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BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC

About us

Brian Shields started this company in January of 2003. He worked for his family owned plumbing company for over 16 years prior. When his parents sold thier business and retired, he went on his own to keep the "Mom and Pop" feel rather than conform to the new way service is renderd today. We do use the high tech equipment and technologies that are available. We just pair it with experience and good old fashioned values. LICENSE #: 827072.

Business highlights

22 years of experience

Services we offer

BACK FLOW DEVICE REPAIRS & HYDRO JETING., COPPER REPIPES, EMERGENCY GAS SHUTOFF VALVES, FAUCET REPAIR & REPLACEMENT, GARBAGE DISPOSALS, GAS LINE REPAIRS, GENERAL PLUMBING REPAIRS, SEWER & DRAIN CLEANING, SEWER REPAIR & REPLACEMENT, SEWER VIDEO INSPECTION, WATER HEATERS

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
5.046 Reviews
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Peggy F.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
They did a great job. Showed up On time and cleaned up afterwards Would definitely hire again.

Betty S.
Mar 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Paloma G.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700
The day we were leaving for vacation, we went to go turn down the water heater and discovered a drip.  We knew the heater was old and actually got a discount on the house for it so we knew it was time to replace it. On our way to our trip, we sent Brian an e-mail and he responded to us right away. Originally we wanted to go to a tankless unit, but Brian knew with our old house and since we are a small household, it might not make sense financially.  So he gave us several options including the tankless. Later when we got back from the trip, he came down to the house and saw our outdoor set up and all the work that was needed to get a newer model, a new cabinet, even a new concrete pad.  To top it all off, we also were getting a new fridge and needed a waterline for it. It was going to be quite the job and Brian was able to get us scheduled within a month to make sure it gone done all in one day.  He also handled and came back for the permitting.  In the end we got a brand new traditional tank water heater with 12 year warranty, a circulator with timer and the water line.  Brian himself was here for the whole job and took the time to go over everything with us.  Again, the price was more than fair and a month later we are thrilled with our instant hot water.


Erin S.
Dec 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Brian is amazing!!! Excellent Service and provides quality repairs. Affordable Prices too!!
Everyone in our neighborhood uses Brian, he's from Westchester so it's a name we all trust.
I have been using him for years for all our plumbing needs, large and small.
I highly recommend Brian Shields Plumbing.

Paloma G.
Sep 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
We live in a 110 year old craftsman that needs a lot of work.  One thing that has been a persistent and embarassing issue was a thumping in our guest shower. 
We had a $$$ plumber tell us the only way to fix it was to tear down the shower!!
Well we were having a guest stay with us for a few months so we really wanted to take another look at it again as I had a feeling it was the fixture.  Brian was recommended by a neighbor and we are so glad we called him!!
He took a look at the fixture and discovered it was a part that we could easily order from amazon.  He even got the existing part to work and the thumping stopped!!  Still, we wanted a more permanent solution so we agreed to have him come back when the part from Amazon came in so he could install it properly.
A week later, after a few phone calls trying to get him (He's becoming quite popular!)  He came with a days notice and put in the new part.  To this day NO THUMPING.  We are thrilled, out guests are thrilled.  We did tell it might come back and that the only way to get really repaired is to go through the back wall and replace the entire fixture, but so far, so good.

Phil T.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Very pleased, punctual and great job.

TRISH H.
May 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I found Brian on Angie's List this morning, as I was in a bind.  We had a
small earthquake yesterday that cause my emergency shut off valve to
turn off the gas.  I couldn't get the valve to reset, and had no hot
water or gas for the stove.  I called Brian and he came out the same
day. He reset the gas valve, lit the pilot light on my wall furnace, and
even stopped my toilet from running after every flush.  He couldn't get
the water heat pilot to relight, and suggested I have it replaced. 
Best of all he didn't charge me at all for the visit, suggesting instead
that I use his fee towards my new water heater.  He was very courteous
and professional.

James H.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155
One morning as i was leaving for work I found water dripping from the laundry room into the garage below. My wife called two plumbers the first wanted to open up the garage ceiling just to see what the issue was. Brian's crew came and right away determined it was likely a clogged sewer line and wanted to try snaking it first. A short time later with no holes in our ceiling they were done!

Olivia L.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very responsive and reliable. Quoted within 24 hours and returned within two days to do the work. Finished the work early so gave me a discount on the quoted fixed price job.

GAIL G.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
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Robert M.
Feb 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
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Robert M.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
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Elizabeth N.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$215

He is very efficient and knowledgeable. He is a very knowledgeable plumber in terms of indoor and outdoor. He is a little bit pricey but I think he is efficient and very confident about the level of work that he gives you. I have a sense that he runs a little bit high but you get what you pay for. I probably could find a cheaper plumber but I wouldn't feel as confident and as secure about the result. The quality is really good. He is great. He came and responded to an emergency. He doesn't present himself as an emergency plumber but that day he responded to me and I was grateful because I had a pipe that was gushing water. He showed up at your door within the window of time that he has scheduled with you. He is very professional. He writes down the scope of work. He presents a formal invoice. He documents the nature of the work. He is very hands on.


Betty S.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$245
Very well. This was the second time I've used Brian. Told me when to expect him and was right on time. Work performed quickly by him and an assistant. Very professional. I would definitely use again. I highly recommend him.

Livia S.
Mar 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$155
Brian gave me a quote to do the job before arriving which I knew was a fair price. He arrived on time with his assistant and they performed the work. Brian also noticed notice a lot of built up mineral deposits in my toilet, which was affecting its ability to flush efficiently, and he cleaned it for me. I told him I was concerned that the bathroom sink might need snaking but he tested it and said it was fine. He also offered a lot of additional helpful information and tips. I was impressed with his overall knowledge of his profession and appreciated that he didn't try to up-sell me on services. Overall he did an outstanding job and I plan to use him again.

John P.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$430
I called Brian in the morning explaining what I thought was wrong. He gave me a time frame to drop by and was early. He explained that he would not suggest replacing the disposal with the model we had - it was inferior. He gave me a price and started right away. His employee brought the new disposal and within an hour and a half they were done. Brian explained the proper use of the disposal and why he prefers that particular model. Friendly, informative and honest. Thank you, Brian.

Elizabeth N.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
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Philip H.
Dec 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$105
Called Monday afternoon and he showed up later that day as promised. Drain was hard to clean as drain pipe was over fifty years old.
Even though it was harder he still charged me less than other Angies list plumbers quoted over the phone. Very nice and professional.
Would definitely use him again and recommend him.

Betty B.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270
Everything went smoothly. My phone call was promptly answered and I was given the date and time the work would be done. Brian and his assistant were here right on time. The kitchen faucet was a little difficult to install, but Brian knew exactly what to do to fix it. The laundry room faucet was installed. The drains were cleared. The price was very reasonable. We are very happy customers. I highly recommend Brian Shields Plumbing for prompt, courteous, and professional service at a good price.

Richardson L.
Nov 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They did a good job and showed up on time.

Bernice C.
Oct 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$165
Excellent! I already have Brian set-up to do more work on water pressure problems and garden hose leak. Brian is professional and I feel I can trust him!

Mark S.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
He gave me a quote over the phone, and it was for the job and not hourly, and he gave me some details on phone, as to what I was supposed to do prior, such as lower the level of the pool, because the job was related to the pool, but it was still a plumbing job. He gave me suggestions to lower the water, and he spent quite a bit of time, working on it, until he cleared his line. He then charged me what he had quoted me over the phone, he said he took pride in sticking to the quote he gave, and I really liked that. He just showed up to do the work, did the work, he is result oriented, and very professional. The guy is not a people person, the only time, he cracks a smile for you, is when he finishes the job. I would definitely recommend him to other people.

Eric H.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Brian is great and friendly.

Melody F.
Jun 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$80
We were not able to fully flush our toilet and called with an emergency on a Monday at around 9am. We only have one bathroom so it really was an emergency! Brian lives locally, gave us an hour quote and was super prompt! He was able to diagnose and fix the problem quickly. I was very happy with his service.

Nathaniel G.
May 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$495
We had originally called a different plumbing service which said that our drain was so clogged that we would have to spend over $10,000 to get the sewer repaired with a trenchless pipe repair. We called Brian and he said that this was unnecessary and that all that was needed was a better job done on the water-jetting. Brian did this and applied Root-Ex and our pipes work fine. We've done business with Brian before and found him to be very reliable, trustworthy and hard-working. We'd recommend him to anyone and everyone.
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FAQ

BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.

BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

No, BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC does not offer free project estimates.

No, BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC does not offer a senior discount.

No, BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC does not offer emergency services.

No, BRIAN SHIELDS PLUMBING INC does not offer warranties.