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Pathmaker Plumbing

Plumbing, Water Heaters, Drain Cleaning,

About us

Small, family owned local business. Accept all major credit cards, checks or cash. If you’re seeking reliable and affordable residential plumber services in the area of Harrisburg, Charlotte and Concord, NC, turn to the experts here at Pathmaker Plumbing. We’re one of the region’s leading providers of residential plumbing services! At Pathmaker Plumbing, our experienced Charlotte plumbers can assist with a broad range of projects, from troubleshooting and plumbing problems, to replacements and repairs, to new installations and beyond!

Business highlights

13 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Commercial & Residential Plumbing, Wells & Pumps, Toilets, Gas Line, Water Heaters, Disposers, Tubs, Bathroom, Tankless Water Heaters, Installation & Repairs, Faucets, Thermal Expansion Tanks, Pressure Reducing Valves, Whole House Plumbing Inspections, Leak Detection

Services we don't offer

Septic Tank, Grease Trap Pumping. Remodel Work, Tile, Drywall

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.7349 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
76%
4
9%
3
7%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.4
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-125 of 349 reviews

Lisa T.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John offered to come after hours on a Friday to complete the work. This prevented us from having to spend the weekend with a blocked sink. He was courteous and provided exceptional service.
Description of Work: Repaired blocked sink, installed new disposal, diagnosed and repaired faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
{removed member name}, Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. I was glad to be of help to you on a Friday night. I am seldom able to do that, but it worked out well in your situation. Glad to know things are still working well.

LUCY N.
01/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Technician arrived on time. Kept me informed of everything he was doing and why. Inspected plumbing and found issues to be repaired. Will schedule repairs at a later date.
Description of Work: Replaced toilets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thank you Lucy, for the review. I appreciate your feedback.

Audrey A.
12/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very nice and good. He not only fixed my issues but told me who to contact for an issue that was outside of his realm.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for a plumbing service call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks (member name removed) for the thoughtful review.

GRACE S.
12/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were not able to schedule the work soon enough to meet my needs.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$29

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[Member name removed], so sorry I couldn't get to you during the holiday rush. I hope you were well taken care of.

Palmer T.
12/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Great Timely Explained the genesis of the problem Quick
Description of Work: Unplugged a drain

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review [removed member name], It means a lot that I've earned your trust and repeat business. Im also delighted to know how much you are enjoying that tankless water heater.

Kathy K.
12/2014
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I was less satisfied with them. He did the basic work and did not want to do anything out of the ordinary other than simplistic plumbing work. He did not want to fix a leaking faucet on the outside of the house that I asked him about. I would not buy the deal again. I had some issues with the scheduling and he brought his son with him to the job which I thought was very unprofessional. They got the job done in the 2 hours.
Description of Work: It was a deal for $99 for two hours of plumbing labor. They extended the pipe for the bathtub faucet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$99

Terry M.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
We first located John Stokes's company on Angie's Kist; he had the highest number of positive write-ups and for that reason he popped up first on the search. Adding to the Pathmaker's selection was their offering a service call discount coupon. The owner showed up right on time next day, quickly diagnosed our problem as being tank parts and lines that had outlived their usefulness. Simply said, the tank was filling very slowly. Something was amiss as the problem had been getting worse over time. As we have learned on other issues with our home, the builder often used the least expensive products available 8 years ago and now the chick's have come home to roost. John quickly replaced the parts and it was ME who suggested he look at 2 other commodes just in case they too might be on the critical list. NO UPSELLING! My suggestion. Sure enough I asked John to replace those parts as well. He also replaced cheap plastic (future problems) water lines with stainless steel lines. Hopefully we are set for a while. All work done in a timely manner with courtesy. Very professional and yes, we would call him with our next plumbing (or gas line - - he's also licensed in that trade) issue, hopefully not soon. Pathmaker's business card is definitely a keeper! AAA+++ experience.
Description of Work: Commode was not performing up-to-snuff.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
(member name removed), thanks so much for the thoughtful review. I appreciate your honing in on the fine points of how you were treated. Not everyone who reviews me is as careful to point that out, but I really do strive to set myself apart as a plumber who not only tries to educate homeowners about their plumbing, but also treats them with respect. It means a lot to me, thanks.

Sandie L.
12/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I purchased an Angies List deal from Pathmaker Plumbing and had an appointment for today (12/17) to address a leaky faucet for which John Stokes, the owner of Pathmaker Plumbing was 20 minutes late. Within 5 minutes of John Stokes late arrival he made 2 derogatorgy remaks about my home. When I addressed my perception of his comments, John Stokes, the owner of Pathmaker Plumbing stormed out telling me to find someone else as he went. I am shocked and appalled that any business owner would ever speak to or treat a customer in the manner that John Stokes treated me. I will be in touch with Angies List to personally address this "business onwer" but also felt a warning to other potential Pathmaker Plumbing customers was warranted. Unbelievable attitude and actions by the OWNER of Pathmaker Plumbing!!!
Description of Work: John Stokes, the owner of Pathmaker Plumbing did nothing but leave an very unprofessional impression.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
(removed member name), when I arrived at your home I did indeed make two remarks about it. They were both about your plumbing. The first was about the valve that was dripping, the reason you called me for. I mentioned to you that it was made to be installed in manufactured housing, it was not intended to be installed in regular homes (this is very important though you didn't ask why, nor did I get a chance to explain). The second remark was that your outside hose bib was protruding from your basement wall approximately 2 feet into the yard. Thats 2 feet of exposed water pipe hanging from the side of your house. You made the comment that it has been working fine for 7 years and you intend for it to stay that way. I noticed a sharp change in your facial expression and tone of voice and when I asked you if I had done something to offend you, you remarked that you didn't think it was professional for me to be criticizing your home twice in 5 minutes. It's not liked I walked in and just started looking for things to bad mouth. Pointing out the problems both actual and potential with your home's plumbing is my job. It's the reason you called me. You didn't call me over to your home so I could tell you how well your plumbing was working. I sensed that perhaps you were having a bad day, or that maybe something else is going on in your life that isn't plumbing related. I can't be sure. But I also understood that there was no way that I was going to be able to make you happy. I asked you to find a service provider that you felt more comfortable with and left before things got worse. That was not a "storm out". That was me attempting to remove myself from a situation that wasn't going well and only was looking worse the longer I stayed, which in total, was less than five minutes. I can see by the review you left me that I made the right decision.

Melissa S.
12/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Educational! Provider covered a wide array of other plumbing recommendations with me (which was hepful and appreciated) and ultimately repaired the toilet at a reasonable cost.
Description of Work: Toilet was running and reason for it was not evident. Provider evaluated toilet, determined issue and offered options for repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks so much for the review and the recommendation.

STEVEN W.
12/2014
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Went very well. Provider cleared clog and replaced disposal. He was afraid there was another issue and thoroughly checked out the system to make sure there wasn't. He even checked the two bathrooms. He was very punctual and very efficient, but also took time explain everything to me. Pathmaker was very easy to schedule with and were flexible when we had an issue with key & getting access to the condo (it is a rental property).
Description of Work: Fixed/replaced disposal and cleared clog in dishwasher.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Happy to accommodate your needs and very glad to be able to put that issue to rest. Thanks for your review and your business.

June F.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was able to come on the same day I purchased the deal and he had a disposal in his truck. He was able to replace the disposal on the spot. He was friendly and informative! I could not ask for better service from him! OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE!!! I recommend to anyone looking for a Plummer!!
Description of Work: He replaced an old disposal system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for leaving me such a nice review, and for the recommendation! It was nice meeting you and I enjoyed our conversation.

Uma P.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He told us it wasn't a permanent fix but it's been fine since then. He was very honest and straight forward with us and reliable. Whenever it's time to make the permanent fix I will definitely call them again in the future.
Description of Work: We had a toilet tune-up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$75

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
thanks for the review!

Karen S.
11/2014
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went well. He was respectful and on time.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $25 for a Plumbing Service Call.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$25

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review.

Jimmy E.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The plumbing service was requested in anticipation of making changes to existing exterior plumbing. Proposed service dates were provided however due to extensive travel, I was not able to finalize a service date and changed my mind about making the exterior plumbing changes.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
I appreciate your wanting to give us a try.

Lora L.
11/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Fine. Just decided to use another company.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$25

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for trying out the big deal. Next time I hope our schedules will line up a bit better.

CHARLES S.
10/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
The deal says a "plumbing service call". This just meant that this was a discounted call (they usually charge 75$ to come out, but were just charging the $25...any work done and labor was for additional charges). I felt this was misleading...I just needed something replaced on my toilet; should have been a small job. They sent an automated email explaining what the "deal" didn't cover to everyone that ordered it. They also asked for the 3 dates that worked best for us...all three dates have come and gone and we haven't received any contact from them. I just want the $25 back that I originally paid for the deal. I don't want to deal with this company.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$25

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[removed member name], I appreciate you expressing your frustration with this big deal process. Angie's list informed me that you purchased the big deal on a Thursday. I contacted you via that automated response the following Monday (within the allowable 2 business day window). In that response I gave you the number to the office so you could call and we could talk about what was wrong and set up a time for us to come look at it. You have yet to contact us. We do not have your phone number. We CANT call you! I know this sometimes happens with these online purchases, which is exactly why I send that same message to everyone who buys from Angie's List. Precisely so that you understand how to maneuver through that process simply. I am very up front about it and please know I cannot control or even influence how Angie's List does things, including what is published when the big deal is advertised. I would appreciate the opportunity to actually talk to you even if it's only over the phone, if not in person, before you make a decision about what kind of company I run and before you go online and start bad mouthing that company. I have YET to hear from you and still have no way of contacting you except through Angie's List the way we are now.

mike C.
10/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called to set up appointment. Asked what the deal covers and they explained just coming out for the appointment not for the service.
Description of Work: The big deal
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$25

Jackson L.
10/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John took care of the issue and is reasonable. I highly recommend John for any plumbing service, he really is a master of this craft and knows his stuff.
Description of Work: John stated that we had a water pressure problem and we were having water come from the downstairs bathroom area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Tom C.
09/2014
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
o get an estimate. So, I cancelled the appointment. In my book, this was not what the "Big Deal" was all about. I was disappointed.
Description of Work: The "Big Deal" indicated that I was buying one hour of a plumber's time to perform plumbing services... which to me means fixing something. If the fix required more than an hour (and I was pretty sure it wouldn't), I was willing to pay for it. However, when I talked on the phone with the service provider, it was clear that all he wanted to do was to come out for an hour to provide me with an estimate. So, my $49 was just t

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0

$49

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[member name removed] You indicated to me over the phone that you would like "an underground valve that I hook my garden hose to" repaired. I explained that there is no such valve that is legal or safe per code. I also stated that because I cannot see your situation from the phone I would be happy to come look at it. If (key word emphasized multiple times on our conversation) if it was a code violation I would be happy to give you an estimate for a safe and proper connection. Thats when the problem started. Your voice was raised and you started making demands and leveling expectations at me. They sounded a lot like what you typed above. Ive never been to your house or actually looked at your problem. Nor will I. I wont be treated in a belligerent manner either in person or over the phone. Thats just unacceptable.

Cynthia C.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very knowledgable and up front about what needed to be done. Very professional yet someone I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Replaced the entire guts of one toilet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Harrison G.
09/2014
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He stated couldn't perform the service I needed under this deal I purchased.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for $49 for a Plumbing Service Call, with 1 Hour of Service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
True, there are some things we dont do during the big deal promotion. This is why I am careful and deliberate in making sure the info is in the fine print BEFORE anyone has a chance to buy it and in asking that you read thise details BEFORE we schedule our visit. Ive never been to your home and you received all your money back from Angie's List. Im not sure why you are even allowed to leave a review here. Angie's list shiuld change that policy.

Janice F.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They were responsive, the work was excellent!
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal from this provider.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review! Glad I could help.

Deborah B.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John was very professional. He explained exactly what he was going to do. He provided much information about the water pressure problem. Prompt. Courteous. Polite.
Description of Work: Fixed leaky kitchen pipe, replaced garbage disposal, and installed new toilet flapper.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$260

Laura B.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Installed and removed a toilet. John was great, friendly, and cleaned up! Amazing work.
Description of Work: Plumbing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

Marlene or Milton E.
09/2014
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It went really well. John was here very quickly and explained what needed to be done. He was very friendly and was quite professional. The work was done in a fair amount of time and we would definitely use him again at some future time. We will recommend him to friends and family as needed.
Description of Work: Fixed leak in toilet tank

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Contact information

5676 Underwood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28213

pathmakerplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Plumbing,
Water Heaters,
Drain Cleaning,
Drain Pipe Installation,
Wells and Pumps,
Water Filtration and Softening,
Sewer Cleaning,
Natural Gas Lines

FAQ

Pathmaker Plumbing is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Pathmaker Plumbing accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Pathmaker Plumbing does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Pathmaker Plumbing offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Pathmaker Plumbing does not offer a senior discount.
No, Pathmaker Plumbing does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Pathmaker Plumbing offers warranties.
Pathmaker Plumbing offers the following services: Commercial & Residential Plumbing, Wells & Pumps, Toilets, Gas Line, Water Heaters, Disposers, Tubs, Bathroom, Tankless Water Heaters, Installation & Repairs, Faucets, Thermal Expansion Tanks, Pressure Reducing Valves, Whole House Plumbing Inspections, Leak Detection
Septic Tank, Grease Trap Pumping. Remodel Work, Tile, Drywall

Contact information

5676 Underwood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28213

pathmakerplumbing.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed