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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

12 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 51-349 of 349 reviews

Tammi C.
03/2016
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Nothing happened - never received a call back.
Description of Work: I sent a request for services to Pathmaker Plumbing on Monday 3/21. Today is Thursday and I have yet to hear from them - only a confirmation email that they received my request and would get back to me soon. The plumbing issue I have is mildly serious and needs to be taken care of - I will be finding another plumber.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[Member Name Removed], I never received your request for service. I checked my inbox, voice mail, call log and the angies list message center. Your information is not in any of those places. Then I called angies list to verify that I was correct. They have no record of you contacting me either. So, the reason you never received a call from me is because you never contacted me.

Tia R.
03/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
He was very prompt, honest and very nice.
Description of Work: Plumbing
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the review.

Dawn M.
02/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
This is the second time that I have used John. He got back to me right away and he and his daughter came out and took care of what I needed that day!!! He is so knowledgeable pertaining to plumbing it is amazing. He also displays great attention to detail with his work. He gave me all of my options and his recommendations (only after I asked him:)...He is professional and a genuine good guy...I have two more jobs lined up for him in the future.. Thank you John and Madelynn!!!
Description of Work: Re-anchored and rebuilt a toilet that was leaking.

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
$465

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Happy to help [Member Name Removed], as always.

Juli S.
02/2016
2.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It didn't go. I didn't schedule appointment.
Description of Work: I didn't use the service but the company reported my service was redeemed after I requested a credit. He did not come to my home yet Angie's List allowed the redemption even after I let then know I was out of town the day they claimed to be in my home.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

M M R.
01/2016
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Arrived on time, was very pleasant to work with, did work as promised and went beyond what was expected.
Description of Work: Checked for source of unpleasant smell in bathroom including checking the seal around the toilet, removed and reseated the 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
$130

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thank you for the review

John B.
01/2016
4.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
Paid $39 for $125 worth of plumbing services. Overall a fine job. In the invoice there was a $75 "service fee". That's money for showing up I guess? His set price for cleaning a drain is $175. If I have him unclog a second drain while in the home there is a $75 discount, making it $100 for the second drain. I had him take care of that. In the end I paid $264. For this plumber - I would have paid $350 without the deal. So I feel that was good. He is very competent and knows his trade, but will look elsewhere and do my homework on pricing. The expression "You get what you pay for" is a non sequitur that is rightfully ignored these days. Bunk! - to that $75 "service fee".
Description of Work: Unclogged bath and shower drain.

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

$264

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review, and for recognizing our commitment to quality.

ELSIE W.
12/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
They did a great job. The owner stepped out and did the inspection. I had a kitchen faucet that I was really concerned about. It had not been properly installed by another contractor. He was able to quickly diagnose the problem. He replaced the kitchen faucet. He also checked out the three bathrooms to make sure that they were functioning properly. The total cost was just under $300. It was a really expensive faucet.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from them. It was a plumbing service call for $29.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thank you!

Joyce J.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
It ended up costing me an additional $370. So, I wasn't too happy. He took pictures and showed me what was wrong. I just have a funny feeling that I got taken. He was a fast talker. I think he saw a single older lady by herself. The toilet was running and I'm not quite sure that it needed $370 worth of repair. I thought it was a little expensive for the amount of time that he was here. He was neat and clean and introduced himself.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal from them. It was $39 for $125 of plumbing services. He fixed a toilet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$410

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[removed member name], I'm not quite sure how to respond to your review. On the one hand you gave me an A rating overall. On the other hand you feel like I overcharged you. I don't typically give A ratings to people who overcharge me. But what troubles me the most is the insinuation that I took advantage of you based on your being a single lady. That is not how i treat people. I did for you what i do for all my customers, irrespective of their gender and marital status. I gave you recommendations based on what your situation needed. I put the proposal (including the price) in writing, I submitted it to you, you agreed and signed for it. I then gave you a copy of that document, including the work done, the price and photographs of what was done. I do that because integrity is important to the way i do business. You never raised a single concern for price, or the quality of work during our visit. Its fine if you dont think it's worth that price. You have all the freedom in the world to shop around for a budget plumber, and if that is what you want, please do that. But the time to tell me that is BEFORE i do the work, not a month and a half later on a public forum. If you raise the concern before the work is started, then we both have the opportunity to agree to disagree and amicably go our separate ways. As it is, there is no chance for that now, because you agreed on the price and on the proposal, and now weeks later, are accusing me of taking advantage of you.

Harry B.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John Stoked did not have the replace part on truck and had to go to plumbing service to get the correct part. He returned promptly and installed it in the shower handle. The part was about 12 years old and John had to work hard to remove the old part. He did so after a real struggle to remove defective part as I watched . John has a great personally and is very efficient and knowledgable. He even volunteer to check my tankless water heater located up over my garage. I appreciated this very much as I have reached a point in my life (88 years) when I do not climb up stairs anymore . There are ONLY positive things that you can say about John Stokes and the kind of service he gives. Harry Brown 8711 Highland Glen Drive Charlotte, N C 28269
Description of Work: Install a new leaking shower by replacing a worn out major part.

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
$125

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review[Member Name Removed]

Dorothy N.
11/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I decide not to use his services.,
Description of Work: The provider explained what he would do and the cost .

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

$39

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
thanks for the review

DOROTHY A.
11/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very knowledgeable and helpful.
Description of Work: He determined the problem with my kitchen plumbing. Air-flow valve.

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
$125

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thank you!

emilie B.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very nice. No pressure to do anything that I did not want to. Performed the replacement professionally and cleaned up after.
Description of Work: Discovered that my toilet was cracked. Replaced with a new low flow toilet.

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
$600

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
thanks {Member name removed}, for the review!

BILL D.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John Stokes is exceptionally friendly. His van is well stocked and he is very proficient.
Description of Work: replaced faucets in kitchens (2 separate houses) and replaced outside bib faucet

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
$1,225

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review.

Vanessa W.
10/2015
3.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Purchased big deal for plumber to install a new part for my Moen Kitchen Faucet. He told me he does not like Moen products and that he would only install a new faucet that he provided. I don't feel that I needed a new faucet when a small part that is being provided by the manufacture under warranty is sufficient. I felt as though he wanted to only make more money off me. I do not recommend him for these reasons.
Description of Work: Replace a part supplied by the manufacture Moen Faucet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0

$39

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[Member name removed], I did not realize that you were calling me to redeem a big deal purchase. You called me 3 weeks after purchasing to schedule and asked me what I thought about your faucet situation. I gave you my honest opinion about the faucet you had. It was only after you cancelled our appointment that i realized you were trying to redeem a purchase you bought on Angies List. Had I known this, I would have happily come and taken care of your situation for you as well as given you the other options I suggested. As it is, you didnt tell me it was a big deal, and your critique, while honest, is slightly misleading. I didnt make ANY money from you, the 39 dollars you paid all went to Angies List, so to say that I was only trying to make MORE money from you while accurate, is a bit misleading. Any amount more than ZERO is a good and fair goal. However, I chalk it up to a misunderstanding and as i said to you both on the phone, and via email, I am HAPPY to redeem your big deal value whenever you need it.

Steve B.
10/2015
5.0
drain cleaning, plumbing
  + 0 more
It went great. The Big Deal I purchased saved me about $80.
Description of Work: Cleared a drain, but that turned out to not really be the problem and replaced the part that was causing the issue.

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
$270

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
thanks for the review [Member name], happy to help.

April L N.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
John was fabulous! He replaced my kitchen faucet, offering me various options, all reasonable. My new faucet matches my kitchen and made my old one look like a sad joke! Then he rebuilt my 20 year-old master bath toilet, which had given me nothing but problems. Now both fixtures run beautifully! John is friendly, professional, and personable. I'd recommend him a million times over! Thanks, John!
Description of Work: John replaced my kitchen faucet and rebuilt my 20 year-old toilet in the master bath

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

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks [Member name removed]. It was a pleasure both meeting and serving you

Cara B.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Very nice guy. Did a great job on my sink and was prepared by having the faucet in his truck. Also checked my water pressure as well.
Description of Work: Replaced leaky faucet

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
$465

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
It was nice to meet you and your family. Glad I could help.

ROBERT S.
10/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
repair was smooth with no issues. replaced shower handle quickly.
Description of Work: fixed a shower rattling from handle

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
$129

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review

Venus S.
09/2015
5.0
plumbing, water heater repair
  + 0 more
I found out one of my water heaters was leaking. I had quotes from two providers, that received awards from angie's list in 2014 but neither one of them shut down the gas to the water heater that was leaking. John told me it needed to be shut off and unfortunately is out of town and could not do it. He recommended a friend of his who works at a company not on Angie's list but with excellent google reviews. He told me how to do it. I don't know how 2 plumbers (and the HVAC person who found the leak) could come look at the units to give quotes and not simply turn the valve to turn off the gas or tell me how to do it. I wish he was available but I will use his company to replace my 4 toilets and for any other plumbing needs.
Description of Work: Call about replacing two gas water heaters, one of which was leaking.

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
$2,000

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review and telling others about me.

Lorraine S.
08/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Company stood out from the beginning. Pathmaker is not your everyday company but the exception to the rule, where they are offering truly customized solutions to fit their clients needs. John is extremely knowledgeable about his business and customer services comes naturally as he wants to provide the best possible solution. We were given FOUR very good options to our situation, each with competitive pricing. Ultimately, we chose the tankless option based on his expertise and recommendation. It was not the least or most expensive option but seemed to work best for us. He is so professional and just an all around nice guy while crossing every "t" and dotting every "i". John even brought in a electrical engineer to consult on this project and was just beyond what we expected. Will DEFINITELY hire again and recommend.
Description of Work: Phone call. Same day free on-site visit. Same day estimates for multiple solutions to the problem.

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
$3,200

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thank you so much for the review and for telling others about me. It was a pleasure taking care of your home and water heating set up.

JOHN K.
07/2015
1.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I wrote a detailed review which I cannot find anywhere after I submitted it I am very dissatisfied and I want my $ 29.00 to be refunded to me John J. Kooy
Description of Work: ABSOLUTELY NOTHING

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
4.0

$29

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for speaking with me on the phone today about your experience. Im sorry this misunderstanding happened, but as we explained when we arrived at your house, the 29 dollars you paid just covers the service fee, (showing up to look at your situation). It doesnt cover any repairs. I know you said you wanted your faucet fixed for 29 dollars but that was never offered to you. You may get your 29 dollars back from angies list anytime you like simply by asking them for it. But, because we never received any money from you, we cant give you any back. Im sorry this misunderstanding happened and thanks for being so kind while speaking with me about it today.

Dawn J.
07/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
Great. Responded to my "Angie's mail" quickly and was very accomodating of my schedule. On the day the work was done, he called ahead to let me know he was on his way and the exact time he expected to arrive. He quickly identified the source of my warped flooring and explained the root cause. he then suggested a water damage specialist, contacted them for me and waited until they arrived. he also answered some plumbing related questions I had and made some suggestions for preventative care. He was professional and very helpful.
Description of Work: Determined source of leak coming from toilet. Suggested specialist to deal with water damage. Provided advice regarding preventative measures.

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
$225

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[Member Name Removed] Thanks so much for the review. Im glad to know we got you taken care of and were able to help you avoid a bigger problem with your floors.

Matthew W.
06/2015
5.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
I called John after getting an initial opinion from another plumber that had done some work for me in the past. John came out and discussed the problem with me and helped verify that it was where we believed it to be. He then walked me through some different options for fixing the problem. I appreciated that he was interested in doing the job the right way even if it would be more expensive; while I of course like to save money, I like to hear all of the options and their pros and cons. We agreed on a plan, and the work was done in a timely manner. Throughout the whole process John was very communicative and readily available for questions and status updates. We had to deal with some utility locating issues that he was happy to take care of. While the job was expensive, I'm confident that it was done well and would not hesitate to work with John in the future. He is one of the most trustworthy contractors I have ever worked with, and I'm sure his services will continue to be in high demand.
Description of Work: Installed new water service from meter to inside house to bypass a busted pipe inside the slab foundation.

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
$4,000

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
[Member name removed], Thanks for letting others know about your experience. It means a lot that you appreciate doing the job the right way and bearing with me through the length of that project. It was a pleasure serving you.

debbie T.
06/2015
5.0
drain cleaning
  + -1 more
It went really good. He was my top notch plumber. He was really good. He explained to me a lot of things. I will definitely use him again. I was satisfied with the cost but I cannot remember the exact amount. He checked everything. He was very personable. He will show the problem, what he'll do and what it will entail. I highly recommend him. He responded within thirty minutes. He was right on time.
Description of Work: I used the big deal of Pathmaker Plumbing. He fixed up my 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
$29

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
Thanks for the review

THOMAS K.
06/2015
4.0
plumbing
  + -1 more
yhey cost more than the work should and wanted way more than one would think to replace both out side bibs ($600 plus)
Description of Work: replaced one washer in out side hose bib Could not due 2nd one

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$65

Response from Pathmaker Plumbing
{Member's name removed}. I appreciate the time you took to leave me a review. I understand the price was a bit more than you anticipated to replace both the hose valves, but in reality, that quote was well below market value for that much work. (crawling the length of your house in the crawl space to run new pipe and soldering copper pipes and brass valves together) That's a lot of work to do the right way. The price of the repair I did perform for you was cut in half and I actually LOST money doing that repair for you. 65 dollars for two hours of a plumbers time and parts? That's less than the cost of just showing up. Not to mention the free plumbing and water heater inspection. How can you honestly say that it cost more than it should?

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