Plumber in Quincy, MA
Quincy-headquartered plumbing, drain cleaning, water heater work, and 24/7 emergency service for Wollaston, Quincy Center, Marina Bay, Merrymount, Squantum, and every other Quincy neighborhood. We're a family-owned South Shore plumbing company dispatching from 75 East Elm Ave — not a franchise call center. When you call, you get the same team that's been working Quincy's triple-deckers, capes, and Marina Bay condos since 2008.
Local Plumbing Help for Quincy, MA — 02169, 02170, 02171
Quincy is a Norfolk County city of about 100,000 people — the largest city on the South Shore and one of the oldest in Massachusetts. The mix of housing makes Quincy plumbing different than any other town we serve: dense triple-deckers in Wollaston, Quincy Center, and Quincy Point; mid-century capes and ranches in Merrymount and West Quincy; older single-family colonials in Squantum and Hough's Neck; and modern condos and waterfront builds at Marina Bay and the Marina Bay/Quincy Point shore. Every neighborhood has its own plumbing personality.
We've worked in Quincy every week since 2008. From our headquarters at 75 East Elm Ave we dispatch into every Quincy neighborhood. Older triple-deckers in Wollaston and Quincy Center still have shared waste stacks running through three floors of mixed-era plumbing — modifications from the 70s sitting on top of original 1920s cast iron. Marina Bay condos have completely different challenges: PEX manifolds, recirculation pumps, and HOA-managed mainline issues. Squantum and Adams Shore homes near the water see corrosion from salt air on exterior gas lines and outdoor plumbing. We know the patterns because we've seen them play out across the city.
Quincy's water comes from the MWRA (Massachusetts Water Resources Authority) — generally good quality, but the city's older delivery infrastructure on certain streets can produce variable pressure and occasional discoloration after main-line work. Many Quincy homes built before 1960 still have galvanized supply lines or original cast iron drains. Both materials have well-known end-of-life patterns, and recognizing the early warning signs (slow pressure drops, rust streaks in hot water, recurring drain backups) is the difference between a planned upgrade and an emergency.
If you live in Quincy, you don't need a national franchise calling from out of state. You need a Quincy-based plumber who can tell a Wollaston triple-decker waste stack from a Marina Bay condo manifold without looking at a manual, who has working relationships with the Quincy Building Department, and who can be at your door fast. Johnson Bros. is exactly that.
Complete Plumbing Services in Quincy, MA
Emergency Plumbing
24/7 emergency service for burst pipes, leaks, and urgent repairs
Drain Cleaning
Professional drain and sewer cleaning for homes and businesses
Water Heater Service
Installation, repair, and maintenance of all water heater types
Gas Heat Installation
Licensed gas fitters for furnaces, boilers, and gas lines
New Construction
Complete plumbing for new residential and commercial builds
Pipe Repair & Replacement
Expert pipe repair and re-piping services
Boiler Repair
Boiler diagnostics, part replacement, and no-heat service for oil and gas systems.
Garbage Disposal
Disposal repair, jam clearing, and full replacement — most calls same day.
Ceiling Leak Repair
Source identification and pipe repair for water stains and active ceiling leaks.
Quincy Service Pages
If you already know the job, go straight to the Quincy page for that service. These pages are built for local homeowners in Quincy Center, Wollaston, Marina Bay, and the neighborhoods around them.
Quincy Drain Cleaning
Recurring clogs, slow drains, and main line backups in Quincy homes.
Quincy Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, active leaks, sewer backups, and urgent plumbing calls.
Quincy Water Heater Service
Tank and tankless water heater repair and replacement in Quincy.
Quincy Pipe Repair
Leak repair, repiping, and old pipe replacement for Quincy properties.
Why Quincy Residents Choose Johnson Bros. Plumbing
Quincy is our HQ market
We dispatch from 75 East Elm Ave, which means most Quincy addresses are 10-15 minutes from a truck. For emergencies — burst pipes, sewage backups, no hot water in winter, gas smells — we arrive same-day, usually within the hour. Quincy emergencies don't queue behind out-of-town jobs.
Licensed & Insured
We hold Massachusetts Master Plumber License PL #17034-M and full corporate plumbing licensure (#4581). We carry general liability and workers' comp insurance, and we pull every permit required by the Quincy Building Department for gas, sewer, and water line work.
Family-owned accountability
Johnson Bros. is owned and operated by brothers who grew up in Quincy. We're not a franchise, not a private-equity rollup, and not a national dispatch service. The same family that owns the company answers the phone, runs the trucks, and stands behind the work.
Mass Save Partner
We're a participating Mass Save contractor, which means qualifying Quincy homeowners can access rebates on high-efficiency water heaters, boilers, and heating system upgrades. We handle the Mass Save paperwork end-to-end so you don't have to navigate it yourself.
Transparent pricing
We charge a flat $99 service-call fee that's credited toward any repair we perform. Before any work starts, we give you a clear written estimate. No 'diagnostic plus parts plus labor plus markup' surprises. If we quote $400, you pay $400.
4.8 stars from real reviews
We've built a 4.8-star Google rating from 367+ reviews across the South Shore — a substantial share from Quincy customers. Read the reviews, see the names of the technicians people mention, and you'll see the same people show up for your job.
Quincy Neighborhoods We Serve
Wollaston
Marina Bay
Quincy Center
Merrymount
Squantum
Montclair
Germantown
Adams Shore
West Quincy
Common Plumbing Issues in Quincy Homes
Quincy's mix of historic homes and modern construction creates unique plumbing challenges. We're experts at handling:
Galvanized Pipe Replacement
Many Quincy homes built before 1960 — particularly in Wollaston, Quincy Center, Squantum, and West Quincy — still have original galvanized supply lines. Galvanized degrades from the inside, narrowing the pipe diameter and reducing water pressure year over year. Eventually it causes pinhole leaks. The fix isn't a patch; it's a phased repipe to PEX or copper. We do these in occupied homes room-by-room so you keep water service the entire time.
Triple-Decker Plumbing
Wollaston, Quincy Center, and Quincy Point have hundreds of triple-deckers built between 1900 and 1940. Each one has its own quirks: shared waste stacks running through three floors of mixed-era piping, modifications stacked on top of original cast iron, shut-off configurations that aren't always intuitive. We know what to look for and how to work in occupied units without disrupting tenants any more than necessary.
Sewer Line and Lateral Issues
Mature trees, aging clay laterals, and 80+ year old cast iron mains in established Quincy neighborhoods create recurring sewer backup patterns. Tree roots find the joints. Cast iron rusts through at the bottom of the pipe. We use sewer cameras to identify exactly what's happening before we recommend repair vs. replacement vs. trenchless lining.
Frozen and Burst Pipes in Winter
Quincy winters get cold enough that uninsulated supply lines in older basements, crawl spaces, and exterior walls freeze regularly. Triple-decker porches, Squantum homes near the water, and any older Quincy property with poor insulation are highest risk. We respond to frozen-pipe emergencies 24/7, thaw lines safely (no torches on PEX), and repair burst sections same-visit when possible.
Basement Flooding and Sump Pumps
Lower-lying Quincy neighborhoods — parts of West Quincy, Quincy Point, and homes near Furnace Brook — see basement water during heavy rain and spring melt. Sump pumps that worked fine in dry months fail when they're most needed: pump undersized for the volume, float stuck, motor at end of life after 8-10 years. We install primary sump pumps, battery-backup secondary pumps, and water-detection alarms for finished basements.
Water Heater Failures and Tankless Conversions
Most Quincy tank-style water heaters fail between year 8 and year 12. Signs you're heading for failure: rust-colored hot water, popping or rumbling sounds from the tank, water pooling around the base, or hot water that runs out faster than it used to. We replace gas and electric tank heaters and install tankless systems. We work with Bradford White, AO Smith, Rheem, and Navien — brands with parts inventories we can pull from quickly.
Marina Bay and Condo Plumbing
Marina Bay condos and the newer waterfront builds along Quincy Point have entirely different plumbing realities than the older Quincy housing stock. PEX manifold systems, recirculation pumps for fast hot water, in-unit shutoffs that don't always shut everything off, and HOA-managed main lines all create unique service patterns. We work with the building's management when needed to handle in-unit work cleanly.
Gas Heat and Boiler Upgrades
Many Quincy homes still run on oil heat or older gas boilers that are 70%-80% efficient. New high-efficiency gas boilers and water heaters hit 95%+ AFUE, and Mass Save rebates can cover a substantial portion of the upgrade cost for qualifying Quincy homeowners. We pull gas permits with the Quincy Building Department, perform the conversion, and handle the Mass Save paperwork.
Recent Plumbing Jobs We've Completed in Quincy
Every week we run jobs across Quincy. Here's a sample of recent work, anonymized for privacy. If you're dealing with a similar issue, these give you a real sense of what to expect.
Burst Supply Line — Wollaston Triple-Decker
A second-floor tenant in a Wollaston triple-decker called at 6 AM with water coming through the first-floor ceiling. We arrived in 18 minutes, identified the burst in a copper supply line running through an interior wall, shut off the building main, and replaced the failed section. We worked with the property owner to confirm tenant access and stayed until the water was off and the system back online. Total ceiling damage stayed at one small section instead of an entire room.
Tankless Water Heater Install — Marina Bay Condo
A Marina Bay condo owner with a failing 50-gallon electric water heater wanted a tankless gas upgrade. We coordinated with the HOA on shared shut-offs, ran new gas piping from the in-unit meter to the mechanical closet, installed a Navien tankless unit, and vented through the existing exterior wall penetration. Pulled the required Quincy gas permit, scheduled the inspection. Total turnaround: one day on site.
Sewer Line Replacement — Quincy Center
A homeowner near Quincy Center was getting recurring sewer backups every 6-8 weeks. Each previous plumber had snaked the line and moved on. We ran a camera and found the original 1920s clay lateral had multiple offsets and root intrusions running 40 feet to the city main. We replaced the lateral with PVC using a trenchless pipe-burst method, kept the lawn intact, and pulled the required permits. No backups since.
Galvanized Repipe — West Quincy Cape
Owner of a 1953 cape in West Quincy was getting consistent low water pressure throughout the second floor. We confirmed galvanized supply lines with significant interior buildup. Phased repipe across four visits over three weeks: main trunk, then bathroom, then kitchen. Homeowner kept water service the entire time. Final pressure measurements doubled at second-floor fixtures.
No Hot Water — Squantum, Saturday Morning
A Squantum family called Saturday morning — no hot water for showers before a family event. Their 11-year-old gas tank had failed overnight. We had the right Bradford White replacement on the truck, swapped it same-day with new flex connectors and a thermal expansion tank to meet current code, and pulled the permit Monday for the inspection. Hot water back within 4 hours of the call.
Frozen Pipe Thaw + Repair — Quincy Point
Severe February cold snap. Homeowner returned from a long weekend to find no water flow. We diagnosed two frozen sections in an exterior wall running to the kitchen sink and thawed them safely (no torch on PEX). One section had ruptured but the homeowner had shut the main before significant water loss. We replaced the damaged section, insulated both runs, and added a freeze-protection recommendation for the homeowner's next cold weather absence.
Seasonal Plumbing for Quincy Homes
Quincy's plumbing problems aren't evenly distributed across the year. Knowing what to watch for in each season saves you money and keeps the call list manageable.
Frozen-pipe season
Uninsulated lines in older Quincy basements, triple-decker porches, exterior walls, and unheated garages are the highest-risk targets. Open cabinet doors under sinks on outside walls during the coldest nights. Disconnect outdoor hoses. If you leave town for more than a day, set the thermostat no lower than 55°F. If a pipe does freeze, call before it bursts.
Sump pump season
Snowmelt plus spring storms drive groundwater up. Test your sump pump in March — pour a 5-gallon bucket of water into the pit and confirm the float activates. If the pump is 8+ years old, replacement is a small bill compared to a flooded basement. This is also when we see the most sewer backup calls as groundwater pressures aging laterals.
Outdoor plumbing season
Sprinkler systems, hose bibs, pool fill lines, and outdoor showers all see use. Right time to schedule annual water heater flushes, preventative drain cleaning, and any non-emergency repipe work that's been on the list. Also when many Quincy homeowners tackle bathroom remodels and kitchen plumbing updates.
Winterization season
Drain outdoor faucets and shut off their interior supply valves. Insulate any exposed pipes you found leaking last winter. Schedule heating system service before the first cold snap. This is also when we run the most water heater replacements — homeowners replacing failing tanks ahead of holiday-season company.
If you'd like a seasonal plumbing check-in at your Quincy home, the Family Discount membership covers a free annual inspection.
The Family Discount — $99/year
No service call fees, 10% off all work, priority scheduling. Membership pays for itself after one call.
Frequently Asked Questions — Quincy Plumbing
Do you provide emergency plumbing services in Quincy, MA?
Yes, Johnson Bros. provides 24/7 emergency plumbing services throughout Quincy, MA. Our Quincy headquarters is at 75 East Elm Ave — call (617) 479-9911 any time for burst pipes, flooding, no hot water in winter, gas smells, or major leaks. The line is answered by a real person, not voicemail.
How quickly can you get to my Quincy home for an emergency?
Quincy is our headquarters market — most Quincy addresses are within 10-15 minutes of dispatch. For emergency calls we arrive same-day, usually within the hour. We don't queue Quincy emergencies behind out-of-town jobs.
What areas of Quincy do you service?
We service all neighborhoods in Quincy including Wollaston, Marina Bay, Quincy Center, Merrymount, Squantum, Montclair, Germantown, Adams Shore, West Quincy, Hough's Neck, Quincy Point, and the South Quincy / Penn's Hill area.
How much do plumbing services cost in Quincy?
We charge a $99 service fee that goes toward the cost of repair. We give you an upfront price before starting any work, with no surprise charges after the visit.
Is the $99 service-call fee credited toward the repair?
Yes. The $99 covers the dispatch, the in-home diagnostic, and the upfront written estimate — and it's applied directly to the final repair price if you go forward with the work. You won't pay $99 plus the repair cost; the $99 is part of the repair cost.
Are you licensed to work in Quincy, MA?
Yes. Johnson Bros. holds Massachusetts Master Plumber License PL #17034-M and Corporate License #4581. We pull all required Quincy Building Department permits for gas, sewer, and water service work, and we carry full general liability and workers' comp insurance.
Do you pull permits with the Quincy Building Department?
Yes — every time it's required. Gas line work, water heater installs that change venting, sewer or water service line replacement, and boiler work all require permits in Quincy. We file the paperwork, schedule the inspection, and walk the inspector through the work.
What plumbing services does Johnson Bros. provide in Quincy?
We handle emergency plumbing, drain cleaning and hydro jetting, sewer camera inspection, water heater repair and replacement (tank and tankless), boiler and gas heat service, pipe repair and full repipes, sewer line replacement, gas line work, garbage disposal repair, and general plumbing. We work with Bradford White, AO Smith, Rheem, and Navien — brands with parts inventories we can pull from quickly.
Do you work on Quincy triple-deckers and multi-family homes?
Yes — they're a big part of what we see in Quincy. Triple-deckers have their own quirks: shared waste stacks, mixed-era piping from multiple renovations, and shut-off configurations that aren't always obvious. We know what to look for and how to work in occupied units without disrupting tenants any more than necessary.
My older Quincy home has galvanized pipes. Should I replace them?
If you're seeing low water pressure on upper floors, rust-tinted water after the system sits, or recurring pinhole leaks, yes — galvanized supply lines have reached end of life and patching won't hold. We do phased repipes that keep water service running while we replace sections room-by-room. Most full-house repipes finish over 3-5 visits. PEX is the standard replacement material; copper for visible runs and stub-outs.
Are you a Mass Save partner for Quincy homeowners?
Yes. We're a participating Mass Save contractor — qualifying Quincy homeowners can access rebates on high-efficiency water heaters, boilers, and heating system upgrades. We handle the Mass Save paperwork end-to-end. For most qualifying upgrades, the rebate covers a meaningful portion of the install cost.
How do I schedule a plumber in Quincy?
Call (617) 479-9911 anytime — someone answers 24/7. For non-emergency work, you can also book online at thejohnsonbros.com. Quincy is our HQ market and we work to find the earliest slot that fits.
Need a plumber in Quincy today?
From a leaking water heater on a Sunday morning to a full kitchen remodel that's been on the calendar for months, Johnson Bros. gives Quincy homeowners a direct line to a local family plumbing company headquartered right here in Quincy. Call us, or book online — either way you'll talk to a real person, get a clear next step, and have us at the door fast.