Victor Scelia Plumbing & Heating
Plumber · Harrison, NY · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Excellent reliability and emergency response, but expect significantly higher pricing and potential scheduling delays for non-urgent work.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Highly reliable for emergency situations; 2 of 5 reviews specifically mention Christmas Day and emergency heat calls handled professionally
1 cited review
“can be relied on whether the project is large or small”
Cited in 2 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
Long-standing family business with 96+ years of experience and 24-hour service availability
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Dependable workmanship across multiple projects; 3 of 5 reviews praise their knowledge and follow-through on large and small jobs
1 cited review
“can be relied on whether the project is large or small”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
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
Unresponsive communication for routine work; one reviewer reported months-long delays and ultimately abandoned the project
“Very unresponsive. I waited months to get a project going”
Significantly higher pricing than competitors; 1 reviewer explicitly warns that quotes should be compared with other local plumbers first
“pricing seems significantly higher than other plumbers”
Poor responsiveness on non-emergency scheduling; 1 reviewer waited months to get a project started and eventually gave up
“Very unresponsive. I waited months to get a project going”
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
Critical
“I’m not a customer of this company, but from what I’ve heard locally the pricing seems significantly higher than other plumbers in the area. Anyone considering them should compare quotes with a few other plumbing companies first.”
“Very unresponsive.They were referred to me, and I waited months to get a project going and ended up giving up. So much time wasted!”
Positive
“Scelia performs work for us at Harrison House Condominium. They always come through for us and can be relied on whether the project is large or small, including in emergency situations. I am the Board President of the condominium, and I highly recommend them.”
“Victor and his crew have serviced our home and rentals for many years. They are dependable and extremely knowledgeable. They recently came to our home on Christmas Day because we had no heat. They truly go above and beyond. Thank you guys! The Sansones”
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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: Mar 2026.
Should you hire Victor Scelia Plumbing & Heating?
Best for
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
Hire if
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
- You need high-quality work that holds up over time
Think twice if
- You need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You want detailed upfront explanations
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need guaranteed sub-hour response for true emergencies
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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Nearby: Harrison · Larchmont · Old Greenwich · Chappaqua