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    Try McNulty Plumbing.   772-3786.   They're in Ayer.   They're doing
    work for me in Gardner (one of their plumbers lives out there) and
    are very cooperative.   Note that "reasonably priced" and "plumber"
    are mutually exclusive terms (much like "military" and "intelligence".)
    They are, however, competitive, and will work with you if you're
    doing the rest of it yourself.   They do the rough-in stuff (water
    and wastewater lines), connect the water lines to the supply, and
    put the tub/shower in place.   At the completion of that, they expect
    2/3 of the money.   They also delivered to me the toilets (so we
    could match colors without having to carry around a 400 pound cast
    iron tub). You call them back when you've got all the flooring and
    vanities hooked up, and they then hook in the sinks and put on the
    rest of the fixtures (like bath faucets), and then they expec the
    remaining 1/3 of the money.   The only problem I had was (talking
    on the phone) conveying exactly what I wanted.   They ordered (and
    installed) the *wrong* shower base.   Looks like they are going
    to order the right one and swap it out (their fault, not mine).

	I have had very good experiences with Bigelow Plumbing in Shirley.
    They are busy these days..

    Al,
    I tried calling George Torigian, but there was no answer.  The phone
    number you gave me had one too many digits--692-23430.  I assume
    it's 2343--have I been trying the wrong number?  Also, where is
    Geo. located?
    
    Thanks,
    Bonnie
    
    

    Sorry about the number. its 617-692-2343. George works out of
    Tyngsboro, Ma.  You guessed right on the number, I don't know why
    you haven't been able to reach him.
    
                                                  
    Al
    

    
    Al,
    Thanks.  I just spoke to his wife and George will call me back
    tomorrow--if his wife doesn't give birth before then.  She was due
    today!
    
    Bonnie
    
    

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     Recently I wanted to replace an old water tank( about 17 years old ).
I think a water tank that long must be also rusty inside.  Before I called
upon George Torigian( the name and phone number from this note file ),
I found out the listing prices for a Goulds Aqua-Air water tank, model WX202
( 40 gal. ) is $117.90 and model WX203( 80 gal. ) is $179.90 from a plumbing
and heating supply store.  Another plumbing and heating supply store had a
different model of 40 gal. water tank from a different manufacturer, in fact
it was sold for $92( not quite exact ), and they told me that they could put
it in place for me in two hours.  Since I like the Goulds' product, I had Gorge
come to my house and asked for an estimation on both water tanks I mentioned
above( I didn't tell him I already knew the listing prices for the part).
Most plumbers don't do the job if you buy the part yourself.  Four days later
after I called him again, here are the payments he asked:  for the WX202 is
$420 and WX203, $499.  I didn't argue with him about why he asked so much - he
has the right to ask anything he wants.  But I certainly don't want him to do
my job.
							Te

    
    We've just had a gas line installed to our house. We contacted George
    Torigan first and then Butch Guillemette for gas furnace installations.
    Both were coming to our house to give an estimate. After the time he
    was due to arrive at our house, George called to say he couldn't
    come but would show up the following morning. He never showed nor
    did he call again and even if he did call we were going to tell
    him to go do something with his pipes. 
    
    Butch, on the other hand, was really nice on the phone and then in
    person. His estimate was quite reasonable, we think. We will probably
    go with Butch and will report the results after work is complete. 
                           
    Kathy
    

    
    Re .9    Plumber Omar (Butch) Guillemette
             
    Butch was supposed to install a new gas furance and tankless water
    heater in our house tomorrow.  Last night he called to say he isn't
    coming because he got another job!?! and couldn't come for another
    6 weeks.  My husband was so pissed he didn't ask him more why's
    and told him to forget it, we didn't want him.  What a jerk. He
    probably got a job doing a subdivision or something where he could
    make a lot more money so he cancelled out on our job.    
    
    Kathy

    
    
    RE: .10
    
    
    First of all, I'm sorry that Butch was unable to work on your furnace
    and I understand your frustration.  I do know that he was not off
    somewhere making more money as he was at my house. Butch is a friend
    of mine but I am not making excuses for him, he should have explained
    what the situation was.  I have been doing an addition (actually
    re-building my house) and part of the project has been conversion
    of my FHA heating system. As you know, the past week has gotten
    a little bit chilly and has created a lot of dampness, especially
    in unheated homes (at least mine).  My youngest son has had some
    health problems over the past few years and with the latest weather
    has begun to have more problems. Butch has put in quite a few hours
    after his regular job and on weekends to help me out and I believe
    his attempt to get heat into my house is commendable (but definitely
    has created a problem for you). I apologize for the inconvenience
    to you and hope that Butch's credibility is not completely ruined.
    I plan on speaking to him about this but have no idea what the 
    outcome will be. Good luck and if you decide to give him another
    shot, maybe things will work out a little better.
    
    Joe

    
    RE: 9 and 10. 
    
    Joe,
    
    It certainly is a small world!  Thank you for letting me know what
    the story was. It does make me feel better knowing Butch's
    heart was in the right place.  I don't think you have anything to
    apologize for. You had an emergency and Butch responded to it. It's
    not surprising something on the other end would have to be dropped 
    but I don't think it was necessary for the drop to have had such a 
    heavy thud when landing.   In my opinion Butch did that all by himself.
    We are pretty reasonable people and had he communicated this to us we 
    probably could have worked something out.  We had booked this date
    with him 6-8 weeks prior to and in my opinion he's not being
    responsible when he calls two days before the scheduled date, cancels, 
    and offers no explanation. When my husband asked when he would
    reschedule he said he couldn't make it for ANOTHER six weeks (again
    giving no reasons why). We're also putting an addition on to our house
    and are also converting our heating system, which Butch was aware of.  
    It is now mid September and we're very anxious to have this completed
    and another six week wait is not very acceptable to us.
    
    
    * Epilogue *
                                
    I just talked with my husband. He had been calling around to plumbers 
    today in order to find someone new and the plumber he talked to
    representing one of the company's he called was none other than
    Butch!! (Really is a small world.)  Now that I reread .11's note
    where it is said Butch has put in several hours after his "regular
    job" it is beginning to make more sense to me why Butch wasn't able
    to do our job (on his own time) for another six weeks. Maybe he
    didn't want us to know he had another job but it certainly would
    have made things easier for us had he been upfront about it.
    
    Kathy

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    Last week my very old boiler died; crack in the cast iron liner.
    
    Even though the boiler was about 50 years old, it was an unexpected
    situation.  Also with a newborn in the house, I didn't feel that
    I was in a situation to do a lot of shopping around.
    
    I called 6 plumbers; 3 returned my call and two were able to show
    up that day.
    
    The original system was rated at 175K BTU; this is a small three
    bedroom house and had such a large system because energy costs were
    totally irrelevant when that system was originally installed.
    
    One of the plumbers insisted that I needed a replacement unit of
    the same size. . .
    
    The other plumber, D'Agostino, in Waltham counted the number and
    size of the existing radiators plus made allowances for future heating
    as we remodel the walk-up attic.
    
    D'Agostino gave me an estimate of $2,895.00, which was for installation
    of a new cast iron boiler (gas) rated at 125K BTU plus installing
    a pump (new system is forced hot water); old system was hot water
    by gravity.
    
    He showed up when he said he would (8:30 AM the following day);
    had the system operating by early afternoon and removed the old
    boiler.  He was neat, efficient and held to his estimate.
    
    I am very happy with his work and will certainly use him in the
    future (for any work that I don't do myself) :-)
    
    

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BINKLY::WINSTON "Jeff Winston (Hudson, MA)"           5 lines  13-DEC-1987 17:10
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good, reliable plumber in worcester: West Boylston Plumbing and Heating
Not the cheapest, but reasonable, responsive, and they back their work.

Wish I could still use them...can anyone recommend one near Sudbury 
MA?

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CURIE::KAPINOS                                       21 lines  14-DEC-1987 14:43
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    I live in Shrewsbury and have used two plumbers with very good luck.
    
    	1.  Don Murray Plumbing and Heating.  Don is in Whitinsville
    	    (sp?).  His number is in the Worcester phone book and the
    	    Voice.  Let me know if you can't find it.  I have had Don
    	    do numerous jobs around the house and have been totally
    	    satisfied with his work.  His prices are reasonable, I
    	    think the last time he was out he charged around $22/hour.
            He likes anytype of plumbing except emergencies..Many of
    	    my friends have used him with no problems.
    
    	2.  Having hard water in Shrewsbury means we have at least 3-4
    	    emergencies (pipe leaks, etc.) a year.  Since #1 can't 
    	    respond that quickly, I use V.P. Flynn Plumbing from
    	    Shrewsbury for emergencies.  He's a little more expensive, 
    	    but comes right away, usually within a day.  Hope this 
    	    helps you out.

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ULTRA::PRIBORSKY "Tony Priborsky"                      1 line  24-SEP-1987 19:49
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    Try McNulty Plumbing in (I think) Ayer.

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MEMV04::OELFKE                                        2 lines  25-SEP-1987 12:12
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    BIGELOW PLUMBING IN SHIRLEY IS EXCELLENT !
    

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Q::ROSENBAUM "Rich Rosenbaum;mail->Boehm::Rosenbaum"  3 lines  29-SEP-1987 21:51
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    I second Bigelow Plumbing (.2)
    
    Rich

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Note 1567.3                   Looking for a Plumber                       3 of 9
INK::HONER "KEN HONER"                                3 lines  28-SEP-1987 12:56
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    NORMAN BUBB IN LEOMISTER IS GOOD ALSO
    
    KEN

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OBSESS::COUGHLIN                                     10 lines  24-OCT-1987 23:08
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    I recently used Harry J. Ayotte & Sons, Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
    N. Chelmsford, MA 251-1000.  We converted to gas and they installed
    a gas boiler, did all sorts of repiping, added a zone, installed
    a gas tankless water heater, gas dryer, and did some baseboarding.
    Two plumbers worknonstop, did excellent work and were very nice
    guys. We think the price was very reasonable and they did the work
    within a week or two of our call.  Our experience with them was
    completely positive.
    
    Kathy

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CSSE32::NICHOLS "HERB"                                3 lines  28-JUL-1987 12:26
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    Beaudoin Bros in West Concord has provided us with reliable service
    for 15 years. Work includes putting in a new bathroom and everything
    connnected with it

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JETSAM::COURTRIGHT                                    4 lines  30-JUL-1987 20:28
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    	I would recommend Paul Kelleher in Acton, 263-3356; or John
    Phalon of Acton, 263-1376. John is on vacation now until mon. 

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Note 1360.1             PLUMBING RECOMMEND NEEDED IN N.H.                 1 of 2
DAIRY::LASSEN "Live free - Ride hard"                11 lines  28-JUL-1987 13:21
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    I highly recommend Jim Wetherbee of Wetherbee Plumbing and Heating.
    He's located on the oval in the center of Milford NH; phone- 673 1191. 
    He's in the process of finishing my loghome and his work has been
    excellant and he's been fairly time efficient.  I believe this is
    a bad time of year to be completely satisfied with the timeliness
    of ALL contractors - or I don't have a hard enough hand with them.
    I strongly refer you to Jim W.
    
    -Pam Lassen
    

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.13 also discusses MASI.

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WORDS::DUKE                                          12 lines  14-MAY-1987 08:23
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    I would recommend MASI Plumbing and Heating on Oterson St.  The
    owners name is Bob Boisvert.  I know Bob as a fellow member of the Board
    of Directors of the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce.
    
    Phone number is 889-2331.
    
    Feel free to use my name when you call.
    
    Peter Duke
    264-5566
    MKO1-1D28
    
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STEREO::DINATALE                                      4 lines  15-MAY-1987 09:42
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    I second MASI plumbing! Great people to deal with and good prices.
    They helped me out when I was up to my (fill in blank) in trouble.

    Richard.

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CHAPLN::THOMAS                                        8 lines   9-DEC-1986 14:16
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    Bob Dolan 485-5397 plumbing and remolding in Marlboro..
    he put in my waterheater on a saturday I called four different
    plumbers he was the only to call back.

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HPSCAD::GODSELL                                       3 lines  11-DEC-1986 17:16
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    to .0:  Plumbing and heating - J.F. Gill, Hudson, 568-8282
    Sue
    

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BINKLY::WINSTON "Jeff Winston (Hudson, MA)"           3 lines  15-DEC-1987 21:45
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Try Larry Joyce (562 - 9745) He was doing this part time, but is going
into business for himself as of 1/1/88.  Good work, reasonable price,
conscienious. 

Larry Joyce  562 - 9745.

used to do plumbing as a side business, but went into
full-time business for himself. Jan 1.  

Nice guy.  Reasonable rates.  Recommended by a friend who was 
impressed with the job Larry did on his outdoor pool installation.
I've used him for replacing old turn-offs, and replacing a sink.
Good, honest, swift work.  Any he likes to talk about what he's doing.

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SOFCAD::KNIGHT "Dave Knight"                           1 line  21-AUG-1986 09:24
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    Try Joseph LeMere (603)673-0803.  The work he did for us was fine.

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NIMBUS::DOPART                                        8 lines  21-AUG-1986 09:46
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    Try Omar (Butch) Guilmette from Westford, Ma.
    Spelling may be wrong, but he is a great craftsman when
    it comes to plumbing.  Rates are good and he came to 
    our house on a Saturday to do some work for us.
    When I have a house built, Butch will be the guy to do the
    plumbing.  
    PS  I'm not sure if he does work in the New Hampshire State.
    

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MORMPS::WINSTON "Jeff Winston (Hudson, MA)"           4 lines   2-JUN-1987 19:39
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West Boylston Plumbing and HEating 835-4092 - They do all our Condo 
Assoc. Plumbing, as well as many individuals here (A Boylston Condo 
development).  Dave Eagen runs it, tell them I sent you
(I don't get a dime for this - but they deserve the business)

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ISBG::POWELL "Reed Powell - LCG Marketing - 297-4261" 7 lines   2-JUN-1987 22:33
                         -< B&B: OK   Flynn:not-so-ok >-
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    B&B in worcester was sub'ed by the heating contractor that put in
    the furnace for my addition, and they did a good job.
    
    Flynn in Shrewsbury did all of the rough plumbing for the addition;
    I thought he was good at the time, but have had some problems with
    bad sweat joints, pipe placement, so maybe stay away from him.
    

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NRADM3::OSBORN "Sally's VAXNotes Vanity Plate"        8 lines  17-JUN-1987 20:17
                       -< Messier, Plumber in Marlboro >-
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Paul Messier
L. R. Messier, Inc.
Plumbing and Heating and A/C
Marlboro, MA
617-485-1192
(leave message with wife Maxine)

Comfortable working with old steam systems

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YODA::PAN                                            16 lines  29-FEB-1988 10:55
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    Finally, I found a good plumber and he did a good job on re-plumb
    my bathroom. He keep his words come on time, find a easy way to
    re-plumb my bathroom (send me mail for more detail), and reasonable
    price.
      Although, he lives in Billerica, he is willing to come to Somerville.
    
      Anyone looking for a good plumber may want give him a call.
    
      Name: John Hughes
      Tel: 667-7331
      License #: 14099
      Address: 31 Fairview Ave. Billerica, MA. 01821
                                                
    
    

    Try Ken Powderly if you are in the Billerica/burlington area.
    I had him do 2 baths on a recent addition....one upstairs, one
    down.  He did a very good job, was reliable, and I thought 
    reasonable.
    His # 667-2073
    

If you want your plumbing to be a work of art, something that can be
photographed and put in a textbook, hire George LaRose, from Methuen,
MA, 689-9515.  He does plumbing as a craft. He is expensive--$30/hr for 
helpers and $35/hr for himself, but he uses high quality materials and 
things are done right.  

The story goes that another resident of Andover had his whole house
plumbed by George and later needed to change something minor.  George
was not available, so he called another well-known plumber.  The guy, in
his 50s, came over, took a look at the plumbing and said "I'm not going
to touch it.  That's a work of art.  Anything I'd do would be a
sacrilege.  That guy ought to be teaching the craft. He picked up his
toolbox and left." 

George works with the "purist" contractors in Andover.  (You know, the 
ones that use 2x6 construction, over-engineer everything, and do mitre 
joints that have no gaps...)

Alex (well satisfied but poorer)

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MUSTNG::MOCCIA                                        5 lines  18-AUG-1987 15:47
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    Good plumbers, yes; reasonable prices, no.  I just had some
    satisfactory work done by Cliff Giles.  He's in the book,
    in Wakefield.
    
    pbm

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SETH::IVANY                                           4 lines  19-AUG-1987 07:22
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    I have had Don Giles of Wakefield twice now and have been very
    satisfied with his work and prices both times. I will be calling
    him again this winter.
    

For SHrewsbury/Worcester/Boylston/West Boylston.


West Boylston Plumbing and Heating...835 4092  (Dave Eagan and crew)
Reasonable rates, hi quality work. and they <back> their work. 
Dave actually has a crew of at least 4 other guys, all good (i.e., not 
a one man operation).  They did/do all the work for the condo
development I used to work in.  The one time I saw them screw up a
job, they came in and did all the repair, etc. without hassle. 

	I've used Mark Batcheldor of Batcheldor Plumbing in Walpole,
    MA for a variety of tasks over the last two years.  I have found
    his work to be excellent, and he has always arrived on time, ready
    to go.  Over the last two years he has:
    	1) Installed my gas dryer, stove and water heater
    	2) replumbed my kitchen during remodeling
    	3) replaced an aging cast iron drain pipe
    	4) plumbed my bathroom addition
    
    	Again I give him my highest recommendation.  He will offer advice
    if asked and is all and all a pleasant person.  He works out of
    Walpole but also travels to surrounding towns.  His phone number
    is:
    	(617)668-1178
    
    	He has an answering service, but it is best to call him when
    he is in the office, M-F 8 to 8:30 am.
    
    					=Ralph=    

    
    
    You could go the Sears route or if your water tank is gas then
    the utility company may sell and install them. Their units
    are usually a little more expensive but their easy to work with
    if something should go wrong.. If you go to a retail store they 
    should be able to offer some suggestions of plumber. I recently 
    needed to call a plumber Mike Baia from Billerica, 663-2754 (I'm 
    pretty sure of the number but could be mistaken) he was quick, 
    efficient but a little expensive.
                                    
    

    
    
                       Dick Masker in Tewksbury
                             851-6325
    
    
    I know Dick has been in business for 20 years and has established
    a reference network enough for him to handle year-around. But I
    just feel that someone in Billerica/Tewksbury area can benefit from
    this info.
    
    Dick completed remodeling a kitchen in our downstairs last year. He not
    only did the plumbing work, he also did carpentry work such as
    installing sink, and raised the sink base cabinet to level the counter.
    The best part of him is that he designed the layout of the kitchen to
    get the max use of the little tiny space we have in the laundry room.
    He added a kitchen, unbelievable. Of course we started the plan but he
    revamped most of it, he suggested to take down the storage room (we
    never dare to be so bold) and make room for cabinet and refrigerator.
    Now all appliances are in one room and even though it is small, but
    complete.  Not to mention he volunteered to put in a safety switch for
    our washer, (to shut off water when not using the washer). he said we
    will not regret that. 

       We have other projects he had also involved but I better stop
    here.
    
    He is very down to earth, and he is very reasonable in price and
    schedule. He is usually booked 2-3 weeks ahead of time and he will let you
    know where you are in his schedule. He leaves room for emergency
    calls and therefore, he plans those things ahead. He has been in
    the plumbing trade for 20 years. A very good fellow!

    ps. His partner Paul Heider (851-2652)in Excavation business works with
    him closely, I had him done an estimate for underground pipes but we
    changed the plan. I don't have experience with him but thinking he
    probably is good since Dick works with him.  
    
    Regards,
    -Grace

re< Note 2020.44 by ISLNDS::HAMILTON >
>                   -< Plumbers in Gardner/Ashburnham area? >-
>
>    Any plumber recommendations (good and bad) from the Gardner/Ashburnham
>    area ??


          Rudy Nordman does very nice work.  He's in Gardner, don't have his
     phone number.  Hes also the city plumbing inspector, so he can inspect
     his own work!!!


      Steve

    I am another happy customer of Larry Joyce who replace my water heater.
    
    He responsed in time, start work soon after estimated. A subperb work
    with a very resonable price. He is patinet when trouble shoot the
    problem spot, and of course, he fixed the problem after he found it.
    
    I definitely will use him again if needed in the future. Therefore, I
    recommend him to my DECfellows who live in HUDSON, MA area.
    
    BTW, he is not in the yellow pages, his number is 562-9745. 

    Reggie Smith  There was some little problem getting him to show
    up when you wanted but once there work was excellent and reasonably
    priced.
    
    Getting him there was on the level of minor irritation - nothing
    major.

A very positive recommendation for Fred Suckert of Lancaster, MA.
(508) 365-2225. He tied the FHW baseboards together, installed boiler,
oil storage tank, hot water storage tank, connected up all the
bathrooms and kitchen, installed a dishwasher, and installed an
icemaker. 

He worked very reasonably and neatly, though sometimes at odd hours 
(like Sunday nights). He is very busy around Lancaster, and sometimes 
seems hard to get. He stuck to his estimate even though the work 
turned out to be considerably more complex than the original drawings 
indicated.

John H.

	A good recommendation for Ken Kleynen Plumbing (508)649-6924.
	He does excellent, work arrives on time, is very courteous,
	willingly makes recommendations to enhance your life style,
	and has completitively pricing.  He does A-Z plumbing, including
	gas and sewage hook-ups as well as the standard stuff.  He's
	well respected by the town fathers in Westford and Chelmsford and
	was even a plumbing inspector before he became to busy.

	Tell him Frank Ferreira sent ya.  Good luck. He's one of the 	
	good guys.

    In the Newton/Waltham area, I recommend John Tirella (617) 332-5655.
    John is courteous, competent, and reasonable.  He's done several jobs
    in our house and he seems to schedule his work according to its
    urgency.  Feel free to mention my name.
    
    Michael Cooperman

    	
    
    	Positive feed back on Norman Bubb..
    
    	he is fast,efficient and very reasonable in his rates.
    	
    	deb
    
    	

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    Jay Levesque
    King St.
    Nashua, N.H.
    (603)886-3367
    
    Jay has a vast amount of both residential and commercial work.
    He is also a very competent and conscientious individual who will
    take the time to insure the work is done to your satisfaction.
    I recommend him highly. Jay would probably also travel a little
    too!
    
    Marc

    
    I agree with Marc.  Jay did my log home, and in my book he is ACES..
    He took the time to go over every little detail, and there were
    no surprises..
    
    Mike
    

Having just played with the contractor's notes jogged my memory...

When we built our house, we were able to get recommendations for every 
contractor except a plumber.  We closed our eyes and picked one out of the 
phone book, and he was the most reliable contractor we dealt with.  He came out 
and looked at the house, and gave us a detailed, exact-price contract.  I.E. 
the contract said "this is what it will cost, period".  No estimate, no "if we 
run into unforseen difficulties", just "this is what it will cost".  He came 
when he said he would, called when he said he would, and did an excellent job.

There was one caveat in that he tried putting in a new kind of pump for our 
set-tub in the basement, which didn't work well.  It took a bit of calling on 
our part to get him back to replace it.  But all in all, I found him excellent 
to work with and would (have) use him again.

Ken Myette
Salem, NH
898-7720

A good plumber in the Upton, MA area is Andy Moir  529-3773.

Installed a stack vent/drain in my kitchen remodeling (old kitchen never had
a stack vent!!)  and rough sink drain plumbing.

Very nice, neat, work, pleasant to deal with, shows up when he says he will,
he charges 40 bucks an hour, has consideration for the customer, because he
I can tell he wants to keep good customers.

	The best plumber we've ever used in 10 years of home
	ownership. He recently started his own business called
	Powderhouse Plumbing & Heating.

	He's reliable, intelligent, careful, etc. He's done
	many jobs here, including furnace, hot water, installing
	a laundry, fixing outdoor drains. 
	
	John Macone 617-438-1060

	He prefers to work in the Stoneham, Melrose, Wakefield 
	area, but you could call and discuss your job with him.
	He was recommended, so I didn't find out until long after 
	I met him that his wife works at DEC.

    
    My parents are having a bathroom redone and the plumber has messed up
    just about any way possible - would someone please recommend a good
    plumber in the Natick/Framingham/Wellesley area?
    
    Thanks
    Deirdre
    
    

    Try Andy Moir. He's from Upton, which is close enough to Shrewsbury.
    He did a small repair job for me a couple of months ago. He arrived
    when he said he would, worked quickly, and charged what I thought was a
    reasonable fee. See note 2025.42 for details.
    
    Joan G.
    

re .42 and -.1

  A word about Andy Moir-- he does grat work but make sure HE does the work.

  I hired him to come back to do the finish work on my kitchen and a "helper"
  of his ended up doing most of the work.  I could have done better work than
  the "helper".  

  This applies to all contractors, make sure the person you hire to do the
  work does it, not some kid who needs a few extra bucks and is free that day.
  Contractors like to have multiple jobs going on at once, so they try to get 
  away with this.
 

   Steve

I got a local recommendation for Bob Johnson, and was quite pleased with
his work.  He did some small jobs for me, always came when he said he
would, and charged what I considered reasonable prices (which were less
than the prices of the plumber I used before him).  He lives in Boylston,
which is next to Shrewsbury.  I'm not sure what town his business is in,
but his phone number is 835-2229.

	Enjoy,
	Larry

Plumber in Milford, NH area...

I highly recommend Gordon plumbing.  I contracted with them to do the rough
plumbing for my upstairs bath, run a second zone for my upstairs and hook
it up to my FHW gas furnace.  They did all of the finish plumbing which included
the bathroom fixtures(Cast Iron Tub, Toilet, Fixtures...I supplied the lav), and
all of the FHW registers for 3 Bedrooms and a bath upstairs.

Price: 	roughly $2300, his estimate was about $2000 cheaper than Mr. Masi's and
the job was quite good, in fact at least as good as Masi.  In fact all of the
work Gordon plumbing did was of better quality and used better parts than the
original contractor used when the house was first built.  The plumbers were
easy to talk to, didn't pressure sell anything I didn't want and they were
punctual and they worked at a good pace.

I am really pleased with thier work.

Wearing a moderator's hat for a bit.

Could you folks take the questions about what to do and how much it should cost
to another plumbing note?  This note is reserved for contractors references and
requests.

Thanks,
Paul

    Can someone recommend any plumbers from the Boston/Brighton area?
    I tried one from the local newspaper and he was trying to rip me
    off!

re .55:

I highly recommend M. Horvitz (566-4465) in Brookline.  They're not cheap,
but they're honest, competent, and pleasant to deal with.

    I'm new to the Nashua, NH area and need a "reasonable" plumber to
    perform some minor work on my kitchen sink (fix an improperly installed
    drain pipe on the garbage disposal).  I know I could probably do it
    myself, but it's part of the house closing so I need a professional
    (I'm being reimbursed, so I need the receipt, etc...).
    
    Can anyone recommend a plumber in the Nashua, NH area?
    Thanks in advance!
    Rick

    We've used this guy twice for minor stuff -- he's good, he comes when
    he says he will, and he doesn't rip us off. His name is Roland Lavoie
    of Roland Lavoie's Plumbing, Heating, and Drain Cleaning. Fully
    Insured. Masters License # 2246. 24 Hour emergency service. Phone
    881-7294. Beeper No. 1-800-812-8812. Nashua, NH.
    
    Mike

I once called Harry Wells and Son in Nashua (882-4492) to some minor plumbing
repair.  They showed up promptly and performed the job well.  They're not
cheap, but what plumber is?  I used them because of my positive experience
with their installing a new boiler for me.

				Steve

    After reading the available notes (my original reply was moved to this
    note by the moderator), I called "Masi Plumbing" to do the work.
    They arrived the same day, fixed the problem (including guaranteeing
    the work for 1 year (parts and labor) - that's a surprise!).  They only
    charge $35.00/hour (A LOT less than in California, BTW).  The plumber
    was on-site a little over an hour, total cost (parts and labor) was
    $49.00 - not bad, I guess.
    I'm happy.
    Rick

 I NEED NAMES OF GOOD PLUMBERS IN THE BRIGHTON-ALLSTON AREA.

 THANKS
 JOHN

re .63:

I recommend M. Horvitz in Brookline.  Honest, competent, but not cheap.

    
    I'm looking for a plumber to work on a bathroom.  Can someone recommend
    a reasonable plumber in the Milford, Mass area?
    
    Thank you in advance!
    Lai-Wah

    I always call a old friend "Morin's Plumbing" but he charges like they
    all do. A LOT. But he is good and conscientious.

	Any recommendations for a plumber to do a bathroom remodel.
job in the Haverhill, Amesbury, or Newburyport area?

Paul (WREATH::RUSSO)

    
    
    		Matt Curley Plumbing from Hudson/Maynard/Stow area.  
    
    				Telephone is 562-4113.  
    
    		Master plumber, excellent workmanship.  Does it right the
    
    		first time.  Honest, reliable, dependable, reasonable,
    
    		clean and sober.
    
    		Large truck completely stocked.     
    
    
    All his work for us has been excellent and I know of his references and
    they all vouch for his excellent reputation. 
    
    You won't get much better anywhere else.
    

    I have used the services of an individual for plumbing projects on three
    different occasions over the past four years.  His work quality has
    been excellent with very reasonable costs.  Equally important was his
    level of dependability.  He shows up when he says he will.  The work
    performed included the installation of a new kitchen sink and dishwasher
    to the complete renovation of a bathroom.  Included in the renovation
    project was the removal of an old tub, sink and toilet as well as the
    flooring.  He installed a new floor, a false wall for the hiding of
    piping for the new shower, sink, toilet, etc.  Full compliment of work.
    I would fully recommend him.  His name and business information is:
    
    Rob Silveria
    MassCorp Plumbing and Heating
    Brookline, N.H.  603-672-0369
    Littleton, Mass  508-486-0267
    Mass toll free   800-212-0358
    
    My name is Art Gage, my DTN is 275-2705 if you need further
    information.

I'm looking for a recommendation for a good plumber in my area to do some
minor repairs.  West Boyston Plumbing had a number of recommendations a
coupla years ago, but they don't seem to be in the phonebook anymore.

	-Todd

    re: .70
    I've heard good things about a plumber in Grafton (?) named Connie Flynn.
    Never had occasion to use him, but the carpenter we had a year or two
    ago (whom we liked) said he always tries to get Connie Flynn to help
    him whenever he is doing a bathroom or kitchen remodeling job.

re: .70

We have used J&J Plumbing in Clinton.  Joe is an excellent plumber, very
thorough.  I'll see if I can find the phone number.

Elaine

    Bob Comeau Plumbing and Heating. Bob is in Leominster, lives off Rt 12
    near Sterling line so he will probably go there. I've had him doing
    work for me for the past 15 years or so. 
    Very dependable and will respond quickly to emergencies.
    His number is (508)537-6750.
    
    	Angelo

  Peter Penniman
  Penniman Plumbing and Heating
  108 Dogwood Rd
  Leominster, MA 01453
  508-840-1146

 Pete was subcontracted by Woodside Builders to do the plumbing for a major
 renovation of our two bathrooms in Groton (see referral in the general 
 contractors note).  He also did a number of other miscellaneous plumbing jobs
 for us while he was there.  Since we were moving the locations of the
 bathroom fixtures, there was a significant amount of work involved.

 Before Pete started, he gave us a very thorough overview of what he was
 going to do and pointed out all the options and tradeoffs.  He made sure
 he understood exactly what we wanted and where the fixtures were to be
 located (I provided all the fixtures).  He Always showed up when he said
 he would, which meant he never was a bottleneck during the remodeling.
 He also went to great pains to make sure we always had sufficient "facilities"
 to use during the remodeling of our only two bathrooms.  He also made sure to
 keep us well informed of where he was at and what he planned to do next.

 Pete takes great pride in his work and it shows.  Everything was done right
 the first time and the quality of workmanship is excellent.  If you're
 looking for a dependable customer-oriented plumber who does great work,
 give Pete a call.

                                                        Joe Marconis

    
    
    Wow, it looks like the hard times are really hitting the plumbers.
    I tried calling Replies 2025.60 and 2025.69 and the phones are
    DIsconnected.
    
    Does anyone have an up-to-date recommendation for a plumber?   I am
    wanting to put in a bathroom and want someone to deal with the water
    pipes and the sewage piping.
    
    Preferably in the Nashua - Milford NH area.
    
    

Try reply .61.  I have since used Wells Plumbing for several other jobs
and am even more positive about their work.  If you want the job done
right, call Wells.

				Steve

    If you want the job done right but don't want to pay Wells' prices,
    call Masi -- 889-2331.
    
    Mike

Wanted: plumber to do quality work at a reasonable price.
Job in mind is a relatively small one.


Rob

    Re .78
    
    Walter Bonin, Monument Street, Haverhill.
    
    PBM
    

    Another recommendation for Larry Joyce of Hudson 562-9745.
    
    We got off to a bit of a rocky start because his 10 year old daughter
    was was very efficient in taking my message forgot to give it to him!
    But, once we got past that...he was very professional.  Gave me an
    estimate over the phone (he replaced my disposal), came on time, was
    pleasant, informative, neat, and true to his estimate.
    
    I'd use him again.
    
    ****andrea****

    
    	Anyone know of a reliable plumber in the Westford, MA area who 
    	does work on sprinkler systems?  
    
    	Thanks,
    	Ed

    Hi
    
    I'm thinking about converting from electric to oil-fhw.  Therefore
    looking for a good plumber/heating recomendation in the Worcester area
    (Spencer).
    
    thanks
    paul

>    I'm thinking about converting from electric to oil-fhw. Therefore
>    looking for a good plumber/heating recomendation in the Worcester area 
>    (Spencer).

Check out Claflin-Donohue (508-754-5331) in Worcester Mass. They're
more of an oil company but their goal is to sell oil and they have
contractors available to do the installations. Ask for Bob Carlson.

The nice thing about them is that they'll come in, spec the house,
design a system, coordinate the installation and FINANCE it to. Their
pricing is competative and they do quality work. The financing deal is
GREAT, 25% down and they'll finance the rest for 24 months 0% interest
and it's "loan" with them, NOT a "HEAT" loan with some local bank. 

FYI... A complete 3 zone system plus an Amtrol Hot Water maker for a 3 
bedroom ranch, including 1/2 basement ran about $7500. They also use 
quality materials, Weil Mclain boiler, Becket burner...

Charly

I recently used Scott Campbell of Westford, MA for a conversion from oil heat
to gas heat. He was very flexible (willing to let me buy my own used equipment
or provide it, which ever was cheaper) and did a good job. I was very unsure
at the start of what I wanted done (new furnace or conversion burner) and he
helped me decide and was willing to give me quotes on different options so I
could compare prices. He's just gone out on his own (used to work for Coldwell
plumbing & heating in Acton which gave him a good reference) but seems 
knowledgable. His price was very good (I think he charges $25 per hour). I got
bids for the whole job and most were about $1200 while his was around $900. 

    Gina Marksteiner 
    

    Hi,

    I'm planning to replace our electric heating system with a FHW GAS
    system. Anybody have any plumber/heating contractor recommendations
    around the Andover, Ma. area.

    Thanks,
     Jack

    Any recommendations for a plumber in the Arlington area?  We have some
    small jobs (fix a leaking toilet, install a new water filter, etc.)
    
    Thanks.
    -pd
    

Any recommendations for a plumber in the Cambridge area capable of 
replacing a tub, toilet, sink with minor location modifications?

           I may have put this in before, but I WANT TO STRONGLY
           recommend DMS Plumbing of Nashua.  There prices are fair and
           they fit you in for emergencies.  Dave Smith is the owner and
           you can trust him to leave key to get in if you're
           unavailable.
           
           Steve

I think finding a good plumber is like finding gold!  I have had a very
BAD experience with a plumber from Manchester that my realtor and my seller
recommended, to the point of having to call the local building inspector
and the state plumbing inspector.

I now need to find a reliable and reasonable plumber to come in and fix the 
damage that this young man did to my bathroom and make sure that what hasn;t
broken wont break!

Can anyone recommend a good plumber that will work in the Brookline, NH area.
I would like some personal references....

dana

    
    It's been awhile since I used him (like 5 years) but Gene Douglas
    from Pepperell Mass. is/was excellent.... I know his business grew
    and he hired added help so I can't vouch for them. 
    
    Worth a shot !
    
    

I have heard good things about Gene Douglas also.


Dick Austin of Austin Plumbing - 882-3303 (Nashua)
His son Tim who also works for Austin Plumbing lives in Brookline.

Dick the plumbing in an addition I built 3 years ago, he did an exellent job.

    
    Another recommendation for Pete Penniman (Leominster, MA, 508-840-1146).
    We built a 20x16 family room off of our kitchen (in Wellesley) and
    completely remodeled the kitchen.
    
    We subcontracted Pete to do the plumbing for the kitchen which involved
    moving the kitchen sink and ventilation pipe (a major headache since
    the wall it was located in was to be torn down and left open), fixing
    some problems with the upstairs bathroom tub which was causing some
    damage to the kitchen ceiling, and a few other miscellaneous jobs.
    
    Pete does quality work at a fair price.  He was always very polite and
    took the time to clean up any mess that was made.  Perhaps the best part
    of working with Pete was that I felt I could trust him and he was
    excellent at returning calls and showing up on time.  My wife and I are
    very relieved that we now have someone who can take care of any future
    plumbing needs.
    
    I highly recommend him.
    
                   Dan Hansen  (sise::hansen)
                                             
    

    Looking for plumber to assist in retrofit of office space for a daycare
    center.  I know some sinks are needed, not sure what else.  Work needs
    to be done by mid-July.  Center is in Acton, MA, on rt. 111 near rt.2.
    
    Please send replies to ASABET::HABER
    
    Thanks.
    
    Sandy

    
    
    PLUmber needed TODAY!!!!
    My bathroom has now become part of the first floor....
    Used to be on the second floor, but not any  more
    
    Worcester Area
    Send replies to LEVERS::WOODFORD
    Thank You,
    Terrie
    

    Has anyone had any experience with Don StHilaire, in Chelmsford, MA? 
    We're in the process of getting quotes for a new gas-fired boiler for
    our steam heat system, and his is the best so far.
    
    John

    I'm going to be building a small house in Carlisle (it's a looong
    story).  Money is tight, so to keep costs down I'm doing as much of
    the work myself as possible.  Does anyone have experience with a
    plumber in the area who will pull the permit, supervise the work, but
    let the homeowner/builder do the work themselves?  Thanks.  Feel free
    to reply by mail to ANDREW::OSTROM.
    

                                Andy Ostrom

    Pete Newman in Nashua  
    (603) 880-3092
    
    I found him to do neat work and priced  reasonably.
    
    He installed a new forced hot water heating system for me and did
    other jobs as well.
    
    Bob

    Milford Plumbing & Heating 
    
    Specializing in new homes and renovations 
    
    Mark St. Cyr 672-1514
    
    Licensed Master Plumber #3367/Licensed Pump Installer #1261 
    
    Mark has recently gone into business for himself and is looking to
    build up a clientele/name for himself, he has done several things in
    our house and I have also referred him to other people in the DECdirect
    organization - noone has ever been less than completely satisfied -
    tell him Barry sent you - you won't be sorry.
    
    Barry 
     

    
    Julie McGray
    DTN 297-9076
    HELIX::MCGRAY
    
    Any recommendations for a good plumber in the Maynard area?
    

    
    I'd recommend John Lyons in the Nashua area.  John works for Nashua
    Plumbing and Heating and has his own business on the side.  He's 
    licensed in NH.
    
    I had him rough-in and finish a bathroom, as well as some minor
    repair work.  He tends to work after-hours and weekends which worked 
    well for us.  He's reasonable and reliable.  
    
    John Lyons Plumbing and Heating
    603 882-4112
    311 Lake St. 
    Nashua NH 03060

    Hi,
    
    We are remodeling our kitchen and need a plumber to re-do the heating
    for us and a couple of other small repairs.  We contacted Larry 
    Joyce (Hudson, Ma.), but he was over-booked and Matt Curley (Maynard
    area) wanted us to use 2 plumbers when the job only requires 1 plumber.
    Has anyone in the greater Metro-West area (Framingham, Natick,
    Marlboro, Hudson, Maynard, etc.) hired a plumber recently and can give
    us a recommendation?  
    
    Jean
    

    Jean,

    We are very, very pleased with PETER SANTOS in Hudson, MA.  He is
    conscientious and knows what he is doing.  Doesn't pull the wool
    over your eyes either.  Honest, etc.

    justme....jacqui

    Jean,
    
    I recommend John Olivieri (sp?) out of Worcester. He is an
    independent, and you may have to wait a little for him to find a spot
    on his schedule, his work is superior and his price is very reasonable.
                          

    Mike Gasporoni 798-0652, lives in Worcester but works in Marlboro
    Hudson area. He is doing a job for a friend of my in Hudson.
    
    Mike used to be a partner with AP Plumbing and Heating, who completed
    my addition recently. Mike has since started his own business and has 
    been quoting very competetive pricing.
    
    	Dave

    Need a plumber -- wow do I need a plumber!  In the GRAFTON area...
    
    My bathroom toilet upstairs won't stop overflowing after it's been
    flushed -- spills out the back.  Tried adjusting the chain several
    times..works ok for a while then goes right back to overflowing.
    Toilet is probably as old as the house -- about 20 yrs.  May need
    new inerds?
    
    Sink upstairs in other bath needs copper piping fluxed..
    
    Kitchen sink pipe is PVC and seems to have loosened up seals in
    two spots.   Have to keep a pail under there whenever I run the dish-
    washer or use the sink.  
    
    What should I expect to pay per hr for a plumber?  Before I hire
    someone, anyone have any suggestions on other things I can do to try
    and fix the problems by myself?  Some good books on "HOW TO"...?
    
    /Carrie

I suggest you get the plumber in before trying it yourself. Toilets and stuff
can be tricky if you're a novice.

I live in Grafton and have used Andy Moir (see note 2025.42). He arrrives ON
TIME which is a big plus in my book when it comes to repair folks. He also seems
to know what he's doing. Last time I had Andy come about (about a year or so) he
charged $40 an hour.

good luck,

joan

    I use Andy Moir all the time for my plumbing problems.  He is very 
    reasonable, in fact the last time the problem was so minor he 
    charged me under $10!  I live in Westboro, not far from Grafton,
    but still this charge was VERY good.
    
    MK

    My husband is a plumber -- he is very, very neat, very pleasant to work
    with, and is looking to do plumbing jobs in the
    Merrimack/Nashua/Manchester, NH areas.
    
    You can reach him at 603-424-9562 -- BRIAN BRADISH.  He is not
    self-employed at this time.  He can supply references if you would
    like.

    Henry Zelent
    MROA::Zelent
    Dtn 297-7344
    
    I am currently looking into converting from electric heat to Oil heat.
    Could anyone recommend a Plumber in the Clinton area that might do that
    type of work.

    I just wanted to say that we hired Mark for a basement bathroom
    addition and he was great! I did some of the work myself so Mark
    was flexible as far as the contract. Also, he always returned 
    calls promptly.
    
    Refer to note 2025.99 for the details. Barry was correct, we were 
    not disappointed. You can mention that you got the reference from
    me if you like.
    
    Vince

    For those of you that live in the Grafton, Millbury, Sutton area..I
    have found a wonderful Plumbing business.  They are always available
    every time I have had an emergency -- no matter what time or day it
    was -- and at competitive prices.  This plumbing company also does
    large bid jobs -- so if you are building, you may want to consider
    them.
    
    L&M Plumbing & Heating
    Sutton, MA  (508) 865-1314
    
    Ask for Len Marrino..

    Looking for a plumber in Lexington MA area.
    
    Please reply here or directly to me.
    
    _thanks

    Any new recommendations for a plumber in the Acton/Boxborough/Maynard
    area?  I have a 2" kitchen drain line that is VERY clogged.  Gave up w/
    the snake and need it fixed asap.
    
    thank you!
    
    -John

    
    I'd like to recommend Gary Austin (Austin Plumbing and Heating).
    He lives in Littleton and has done quite a bit of plumbing work for
    us including fixing some very old plumbing/falling-apart plumbing and 
    also installing all the pieces for our new bathroom.  He's reasonably
    priced, responsive and pleasant to work with, and very
    straightforward about assessing potential work and giving estimates.
    
    His phone number is 486-4458.

Mike Zeolla (Sudbury, MA) has done some great work for me in a house I recently
purchased.  He's done large and small jobs for me:

	- fixed a stripped shower arm
	- re-plumbed a bathroom (shower, sink)
	- moved some drain pipes
	- moved some gas pipes

I would highly recommend him for any job.  He is licenced and insured, his
prices are very reasonable, and he is dependable.

He can be reached at 508-443-2393.  He'll even work weekends if need be.


- Rob Mueller

    
    	Any recomendations for plumbers in the Shrewsbury area?  Thanks
    
    Luis

    PFS Plumbing & Heating (Peter Santos) in Hudson was mentioned in an old 
    note.  He moved a gas dryer (install new pipe, vent, etc) for me last week 
    and did a good job.  My father went to the house for me and he said he 
    was impressed with the work and wanted me to update this note with his
    recommendation!
    
    - Cindy

    I can also heartily recommend Peter Santos.  My hubby is a perfectionist
    and thinks Peter is the best!   Do call!!

    
    Does anyone have a recent recommendations for a plumber in the Raymond,
    NH area? I'm adding a new 2nd floor bath to my house. All the rough
    plumbing has been installed and I'm looking for a licensed plumber to 
    install a sink, toilet, tub, and possibly a seperate shower. Also, 
    does anyone have an estimate as to what the cost of the project may be
    for just the labor?
    
    Thanks....
    

    I am in need of a Carpenter to install a 5'5"X 7' flat bay window in my
    home in Ashburnham.  I would appreciate recommendations of anyone who
    could perform a competent installation.  I already have the window and
    need only installation.
    
    Bruce May
    DTN 223-9144
    Home 508-827-6458
     
    

Another recommendation for Larry Joyce, Joyce Heating and Plumbing of Hudson MA.

Larry has done excellent work at my home on three occasions.

Repaired a hairline leak that the previous plumber had left.

Replaced hot water heater and installed a new outside faucet.  He was able to
get a prorated warranty rebate on the old water heater.

Installed three sinks, a disposal, and two toilets in our bathroom and kitchen 
remodeling projects.  Reconnected the gas for our new gas stove.


He arrives on schedule and is very reasonable.  Larry was good about allowing us
to purchase our own toilets and faucets at Home Depot.  We followed his
recommendations on purchasing quality products.


Joyce Heating and Plumbing: 562-9745

(See also .22, .23, .39, and .83 for other recommendations).

John Howard

Looking for plumber recommendations in the Winchester Mass area.   We have
a couple of "medium" (not little, not big, just medium ;-) ) jobs that need
doing, and the local recommendations I've found in this topic are 3 years
or so old.

Please feel free to email me, or to reply to this note.

	Thank you,

		- Lorri Menard

    I want to put in another recommendation for Bob Dolan in Marlborough.
    485-5397.  He's done two jobs for me and I am extremely happy with the
    results.  He held to his estimate on both jobs even though it took him
    slightly longer than expected.  The second job was a water heater 
    replacement on a Saturday.  Not wanting to pay weekend rates, I left a
    message on his machine instead of paging him figuring that I'd set 
    something up for Monday.  He checked his messages and called me back
    within 20 minutes.  Then he agreed to charge me normal rates if I helped
    him carry the old tank out and the new one in.  That way he didn't have
    to pay a helper.  Plus he's a real nice, down-to-earth guy.

    Cheers,
    --Dave

> The second job was a water heater replacement on a Saturday.
> Then he agreed to charge me normal rates if I helped
> him carry the old tank out and the new one in.

	Out of curiosity, how much did this job cost you?
	I'm curious because a friends water heater failed
	(significant leak) over the weekend and I'am curious
	how much I saved them for installing a replacement
	one for them.