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Plumber

J.D.'s Mechanical

This business is NOT BBB Accredited.

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Information and Alerts

BBB Rating

F

Reasons for rating

  • Failure to have a required competency license

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Service Area

  • Essex County, MA
  • Middlesex County, MA
  • Suffolk County, MA

Alert Details

This business has 6 alerts.

Licensing 1

On 05/01/2008 BBB confirmed that J.D.'s Mechanical had not obtained a necessary license from Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. BBB encourages you to contact the following agency or agencies to confirm this information: - https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-state-examiners-of-plumbers-and-gas-fitters - 617-727-9952

Licensing 2

On 05/01/2020 the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters revoked the license of J.D.'s Mechanical. BBB encourages you to contact the following agency or agencies to confirm this information: - https://www.mass.gov/orgs/board-of-state-examiners-of-plumbers-and-gas-fitters - 617-727-9952

Alert 1

As of April 7, 2021 BBB has been unable to verify this business or business owners licensing information with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs.

Alert 2

BBB has a history of interaction with J.D.'s Mechanical/The Pipe Surgeon where it provides BBB with an address change, but the address does not belong to the business, or is not a valid address.  As recently as 9/27/2019, the business attempted to update its phone number with BBB, and, upon BBB verification, the business claimed the phone numbers did not belong to the business.

Consumers are encouraged to report their experience with the business to BBB, as well as to their local Attorney General's office.

Alert 3

BBB recommends deposits and payments for any home improvement work be made via Credit Card, Check or Electronic Payment.  Never cash.

Alert 4

BBB recommends that people always get estimates in writing and never let any work begin without a written and signed contract. The contract should include contact information, start and complete dates, a detailed description of the exact work to be done, any material costs, payment arrangements, and warranty information. Specify who is to obtain necessary building permits and who is responsible for clean-up. Ask questions if you do not understand any part of the contract. Never sign an incomplete or partially blank contract.  Read more here on BBB Tip: Hire a reliable and trustworthy contractor.

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