Welch Plumbing & Heating — Holyoke, MA

Business Overview

Welch Plumbing & Heating in Holyoke, MA is a fully licensed and insured plumbing and general contracting shop serving homes and businesses across Western Massachusetts and nearby Connecticut. The company handles both residential and commercial work, from apartment buildings and new housing to small additions and routine repairs.

Emergency service is available — callers can reach the team when frozen pipes or sudden leaks happen. Most jobs are handled by Gary and his son Tim, with additional help brought in for larger projects.

Key Services

• Plumbing inspections for homes and multi-family buildings
• Plumbing repair: leaks, fixtures, drains
• Water pipe repair and frozen line diagnosis
• Boiler work: steam, traditional boilers, conversion burners (oil to natural or LP)
• Energy-efficient installs: wall-hung boilers, instantaneous water heaters
• Winterize and de-winterize seasonal properties

Areas Served

Welch Plumbing & Heating is based in Holyoke and works throughout the Pioneer Valley and nearby Connecticut towns. Service area includes:

• Springfield, Easthampton, West Springfield, Chicopee, Westfield, Holyoke, Amherst, Agawam, Northampton
• Ludlow, Longmeadow, Belchertown, Wilbraham, Palmer, South Hadley, East Longmeadow, Southwick, Monson
• Granby, Hadley, South Amherst, North Amherst, Pelham, Whately, Worthington, Chesterfield
• Smaller hill towns and valley communities: Williamsburg, Conway, Shutesbury, Leverett, Ashfield, Hatfield
• Connecticut border towns: Enfield CT, Stafford CT, Thompsonville CT, Stafford Springs CT, Hazardville CT, Barkhamsted CT, Hartland CT, North Granby CT

Company History

Gary Welch has more than 35 years in plumbing and has been a master plumber for over a decade. He started as a supply house worker and moved on to major jobs — nuclear plant work, hotel plumbing, cinemas and malls. The business grew from that experience into a local shop focused on hands-on work and practical solutions.

The company has completed hundreds of houses and many commercial jobs. Welch Plumbing & Heating keeps work local whenever possible and offers a no-cost warranty on labor for customer peace of mind.

Leadership

Owner Gary Welch brings deep technical knowledge and a straightforward approach. He trains apprentices and has helped many former trainees start their own work in the area. Tim Welch, Gary’s son, works alongside him and both are licensed in Massachusetts. Their local presence means the same people serve customers year after year.

Specialties & Highlights

• Licensed and insured for both residential and commercial projects
• Experience with green and energy-star technologies
• Conversion burners and steam boiler expertise
• No-cost labor warranty on many jobs
• Fast response for winter freeze problems and seasonal work

Why Locals Choose Welch Plumbing & Heating

People in Holyoke and the surrounding towns value the hands-on experience Gary and Tim bring. Work is practical, direct, and done with local building types in mind — from Victorian split-levels to newer apartment buildings. The shop’s long presence in Western Mass and its focus on reliable repairs and sensible installations are reasons neighbors keep calling back.

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