Young Plumbing Services
Plumber · Anderson, SC
Our verdict
Excellent workmanship and responsiveness with genuinely helpful staff, but one catastrophic pricing/ethics failure involving a $2000 non-refunded deposit and dishonest assessment raises serious trust concerns.
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Ranked #7 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
Exceptional workmanship: 3 of 5 reviews highlight thorough problem-solving, multi-day complex jobs, and solving long-standing issues (one reviewer's 13-year-old problem resolved).
3 cited reviews
“Solved issues I've been praying for 13 years for lasting relief.”
“Arrived on time, professional job done in timely manner.”
“Very thorough in evaluating issue and explaining it well.”
On-time arrival and fast responsiveness: 3 of 5 reviews specifically mention timely arrivals and quick scheduling, including same-day opportunities.
2 cited reviews
“Arrived on time, professional job done in timely manner.”
“Solved issues I've been praying for 13 years for lasting relief.”
Clear communication and customer education: 3 of 5 reviews praise thorough explanations without rushing and transparent problem assessment.
2 cited reviews
“Very thorough in evaluating issue and explaining it well.”
“Solved issues I've been praying for 13 years for lasting relief.”
Cited in 3 of the 5 reviews we analyzed — 1 cited review not excerpted here.
What reviewers report — the concerns
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Red flag
Deposit retention and non-refund: Reviewer reports $2000 deposit cashed and kept since April 18, promised refund on April 20 but as of May 29 (41 days later) money not returned, company stopped responding to refund requests. Complaint filed with South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
“Overpriced quote of $5400, dishonest assessment, fear tactics used”
Red flag
Dishonest diagnostic practices: Same reviewer reports Young Plumbing used 'fear tactics' and 'high pressure to commit,' claimed leak was farther up the line when independent plumber immediately located and repaired the exact spot Young said was not cracked.
“Overpriced quote of $5400, dishonest assessment, fear tactics used”
Red flag
Documentation and transparency failures: Reviewer never received copy of iPad-signed quote and had to call multiple times to understand what the $5400 quoted price actually covered.
“Overpriced quote of $5400, dishonest assessment, fear tactics used”
Severely inconsistent pricing assessment: One review documents a $5400 quote for replacing water and sewer lines that another plumber diagnosed as a $225 cracked-pipe repair at the exact location Young Plumbing claimed was not cracked.
“Overpriced quote of $5400, dishonest assessment, fear tactics used”
Keep it in proportion: these concerns are cited in 1 of the 5 reviews we analyzed. Most reviewers report positive experiences — see the full rating picture below.
The evidence — in reviewers' own words
Critical
“Dishonest assessment of repair needed, overpriced quote of $5400, never received a copy of what I signed on an iPad, fear tactics used, high pressure to commit, was told I needed to replace water and sewer line, they were new PVC and replaced less than 3 years before when I bought my house-confirmed by another plumber, I paid a $2000 deposit on 4/18. Called several times to confirm what I was receiving because the …”
Positive
“We had a great experience with young plumbing! Jeremy came out to help with our septic issue and he was fantastic. He was on time, very knowledgeable, and took the time to explain what was going on without making us feel rushed. He was honest, professional, and easy to talk to. You can tell he really knows what he’s doing and genuinely cares about helping his customers. If you need plumbing or septic work done, I …”
“Oh, what a lovely morning with two brilliant young men from Young Plumbing Services! It’s an old house that was built on love and other ideals; now it’s time to set things aright. All those little annoying issues that would not go away, regardless of how much work had been done, will now be removed entirely and this house will flow naturally, normally and in peace, with peace of mind. A call was made to the …”
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The rating picture
Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 1,178 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.
Newest review in our sample: May 2026.
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