A service call from us covers the full range of residential and commercial plumbing: drain cleaning, leak detection and repair, water heater work, fixture installation, sewer and main line service, repiping, and emergency plumbing when something cannot wait. Dan Hickey Plumbing & Heating handles all of it. What a visit does not include is a sales pitch at the door, a recommendation to replace something that can be repaired, or a price you find out about after the work is done. You get the rate on the phone before anything is scheduled.
Quincy is a city with a wide mix of housing: triple-deckers, older single-family homes, condominiums, and commercial properties across the same block. Plumbing problems come out of all of them, and the work varies accordingly. Property managers dealing with a tenant call, landlords coordinating access, and homeowners figuring out what is wrong with their water pressure all reach us the same way. Call (339) 365-9282, describe what is happening, and we take it from there.
Same-day service. Upfront pricing. Licensed plumbers.
When you call, we ask about the situation, and you get a price before we set a time. That is how it works for a simple faucet repair and for a sewer line camera inspection alike. What moves a quote is what the job actually turns out to involve. A clog that clears with a snake is one scope of work. A clog that turns out to be a root intrusion in a deteriorated line is another. We explain the difference before we proceed, not after.
What has to come apart to reach a problem also affects the price. A shutoff valve on an accessible supply line is a straightforward replacement. One buried in a finished wall or corroded into a fitting that has not moved in forty years takes more time and care. We tell you what we are looking at and what it will take, and you decide whether to go ahead. No pressure and no gimmicks, just sound, lasting plumbing.
Plumbing problems don't wait, and neither do we, but the job itself looks different depending on what triggered the call. A homeowner who notices a slow drain has a different situation from a property manager whose tenant reported no hot water at six in the morning. Understanding what kind of call it is helps us scope it accurately from the first conversation.
Some calls have an obvious source. A dripping faucet, a toilet that keeps running, a garbage disposal that stopped working. Others are less clear. Low water pressure across multiple fixtures could point to a partially closed shutoff valve, a corroded supply line, a failing pressure regulator, or something further back in the system. Water pressure diagnostics narrow it down before we start pulling anything apart. We locate the actual cause and fix that, rather than working through possibilities at the customer's expense.
Replacement work comes up when a repair is no longer the right call. A water heater that has been repaired before and is still underperforming, a toilet that has developed a second leak after the first was patched, a shutoff valve that will not close fully when it is needed most. We assess the condition of what is in place and give an honest recommendation. If replacement is the answer, we handle the installation completely, confirm the connections are code-compliant, and test everything before we leave.
Not every call is an emergency. Bathroom and kitchen remodels, fixture upgrades, and planned repipes are jobs that get scheduled in advance. We work around the timeline the project requires, coordinate with other trades where the job calls for it, and make sure the plumbing side is finished correctly before the walls close up. The service page carries the full breakdown of what we cover.
A drain that clears and then backs up again a few weeks later is telling you something about the line itself, not just the clog. Root intrusion, a collapsed section, heavy grease buildup in a kitchen drain, or a belly in the pipe that collects debris are all common causes. We run a camera through the line to find out what is actually happening, and hydro jetting clears buildup that a standard snake cannot reach. Clearing the symptom without finding the cause means the call comes back.
A faucet that drips continuously wastes more water than most people expect, and one that has seized or lost its range of motion is a sign the internal components have corroded or worn out. In older Quincy properties, original fixtures are sometimes still in place, and parts for them are no longer manufactured. We assess whether the fixture can be repaired with available components or whether replacement is the cleaner solution. Either way, we make the repair and leave it tidy.
Tankless water heaters heat water on demand rather than storing it in a tank, which suits certain households and building types well. The installation involves more than swapping one unit for another. The gas line or electrical supply may need to be upgraded to meet the demand of the new unit, and the venting configuration changes. We scope the installation properly before quoting it, so the price reflects what the job actually requires.
A shutoff valve that will not fully close is a problem that stays invisible until there is a leak and the water needs to stop quickly. Older properties in this area often have original valves that have not been operated in years. We replace them with valves that work reliably and are accessible when they are needed. Isolation valves on individual fixtures are worth checking at the same time, particularly in buildings where the plumbing has never been updated.
Property managers and landlords in Quincy deal with plumbing calls differently from homeowners. The person who reports the problem is not always the person who authorizes the work, and the person who authorizes the work is not always on-site. We are familiar with that arrangement. When you call, we talk through who needs to be involved, how access will be arranged, and who the invoice goes to.
Our customers call us back because we make plumbing simple, and that applies to multi-unit buildings as much as single-family homes. A plumber who shows up, does the work, and leaves the space the way they found it causes the least disruption to tenants and the least follow-up for the manager. We take pride in the plumbing work we leave behind. If you manage properties across Quincy and the surrounding area, call (339) 365-9282 and we can talk through how to handle future calls efficiently.
Homeowners in Quincy often read the pipe repair page before getting in touch.
Quincy has a significant stock of older housing, and older housing has older plumbing. Galvanized steel supply lines that have been narrowing from the inside for decades, cast-iron drain stacks that have corroded at the joints, original brass fittings that no longer match anything sold today. The work is still plumbing, but the approach is different.
We assess what is actually in place before recommending a course of action. Sometimes a targeted repair holds. Sometimes the surrounding pipe is in poor enough condition that a repair in one spot is followed by a failure somewhere else within a year. Whole-home repiping replaces the supply system throughout the house and solves the problem across the board. For homes with lead service lines, replacement is handled the same way. We explain what we find and what the options are. You always know who to call if you need us again.
We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM, and same-day appointments are often available when the situation is urgent. A burst pipe, a sewer backup, or a water heater that stopped working overnight are not problems that wait for a weekday morning opening. Emergency calls within our hours are answered and scheduled as quickly as the situation allows.
For non-emergency work, we confirm the appointment window when you call and let you know who is coming. For rental properties, we work around tenant access and the constraints of a building that has to stay occupied. For businesses, we schedule around operating hours where the job allows. Getting your water flowing again is easier than you think. Call (339) 365-9282 and we work out the timing together.
We provide plumbing service throughout Quincy and the surrounding communities in Norfolk County. If you are in Braintree, Milton, Weymouth, or Mattapan, we cover your area. Boston is within our range as well.
The plumbing needs across these communities share a common thread: housing built across different eras, older infrastructure that has not always been updated, and the seasonal demands that come with this region. We handle the work across all of it. Call (339) 365-9282 to confirm coverage at your address and get a quote.
We keep your home dry and your water flowing.
Yes, and that conversation is part of how we approach every job. We assess the condition of the existing fixture, pipe, or appliance and give you an honest read on whether a repair makes sense for the age and condition of what is there, or whether replacement is the more practical call. The goal is a recommendation that holds up over time, not one that just gets us out the door.
We handle multi-unit buildings as a single job when the work is coordinated across the property. Property managers and landlords can call to discuss what is needed across multiple units, and we scope the work accordingly. There is no need to book each unit as a separate service call if the work is being done at the same time.
Yes. A dripping faucet wastes water and often signals a worn component that will fail more completely over time. We handle small repairs as readily as large ones. If you have more than one minor issue, grouping them into a single visit is a practical way to take care of everything at once.
A whole-home repipe typically refers to the supply lines, the pipes that carry pressurized water to fixtures throughout the house. Drain lines are a separate system. If drain lines are also deteriorating, we assess them separately and discuss what replacement would involve. Both can be addressed, but they are scoped and priced as distinct work.
Yes. We cover Braintree, Weymouth, Milton, Mattapan, and Boston in addition to Quincy. Call (339) 365-9282 and give us your address. We will confirm coverage and walk through the job from there.
It does, in practical ways. Multi-family buildings often share drain stacks and supply risers, so a problem in one unit can trace back to a line that serves the whole building. Access, shutoff locations, and who needs to be notified before work begins are all part of the conversation when you call. We work through those details at the start so the job goes smoothly for everyone in the building.
In most cases, yes, though there will be periods during the work when the water supply to parts of the house is shut off. We work through the job in sections where the layout allows, so the disruption to daily routines is manageable. Before work begins, the schedule for water shutoffs is explained so the household can plan around it.
In most cases, yes. When you call and describe what is happening, we can give you a rate for the most likely scope of work before anything is scheduled. If the job turns out to be more involved than the description suggested, we confirm the updated price before proceeding.
Dan Hickey Plumbing & Heating handles plumbing work in Quincy and the surrounding area every day, from a seized faucet to a full repipe. We are open from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM, seven days a week. Call (339) 365-9282 and tell us what is happening. A few questions is all it takes to get a price and a time on the calendar.
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We are in these nearby communities as well: Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Revere, Newton.
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Below is a plain-language look at the plumbing work we handle across Quincy and the surrounding communities. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you decide whether to call. If you have questions about a specific job, call us and we will walk through it with you before anything is scheduled.
| Type of Job | What It Covers | Typical Situations | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-Home Repiping |
| older Quincy homes with corroding galvanized pipe, discolored water, or persistent pressure problems | Galvanized steel pipe corrodes from the inside over time, narrowing the line and eventually failing. Repiping solves problems that patching cannot fix permanently. |
| Water Pressure & Shutoff Valve Repair |
| homes with noticeably low pressure or valves that no longer close fully | Shutoff valves in older homes often corrode to the point where they will not fully close, which creates a serious problem during any repair or emergency. |
| Toilet Repair & Installation |
| homeowners with a toilet that runs, leaks at the base, or needs full replacement | A running toilet can waste a significant amount of water before the problem becomes obvious. Most repairs are straightforward and completed in a single visit. |
| Sewer Line Replacement |
| homes with older clay or cast-iron sewer lines showing root damage or freeze-thaw deterioration | Massachusetts freeze-thaw cycles accelerate deterioration in clay and cast-iron lines. We inspect first and replace only what the camera confirms needs replacing. |
| Leak Detection & Repair |
| anyone who suspects a hidden leak or has visible water damage | Leaks inside walls or under floors can cause significant damage before they surface. Early detection keeps repair costs down. |
| Water Heater Repair & ReplacementMost Popular |
| households with inconsistent hot water, a leaking tank, or a unit past its useful life | Same-day service is often available for no-hot-water calls. Work is performed by licensed plumbers who know the gas and water line connections. |
| Frozen Pipe Repair |
| homeowners dealing with a freeze event or preparing exposed pipes for a Massachusetts winter | Pipes in unheated crawl spaces, exterior walls, and uninsulated areas are most at risk. A burst pipe after a freeze is one of the more damaging plumbing emergencies we respond to. |
| Emergency Plumbing |
| urgent situations that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment | We are open every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM. Same-day service is often available for emergency calls placed within those hours. |
| Sewer & Main Line Service |
| homes with multiple slow drains, recurring backups, or suspected main line problems | Slow drains at every fixture usually point to the main line, not individual clogs. Camera inspection confirms the cause before we recommend a fix. |
| Drain Cleaning & Clog Removal |
| homeowners dealing with slow or backed-up drains | A clog that keeps coming back usually points to a deeper problem in the line. We find the cause, not just the blockage. |
| Faucet & Fixture Installation |
| remodels, fixture upgrades, or worn-out hardware that needs replacing | We handle the plumbing side of kitchen and bathroom updates cleanly, whether it is a single faucet or a full fixture swap. |
| Sump Pump & Basement Drainage |
| Norfolk County basements that take on water during snowmelt, heavy rain, or nor'easters | A sump pump that has not been checked in a while is worth a call before the next storm season. A failed pump during a nor'easter turns into a flooded basement fast. |
Call (339) 365-9282 and tell us what is going on. We will ask the right questions, give you a price, and get the job on the schedule.
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