Scammed by Superior Plumbing and Out $4,000.00
On July 9, 2025, we lost water in our home and contacted Superior Plumbing for emergency service. A technician, Jamar, arrived and immediately pointed out a flipped breaker switch but didn’t check to see if the pump worked after flipping it back on. He told us the problem was definitely a failed cistern pump and quoted us $8,023 to replace it. When I asked about alternatives, I was told we could replace the contact switch for $1,700 and then possibly the junction box for $6,800—but Jamar assured us the pump had to be the issue.
We were desperate—no water during a heatwave and a disabled person in the home—so we agreed to the job and paid a $4,000 deposit. However, the work was delayed. A supervisor later admitted Jamar failed to check the system tank release. The job was pushed to the weekend.
On the fourth day without water, I noticed a drip from the tap. I tested all faucets—and they worked. The pump was fine. The problem had been the breaker switch all along. Superior Plumbing never verified this and misdiagnosed the issue.
We canceled the job immediately and requested a full refund on July 12. I was told someone would contact me, but no one followed up. After multiple calls and emails, Andrew Smith eventually confirmed a partial refund of $3,831.63 (deducting a $168.37 visit fee), but said it would take 10 business days.
I also asked that the refund be issued in the same form it was paid (half Visa, half e-transfer). I was told it was “already in progress” and couldn’t be changed. As of July 26, no refund has appeared, and calls/emails have gone unanswered. When I followed up again, I was told refunds may take 10–15 business days, contradicting the earlier timeline.
This company misdiagnosed the problem, charged a large deposit for unnecessary work, and provided extremely poor communication. I strongly caution others against using Superior Plumbing.
July 9, 2025
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