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HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Water Heaters,

About us

At Hinchey Brothers Plumbing and Heating we provide fast, reliable, and guaranteed service for all of your plumbing needs. We are there when you need us and, should you require further service, we will continue to be there for your warranty and maintenance needs. ADDITIONAL CONTACT: EILEEN.

Business highlights

41 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PLUMBING & HEATING, BOILERS, WATER HEATERS, BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, SERVICE & REPAIR. HEATING system annual service HEATING repair specialists

Amenities

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.8157 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
4%
3
3%
2
2%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.3
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 157 reviews

sarah I.
03/2009
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The hot water issuse was not resolved, he did explain the reason and how we would need to fix it. He did do something with the faucet in the tub not sure exactly what, but only made a minor difference. Installed a new toliet. Overall far too expensive, he was there from 8-11 and all I got pretty much was a toliet installed. He was constantly going back and forth to his truck and was talking on his cell phone twice.
Description of Work: We had poor hot water pressure in our tub , needed a new toliet installed.

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

$430

Raymond O.
01/2009
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did excellent work and they cleaned up after themselves. They had to step in the tub to do the work. I couldn't find anything wrong. they came when they said they would. My husband called and told them what it was.
Description of Work: I found this plumber on Angie's List. They changed two old faucets in the bathroom. No one could fix the old faucets anymore. It is an old bathroom and he did excellent work. We had him replace the toilet because we had an old toilet that someone put in years ago.

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
$850

Jason W.
11/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
No issues, but we forgot to use our Angie's List coupon, so hopefully we can do this next time.
Description of Work: Installed new cam assembly gasket, stainless steel ball cup washers and springs in delta single level pull out hitch faucet.

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
$129.56

Peter W.
11/2008
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Kenny came for the estimate and gave us the various options available to update our outdated gas heating boiler system. We opted for the non-chimney exterior wall venting system with a Wells-MCain ultra high efficiency boiler (92-98%). The work was finished on schedule and the completed system not only works efficiently, but is impressive to look at. It's obvious that a great deal of care and planning went into the completion of the project. I couldn't be more satisfied with the work.
Description of Work: Installed ultra high efficiency direct vent boiler and indirect hot water heater (price includes 2 Honeywell programmable thermostats).

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
$11,860

Carol A.
10/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I noticed we had a leak in the basement at 6:00 am. We called Hinchey Bros. and Bill arrived before 8:00 AM. He was very professional and courteous to deal with. He fixed the leaks and also labeled the water shut-off valves.
Description of Work: Replaced cracked 3" PVC fitting in basement with new pipe & fittings. Installed 2 new toilet flappers, to prevent toilets from leaking. He labeled the water shut-off values.

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
$240.89

Jacob M.
10/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The work performed was excellent. He completed the work very quickly, with no hangups, even though the sink was arranged in a very unusual way. It has been a few months since the install, and there are no leaks and everything is firmly attached - good as new. He was also careful not to make a mess in the kitchen as he worked.
Description of Work: A plumber from Hinchey installed a new sink fixture in our kitchen. We had previously purchased the fixture at Home Depot. He also gave helpful advice about potential causes for a drip in our heating system, and quickly fixed a loose faucet in a bathroom. The price was for 2 hours of work (about $100 an hour) plus some parts we needed.

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
$250

Kaesmene B.
10/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Sam and Mike from Hinchey Brothers removed an old, leaky radiator and installed a new (used, but new to us) radiator that we purchased ourselves. They were prompt, polite, explained what they were doing, and didn't leave a mess behind. The entire process took and hour and a half, including removing the old radiator from our home. The total cost was within the original estimate I was given, which I thought was fair. Overall I was very pleased with how things went.
Description of Work: Removed old leaky radiator and installed new one.

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
$345

Kristen H.
10/2008
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, gas leak repair
  + 0 more
They came, were very prompt and nice. The estimate I received was higher than most others so I did not have the work done. ($6,000.00)
Description of Work: Estimate for an oil to gas conversion.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING
I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED AND CONFUSED BY MY OVERALL RATING OF A C. WE DID PROVIDE A FREE SERVICE WHICH THE MEMBER GAVE US 3-A'S AND 2-N/A'S BUT WE ENDED UP WITH THE C OVERALL. WE HAVE A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF PRIDE AND I HOPE IT WAS JUST A MISPRINT. THE ONLY SLIGHTLY NEGATIVE RESPONSE, WAS THAT OUR PRICE WAS HIGHER THAN MOST, WHICH IS VERY VAGUE. WE ARE NORMALLY VERY COMPETITIVE WITH PRICING. WE WILL INSTALL OVER 30 BOILERS THIS YEAR ALONE AND WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS SINCE 1984. THANK YOU, KEN HINCHEY

PAULA A.
09/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They have been excellent. They work with you and are very easy to get to come out to do estimates. They spend time talking to you when you need something done. The people that come out are respectful of your home, and in the 15 years I have been using them, they have been very good.
Description of Work: We call them out whenever we have the need for a plumber.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

carole S.
08/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Hinchey Brother were very thorough in their work. They showed up on time. I wish they had communicated better. They were a little high priced, but did a great job.
Description of Work: I had Hinchey Brothers do general plumbing repairs, by fixing the system up to code. They also did some small plumbing repairs to the pipes. They also converted everything from oil heating to gas heating.

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
$8,000

Brendan C.
07/2008
5.0
appliance repair
  + -1 more
They were excellent. They were good about showing up on time and their prices are reasonable.
Description of Work: They repaired some heat piping.

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
$200

Bor-rong C.
07/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We need the service because we suspect one of our toilets was leaking and damaging the ceiling downstairs. We also had a flushing valve that was leaking so the toilet kept flushing all the time. We chose the company because of its good review on Angie's List. The lady answering the phone was nice and friendly. She explained how the price works (plumber labor hourly rate) and gave me the earliest available appointment which was one week later. Sam showed up on time. We talked briefly about our suspicion of the toilet leaking and question about a mysterious hole in our bathroom sink pipe. It turns out it was drilled by another plumber who snaked our pipe two years ago but did not patch it after he did his job. Sam patched that hole so it would not leak again. After taking out the toilet seat he immediately found it was leaking and recommended replacing the flange which was very old and breaking apart. He took out the old flange and installed a new one. Then he replaced the wax ring and installed the toilet back. We also asked him to replace the flushing valve system. He did the same job for our two toilets. The entire thing took about 5 hours. Sam explained every question I asked and cleaned up the as he was doing the work. I would highly recommend using this company for your plumbing need.
Description of Work: Replaced two 30 year old toilet flanges. Installed new wax rings for both toilets. Replaced flushing valves as well. Also patched a hole that was leaking water in our bathroom sink pipe drilled by our previous plumber for snaking.

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
$750

GAIL N.
07/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
With all three jobs above they came out quickly. They have been doing services for me for the past 3 years. Very professional, on time and clean up well. The quality of their work is good. He does charge hourly for labor. He does guarantee his work and writes out everything he does.
Description of Work: They cleaned and fixed the whole toilet and sealed it. They fixed and checked my heater downstairs that was not turning on. Also, fixed a heating fan in my kitchen. They also fixed some fixtures and a radiator. They did install the heater for this home and I have not had any issues with it.

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

LINDA D.
06/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very well. A lot of the work ended up being carpentry work; cutting holes in the cabinet (36" wide, but with 5 drawers and 2 doors). The plumber was at the house all day. When he left, he removed all the old fixtures, pipes, etc.-the bathroom was spotless and ready to use.
Description of Work: We asked to install a new vanity and basin, replacing a 70 old sink. Much of the plumbing outside the wall also had to be replaced.

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

Paul W.
06/2008
5.0
appliance repair, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 1 more
Excellent: Emailed over the weekend and Ken replied within a couple of hours (and this wasn't anything urgent). Eileen from the office called on Monday to schedule the appointment which was offered conveniently. As promised, she called the day of the appointment with the plumber's ETA. Sam showed up on time, explained everything as he went along (very personable and easy going), made some money-saving suggestions, other tips and brand recommendations for future items. He then cleaned up so that you wouldn't know he had been here.
Description of Work: Toilets - 2 needed new internal mechanisms; one snaked; Water Heater - inspected and OK for now; Washing Machine - slight leak fixed; water flow fixed.

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
$440

Ehrin B.
03/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was a fairly big job and they were extremely helpful. They were the lowest bid I received and they did a great job.
Description of Work: They repaired a pipe in the floor.

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
$888

Karen R.
03/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Our plumber (Sam?) told us exactly what was happening, how it needed to be fixed, how long it would take. He was great. Our sink is old and a space between the sink and the counter, which was also contributing to leaks. He filled it with some putty to help, and explained that it was a temporary solution (which is fine since we need to redo the kitchen anyway). While in the basement he labeled all our pipes (even though this wasn't the reason we called) and advised on our water heater and how to turn off the water flow. I can't say enough about the extra mile that he went. He was friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, and cleaned up where he was working. Hinchey Brothers are my new plumbers!
Description of Work: We had a leaky kitchen sink, as well as a problem with the water pressure from just the cold water tap.

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
$285

mary R.
02/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called at lunchtime and left a message. They called back within a half hour and I was lucky that Bill was right there and could come immediately. Everything was left spotless. He was a gentleman. I believe I read in the reviews on the list that they charged $110/hour as I never asked about price before I had him do the work. Labor was for 2 hours so the bill seemed right to me. This was the first time I personally hired a plumber.
Description of Work: My double faucets on my old kitchen sink were about to give way as they would not shut off. I was in luck when I called as Bill could come immediately. He saw the faucets, gave me my choice of new washers or faucets, left to get the new faucets, and quickly returned and installed them. I then asked him to look at some things in the bathroom and basement and he gave me info for future non-emergency projects.

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
$326

Kate H.
01/2008
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I got a prompt response when I called Hinchey Brothers; work got delayed for a week due to emergencies and bad weather, but they kept in touch and let me know what was going on. When they showed up, work was done quickly and they called me to check on everything.
Description of Work: Unclogged a bathroom sink; fixed a leaking diverter in the shower.

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
$225

CATHLEEN B.
01/2008
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I called for an appointment and someone was scheduled to come in 2 days. He was not able to come as early in the day as they originally estimated, but the office did call twice to give me updates. Bill assessed the problem quickly, told me how much it would cost, went out to get the needed part and returned quickly, and had it replaced in just a few minutes. He also spent some time talking to me about our steam boiler and proper service for it. Thank you Bill!
Description of Work: Our house has tankless hot water via a steam boiler, and we were not getting sufficient hot water in the house. The mixing valve coming out of the tankless wasn't working well anymore. Hinchey Brothers came and replaced the inside parts of the valve, and now we have hot water again!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$130

Amy L.
11/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job, and they were able to stop by with almost no notice. We just moved into a new house, and a few days before moving day we noticed a leak on the ceiling below our shower. I called Hinchley after reading reviews here and they were able to come the next morning and open the wall to fix the leak (approx $300). A week later we saw that our garbage disposal was dead and again they came out the day after we called them and installed a new unit that is now working perfectly (approx. $550 for the garbage disposal unit and installation).
Description of Work: Fixed a leak in the wall behind our shower; installed new garbage disposal.

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
$867

Joel Z.
10/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were extremely professional; came exactly when they were supposed to and finished quickly. They made suggestions for the future and cost what they quoted.
Description of Work: They came and removed a radiator for us.

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
$170

Micala G.
09/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great! Sam (the gentleman that did the work) was very easy to work with. He explained everything he was doing and why. Also called back to the office to get answers to a couple questions regarding possible future work. What impressed me the most, was that the company was open and recommended other companies that were better equipped to handle some of the work than they are. Nice touch: In the next week after the work was completed, they sent ME a "Thank you", card!
Description of Work: Fixed some piping below kitchen sink that was incorrect. Made outside faucet a functioning spigot. Also answered numerous questions about plumbing and gas piping around my condo. (I just moved into this unit at the end of April, so I had a number of questions).

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
$300

Kevin G.
08/2007
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Ken Hinchey and his employees were excellent and I would highly recommend them. His estimate was accurate. He coordinated the chimney and aspestos removal and his work with no time in between. He showed up the morning he said he would and finished the day he said he said he would be finshed. The basement was left cleaner than it was before he arrived.
Description of Work: Hinchey Brothers removed the oil burner and replaced it with a natural gas boiler. In addition he coordinated the removal of aspestos and checked our chimney. The old and the new systems included internal water heating systems.

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
$12,000

Karen H.
04/2007
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very professional and explained everything in detail including the entire water system for the house and how the boiler worked.
Description of Work: Our dishwasher wasn't draining. Bill came and found immediately that the plumber who had installed the dishwasher intentionally left a stainless steel bolt (unrelated to the dishwasher install) in the drainage pipe.

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
$110

Contact information

534 FRANKLIN ST, Melrose, MA 02176

hincheybrothers.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

Plumbing,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines,
Appliance Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Dryer Vent Cleaning,
Gas Logs

FAQ

HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING offers emergency services.
No, HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING does not offer warranties.
HINCHEY BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING offers the following services: RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PLUMBING & HEATING, BOILERS, WATER HEATERS, BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, SERVICE & REPAIR. HEATING system annual service HEATING repair specialists

Contact information

534 FRANKLIN ST, Melrose, MA 02176

hincheybrothers.net

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed