In Myrtle Beach, SC we have a LOT of vacation and rental properties with absentee owners.  If you are an out of state owner with vacation and/or rental property in Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, Garden City, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield, or Pawleys Island, please be very careful when hiring contractors to work in your vacation and/or investment property.   Over the years we have seen substandard work, contractors go out of business, and unsuspecting owners lose deposits.

The most important advice I offer is that when you need a professional plumber, PLEASE make sure you hire a professional plumbing company like Fogarty & Fogarty Plumbing Co., Inc.  Hiring a maintenance company that is a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ is NOT the same as hiring a licensed plumbing contractor.  To insure that our customers get what they are paying for, we only hire career plumbers!  Professional plumbers may cost a bit more up front, but in the long run much more economical.  When you hire someone who is not qualified to do the job, it usually ends up costing you much more to have it redone at a later date.

One of the easiest ways to locate a professional plumber is to call local plumbing supply houses and ask for a referral.  Since most professionals buy from local supply houses, the supply houses know who has a great reputation and if they are in good financial standing.  Most of your handyman don’t stock inventory and shop at Home Depot or Lowes every time they need materials for a job.

Also, don’t be afraid to ask for local references.  If a plumbing company or plumber won’t give you this information, you must ask yourself  ’why?’ and go with your instincts.

Don’t get me wrong, I love the Big Box Stores and shop there myself on occasion when I want to be a “Do It Yourself ‘ er.”  However, when I want the most reliable products and information, I deal with professionals.

Local Supply Houses:

Gateway Supply – 843-293-9372 (Rick, Andy, or Abbey)

Palmetto Parts – 843-444-0811 (Bill)

Winnelson – 843-293-7839 (Troy, Dana)

We are located in Murrells Inlet, SC and service Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas.

Out of state owners call us most often for clogged toilets, slow drains, condo ‘mystery’ leaks, high water bills, no hot water, busted water heaters, and jammed garbage disposals.  We would love to have the opportunity to serve you.

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