Beckwith Plumbing of Clemson
Plumber · Clemson, SC
Our verdict
3.7 stars / 17 reviews; 3 of 5 sampled are 1-star; billing opacity flagged by 2 reviewers ($120 for a 30-min job; drive-time at $95/hr), and a bathtub leak required 3 visits without resolution.
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Ranked #15 of 15 plumbers we've reviewed in Clemson, SC · compare all →
Our opinion, based on the 5 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Only 5 reviews analyzed — treat this assessment as a first impression, not a track record.
What reviewers praise
Adequate for basic toilet repairs and straightforward jobs per 1 long-term loyal customer who notes decades of dependable service for simple plumbing
1 cited review
“Always dependable, altho I've realized they stick to the basic plumbing problems. If you need someone to install a shower system with 6 heads, you'll need to call Young, AND I wish Beckwith would join everyone else in this century and take debit cards.”
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
No-show for a scheduled estimate appointment, then mailed a $92.50 invoice for the non-visit — reported by 1 reviewer
Cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed.
Red flag
Same faucet leak required 3 service calls over weeks and was never resolved — customer disputes second bill; leak worsened to a continuous drip
“Called about a hot water leak in my bathtub. They sent Roger to fix it but it still leaked when he left. Sent me a bill, I paid it. I called again for the same leak a couple of weeks later because it had gotten really bad.”
Billing opacity in 2 of 5 reviews: $120 labor charged for 30-min job quoted at $85/hr; drive time from shop billed at $95/hr adding ~$190 to a 40-min job
“Just got robbed by these people. The service person was hardly at our place for 40 mins and yet we are charged 2 hrs of labor at $95/person/hr. I was told the labor hours are counted from the time they start from the shop and go back there after the work.”
1 more cited review
“I don't understand how a 30 minute job at $85/hr translates to a $120 charge, but at the end of the day, the leak did get fixed. I'm not sure I'd use them again due to the lack of price transparency.”
Bathtub hot water leak required 3 separate visits over multiple weeks and was still not fixed — customer refuses to pay second bill; issue was still running at time of review
“Called about a hot water leak in my bathtub. They sent Roger to fix it but it still leaked when he left. Sent me a bill, I paid it. I called again for the same leak a couple of weeks later because it had gotten really bad.”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 4 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“I had a pin hole leak in a copper pipe. I called and asked for a quote ahead of time and they told me the price would be $85/hr + materials. Two men came to my house and fixed the leak in 30 minutes. I then received a bill in the mail for $120 labor, $5 trip charge, and ~ $30 materials. I don't understand how a 30 minute job at $85/hr translates to a $120 charge, but at the end of the day, the leak did get fixed. …”
“Called and asked for a site visit and quote on a fairly significant home remodel including some significant changes and upgrades. No show for the appointment. When I called to ask if and when they were coming they stumbled through the explanation and tried to provide a quote site unseen. And if I needed more precise I would need to make another appointment. No further contact by me as they clearly do not want my …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 17 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: Feb 2022.
Should you hire Beckwith Plumbing of Clemson?
Hire if
- You need fast same-day or after-hours response
- You need a plumber who actually shows up when scheduled
Think twice if
- You want detailed upfront explanations
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need warranty-grade work on a complex or high-stakes install
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
- You need this for a complex or high-stakes install
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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