Mark Carpenter Plumbing, Heating & Air

UPDATE: Mark Carpenter responded to this review stating that their quote of $13,000 was “correct” because they needed to route new in/out water lines from the backyard, cut into the interior wall, insulate and route the lines in the attic, and then down into my garage. This is exactly what the alternative plumber did, and they charged me $4,000. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I recently contacted Mark Carpenter Plumbing for an estimate to install a water softener. They were responsive and professional when scheduling and during the initial visit, which I appreciated. However, I was surprised to learn they wanted to charge me $60 simply to provide a quote. I found this completely unreasonable and the technician immediately withdrew the charge. More concerning was the pricing itself. I was quoted $13,000 for the water softener installation alone. I obtained two additional quotes from other licensed plumbers in Clovis, both of which came in around $4,000 for comparable equipment and scope of work. A price difference of that magnitude raises serious questions. I ultimately paid $4,000 for a separate plumbing company to install the water softener. I emailed Mark Carpenter twice requesting clarification on how their estimate was three times higher than multiple competitors. They’ve ignored me. I found their lack of follow up or willingness to explain their pricing disappointing and unprofessional. Based on the extreme pricing discrepancy and absence of communication, I cannot recommend Mark Carpenter. I would strongly encourage anyone considering them to obtain multiple quotes before committing, as the pricing I was presented with was far beyond what appears to be reasonable for this market.