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1896 Plumbing & Heating Inc.

Worcester, MA
4.7(14 reviews)
BBBA+Accredited
RESPONSE

Fast Response

Reviewers confirm quick response

EMERGENCY

24/7 Verified

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PRICING

Budget-Friendly

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RED FLAGS

None Found ✓

No significant concerns in reviews

Trust Score: 72/100 · Based on 14 reviews

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4.7Google·5.0Yelp·BBB A+

Our Verdict

Strong Hire

#7 of 18 in Worcester, MA

Best for
  • Emergency and same-day calls
  • Budget-conscious homeowners
Avoid if

No major caveats

Hire if: You need transparent, predictable pricing with no surprise fees

Hire if: You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled

Caution if: You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts

Caution if: You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install

How they score across what matters

Based on 15 reviews analyzed. Click a row for the quote that best illustrates the score.

What they do well (and don’t)

Green means reviews confirm they’re good at it. Red means reviewers flag issues. Gray means no reviews talk about it yet.

What 14 Reviews Tell Us

Emergency Response

Same/next-day on drains, including after-hours Friday calls (fast_response=3, weekend_or_emergency=1)

Emergency and same-day calls

What To Watch Out For

Not enough data to identify weaknesses

Pricing

Markedly cheaper than competitors — fixed a faucet 'for a fraction of the cost' and quoted 'half the price' of another company

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Customer reviews

Reviews from Google, Yelp & more

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S KGoogle

Excellent service! Good communication! and fairly priced..

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paul revelleseGoogle

These guys will definitely take care of all your plumbing needs. Thanks Cleber and your staff for taking care of me when needed. No issues, definitely a good referral to anyone in need of service.

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Philip DurostGoogle

First off, this company was referred to me by several people. I called for a clog in my main pipe and they came out the same day. They were able to diagnose the problem, explain everything and had it all fixed quickly (Seriously about an hour total). The overall price was very fair and I will absolutely use 1896/the drain guys in the future if I ever need anything plumbing-related again.

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A. Meri RodriguezGoogle

Don't use them they're very unprofessional. I waited most of the day for service on a non‑working boiler while caring for a toddler in a cold home. When the technician finally arrived, he refused to provide service and left immediately because the parking situation wasn’t “ideal.” This was an urgent no‑heat situation, and leaving without even attempting to help was unacceptable and put my family at risk.

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Jeff D.Yelp

I had issues with my 40+year old boiler not working very efficiently, I contacted Murphy Mechanical through several references that had previously had work done by them, he explained to me that my boiler was very inefficient and that with current technology and systems, that with a new system almost 90-95% efficiency it would be cost effective to have a updated system installed and that I would see immediate results in my heating and a/c bills. I couldn't be happier with my new system, and with the service Ryan and his workers installed and provided. I would recommend him for any service or installation needs. He is very personable and explained everything to me in detail.

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Paul Bergeron JrGoogle

Called after hours on a Friday and they showed up right away to handle the problem. This is the second time I’ve had then in my old Worcester home to assist with old pipes. Communication was A+ and they solved the drain issue quickly and professionally. After the job was complete, they made recommendations to resolve the main issues moving forward. I won’t hesitate to call in the future for any drain needs. Thanks so much!

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Jamie RotmanGoogle

All plumbers are not equal!!! I had Landry’s come out to change a faucet, I had purchased. All the guys were nice except it turned into a long appointment where they couldn’t turn off the water so… the new estimate was about 300% more. 1896/The Drain Guys came out and had it all fixed in an hour for a fraction of the cost. The best thank you!!!!

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Lucas and Grace BrownGoogle

Excellent experience with this company. We had a clogged kitchen sink. I called Sunday evening and they were there Monday morning. They were efficient and very reasonably priced. They were half the price of a different company that I received a quote from.

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CJ BurgosGoogle

I recently experienced a sewer backup, and 1896 Plumbing Services was able to assist with the repair. They were efficient, punctual, and offered their services at a reasonable price. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of plumbing services.

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Erica SpizzirriGoogle

It does not get better than this team of Professionals.Reliable,Knowledgeable, trustworthy,and consistency is what makes them my only choice .From the technicians to the office staff, they are simply exceptional. Erica Spizzirri

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Michael FarnhamGoogle

An excellent drain cleaning company. Had an emergency, they were very responsive and honest, and diagnosed without over charging. Would recommend to everyone.

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Michael LearyGoogle

Excellent service, needed someone to fix the drain on my grandfather's washer. They were fast , friendly and reasonably priced .A+ service thank you

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Craig ThomasGoogle

Always reliable service!

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Daniel AGoogle

Always quick to respond

Business details

Phone
(774) 287-1699
Address
50 Harding St, Worcester, MA 01604, USA
Hours
Open 24 hours

Service area

Based in Worcester. Serves 4 nearby cities within 20 miles:

Last updated June 25, 2026 · Data from Google Reviews
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