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F.G. Lees & Son, Inc.
F.G. Lees & Son, Inc.
F.G. Lees & Son, Inc. is a Providence plumbing and heating contractor serving residential and commercial customers across Rhode Island. Founded in Providence in 1889, it is now in its fifth generation of family ownership.
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Business Highlights
- It describes itself as Rhode Island's oldest plumbing company.
- It lists a Rhode Island state plumbing license and full insurance for residential and commercial work.
- It lists Navien certification for high-efficiency condensing boilers and water heaters.
- It lists a commercial division equipped for rooftop HVAC units, booster pump stations and high-rise plumbing systems.
- Its emergency line reaches a live person around the clock.
Service Area
Providence, Warwick, Lincoln, East Providence, North Providence, Smithfield and Johnston, with service across Rhode Island.
Active Business Listing
F.G. Lees & Son, Inc. is one of 5 plumbers ProsGrade lists in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Listing details
12 services listed, including Drain cleaning, Sewer line repair and replacement and Water line repair and replacement. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. 59 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How F.G. Lees & Son, Inc. compares with the other 4 plumbers on ProsGrade in Providence, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- One of 5 Providence plumbers on ProsGrade.
Trust Signals
24-hour emergency plumbing service available, seven days a week.
Services Covered
12 services- Drain cleaningMechanical snaking, hydro jetting and camera inspection
- Sewer line repair and replacementCamera inspection and company-owned excavation equipment
- Water line repair and replacementPressure testing, permits, excavation and installation
- Water heater servicesGas, electric, oil-fired, tankless and indirect systems
- Backflow preventionTesting, installation, repair and replacement
- Sump pump servicesInstallation, repair, replacement, annual maintenance and battery backup systems
- Kitchen and bath plumbingRough-ins and final fixture installation
- Water filtrationSystems sized for homes and buildings
- Water treatmentTargeted treatment for hardness, acidity or contamination
- Excavation servicesBackhoes and trenching machinery for underground sewer and water line work
- Boiler servicesAll fuel types and system configurations
- Oil-to-gas conversionsManaged from start to finish
Reviews
What customers say
Several customers praise the plumbers' knowledge and professionalism; one also notes clear explanations and a tidy work area. One customer appreciated a shower-set, faucet and tub-spout installation that also included drain cleaning and a repaired plug. A separate customer says the company visited over a lower-level heating outage, said the job was too big and it would return, then cancelled and did not answer repeated calls.
Customer Reviews
Kathleen Boland
I have been a customer of FGLees over 20 years. I called this time to have them install a new shower set, faucet , and tub spout. As always, there were knowledgeable, capable, and courteous. They went above and beyond by not only doing what was requested, they cleaned the drain and fixed the plug!
Elisa C
They came to my home a week ago on a Wednesday. No heating lower level of home. To big of a job they would be back. They just called and cancelled. They are too busy. My mom is 91. She lives here. 91. It’s cold. They dropped us. After many calls were ignored. This company is a poor sad neglectful company. Put a sweater on before you call them.
R M
Above & beyond friendly/on time/professional service from Doris to schedule and Jim&team to install a new toilet!
If you're in the Waterplace Condos and want to save your time calling 4 other plumbers to be told nah, parking sucks for my truck, elevators suck for my tools, just go straight with F.G. Lees & Son
D C
I have been having FG Lees & Son as my plumbers for many years, and they have earned my allegiance to them. They are skilled plumbers, knowledgeable, prompt, sensible. Cold snap? I expect them to service the emergencies before my discretionary installation, and they are prompt with communications, listen carefully to my concerns, whether with the scheduling or with the installation or with the repair. They know my buildings, and so already know the Big Picture, so are able to offer recommendations, which, without that past information of the buildings and of the plumbing HISTORY (of theirs) it would in fact, be a waste of my and their time, relearning it. I rely on their judgement, when there is a puzzle to be solved. I rely on their professionalism, their integrity, their trustworthiness, their discretion. When there is an error, they take care of it right away, with graciousness. When it is I who errs, they are also very gracious about it. They are not perfect,, but they are stupendous, given our long history together. I hope they do not have the temerity to retire!
Chris
I recently had a great experience with F.G. Lees & Son. Neal arrived on time, was extremely knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. He identified the problem quickly and offered several solutions, ultimately choosing the best and most cost-effective option for my needs. The work was completed efficiently and professionally, and the area was left clean and tidy. I highly recommend them for any plumbing needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does F.G. Lees assess sewer line problems?
Sewer line work starts with a camera inspection, and the findings guide the repair recommendation. The company provides a firm estimate before excavation begins.
Can F.G. Lees replace a water heater the same day?
In most cases, it can replace a water heater the same day. Common tank and tankless units are stocked on its trucks.
Does F.G. Lees handle permits for water-line work?
It pulls required permits, coordinates with the city where needed, and schedules required inspections.
Does F.G. Lees file backflow test results?
It files test results with the local water authority as part of its annual testing appointments.