Can I just walk in, or do I need an appointment?

Showroom is available by appointment only. Call to ask for Karen or Mitch.

Do you have hard-to-find items like replacement handles for cut-off valves?

Yes. Reviews show staff have sourced rare parts; they also consult job inventory if needed.

Hughes Supply

Updated 2026-08-01 · 2,402 reviewed · 151 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(23) 73 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Emergency PlumbingBathroom & Kitchen Remodel PlumbingWater Heater Installation & RepairCommercial Plumbing

Google-verified23 Google reviewssince 1987

Services: Emergency Plumbing, Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Plumbing, Water Heater Installation & Repair
Reviews: 23

What recent reviews say

Staff go beyond stocking shelves: they diagnose problems, loan parts from personal inventory, and help DIYers avoid unnecessary purchases. Most visits end in quick, pleasant transactions; a small number report inflexible returns and delivery headaches.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

knowledgeable staff
willing to help beyond the sale
friendly service
hard-to-find items in stock

Watch-outs

difficult return policy
delivery logistics frustration

friendly-technicianresponsiveskilled-workmanshipquick-turnaround

Best for: DIYers and plumbers needing hard-to-find parts and honest product advice.

Think twice if: Return policy is strict; delivery can be slow.

Strengths

staff know their inventory deeply
willing to problem-solve and loan items
friendly atmosphere

Worth knowing

Staff members Bryan, Doyle, Karen, and Mitch named in reviews
staff have loaned parts from personal job inventory
showroom appointment-only access

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.65 average across the 112 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank

Star rating 72

Review volume 60

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 59

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can I just walk in, or do I need an appointment?: Showroom is available by appointment only. Call to ask for Karen or Mitch.
Do you have hard-to-find items like replacement handles for cut-off valves?: Yes. Reviews show staff have sourced rare parts; they also consult job inventory if needed.

Contact

Phone: +1803-796-6355
Website: http://hughessupply.com/westcolumbia/
Address: 1065 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29171
Open in Google Maps

Last verified 2026-08-01

Opening hours

Monday: 07:00-16:00
Tuesday: 07:00-16:00
Wednesday: 07:00-16:00
Thursday: 07:00-16:00
Friday: 07:00-15:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Plumbing suppliesSeptic suppliesWell pumps and suppliesWater heatersHVAC suppliesKitchen faucetsGarbage disposersPlumbing fixtures

Operating:since 1987

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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