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Purpose Plumbing

Listed in Charleston 328 reviews(843) 793-0461

Purpose Plumbing

Purpose Plumbing was started in 2018 by founder Jud, a plumbing professional with more than 13 years of industry experience. It serves residential and commercial customers in Charleston, South Carolina, with services ranging from emergency plumbing to custom water-treatment systems.

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Business Highlights
  • The company describes itself as family-owned.
  • The company says its technicians are licensed and insured.
  • The company lists South Carolina License #114568.
  • The company says its plumbing services are backed by a warranty.
  • The company advertises a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
  • The company describes its pricing as upfront and accurate after assessing the work.

Service Area

Awendaw, Charleston, Folly Beach, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Isle of Palms, Johns Island, Ladson, Moncks Corner, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, Ridgeville, Sullivan's Island and Summerville.

Active Business Listing

Purpose Plumbing is one of 6 plumbers ProsGrade lists in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Listing details

7 services listed, including Drain Cleaning and Clearing, Leak Detection and Repair and Piping and Repiping. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. 328 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Purpose Plumbing compares with the other 5 plumbers on ProsGrade in Charleston, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Has more Google reviews (328) than 4 of the 5 other Charleston plumbers on ProsGrade.

Services Covered

7 services
  • Drain Cleaning and ClearingUses snaking for localized clogs and hydro jetting for heavier buildup or recurring blockages.
  • Leak Detection and RepairLocates and repairs leaks for residential and commercial customers, including slab leaks.
  • Piping and RepipingWhole-house repiping with copper or PEX, plus water-line and drain-line replacements.
  • Water Heater Repair and Replacement
  • Emergency PlumbingHandles burst pipes, severe leaks, clogged drains and malfunctioning water heaters.
  • Water Treatment SystemsCustom residential systems range from whole-house to smaller options.
  • Commercial Plumbing

Reviews

What customers say

Customers report missed appointments, sloppy or unfinished work, and repairs that left problems unresolved. One homeowner says a shower repair involved an improperly installed part and left the shower unusable; a separate pipe-repair complaint describes large wall openings, no itemized invoice, and management declining repeated offers to review the work.

Customer Reviews

Tim Swafford

In my opinion, homeowners should consider looking elsewhere for residential plumbing repairs. My experience with Purpose Plumbing resulted in charges that amounted to roughly $860 per hour for a 5-hour repair to a single 2-foot pipe. The total bill was almost $4,400, not including the additional $2,000 for a separate contractor to repair two large access holes left in my walls — one upstairs, one downstairs. I repeatedly asked Purpose Plumbing for any explanation of the charges and an itemized invoice that would justify the cost. The only response I received was: “We charge for the job, not by the hour.” Ihave yet to see an itemized invoice. Management also declined multiple offers to visit the home to review the work or explain the pricing. To be fair, the pipe repair itself appears to be done correctly. However, given the lack of transparency, the substantial access damage left behind, and what I personally consider extremely excessive pricing, I would not use this company again.
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Michael Lee

I would not recommend Purpose Plumbing to anyone. The first appointment they never showed up and when they did, the work was sloppy at best and way overpriced. We had to call them back to finish the work they started (see attached pictures).
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Ben Holcomb

So these guys showed up late two different times, then got mad at me for not being home 2 hours after their window. Then when we finally scheduled a time, they show up 20 minutes early when I'm on a work call. The have a 3 hour window- mind you. Then they quote me 35% higher than any of the other quotes I got, and when I said I think I'll go a different direction, they forced me to pay a 50 dollar service fee (knowing they were coming to quote a job.) They should have been upfront about that on the phone. Worst part was the technitian just had me venmo him.... So skethy. I feel like an absolute sucker for dealing with purpose plumbing. STAY AWAY. absolutely horrible business.
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Eric Meckley

Had them come to take a look at our shower. The plumber never listened to us describe the problem or bother attempting any troubleshooting. They charged us around $400 for a part we didn’t need, installed it improperly, and left without fixing the issue. I had to get involved and fix the issues that they caused on my own and still don’t have a functioning shower.
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Debbie Molnar

I had made an appointment to have my tankless water heater descaled. It's a yearly maintenance. Boy am I glad I called back to find out how much it was going to cost! Last year it was $250 which is a little high but I could swing it. This year it's $400!! I cancelled the appointment. I can get the same service for $150. The chemicals cost $30 on Amazon & takes an hour to do. Certainly not worth $400! Eventhough they do good work, they're outpricing themselves in the plumbing field.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When can customers call about a plumbing problem?

Calls are accepted 24/7.

Is same-day plumbing service possible?

Same-day service is available when possible.

Does Purpose Plumbing offer financing?

Financing options are available.