Richard Astacio, a Master Plumber, certified medical gas installer, and heating/cooling expert, established Astacio Plumbing & Heating in 2004. Rich has been licensed and insured in the trade for over 14 years. What sets Astacio Plumbing & Heating apart from the rest of the field is the use of cutting edge technology to increase reliability, save you time and money, and improve safety on the job.
Rich stays up-to-date on all the latest developments in plumbing and heating technology to determine how best to serve his customers. His trucks all carry the tools to get the job done on time and on budget, with as little disruption as possible.
Rich stays up-to-date on all the latest developments in plumbing and heating technology to determine how best to serve his customers. His trucks all carry the tools to get the job done on time and on budget, with as little disruption as possible.
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- Year established: 2004
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Reliable and trustworthy plumbers are essential to ensure your property is maintained to the best possible standard. With over 12 years of experience, we are able to provide exceptional service to all of our customers. Astacio Plumbing & Heating covers all types of residential plumbing work, from new water mains to burst pipes.
Reviews (33)
D. S.
Jun 18, 2022
Jen Torretti
Jun 13, 2022
Danny has helped us out with a number of different things, as we have had our heating and AC installed/maintained by Astacio, and also used him for plumbing projects. Danny is friendly, competent and does a great job. We really appreciate his work. Services:Install thermostat, Heating system maintenance, A/C system repair, A/C system maintenance, Install AC
Orlando Padilla
May 18, 2022
They actually weren't able to do the service, but directed me to a company that did the work. Not often, that you get professionals that will forward business to another company. They did, which in effect solved my clients emergency. I'd highly recommend them. Their office staff was excellent and Pino Sforza defined true service.
Edward Jacobson
Apr 27, 2022
I've been with Astacio for over 15 years. They have provided outstanding maintenance and repairs over this time, including a boiler and several hot water heater replacements. Our 220 year old antique farmhouse always requires constant maintenance of our heating and a/c systems. Astacio has never let us down with their responsiveness, quality of work and professionalism.
This past year we needed extensive replacement of aging steam pipes. Mike Crocco, whom I've worked with for over a decade, who is the best plumber I know, does exemplary work, and although he has assumed a more administrative role with the company always makes onsite visits, guiding Pino and his colleagues to perform high quality repairs. I've used many plumbers over forty years in Stamford. There are none better. Edward Jacobson
This past year we needed extensive replacement of aging steam pipes. Mike Crocco, whom I've worked with for over a decade, who is the best plumber I know, does exemplary work, and although he has assumed a more administrative role with the company always makes onsite visits, guiding Pino and his colleagues to perform high quality repairs. I've used many plumbers over forty years in Stamford. There are none better. Edward Jacobson
Greg Sobel
Apr 19, 2022
Jose M., John B., and Kyle converted our boiler from oil to natural gas. The guys were incredible; knowledgeable, accommodating and professional. I had a bunch of questions that they answered, making sure I was comfortable at each stage of the conversion. They treated our house as if it were their own. Astacio has proven to be a valuable resource and I would highly recommend them.
Cd Mitchell
Apr 10, 2022
Tom Startup
Feb 20, 2022
Jean N.
Feb 18, 2022
In this age of Covid and supply chain problems prices are never going to be satisfactory. Having said that I would like to tell you how successful it was to work with Astacio Plumbing today to replace a water heater. The water heater was done perfectly and the new electric toilet was installed perfectly also. I'd like to talk particularly about Danny A. Danny is a knowledgeable, understanding, and professional plumber.
He realizes that he's in your house and doing work for you and treats you that way. Because of Danny I will use Astacio again and again. Danny's team was clean and respectful of my home. They waited until they were sure the hot water returned as expected. It was a successful and very positive experience. Call Astacio, ask for Danny A.
He realizes that he's in your house and doing work for you and treats you that way. Because of Danny I will use Astacio again and again. Danny's team was clean and respectful of my home. They waited until they were sure the hot water returned as expected. It was a successful and very positive experience. Call Astacio, ask for Danny A.
Jacquelyn Veilleux
Jan 18, 2022
Highly recommend. I had a major job gutting and rerouting all plumbing behind a wall of tiles, and everyone I connected with was responsive, courteous, and professional. Dennis and John were great about providing a competitive quote and project timeline, and the work done by Danny was impeccable and timely. Danny specifically was great; he was incredibly patient with some building communication issues and took the time to explain the the intricacies of the work.
He always arrived on time and stayed to clean up the area each day. Once completed, he even walked around with me to confirm that all of my other plumbing fixtures were in working order. Can't recommend enough!
He always arrived on time and stayed to clean up the area each day. Once completed, he even walked around with me to confirm that all of my other plumbing fixtures were in working order. Can't recommend enough!
Raj Mehta
Jan 16, 2022
We have been a customer for about 10 years. They service our AC, heating and plumbing needs. Their office staff and team members are highly professional. There customer service and quality of work are excellent. Services:Install thermostat, Heating system maintenance, Heating system installation, Heating system repair, A/C system repair, Repair HVAC, HVAC system maintenance, A/C system maintenance, Install AC
Ben Dussault
Dec 13, 2021
Top-quality service from Astacio. As a new homeowner, everyone was very helpful at helping me diagnose my issues and fixed them promptly, at a reasonable rate. I've dealt with a few contractors since I moved in, and Astacio was by far the most professional and reliable - I wish I could use them for everything! Services:Garbage disposal installation, Plumbing pipe repair, Plumbing leak detection, Water heater repair
Matthew Dauria
Dec 06, 2021
Completely unhelpful. Despite service records that show this company installed and has previously serviced the equipment in the home I purchased, the dispatcher indicated Astacio was not taking new customers, and would not assist me with a critical repair issue. *Updated for the owners response* To clarify the rationale for the negative review, I respect the fact that you are busy, but your response to my review is not accurate.
The dispatcher DID NOT offer me a date, but stated that you were NOT accepting "new" customers. I said, "so basically you're refusing to help me" and he said "Yeah, kind of". ASTACIO stickers were all over the equipment I called about for service, so I was confused by the classification of being a "new customer". Enjoy this business cycle while it lasts. When the world regains its sanity, hopefully your group will regain its appreciation for customers.
The dispatcher DID NOT offer me a date, but stated that you were NOT accepting "new" customers. I said, "so basically you're refusing to help me" and he said "Yeah, kind of". ASTACIO stickers were all over the equipment I called about for service, so I was confused by the classification of being a "new customer". Enjoy this business cycle while it lasts. When the world regains its sanity, hopefully your group will regain its appreciation for customers.
Tye
Nov 16, 2021
Lucie Nigrelle
Sep 21, 2021
Tadiwa Jongwe
Aug 17, 2021
I was referred to Astacio by my building as the go to plumbers. I must say I have been waiting for an estimate for three months! When followed up on this an employee accused me of lying and fabricating stories to protect himself from his supervisor Mike. I'm not sure if this is how they usually operate but from my experience there was a lack of communication between employees, and a serious lack of customer service and professionalism(especially for a company in the service sector)They come across as if their service is a favor to customers yet people pay for these services. From what I've seen I definitely wouldn't recommend this company.
Dwayne G.
Jun 05, 2021
Daniel and his team are absolutely fantastic to work with. Daniel is very knowledgeable and takes pride in his work. He kept me informed every step of the way and explained the work that was being done and how things work and what I needed to know about the entire process. The job came out better than I had expected. I would absolutely recommend Astacio plumbing for your plumbing needs no matter the job big or small I'm confident they can handle it. If I could give 10 stars I would!
Kathleen Bowlby
May 29, 2021
It was a pleasure working with Rob and crew on our air conditioner replacement. Rob came to look at our current system and showed up EXACTLY when he said he would. He did a great job of explaining everything to my husband and answered all of our questions. The crew showed up yesterday morning EXACTLY on time, worked hard all day long and were a pleasure to have in our house.
They were very professional and did a good job of minimizing any disruptions to our work from home schedule. They did a good job cleaning up at the and of the day and they worked really hard on a hot day in our attic! And, our upstairs is now nice and cool!
They were very professional and did a good job of minimizing any disruptions to our work from home schedule. They did a good job cleaning up at the and of the day and they worked really hard on a hot day in our attic! And, our upstairs is now nice and cool!
Gg
May 18, 2021
I have trusted Astacio Plumbing for over 10 years. Of the four local plumbers I have used since I came to the Stamford area over 20 years ago, though some were very good, none have held a candle to Astacio for knowledge, professionalism, and service. Over the years, I have had plumbing projects done in connection with both an apartment and a house.
In my experience, Astacio has the expertise to do basically EVERYTHING. From clearing out drain clogs, to kitchen disposal and water heater installations, to new plumbing, to a conversion from oil to gas heating, they've never failed me. If an issue arises, they also are prompt to address it. The oil-to-gas conversion was a big job with some complexities, and they executed it flawlessly. It is great to have a company you can trust.
In my experience, Astacio has the expertise to do basically EVERYTHING. From clearing out drain clogs, to kitchen disposal and water heater installations, to new plumbing, to a conversion from oil to gas heating, they've never failed me. If an issue arises, they also are prompt to address it. The oil-to-gas conversion was a big job with some complexities, and they executed it flawlessly. It is great to have a company you can trust.
Raphael Rezende
Mar 02, 2021
Yuki He
Jun 23, 2020
Unprofessional and rude. I would never trust this company in my home or business. Astacio Plumbing was hired by the landlord but they forgot to let the tenants (us) know. Okay. It is a miscommunication. It happens sometimes. When we tried to ask what they were doing one guy became extremely rude and started cursing. He soon called his supervisor and referred to my co-workers as, "THESE F@#CKING PEOPLE." and very clearly expressed his xenophobic and prejudiced views.
The word unprofessional does not even come close to describing the way this guy acted. It is very easy to think that the problem is with this one individual. However, this incident occurred while on the phone with a supervisor. So, the management and/or leadership of this company has somehow created an environment where disrespecting members of the community is somehow acceptable and tolerated. I doubt this is an isolated incident.
The word unprofessional does not even come close to describing the way this guy acted. It is very easy to think that the problem is with this one individual. However, this incident occurred while on the phone with a supervisor. So, the management and/or leadership of this company has somehow created an environment where disrespecting members of the community is somehow acceptable and tolerated. I doubt this is an isolated incident.
Michael S.
Jul 19, 2019
Gabriella Marinaccio
Jun 25, 2019
Great caring company. Good for little and big projects. We used Astacio for converting from oil to gas years ago and have used their services many times since. They always respond quickly and do their best. They come out in the middle of the night on an emergency call, if needed. All that staff is knowledgeable. The job is always done correctly. The plumbers keep up to date on the new codes, requirements, etc.
Their prices are fair for what the going rates are for plumbing. The staff vans are always well maintained, the staff is always dressed in uniform and is are well spoken. The staff is usually the same, depending on the job. The employees stay with the company, so that shows Astacio is a good company.
Whether, you need to convert from oil to gas, change a hot water heater, have sink and toilet problems, they can do it. No matter the size of the job, they make it a priority.
Their prices are fair for what the going rates are for plumbing. The staff vans are always well maintained, the staff is always dressed in uniform and is are well spoken. The staff is usually the same, depending on the job. The employees stay with the company, so that shows Astacio is a good company.
Whether, you need to convert from oil to gas, change a hot water heater, have sink and toilet problems, they can do it. No matter the size of the job, they make it a priority.
Francis P.
Feb 01, 2019
If it was possible to give no stars they deserve it. They were called in this morning to fix and issue with a boiler leak. The young man who was dispatched seemed to have been untrained or clueless as to what needed to be done. He may have overheard my frustration at his ineptitude and immediately got on his phone. He then proceeded to walk past me without a word and got into his van and left.
Perhaps this is how they conduct business on a normal day. If I hadn't shown my immediate distrust and disgust, I am sure I would have been handed a very large bill for time spent there and nothing fixed. My recommendation is to please take this and the other reviews seriously before calling them. Wish i had looked on here 1st, but lesson learned.
Perhaps this is how they conduct business on a normal day. If I hadn't shown my immediate distrust and disgust, I am sure I would have been handed a very large bill for time spent there and nothing fixed. My recommendation is to please take this and the other reviews seriously before calling them. Wish i had looked on here 1st, but lesson learned.
Anthony C.
Feb 08, 2018
Sloppy work. Damaged a shower drain and it took them 3 hours to diagnose a simple leak. Job should have been done in 1 hour tops, but instead was billed 3 hours. Would not recommend or do business with them ever again, as their plumbers only can do basic simple work. Now I have a damaged infinity drain and a bill. A total waste of my money, find a real plumber.
R. T.
Sep 30, 2017
Let us tell you how pleased we are with the way our two bathrooms were remodeled. During the past three weeks or so, you and about eight of your associates were in our apartment at various times; and your tile person was here almost full time. Everyone was extremely competent, friendly, very fastidious about leaving minimal dust and debris, and most cooperative.
Ricardo F.
Sep 04, 2017
Terrible, they are nasty and unprofessional, the aptitude of their workers are nasty and rude. I experienced this several times with this individuals because they are used by the association in my condominiums, they even try to charge over $170.00 just to close the water. I even called the police on then once
Z. P.
Jun 20, 2017
It's so unusual to find a plumber who actually either answers the phone, or gets right back to you. Astacio plumbing not only is a good communicator, but also does great work, and using all the newest in plumbing technology so that one can be assured that the job is being done in the best way possible.
Jv K.
Dec 21, 2016
I hesitate to give a bad review because I have had 2 really great experiences with very helpful technicians. However, a gentleman named Rob came to a service call at our house today and stunk up my entire home with cigarette smoke, dirtiness, and then went back to his truck to spray a ton of cologne (which was then even worse than the original smell).
I called the office asking if someone could mention this to him and was told it was overstepping their boundaries to do so. I have a child with significant allergies who has been coughing all afternoon after his visit and I imagine other clients would feel the same about not having their home smelling terribly and their children getting sick. The office manager did say she would make a note to not send Rob to our home again (which is appreciated) but it does not solve the problem of this happening to other people.
I called the office asking if someone could mention this to him and was told it was overstepping their boundaries to do so. I have a child with significant allergies who has been coughing all afternoon after his visit and I imagine other clients would feel the same about not having their home smelling terribly and their children getting sick. The office manager did say she would make a note to not send Rob to our home again (which is appreciated) but it does not solve the problem of this happening to other people.
Lee H.
Jun 14, 2016
My company has had 2 HVAC systems installed by Astacio. The service technicians have always been very prompt and knowledgable. The owner of the company has been here to provide estimates and explain the system. He was very helpful and easy to work with. That are very professional. Lee. Ideal tile of Stamford.
X. L.
Mar 28, 2016
We have been using Astacio Plumbing at the Fairfield apartments for about a year now. We are incredibly pleased with their work! They are courteous, professional and highly skilled. We have been quite impressed with their prompt response time. We would definitely recommend them for any plumbing needs
Frank Baratta
Dec 09, 2015
Evidence of insurance is necessary. I had received a quote from Richard to replace my hot water tank. Tina then sent me back a seven page contract and a three option payment schedule that would not allow me to make to schedule an appointment to replace my hot water tank until the down payment was received.
S. D.
Oct 23, 2015
I want to thank you, and your entire team, for the great job you did on the installation of our five new gas boilers. The project finished ahead of schedule and on budget. I was very impressed with the quality of the work performed as well as the professionalism and knowledge of your workers. You all worked very hard, and put in long hours, to meet the time frames we were shooting for.
C. U.
Sep 21, 2015
Many thanks for your prompt response to my request for plumbing services. It is such a relief to have met a plumber (and plumbing service) with whom I can work in the fufure. As indicated during our conversation, our plumber of twenty-two years has retired to Florida and we really need to identify a new service for future needs. You are it!