Do you work on holidays and after-hours?

Yes. Reviewers describe same-day emergency service on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, and during freezing weather emergencies.

Will you recommend other tradespeople if I don't need your service?

Yes. Multiple reviews note Richard redirecting customers to less-expensive alternatives or recommending trusted vendors for other work.

How do you price compared to other plumbers around Columbia?

Reviewers consistently report your estimates beat other local companies significantly. One customer said you quoted under $5,000 where another company quoted over $5,000 for the same work.

R G Murphy Plumbing

Updated 2026-07-18 · 2,364 reviewed · 148 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(23) 68 low data composite score See reviews on Google

Emergency PlumbingWater Heater Installation & RepairCommercial PlumbingLeak Detection & RepairGas Line ServicesRepiping & Pipe RepairDrain & Sewer CleaningBathroom & Kitchen Remodel Plumbing

23 Google reviews

Services: Emergency Plumbing, Water Heater Installation & Repair, Commercial Plumbing
Reviews: 23

What recent reviews say

R G Murphy handles emergency repairs, water heaters, and commercial work across West Columbia with consistent 5-star reviews praising his honesty, fast turnaround, and fair pricing. He stands apart for working holidays, rejecting unnecessary upsells, and explaining problems clearly to homeowners.

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

Praised for

transparent pricing and honest recommendations
prompt emergency response, including holidays
friendly and professional manner
thorough leak detection and diagnosis
reasonable pricing vs. competitors

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Best for: homeowners seeking honest advice and emergency response on nights and holidays

Strengths

honest quotes that save customers thousands
responds same-day even on holidays
patient explanation of problems and fixes
extensive network of trusted vendors

Worth knowing

Owner Richard (Rodger/R.L./Mr. Murphy) personally responds to calls and visits job sites
refunded or redirected customers from unnecessary $5,000+ services
worked Christmas Day and Christmas Eve during freeze emergency
explains problems and solutions to customers in detail
wrote note to water company on behalf of customer for high-bill leak

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing: Same-day response even on holidays, including Christmas and during winter freeze emergencies
Water Heater Installation & Repair: Beat competitors' estimates while delivering quick service and answering all customer questions
Leak Detection & Repair: Thorough investigation and clear explanation of leak source and repair method
Commercial Plumbing: Handles warehouse and office work alongside residential; responsive and professional

How it compares

Rated 4.8 against a 4.67 average across the 106 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank

Star rating 82

Review volume 60

Review recency 40

Review sentiment 65

Profile completeness 75

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Do you work on holidays and after-hours?: Yes. Reviewers describe same-day emergency service on Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, and during freezing weather emergencies.
Will you recommend other tradespeople if I don't need your service?: Yes. Multiple reviews note Richard redirecting customers to less-expensive alternatives or recommending trusted vendors for other work.
How do you price compared to other plumbers around Columbia?: Reviewers consistently report your estimates beat other local companies significantly. One customer said you quoted under $5,000 where another company quoted over $5,000 for the same work.

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