Company Facts
Horvitz Plumbing & Heating at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- Boston homeowners wanting an established local shop for plumbing, heating and gas work
- Primary service
- Plumbing
Where
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Service area
- 7 cities
- Emergency service
- Business hours only
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Not advertised
- Financing
- Not advertised
Editorial Review
Our Take on Horvitz Plumbing & Heating
A 5.0 average across 142 Google reviews is the sort of number that usually belongs to a business with ten reviews, so it stands out, and the 1932 founding date suggests it was earned slowly. The scope, plumbing plus heating plus gas fitting from a Dorchester base, fits Boston's older housing well. The one thing to pin down on the call is the after-hours arrangement, since emergency service is tied to a paid membership.
Best for: Boston homeowners wanting an established local shop for plumbing, heating and gas work
What We Like
- Trading since 1932 per its own website, with licence 10661 published
- 5 out of 5 from 142 Google reviews, read on September 4, 2026
- Plumbing, heating, cooling and gas fitting handled by one company
- Dorchester base gives quick reach into Milton, Quincy and southern Boston
- One-year labour warranty available and manufacturer warranties honoured, per the company
Things to Consider
- Emergency service is described as exclusive to Home Comfort Club members, so ask about membership terms
- Coupons carry restrictions including minimum job lengths and new-customer limits
- No pricing for standard call-outs or diagnostics is published, so confirm rates before booking
- Large-scale commercial mechanical work is not advertised on the site
Google Reviews for Horvitz Plumbing & Heating
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
5.0
Based on 144 Google reviews
Review data updated September 24, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars97%
- 4 stars2%
- 2 stars1%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 144 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on September 24, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Recent Google Reviews
- Jason Brosnan5.0Mike and Alex from Horvitz Plumbing did an absolutely outstanding job fixing a major toilet leak that had been incorrectly installed by a previous contractor. They were courteous, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable — taking the time to explain every step of the repair so I understood exactly what was being done. They were also extremely easy to work with, which made a stressful situation feel simple and straightforward. Truly the best plumbing team in Boston. Mike and Alex hit the ball out of the park — just like Big Papi used to do! 5 starsSeptember 2026Google
- Madison5.0Great work! Timely scheduling and great work. Have used them for a few jobs now. Would absolutely recommend!September 2026Google
- Alexandra Vaillancourt5.0We got an appointment right away. Our plumber, Michael, was friendly and knowledgeable. He fixed three issues in one day! Highly recommend.August 2026Google
- Jiahan Lyu5.0Thank you so much, Michael! You were incredibly kind, patient, and helpful from the very beginning. I really appreciated how carefully you explained everything to me over the phone and helped me understand my options before scheduling the service. When you came today, you quickly figured out the problem and fixed my shower perfectly. It was such a relief, and the whole experience made me feel very well taken care of. Thank you again for your kindness and excellent work — I truly appreciate it!August 2026Google
- Mateo Jacome5.0Michael and Alex did a great job fixing our kitchen sink. Very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend if you need plumbing in the Boston area.August 2026Google
- Jeannette Lamberti5.0Fast! Also easy to schedule and Justin was great!July 2026Google
Editorial Ranking
Why Horvitz Plumbing & Heating Made Our Top 10
It holds position 4 in 10 Best Plumbers in Boston, MA.
Areas Served
Based in Boston, MA.
- Boston, MA · HQ
- Somerville, MA
- Chelsea, MA
- Dorchester, MA
- Hyde Park, MA
- Brookline, MA
- Quincy, MA
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
About Horvitz Plumbing & Heating
Boston plumbing and heating work is a two-season trade. Winter brings frozen supply lines in unheated porches and basements, boilers that quit on the first genuinely cold night, and radiator systems in triple-deckers that have been rebalanced by half a dozen different hands over the decades. Summer brings condensate lines, air conditioning installs squeezed into houses that were never designed for ductwork, and water heaters that finally give out. A company that has been trading since 1932, as this one says it has, will have seen every version of both.
The address at 357 Adams Street puts the shop in Dorchester, a short run from Quincy, Milton and the South Shore side of the city, and a manageable drive into Southie, JP and the downtown neighbourhoods. That matters more than it sounds. Travel time in Boston is the hidden cost of any service call, and a base in the southern half of the city means less of your labour hour gets spent on the expressway. The company describes its coverage as the greater Metro Boston area.
On the plumbing side, the published range covers drain cleaning, repairs, fixture and appliance installation, water heaters, gas fitting and remodelling work. Heating covers installation, repair and seasonal maintenance, and there is cooling work too, with air conditioning listed alongside the rest. The mix of licensed plumbing and gas fitting under one roof is useful in Massachusetts, where gas piping is tightly regulated and a plumbing company that cannot legally touch the gas line has to bring in someone who can. Licence number 10661 appears on the site, and the company states it is licensed and insured.
Who is this a good fit for? Homeowners in Dorchester, Milton, Quincy and the surrounding neighbourhoods who want a company with roots and a phone that gets answered, rather than the lowest number on a list of three quotes. Landlords with two- and three-family properties are likely a natural fit as well, given the volume of that housing type nearby. Anyone chasing rock-bottom pricing on a straightforward swap may find a long-established shop with a warranty programme and staffed phones is not the cheapest option, and that is a fair trade rather than a knock. Very large commercial mechanical projects are not something the site advertises, so a property manager with a multi-building portfolio should ask directly about capacity.
The published hours read as open around the clock every day of the week, which in practice usually means a dispatcher or answering service overnight rather than a truck idling at 3am. Read the fine print here: horvitz plumbing heating notes on its own website that emergency service is available exclusively to members of its Home Comfort Club. If after-hours coverage matters to you, ask what membership costs, what it includes, and whether a non-member can still get a call-out at a premium rate.
Google reviews for horvitz plumbing heating showed a rating of 5 from 142 reviews when read on September 4, 2026. A perfect average across that many entries is genuinely uncommon, and it suggests consistency in the parts of the job customers notice most: arriving when promised, explaining what went wrong, and leaving the place clean.
Before booking, get a few things settled. Ask whether the visit carries a diagnostic or trip fee and whether it is credited against the repair. Ask for the price in writing before work starts, particularly on anything involving excavation, wall opening or a boiler replacement. On heating and water heater installs, confirm who pulls the permit and who handles the city inspection, since Boston requires one for gas and most mechanical work. The company advertises a one-year labour warranty as available and says it honours manufacturer warranties, so clarify which applies to your job and get the terms on the invoice. There are discount coupons published on the site covering plumbing service, heating replacement, water heater installation and HVAC installs, with conditions attached including minimum job lengths and new-customer limits, so mention them at scheduling if they apply.
Compared with the national franchises now operating in Greater Boston, an independent of this vintage tends to run fewer trucks and offer less software polish, and often more continuity in who shows up. Compared with a one-van operator, you get broader coverage across plumbing, heating and cooling and a documented licence and warranty structure. Where you land depends on whether you value the same face returning next winter.
iWhere this information comes from
Company history, ownership and capability details on this page are provided by the business and reviewed by our editors for plausibility and consistency. They are not the same as the credentials block, where each item carries its own verification status and source.
Credentials
- Plumbing licence10661Reported
iWhat verified means here
Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.
Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
5.0/ 5
144 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #4 in Boston plumbers, September 2026
Project Photos
Business-submitted, reviewed by our editors
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Horvitz Plumbing & Heating FAQs
Is Horvitz Plumbing & Heating really open 24 hours?
Its published hours show open 24 hours, Monday through Sunday, but the company's own website states that emergency service is available exclusively to Home Comfort Club members. In practice that likely means the phone is answered around the clock while genuine after-hours dispatch depends on membership. Worth asking what the club costs and covers before you need it at midnight.
What areas around Boston does it cover?
The company describes its service area as the greater Metro Boston area. Its shop sits at 357 Adams Street in Dorchester, which makes the southern side of the city and the neighbouring towns such as Milton and Quincy an easy run. For addresses further out, ring first and confirm they will travel.
How is it rated?
Its Google Business Profile showed 5 out of 5 from 142 reviews when read on September 4, 2026. That is an unusually consistent record across a decent volume of feedback. As always, read a handful of the actual reviews to see whether the jobs described resemble yours.
Does it handle heating and air conditioning as well as plumbing?
Yes. The site lists heating installation, repair and maintenance, air conditioning work, and HVAC installation alongside plumbing, drain cleaning, water heaters and gas fitting. Having plumbing and gas fitting under one licence is handy in Massachusetts, where gas piping work is closely regulated.
Is there a warranty on the work?
The company advertises a one-year labour warranty as available and says it honours manufacturer warranties on equipment. Confirm which applies to your particular job and ask for the terms written on the invoice rather than agreed verbally, especially on a boiler or water heater replacement.
Are there discounts available?
The website publishes several coupons, including money off plumbing service, heating system replacement, water heater installation and HVAC installs. Each carries restrictions such as a two-hour minimum job, new-customer-only terms, or one coupon per service, and they must be mentioned at the time of scheduling. Call for current details.
How long has the company been in business?
Since 1932, according to its own website, which also describes the business as locally and family owned. That is more than ninety years in the same trade in the same city. Licence number 10661 is published on the site.
Is Horvitz Plumbing & Heating licensed and insured?
We checked 0 of 1 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.
What areas does Horvitz Plumbing & Heating serve?
Boston, Somerville, Chelsea, Dorchester, Hyde Park, Brookline, Quincy. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does Horvitz Plumbing & Heating offer emergency service?
Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.
What warranty do they offer?
Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.
How was this profile built?
Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
- Profile last updated
- September 24, 2026
- Google review data updated
- September 24, 2026
- Reviewed by
- Dana Whitfield, Senior editor, home services
- Sources checked
- Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship
Dana runs the editorial side of TenBestFind. She built the research process, decides which markets get covered next, and writes the plumbing and chimney rankings herself. Before this she spent eleven years as a consumer reporter covering contractor licensing and home improvement fraud.