Ethical Plumbing
Plumber · Greer, SC · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Excellent craftsmanship and emergency responsiveness, but expect quotes 2-3x higher than competitors—problematic for a company claiming to be 'ethical.'
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Our opinion, based on the 122 reviews we analyzed from Google, Yelp and BBB · Analysis updated Jun 2026 · How we decide ↗
Lists 24-hour service on its Google profile — and reviewers describe after-hours calls.
What reviewers praise
Fast emergency response: Multiple reviewers cite same-day or next-day service for urgent issues like water leaks and burst pipes
Cited in 3 of the 122 reviews we analyzed.
High-quality workmanship: 8+ reviews praise thorough, professional installation work with attention to detail and cleanup
1 cited review
“Phenomenal work in record time”
Cited in 3 of the 122 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Excellent communication: 6+ reviewers specifically mention clear explanations of problems, transparent cost breakdowns, and follow-up
2 cited reviews
“Diagnosed fast, gave various plans with explained costs”
“Every point of contact timely, technician professional and good”
Cited in 4 of the 122 reviews we analyzed — 2 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Willingness to stand behind work: Multiple reviewers note technicians returned for follow-up tweaks with no hesitation
1 cited review
“Prompt, courteous, professional, came back for tweaks with no hesitation”
Cited in 2 of the 122 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
Other directories bury these. We think you should read them before you call. Every concern below comes from the reviews it cites.
Red flag
Serious brand-promise contradiction: Company markets itself as 'ethical' but 5 separate reviews call out pricing as deceptive or exploitative, with one reviewer noting the work actually worsened their issue after a $1,554 quote
“Quoted over $5,000 when competitor charged $2,000”
Cited in 4 of the 122 reviews we analyzed.
Red flag
Work quality incidents: One 1-star review reports technician's repair created new problem (toilet overflowed after shutoff valve work was performed)
Cited in 1 of the 122 reviews we analyzed.
Significantly higher pricing than competitors: 5 reviews document quotes 2-4x above other plumbers for identical work (water heater replacement $5,000 vs $2,000; tankless heater $8,000 vs $4,000; leak repair $1,500 vs $300)
“Quoted over $5,000 when competitor charged $2,000”
Cited in 4 of the 122 reviews we analyzed.
High service call and diagnostic fees: Multiple reviews mention $39-89 upfront fees just for assessment, on top of inflated repair quotes
Cited in 2 of the 122 reviews we analyzed.
Scope creep and upselling: 2 reviewers report technicians recommending expensive add-on work not requested or diagnosing unnecessary repairs to justify high quotes
Cited in 2 of the 122 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 4 of the 122 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Not sure how they can call themselves ethical. Quoted me over $5,000 for basic gas water heater replacement when mine suddenly went out. I Used R&K Plumbing LLC for $2,000 and they did an excellent job.”
“If you want to overpay by a long shot, go with them. They quoted me $8,000 for a tankless water heater for my home. $1500 to fix a leak on my water heater -which they added a bunch of other things to. I got another quote from a different company $4000 tankless water heater and $300 for the same thing ethical quoted $1500 for. The guy that came out kept going into massive detail of useless things that I didn't need …”
“Called this morning because a toilet was running at my home and the shutoff valve wasn’t working. The lady I spoke to was very nice and got someone out quickly. Great. When he gets there he quotes me $1554… insane. The price break down had replacing the toilet at $1092 which is insane but whatever. He gave me the option to rebuild the inside replacing the fill valve and flapper which would have been $357. Why on …”
Positive
“When we had an unexpected water leak in our front yard, Ethical Plumbing was able to come out promptly to assess and quote the issue. At nearly half the price of the competition, we were able to have it repaired, plus they were honest to refund a portion of the job that ended up not needing to be done. Grateful for their quick, quality work, ethical policy, and work ethic.”
“I am so pleased with the service from Ethical Plumbing. The friendly customer service I received from the phone staff when I scheduled the appointment and followed up with them later was outstanding. I needed a dishwasher installed. Plumbers Tristan and Asher were both polite and professional. Their thorough work ensured a job well done. When a couple unforeseen obstacles were experienced, their patient response was …”
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The rating picture
Our sample skews heavily toward critical reviews — it disagrees with the Google average shown above.
Newest review in our sample: Mar 2026.
Across platforms
Major gap: Google 4.8/5 (561 reviews) vs. Yelp 3.6/5 (26 reviews). Yelp reviews consistently highlight price gouging and upselling while Google reviews (more recent) emphasize speed and quality. BBB A+ with zero complaints may not capture pricing disputes if customers resolve through out-of-court refunds (as noted in qH683xkxck3bVGMQBV3v).
Should you hire Ethical Plumbing?
Best for
- Drain and sewer work
- Whole-house repiping
- Emergency and burst pipe repair
- Bathroom and kitchen remodel plumbing
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 need predictable, consistent service across every visit
- You need rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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