smiley face here.)

We can't say enough about Mark Valle (the owner) of Abella Plumbing & Heating LLC. When we moved…read moreinto our new home, we were in need of a plumber for multiple jobs around our new home - renovating our kitchen, old plumbing throughout the home and updating our heating. We are not from the area, so we started to ask around for good plumbers. Via word of mouth we were directed to call Mark for our plumbing needs. We couldn't be happier. He has been amazing!! Mark did a great job on the kitchen renovations: We redirected the plumbing to utilize dead space by adding a functional cabinet and add in a dishwasher. In addition to our kitchen renovations, Mark has come at a moments notice to fix various plumbing needs. Most recently, Mark installed a new electric hot water tank because our ancient water tank was leaking fast!! He did an amazing job!! Mark has always been very kind, friendly and very reasonably priced for all the detailed quality work he puts forth. We are grateful that we have been able to obtain the approval from both our fathers about this plumber - Both our fathers have commented that Mark appears to be a great plumber and great guy! If you are in need of a plumber, my husband and I highly recommend Mark Valle of Abella Plumbing & Heating LLC!!

Recently Frank was hired to replace an oil fired steam boiler due to failure of a previous one at…read moremy elderly grandmothers home. Frank took the job on immediately and was exceedingly helpful and professional. He assisted in swapping over to natural gas while navigating permits and dealing with the gas company. We ended up with a new gas steam boiler and gas water heater. His work speaks for itself. The installation was clean and done correctly. He was prompt with timing and even worked weekends to get the job done. We could not recommend Frank any higher for quality work at a fair price.

Frank came through again. I am so pleased with the newly installed toilet today. He is always so…read morepleasant and witty to boot! Turnaround time was amazing. He makes sure to explain services in advance. Always on time as he completes the work with complete cleanup. Don't call anyone else.

My honest review- (First the good) True Blue installed a new FHA furnace in my home in 2016. All…read moregood, very professional. I was repeatedly told it had a 10 year warranty. Fast forward 9 years, it stops working. I emailed True Blue and Steve (owner) now tells me that there was only a 5 year warranty ( I even sent them the warranty card that I registered) He did send his guy right out. Joey was very nice. He cleaned the igniter and it fired right up (but only 1 time). It took him about 20 minutes total. Joey recommended they we replace igniter and flame sensor because they were "only sold in pairs" (this was not true as you will see in the photos). (Now for the bad) I had previously researched the parts, which were $41.00 for both. I asked Joey how much it would cost to replace both the igniter & flame sensor. He said that he called his office and they said $829.00. Really? For a 45-minute job? I asked Joey to break down the parts and labor and he said "I can't do that". I then asked "that must be about 5 hours of labor, right? (they charge $145/hour) He was very hesitant to answer but replied "maybe 3 or 4 hours labor". I paid True Blue $145 (1-hour min charge) and he left. So much for taking care of a loyal customer. I ended up calling another company. They came out and did a complete tune up. They charged me $165 total for everything, including the new parts. They also confirmed that my parts were in fact under warranty (but not the labor) . I am one of those people who is very loyal to a company that takes good care of me. In this instance, I 100% believe that True Blue was trying to take advantage of me.

These guys are great - responsive, friendly, thorough, and completely reasonably priced…read more I've had them out 3 times - a toilet issue that they fixed, a backflow valve that was leaking and they replaced, and an AC service. All three times, the cost was totally reasonable. In fact, for all 3 services combined I paid less than a single visit from a franchised plumbing company cost for a single visit. The techs have all been great at explaining maintenance for things, and scheduling with them is wicked easy.