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Winters Plumbing & Heating

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Phone: (617) 484-2121 Fax: (617) 484-4200 67 Smith Pl  Unit 11, Cambridge, MA 02138 http://www.wintersplumbing.com View Additional Web Addresses

Description

Winters Plumbing & Heating provides residential plumbing, heating, cooling, carpentry, and drain services.

BBB Accreditation

On 12/7/2011 the business's accreditation from BBB was revoked.

The revocation was due to violation of BBB Accreditation Standards:

6B. Make a good faith effort to resolve disputes, which includes mediation if requested by BBB. Other dispute resolution options, including arbitration, may be recommended by BBB when other efforts to resolve a dispute have failed. BBB may consider a business' willingness to participate in recommended dispute resolution options in determining compliance with these standards.

This business is not BBB accredited.

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Reason for Rating

BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.

Factors that lowered the rating for Winters Plumbing & Heating include:

  • 2 complaints filed against business that were not resolved
  • BBB Accreditation was revoked because the business failed to honor its accreditation agreement with BBB.

Factors that raised the rating for Winters Plumbing & Heating include:

  • Length of time business has been operating.
  • Complaint volume filed with BBB for business of this size.
  • Response to 7 complaint(s) filed against business.
  • BBB has sufficient background information on this business.

Customer Reviews Summary Read customer reviews

3 Customer Reviews on Winters Plumbing & Heating
Customer Experience Total Customer Reviews
Positive Experience 1
Neutral Experience 0
Negative Experience 2
Total Customer Reviews 3

Customer Complaints Summary Read complaint details

7 complaints closed with BBB in last 3 years | 3 closed in last 12 months
Complaint Type Total Closed Complaints
Advertising/Sales Issues 2
Billing/Collection Issues 1
Delivery Issues 0
Guarantee/Warranty Issues 0
Problems with Product/Service 4
Total Closed Complaints 7

Additional Information

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BBB file opened: December 03, 1999 Business started: 04/01/1995 in MA Business incorporated: 04/01/1995 in MA
Licensing

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

These agencies may include:

Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
10 Park Plaza, Suite 5170, Boston MA 02116
http://www.mass.gov/consumer
Phone Number: 617-973-8787. 888-283-3757
Fax Number: 617-973-8799
consumer@state.ma.us
The license number is 12078.

Type of Entity

Corporation

Business Management
Mr. Timothy J. Flynn, President
Contact Information
Complaint Contact: Mr. Timothy J. Flynn, President
Number of Employees

11

Business Category

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS-RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL HEATING CONTRACTORS AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS-CLEANING AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT & SYSTEMS-REPAIRING AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS HVAC

Hours of Operation
M: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
T: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
W: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Th: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
F: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Su: Closed
Saturday Emergency
Method(s) of Payment
Cash
Personal Check
Business Check
Cashiers Check
Money Order
MasterCard
Visa
American Express
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Alternate Business Names
The Winters Company Flynn & Cataldo Inc Winters Company Home Services
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