Ethical Plumbing
Plumber · Simpsonville, SC · Open 24 hours per Google listing
Our verdict
Arrives within an hour for emergencies with thorough diagnostics and clear explanations, but watch for pricing that can run 2-3x normal on certain repairs.
Scores are our editorial reading of published customer reviews — not a verification, license check, or guarantee.
Our opinion, based on the 81 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: 5 reviewers report arrival within 1 hour on urgent jobs including same-day water heater failures and weekend plumbing crises
1 cited review
“Tristan showed up within a hour and quickly diagnosed and fixed”
Cited in 5 of the 81 reviews we analyzed — 4 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Excellent communication and explanation: 8 reviewers specifically praise clear explanations of problems, multiple repair options, and even photographic documentation of issues
2 cited reviews
“Excellent explanation of options for toilet repair/replacement”
“Great service and great people to do the job. Very professional”
Cited in 8 of the 81 reviews we analyzed — 6 cited reviews not excerpted here.
Thorough diagnostics: 3 reviewers mention discovering secondary issues beyond the initial call, including serious crawl space problems the homeowner wouldn't have found
Cited in 3 of the 81 reviews we analyzed.
One-visit resolution: Multiple reviewers report same-day fixes for leaks, garbage disposal issues, and water heater problems
2 cited reviews
“Mitchell diagnosed and fixed our plumbing issue in one visit”
“Tristan showed up within a hour and quickly diagnosed and fixed”
Cited in 3 of the 81 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
Potential pricing inconsistency: While most reviews praise value and fairness, one detailed complaint about excessive charges on toilet repair ($700 for parts/labor that should be $300-400) suggests selective pricing practices or unclear quotes upfront
Cited in 1 of the 81 reviews we analyzed.
Pricing significantly above market on certain repairs: 1 reviewer reports $700 toilet repair bill ($335 for wax ring typically <$5, flush components <$100) representing $200-300 overcharge compared to fair labor
Cited in 1 of the 81 reviews we analyzed.
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 81 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“These plumbers fooled me once and I thought they were great, but they couldn’t fool me a second time. They are anything but ethical though I did get a refund. Please be very careful and double check everything that they say. The technician that came out to my home this time lied to me And I’m glad I listened to my gut. I had them test my water and he said it was full of bacteria and I needed this very expensive …”
Positive
“We found a garbage disposal leak the day after Thanksgiving. After calling the office, Tristan showed up within a hour and quickly diagnosed and fixed the issue. He was polite, friendly, and very professional. What could have lingered into the weekend was resolved with just a minor disruption. I would definitely use this company again in the future.”
“Very pleased. Ethical Plumbing was prompt and thorough. They uncovered another issue that was much more serious then what I called them for to begin with. They explained the problems, complete with pictures, in detail. The second problem was in a part of my crawl space which I never would have seen for myself had they not discovered it. I'd definitely recommend Ethical, and will use them again if need be.”
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The rating picture
Newest review in our sample: Nov 2025.
Across platforms
Should you hire Ethical Plumbing?
Best for
- Emergency and same-day calls
- Toilet repair and installation
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 rock-bottom prices with zero flexibility on the quote
- You need detailed walkthroughs and written estimates before work starts
Look elsewhere if
- You're highly price-sensitive
Advice derived from the review analysis above — how we decide.
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