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Jack Dolan & Sons

Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

About us

Since 1949, your friends, neighbors and local businesses have relied on Dolan Inc.'s service to keep them comfortable. We come to you review the job, and then give you our upfront pricing, before the work even begins. We service all brands of heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and air quality units expertly, neatly and on budget. Additional DBA - Jack Dolan & Sons Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric. Additional Email - info@jackdolanandsons.com. Cost is determined by the job.

Business highlights

76 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Plumbing, Heating, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Air Conditioning, & Electrical.

Amenities

Senior Discount

$15

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.5116 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
6%
3
3%
2
5%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.6
value
4.1
professionalism
4.6
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 116 reviews

Elizabeth S.
02/2015
4.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
We thought we had a leak and but actually the vents for our dryer had become clogged and the condensation from the dryer vent was leaking into our ceiling. They had to take all that out and redo it. It was very expensive. They were here for a very long time that day. They had to cut into the dry wall in some places.
Description of Work: We have used Jack Dolan & Sons for our plumbing for years.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you for your review. We strive for all A ratings but understand sometimes we may fall below the A ratting. We appriciate you taking the time to provide the review and look forward to serving you in the future. Mike Dolan

John T.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Work performed on time and as promised
Description of Work: Replace outside faucet

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

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
[removed member name], Thank you for your positive review and your willingness to recommend us to others. We appriciate kindness. Mike Dolan

Elizabeth W.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
they did a great job. No issues. Would use them again.
Description of Work: replaced toilet and two bathroom sinks

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
$2,400

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you for your positive review. We appriciate your business and you taking the time to post your review. Mike Dolan

David W.
10/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
  + 0 more
Working with them was a great experience and they did a great job. I actually got a good deal on the installation and they finished the job in one morning. There was some evidence that there were issues with my furnace with the previous owner, and they were very helpful in investigating that. I just signed a service contract with them and I would recommend them!
Description of Work: I had them install a new 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
$1,200

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you for your positive review. Thanks to reviews like yours we are able to our business going forward. We valve and appriciate your patronage. Mike Dolan

Katy S.
06/2014
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
Called on Monday and got an appt. on Tuesday AM. Prompt and extremely professional. Thoroughly checked the entire system to diagnose the problem and to be sure they weren't missing something. They let me know exactly what they checked and where the problem was prior to fixing it. Total time at home about 1 1/2 hours. This is my second experience with Jack Dolan & Sons and I will NOT call anyone else for plumbing or AC. Have every confidence in them that the job is done right.
Description of Work: Diagnosed and promptly fixed AC

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
$450

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Mrs, [member name removed], Thank you very much for your great review. We very much appriciate your patronage and value you as our customer. Mike Dolan

Pamela E.
06/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
There quick response kept me from having more water damage and they called a company to come and help me with the damage.
Description of Work: Came in on short notice and turned main water supply and replaced broken pipe that caused major water damage in my home. They came back later and turned water back on, checked all toilets for faulty connections and showed me how to turn off main water supply to keep from having future problems.

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
$230

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
[member name removed], We appriciate your continued patronage and your positive review. Thank you, Mike Dolan

Barbara S.
06/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fine. No complaints competent & came at the time promised.
Description of Work: Various repairs & installation of natural gas grill

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Mrs, [member name removed], Thank you for your business and your positive review. Mike Dolan

Debra B.
05/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It was less complicated than he originally thought, so I saved about $75 from the original quote. I rated price "good" because all plumbing is costly, but I think they charged a fair rate. The work went smoothly, barely noticed him in the house while I was working from home the floor above. Covered the carpet near the doorway to basement to avoid any mess. Cleaned up good as new. Took about 2 hours. I did not rate "quality" because it was only a short time ago. There has been some rain, but not very heavy. If my basement stays dry after a big storm, I would say "excellent".
Description of Work: My main sump pump failed. On initial inspection Brian checked that my secondary pump was working. There was of course a big rainstorm coming the next day, so this was good to know. Unfortunately my schedule did not allow for an appointment before the storm, but basement stayed dry with the one pump. On the day of the job, he removed the non-functioning pump installed a new one -- replaced some pipe, dug the pit deeper so that this primary pump was lower than the other, and replaced and sealed the pit cover. Checked everything was functioning normally.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$747

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Mrs. [removed member name], Thank you very much for your positive review. We appriciate your business. Mike Dolan

Robert B.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I consider Dolan to be the "gold standard" in renovation and service in the area. Their work is excellent. Their teams are professional and skilled (and I think we saw 2/3 of the staff come through our house at one point or another! it was a long project). I competitively bid this project in the winter and they were the mid price. I think that had I bid it later in the year the price would have been higher. Like most contractors, change orders come at a premium, and there were certainly no freebies. The quality of the carpentry, in particular, was excellent - but so was the plumbing. Mike Dolan came out to instruct his guys how he wanted the waste lines run for the bathroom, for example, and I was really impressed how he laid it all out with a great deal of ease, even though it was a complex run. Also impressed that he took the time to do that and not just have his field team improvise. There were a few issues along the way, as there are with any project that spans many months. The incorrect grout was used on the tile in the bathroom. They offered a few options for resolution and we attempted one of them (staining the grout), which didn't go as hoped. They dug out the stained grout, replaced it, and then provided a credit for the error in the cost of the job. Mike did offer to remove all the tile and re-do everything, which I thought really said something, but we opted to keep our timeline closer to in-tact and just keep what was installed. It just meant having white grout rather than silver, which wasn't the end of the world. In the end, the overall finished product was just what we wanted and it was incredibly high quality. We could have hired a cheaper contractor, but I don't think that the final outcome would have been anything like what we got. We also had the assurance knowing that they've been around for a long time, are very accessible, and will likely continue to be in business for a long time. That gave us good peace of mind knowing that they'd be there to serve us in the future. Oddly enough, we actually sold our home about six months after the job was finished. We weren't planning to, and it was particularly painful to part with such a recent, deep renovation! But the house we moved to had been maintained exclusively by the Dolans over the years, so we had a great deal of confidence in the quality of the plumbing and heating systems and the renovations they performed. We continue to hire them for projects in our new residence and maybe one day, will undertake a similar scale renovation with them in the future.
Description of Work: Added a new bathroom to our second floor; framed out, trimmed, built walls for adjacent bedroom. Renovated kitchen - provided sheetrock, plumbing, trim, doors. All new plumbing from basement all the way up through roof for both spaces. New hot water heater. Chopped basement floor and added support column. Added utility sink in basement as well as washer/dryer hookup. Extended new HVAC supply and return lines from basement up to attic. I handled electrical and the final HVAC ductwork connections, and another vendor did the kitchen cabinetry, but they did everything else.

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
$40,000

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
[member name removed], Thank you for the great review, we appreciate your business. I wish the best in you new home. Mike Dolan

Trikur R.
04/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The tubing that expelled condensed water from the pump (attached to the home heating furnace) was outside the house and had become frozen. So water was not pumping out and the furnace would not turn on. The tubing was removed and redirected to the sump pump reservoir. This solved the problem temporarily. In a couple of days, the problem recurred. A technician arrived as promised and detected a water leak in a pipe leading to the condenser pump. This pipe was replaced and sealed. Everything was done professionally. The furnace has been working fine since.
Description of Work: Fixed a problem that led to loss of heat.

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
$300

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you for your positive review! Reviews like yours keeps us in business. Mike Dolan

William S.
04/2014
3.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
. I went with another plumber for the replacement and I got a much better deal with no problems.
Description of Work: I had used this provider for many years but I will not do so now. In my opinion, their service standards have slipped and I do not find them to be reliable. They had serviced my boiler for every year since they installed it in 2001. When it failed after only 13 years, they said there was no warranty coverage and they offered me no adequate consideration. Their quote to replace the boiler was one of the higher quotes I received and they didn't budge. Several of the other plumbers who bid on the replacement said the current boiler was not properly installed as it was missing a Hartford loop.

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

$150

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
I was personally at this customers home to look at the repalcement once it was discovered the boiler was leaking. I was informed by the customer that several other plumbers said the problem was there was not a Hartford Loop. I explained to the customer that his system was a one pipe system with an equalizing line and condensate returned to the boiler through the supply mains that a loop was not required. In addition the loop had nothing to connect to because there is not any seperate return piping. A Hartford Loop is designed to protect the boiler from dry firing if one of the return lines leaks below the water line. This boiler does not have return piping so the loop is not required. I provide proof of this from a very well respected heating website. I understand the customers disappointment that the boiler leaked in 13 years. The manufacture's had run out so our hands were tied. I provide the customer with a competive estimate which was not accepted which I have not problem with. His boiler failure had nothing to do with our workmanship. Our workmanship standards remain high and we pride ourselves on it. We stand by our work 100 percent. Mike Dolan r

Michelle P.
03/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This all happened about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The hot water wouldn't turn off in our shower. We shut down the water to the house and attempted some home repairs to no avail. Then we called Jack Dolan & Sons. Mike Dolan called back about 30-40min after the call. He was helpful and told us over the phone how we could turn the water on to the house, while shutting off only the hot water. He said he didn't have anyone available at for Sunday evening, but could get to us on Monday. That didn't work for us, so we said thank you and moved on. We called left a message for another plumber and waited for a call back that ultimately would never come. About 10 minutes after we called the other plumber, Mike Dolan called back and said he could have someone come our way in the next 1.5 hours. Great! Brian showed up within that window, with who I would assume was an apprentice, and had us back up and running after he rebuilt our shower handles. He had all the parts we needed in his truck and was fantastic. These guys to great work.
Description of Work: Emergency repair of bathtub faucets -- hot water would not turn off.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$380

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you very much for the positive review. I am glad we were able to help you in your time of need. We appriciate your business. Mike Dolan

Lynn A.
01/2014
3.0
water heater repair
  + -1 more
They either caused a gas leak (most likely) or did to let us know about an issue--however, when we called them the next day about the continuing gas smell in our basement they arranged from someone to come back to our house to see if there was a problem (and there was). Initially, I thought the smell of gas in our basement was due to how they fixed the water heater (i.e., there was temporary gas leakage) -- but the next morning we continued to smell gas in the basement. When a different technician came to our house and realized there was a problem, they fixed it. Although mistakes can happen, I find it disconcerting that the original technicians did not run the needed tests, before they leaving our home, to make certain their were no gas leak issues.
Description of Work: They performed repair service on our hot water heater.

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


Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Dear Customer, My apologies for our mistake. We appreciate you giving us the chance to come back to find the problem and repair it. I understand your concers with this problem. I can assure you we will cover this in our morning meeting to make sure all our technicians do a complete job each and every time. Mike Dolan

Bruce Y.
01/2014
5.0
home remodeling, plumbing
  + 0 more
They’re professional, courteous, clean up after themselves, and they use top quality hardware. They always come early and if they don’t come early, they always call on the phone and let you know. They’re easy to reach and very accessible for any issues that you might have after the job had been done. I will recommend them highly. The pricing is expensive.
Description of Work: I used Jack Dolan & Sons to do a complete all new hardware on the kitchen and under the sink. They removed a disposal that wasn’t operating.

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
$700

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
[removed member name] Thank you for your positive review. Thanks to customers like you we have able to provide reliable service throughout central NJ for 65 years. Mike Dolan

Samir G.
11/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
No work was performed since we could not get the unit to replicate the problem.
Description of Work: Check my HVAC 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
$80

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you for your positive review.

Bruce Y.
10/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The kitchen sink was clogged and they had to run a line through it to fix the problem. They were prompt, very courtesy and very professional. They were very neat as well, they cleaned up after their work. I would definitely use them again in the future.
Description of Work: The kitchen sink was clogged.

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

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
[removed member name] Thank you very much for your positive review. We appriciate your business. Mike Dolan

william B.
09/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
replace new water heater and updated the code for the water heater came on a holiday and did the job quick and for the price I was quoted for
Description of Work: new 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
$1,700

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you Mr. (member name removed) for your positive review!

Stan A.
08/2013
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They came, they looked and they never followed up. It seems that they are very selective about the jobs they take on, This is OK but they should have at least had the courtesy to call me back and say they are not interested in doing the job.
Description of Work: I asked for an estimate on installing a central AC system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Please look at the date of our visit. I am not able to comment on what may have occured regarding this estimate since it was 13 years ago.

Katy S.
07/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very professional, fast service, thorough, competent. No need to look for another vendor. Pricing in line with others in the area.
Description of Work: replaced AC condenser and installed gas line for outdoor BBQ

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
$3,000

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you very much for your positive review. Reviews like yours is what keeps us busy. Mike Dolan

Jerry P.
07/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + -1 more
They were very good, I would rate them very highly. The price was competitive and they got it in pretty quickly. He was very professional, on time, and answered all of my questions. He answered all of my questions and did the work. If I had an electrical issue right now, I would definitely call them again.
Description of Work: I last used Jack Dolan & Sons last year to replace an air conditioner for us.

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

James F.
06/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They are not the cheapest, but they are dependable and do great work. I never have to worry about it after they come. They also great service after the sale. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Any time I have a plumbing issue, I give them a call. I have been using them for probably 10 years now.

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

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thanks very much.

James K.
06/2013
5.0
home remodeling
  + -1 more
They did a beautiful job. The last time my wife called them, I was on my way home, and they were there already by the time I got there. I like them. They're great people.
Description of Work: I used Jack Dolan & Sons to do the sink replacement, new faucets in the kitchen, and counter tops.

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

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you very much for your positive review. We appriciate your business.

Carol P.
05/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, home remodeling, plumbing, water heater repair
  + 2 more
No complaints at all. Outstanding as always from start to finish.
Description of Work: We have been using this company for many years and they have always been there for us when we needed them. Outstanding professional company- we would not use another firm in the area

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
$1,700

Response from Jack Dolan & Sons
Thank you for your positive review.

Jaime Enrique A C.
04/2013
5.0
heating & air conditioning/hvac, plumbing
  + 0 more
Our Central AC compressor seized. Jack and Dolan's and Son's performed the troubleshooting for us and The Tech showed me how the compressor was seized by showing me electrical readings from his test equipment to the information that was posted on the AC unit itself. That was pretty satisfactory to me. Plus I was not charged for the call!! The Tech then told me to get several quotes for a new heating/ac unit. I got three quotes and JACK DOLAN's was one of them. Each quoter however were selling a heating/ac unit from a different manufacturer. Jack Dolan's was selling American Standard product's and based on reviews from other sources, I found that American Standard products got good reviews. Based on that plus the reasonable price of the units, I went with Jack Dolan. Installation was done within a day and the staff were courteous.
Description of Work: Our Central AC compressor seized. Jack and Dolan's and Son's performed the troubleshooting for us and later we bought the new AC/Heating unit from them and they performed the installation.

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
$9,000

Donna B.
02/2013
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I have ALWAYS received great service!
Description of Work: I have been a customer of Jack Dolan & Sons since 1998 when I lived in Franklin Park and have had them service my house in Kendall Park starting in 1999. They are excellent, on time, courteous and explained everything. About two years ago I had an emergency where a pipe froze and broke in the attic. I called them and they were there within 20-30 minutes. I have recommended them to my friends.

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
$1,600

Contact information

696 Franklin Blvd, Somerset, NJ 08873

www.jackdolanandsons.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

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,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Electrical,
Ceramic Tile,
Drywall,
Appliance Repair,
Sewer Cleaning,
Interior Painting,
Air Duct Cleaning

FAQ

Jack Dolan & Sons is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Jack Dolan & Sons accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
No, Jack Dolan & Sons does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Jack Dolan & Sons offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Jack Dolan & Sons does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Jack Dolan & Sons offers emergency services.
No, Jack Dolan & Sons does not offer warranties.
Jack Dolan & Sons offers the following services: Plumbing, Heating, Kitchen & Bath Remodeling, Air Conditioning, & Electrical.

Contact information

696 Franklin Blvd, Somerset, NJ 08873

www.jackdolanandsons.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM