Irwin Friedman & Son
Company Overview
We are a certified and insured 4th generation family-owned plumbing, heating, and fire protection service company established in 1926. Our services include residential, business, educational, and industrial projects, ranging from minor projects to full renovations, drain cleaning, water heaters and meters, natural gas, boiler and pipe leaks, back flow device installations and testing, fixing of city infractions and FDNY issues. Our service area includes the entire five boroughs and look forward to making your plumbing needs a reality!
The business was established in 1926 by my late grandfather, Louis, and my late grandmother, Ida, in their home in Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. My late father, Irwin, would come home from school and put on his work clothes to work beside my grandfather. My father received his plumbing license in 1961. I, Jay Friedman, started my career with my father during summers at the age of 16. I transitioned full-time at 19, took and passed the Master Plumbers test, and earned my Master Plumbers license at 24, leading the company in 1987. Currently, I am accompanied by my amazing son, Brandon, who is preparing to be the 4th generation Master Plumber. We hope to transform your plumbing aspirations into reality!
Born in 1963, I became part of the family business full-time at 19. I earned my degree from The Mechanics Institute (class of 1983) and continued additional schooling at Plumbers Local 1, where I finished in the top 4 of my class in 1988. Next, I started my last school for studying to obtain my NYC Master Plumbers License in 1989, which I secured in 1992. I also obtained my NYC Fire Suppression License in 1995. After the passing of my late father, Irwin Friedman, in 1998, I managed the business solo until 2012, when my son, Brandon Friedman, joined me to prepare for the 4th generation.
Business Services
- Bathtub installation
- Bathtub repair
- Drain installation
- Drain repair
- Faucet installation
- Faucet repair
- Garbage disposal installation
- Garbage disposal repair
- Gas line installation
- Gas line repair
- Plumbing inspection
- Plumbing installation or replacement
- Plumbing repair
- Sewer installation
- Sewer repair
- Shower installation
- Shower repair
- Sink installation
- Sink repair
- Sump pump installation
- Sump pump repair
- Toilet installation
- Toilet repair
- Water heater installation
- Water heater repair
- Water pipe installation
- Water pipe repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tue: | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wed: | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thu: | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Fri: | 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews
Courteous, quick & efficient. Paid attention, on cost, to the fact we are only renting.
Would call them again without hesitation.
Thanks Guys !
Great Service! I had an issue with my toilet, came out the same day and fixed everything quickly and efficiently. So thankful for their help and really reasonably priced! I definitely recommend and will use again if needed!
M K.In the wake of Hurricane Sandy our finicky toilet got clogged again. Within 45 minutes these guys were at our apartment taking care of things. Really appreciated the speed and professionalism. Will use again, if needed!
I needed the boiler repaired because it just started getting cold. I called to ask about how much they charge and they said it was $125/hr...fine so they came took an hour and the bill was over $270! I appreciated it that they came right away --the boiler wasn't broken..it was clogged...so no parts were needed--so why the large bill? Because they charge travel time! They never mentioned that when I asked about the cost..funny how that works....I think I'm going back to school to study plumbing because that's where the moneys at! They should really think about changing their ways because next time anyone in building needs something..they won't be on the top of my list...--but they did fix my problem and came on same day so I'm glad about that-please guys just tell people what it's really going to cost.
DO NOT USE THIS PLUMBER. I called him to replace my faucet and he charged me $300 plus I paid for the faucet. I blindly chose this guy because of the reviews on Yelp and I got totally screwed. From the time they got her until the time they left, including when they left my apartment to get the faucet it was 2 hours. That is $150 an hour. Taking advantage of people won't get you far in life. GOOD LUCK
Mike R.My roommate had accidentally flushed a pork bone down the toilet. After more than a week of trying to unclog the toilet on our own, I called these guys today.
The woman who answered the phone was very friendly and efficient. I was expecting that I'd have to make an appointment for tomorrow at best, but she informed me she'd get someone to my place same day.
Jay called about two hours later to make sure I was home and then promptly showed up. He unclogged the toilet quickly - although with some obvious effort, which I appreciated. He was also quite friendly and told me a few stories that made me laugh.
Overall, this was a fantastic experience. I wish I had just called him right away, rather than wasting money and time trying to fix it myself. Quick, fairly priced, friendly and honest... I'll definitely call again the next time my roommate pulls a bonehead move.
Also, good to know that they accept cash or checks.
Jay, the owner, came to fix the problem. He was able to work around my schedule, very professional and affordable. Very happy with the results. Would definitely call them again. Thank you.
Jay answered my call even though he was already on vacation before memorial day weekend. He sent two serviceman over that same afternoon (within hours) and they fixed my water heater in 45 mins. He even checked in with me via text message after the appt to make sure everything was good. Thanks Jay! A great service in the neighborhood.
Maggie H.I manage a hotel in Williamsburg and will continue to use Friedman's services after today's experience. I phoned at 10:00am in a panic after a guest's toilet flooded and my engineer couldn't correct the issue after 2 hours of snaking.
Friedman's technician arrived 10 minutes after my call and had the issue corrected within 10 minutes. I would highly recommend giving them a call.
Natalie A.Although I've never done official business with Friedman & Son (thus the 4 star rather than 5 star review), I greatly appreciated the fact that they helped me with a useful referral. I called for an emergency bathroom repair and although Friedman wasn't available during the time frame I needed, he graciously referred me to a friend of his at another company who *was* able to help (and who provided great service). I appreciated his willingness to provide info that enabled me to rapidly solve my problem, rather than just saying, ""Nope. All booked up,"" and hanging up- a mark of a quality person and business! Thanks, F & Son!

























