Michael E Allen Plumbing Co
Plumber · Somerville, MA
Our verdict
30-year track record of impeccable work with emergency responsiveness and genuine honesty about when service isn't needed—but only 5 reviews analyzed, so limited data on pricing consistency.
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Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Proven emergency reliability: handles urgent plumbing situations promptly for commercial clients
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
High ethical standards: refuses unnecessary service calls and provides free phone guidance instead of charging for minimal work
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Long-term customer retention with consistently impeccable workmanship over decades
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Quality installations: tankless water system upgrade resulted in improved performance and cost savings
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Red flag
Data quality issue: 2 of 5 analyzed reviews (40%) are unrelated—they are for a Dr. Daly, not the plumbing company. Actual review sample size is only 3 verified reviews.
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Positive
“At a dental office we sometimes have emergency plumbing situations that can't wait and we've always been able to rely on Michael Allen to help us out in a timely fashion. Highly recommend!”
“I did not hire this company. I had an issue with a leaky toilet tank. After describing the issue and the remedial steps I had already taken to Michael Allen, he confirmed that what I had done is what he would have done himself. He acknowledged that he did not want to take advantage of me by charging me for a visit for only a few minutes' worth of work. Instead, he walked me through a couple of other actions I could …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 16 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: May 2025.
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Nearby: Somerville · Andover · Topsfield