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NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

Narrow Way Plumbing & Heating began as a family business over 25 year ago with Matt Nelson, owner, and his wife, Alice Nelson. It has now flourished into a successful and established small business serving the Boston area with quality plumbing and heating service based on integrity. We are a small business that stands by our work and our word. We are here to serve all your plumbing and heating needs with integrity and excellence! We specialize in plumbing and heating service and contract work. We can help you with everything from a leaking bathroom faucet to a complete bathroom renovation. Need to get your heating system serviced before the New England cold sets in? Interested in installing a new energy efficient heating system? Give us a call to schedule a free estimate.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Plumbing & Heating Rough Installations, Plumbing & Heating Service, Drain Cleaning, High Efficiency Heating System Install, Hot Water Heater Replacement, Plumbing support, gas appliances,

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.777 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
79%
4
13%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 77 reviews

Veda D.
04/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went well. I felt comfortable. I was leaving the country and they showed me how to turn the water off and assured me that it would be safe. They were very professional and came back out to finish it when I returned.
Description of Work: They had to find a leak in the plumbing in my basement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Joyce M.
03/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Matt was prompt in coming out to give me an estimate. He worked hard to find ways to use as much of the existing cabinets and flooring to save money in the renovation. He brought in an electrician and painter who both did excellent work. I was referred to a stone place where I could purchase a remnant piece of granite. This was cut and fitted for the counter top, which resulted in some savings, The work did take a bit longer than expected but the final result was good. I have also had Narrow Way do a number of other plumbing jobs and have been pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Narrow Way put a half bath in my downstairs pantry. One wall had to be completely redone since there was no wallboard on it after the paneling was removed. A new baseboard radiator was installed. Plumbing was run for a sink and toilet. Fixtures were installed. A stone granite counter top was installed. All walls and cabinets painted. New doors were designed and installed for the narrow doorway and shelves were built into a broom closet to create storage. Light fixtures were replaced and new electrical wiring was run for an outlet. The wood floor was uncovered, stripped and refinished.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000

Eric F.
03/2013
4.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
It was fine. I thought they were very good at getting back with me. I talked with the guy on the phone a lot beforehand and he was good at getting me information.
Description of Work: They installed an electric hybrid water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$490

STEVE B.
02/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I had used them past and they were good, but their quote was higher than who went with. They were going to use copper line equipment and all of that, but I just chose to go with the different contractor. They were pretty pretty straightforward and even called me back to get some feedback why I did not go with them.
Description of Work: I got a quote from Narrow Way Plumbing & Heating for a high-efficiency furnace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$23,000

Patricia D.
12/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have not used this company for over 1.5 yrs. When I did, they were wonderful.things could have changed.
Description of Work: I have not used this company for over 1.5 yrs. When I did, they were wonderful.things could have changed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Joanne R.
12/2012
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
The experience overall was very nice. The plumber arrived on time and performed services professionally and fixed problems quickly and efficiently. Good company to do business with and I would recommend them to friends.
Description of Work: Kitchen sink blockage cleared and toilet flushing assemblies repaired.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

John R.
12/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
overall experience was very good
Description of Work: the gentleman that came to service my furnace was very nice. He did not actually find anything specifically wrong and showed me a valve to "watch" and what to do if its sticks. I was only charged a service call

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$70

Joshua Z.
12/2012
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I recently bought a house and am in the process of remodeling the basement. I needed a plumber to come out and provide an estimate on the cost of moving some pipes that are in the middle of the room's ceiling. Considering all the positive reviews here, I was very surprised to have such a poor experience. The plumber never showed up for the scheduled appointment, never called, and I never heard back from the office. I consider this very unprofessional. My time and money are too valuable to waste on people I can't rely on. I will find another plumber.
Description of Work: Scheduled a site visit for an estimate on plumbing work. No one showed up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING
So sorry to hear your feedback - we do our best to provide free estimates to our customers in a timely fashion. Hopefully you did give the office a call back to let them know about the mix up. It looks like it was at the end of December in the middle of our heating and holiday season. We are often quite busy with frozen pipes and no heat calls at that time of year. We try to respond to requests for estimates promptly within the demands of our day. We suggest that you get 2-3 different bids on a particular job so you can compare the cost and company - go with the one that you feel best about. Sounds like you did that.

Steve D.
12/2012
4.0
fireplaces
  + -1 more
They were a little late, about 3 hours late. Other than that though, they did a good job.
Description of Work: They inspected my fireplace.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Joseph M and Marilyn J N.
10/2012
5.0
gas logs
  + -1 more
Rating A. Excellent work at a reasonable price with a flat rate (no meter running). Responsive, friendly, and eager to accommodate our scheduling issues (stove delivery). All staff (technician, dispatches, office managers) were helpful.
Description of Work: First visit, disconnected the stove and capped off. Second visit, adjusted gas piping to accommodate new stove. Installed a new stove. Tested okay. (Invoice description).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230

David E.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Matt responded within an hour and had himself and a helper over very quickly, they determined the issue, he educated me on the options then went ahead and fixed the leak. A++ service! I would highly recommend them to anyone that has any plumbing or heating needs
Description of Work: Issue with our water heater developing a small leak.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Beatrice C.
04/2012
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Narrow Way has been doing plumbing jobs for us for 7 or 8 years and they have never failed us. Each of their professionals is knowledgeable and conscientious; they explain what they are doing and listen to suggestions. Also, pricing is very reasonable.
Description of Work: This house was built in 1900 and the main waste pipes were still cast iron. They were full of patches from different hookups like clothes washing machine, etc. Micah of Narrow Way replaced the cast iron pipes; he took about 6 hours but only 3-4 hours did we have to avoid running the water. It's a wonderful thing to see these bright, clean pipes upon entry to the cellar.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,560

Lloyd D.
04/2012
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They took care of the issue. It was perfect experience.
Description of Work: There was something wrong with the heat in my home. Another company came out and diagnosed the problem and gave an estimate for a few thousand dollars. I called Narrow Way, whom I've been using for years, and they fixed it for $700. It was a fix that took just a few hours and they replaced 5 valves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Sharon B.
10/2011
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I was pleased that he could do it within the day. He helped me with the problem of getting one on a Saturday where most places were closed. I did call two other places that I have used in the past but Matt Nelson, the owner found a place and also helped me to find the place on the internet where my water heater was registered. The water heater was stil under warranty so I didn't have to pay for a new one. The other two places said that they could come on Monday so my tenants would have been without hot water for three days. I picked up the water heater and brought it home before noontime. At one thirty, his worker, Lewis, arrived and completed the work by three fifteen. Lewis took the old one away. I am happy for my tenants who can take hot showers tonight. It was great and friendly service. I will use them again.
Description of Work: I had to have a gas water heater replaced because the old one leaked.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$331.25

Patricia D.
08/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I am in the middle of moving 2 1/2 hours from the home where the repairs had to be made. I am only there on Saturdays and Sundays. The Narrow Way receptionist made special arrangements to have someone come on a Saturday and did not charge me extra -- most appreciated! The gentleman who came (Lewis) was later than expected, but that was all right, since I was packing. He was very polite, clean and personable. He repaired the toilet quickly,and it's perfect. That night when I showered, the leak in the tub still was not fixed. I called Monday AM to report this and to give them the name of a friend who could help in my absence. The company sent another person out right away (I do not know his name.) They did not charge me for this visit since the problem was not fixed the first time. I understand (at a distance, from my friend) that the problem is fixed, but my friend found another leak which I didn't know about. The new plumber fixed it, but I haven't a clue what I'll be charged; I will be billed and I'm guessing the charge will reasonable. I think Lewis spent a lot of time on his cell phone and perhaps didn't really put in the time for which he charged. But when my friend brought this to the attention of the company, they volunteered to make adjustments. All in all, a positive experience for something that is usually painful! Thank you, Narrow Way!
Description of Work: I had a leaky bathroom faucet and a broken flush mechanism on the toilet. A new flush mechanism was installed. A washer was replaced in the faucet with first visit. They had to return because the washer replacement did not solve the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$266

Terri G.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our usual plumber was unable to keep his appointment, and Narrow Way saved the day - coming in the next morning after we called to cap off an old sink so we could remove the cabinet to have our floors refinished. They were polite and efficient and the price was reasonable.
Description of Work: Capped off sink pipes and drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$115

Barbara K.
06/2011
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They charged a lot for the services. I did complain about it, and they did take the $6 off it. It was a Good Friday when they were here. They charged for repairing the faucet that was dripping because it started due to them, and they should have not charged me for that. They were expensive. They did take their time to fix it.
Description of Work: I used the services of Narrow Way Plumbing & Heating about a month ago. They put the new plug on the electrical cord for the stove, did'nt like that it was spliced on instead of replacing the whole cord. they also fixed the kitchen sink that had a steady leak. Being a holiday, the services had to wait until monday. they fixed the leak but caused the pressure of the sprayer to become weak, whereas i had a different head put on my faucet. i did receive a bill for their neglicence, but it was quickly fixed by the company. the cost was the worst part of the experience.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Marvin M.
03/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Matt Nelson (owner of Narrow Way) originally came in to give me a quote on installing a water heater but while he was here, I asked him to inspect the heating system and give a quote on fixing it. He knew steam heating systems very well and quickly identified the problem (3 other plumbers couldn't figure out what was wrong). Then he gave me a quote that was 1/3 of the other quotes I got. Before we committed to him, my husband had some questions regarding some of the work and Matt made an effort to reach my husband and patiently answered all of the questions. Once we committed him to the work, we got an appointment within a week and Matt and his crew came on time. On the day, they called us before coming over so that we could turn up the heat and not freeze while they work on it for the rest of the day. They worked by themselves in the basement and cleaned up once they were done. The LOUD BANGING is now gone and heat is finally going to ALL the radiators in the house. YEAH! We are very happy with Narrow Way and we now use them as our plumber/heating guru. Throughout the whole process, they were considerate, efficient, prompt and most importantly, very patient in addressing all of our concerns. Since I'm a woman, many contractors don't take me seriously, but I didn't feel that way with Narrow Way at all....highly recommended!
Description of Work: Our gas steam heating system was making VERY LOUD noises when it's on and heat is not reaching all the radiators in the house, thus making the house VERY cold and noisy. The noise gets so loud that it wakes us up in the middle of the night. We needed someone to diagnose the problem and fix the cause so we could have heat and peace in the house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Charles M.
02/2011
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
I liked their attention to detail and personalized service. They informed me of the different options available and were professional to deal with.
Description of Work: They converted my heating system to an energy efficient system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,295

Response from NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING
Thank you for your commenting about your experience with Narrow Way! We trust the new heating system will keep you nice and warm and help cut heating costs! It was a pleasure to install. We look forward to serving you in the future.

Natalie V.
02/2010
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
I live in a very "difficult" (i.e. old) condo building, and my unit has suffered a plethora of plumbing issues over the last few years. Narrow Way has fixed all of my radiators, fixed my toilet twice, and will be the company I choose to finally replace my toilet with a more efficient one. They promptly respond to emergency phone calls (once at 7am and once on a Saturday), show up on time, and are always professional.
Description of Work: over the past few years: replaced the diaphragm in my toilet twice (it is an old, inefficient unit), replaced the caps and various pipes on all five of my radiators

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Kathleen B.
11/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I came home to find water running down the back wall of my utility closet. It was very late and I had to turn the water off to all 6 units of my condo building. I called many places the next morning, and Narrow Way was the first place that could send someone out that day. The plumber came out within 2 hours. He had to search to find the point of the leak, opening the sheet rock upstairs, he could not reach the leak from that point. Noted that the pipes were poorly insulated and stuffed insulation that I happened to have at the house in the walls as far as he could reach around the pipes. Broke through the ceiling above the leak and found the area in the pipe that led to my hot water that needed to be repaired. let me tell you, this was no easy place to work, my hot water heater is on a shelf about 3 feet off the ground, behind it is my gas furnace and behind that is the wall where he was working..... Needless to say, it was a good thing he was young and thin!! Took him a long time as he had to be Houdini to do the work... I think I got quite a bargain.
Description of Work: broken pipe repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$475

JANE H.
07/2009
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
They are very reliable and responsive. The quality of their work is good and they also complete the work quickly. They have a good range of services and their pricing is competitive.
Description of Work: They have done plumbing and heating work for me and I have used their service for many years. They installed new furnace and also do the maintenance part as well. The last time they came, they put installed a new faucet and replaced a shower ring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Matthew H.
03/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were great. They were patient with my incomplete knowledge of the permitting process. They were flexible about when they would come to work including coming during a snow storm so that we could get back into our place before Christmas. The work was professional and efficient.
Description of Work: I was doing a full remodel of an apartment bathroom. Narrow Way came gave a quote, some advice on proper bathroom layout, shutoff and replaced water valves, installed a toilet, shower, and custom sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Sherry G.
03/2009
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
They are good plumbers. They are very nice. They are lovely people. The cleaned up well after themselves. Two people have come here at separate times. They just struck me as thoughtful people. I have recommended them to other people.
Description of Work: They came to install a hot water heater.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

bill C.
08/2008
4.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
Quite well. They came in even though it was Thanksgiving Friday, and fixed the problem even though it took longer than expected.
Description of Work: Investigate blocked drain in kitchen sink; attempt to clear with power snake; replaced P-trap and about 4 feet of drain.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$225

Contact information

217 NORFOLK ST, Boston, MA 02124

http://www.narrowwayplumbing.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Appliance Repair,
Gas Logs,
Fireplaces

FAQ

NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING offers free project estimates.
Yes, NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING does not offer a senior discount.
No, NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING does not offer emergency services.
Yes, NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING offers warranties.
NARROW WAY PLUMBING & HEATING offers the following services: Plumbing & Heating Rough Installations, Plumbing & Heating Service, Drain Cleaning, High Efficiency Heating System Install, Hot Water Heater Replacement, Plumbing support, gas appliances,
Ask for details.

Contact information

217 NORFOLK ST, Boston, MA 02124

http://www.narrowwayplumbing.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM