Big Blue Plumbing & Heating
HVAC in Medford, MA · ★ 4.8 Google rating
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- Address
- 199 Middlesex Ave, Medford, MA 02155
- Phone
- (617) 284-9444
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About Big Blue Plumbing & Heating
Big Blue Plumbing & Heating is a HVAC contractor based in Medford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, at 199 Middlesex Ave, Medford, MA 02155. It has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Medford, Big Blue Plumbing & Heating is within a short drive of Everett (1 mi), Somerville (2 mi), Malden (2 mi), Chelsea (3 mi), Cambridge (3 mi) and Melrose (3 mi). Most Massachusetts hvac contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a HVAC contractor in Medford
The City of Medford requires a building permit for HVAC system replacement through the Building Department, with a separate electrical permit for any new heat pump circuits. Standard permits typically clear in about a week. Properties in the Hillside Historic District or near the Royall House landmark need additional Historical Commission review for visible exterior changes — outdoor heat pump condensers facing the street usually need sign-off.
HVAC costs in Medford track the inner Boston metro market because of proximity + the older housing stock that complicates installs. A like-for-like gas boiler replacement is typically $8,000–$12,000 installed; a single-zone ductless mini-split runs $4,500–$8,000; a whole-home cold-climate heat pump retrofit is typically $19,000–$32,000 before rebates. Triple-deckers add complexity because of refrigerant-line routing through floors; condo installs add HOA coordination time.
Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential hvac work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.
More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other hvac contractor serving the town, on the HVAC in Medford page.
Services listed
Big Blue Plumbing & Heating is listed for 2 trades in Medford: HVAC and Plumbing.
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