Help and resources for dealing with plumbers in Conway, SC

Hiring a plumber in Conway sometimes means checking a license, filing a complaint, or just understanding your rights first. Below is a curated list of real state agencies, consumer protection offices, and industry bodies that cover Horry County and South Carolina as a whole, gathered from official sources rather than guesswork. Use them to verify credentials or get a dispute resolved before it becomes a bigger headache.

Government & regulatory

South Carolina Contractor's Licensing Board (CLB)

Regulates and licenses general and mechanical contractors, including commercial plumbing contractors, and handles exam information, licensure applications, and renewals.

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South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (RBC)

Licenses residential plumbers in South Carolina and sets the application, experience, and exam requirements needed to become a licensed residential plumber. Residential plumbing work over $500 requires this license.

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South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR)

The umbrella state agency overseeing South Carolina's contractor licensing boards, letting consumers verify licenses and file regulatory complaints against plumbing contractors.

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South Carolina Mechanical Contractors Licensing Board (SCMCB)

An LLR-affiliated board that licenses HVAC, refrigeration, gas piping, plumbing, and electrical contractors, separate from the general Contractor's Licensing Board, with its own exams and classifications.

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Consumer protection

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA)

The state's official consumer protection agency, in operation since 1974, that accepts complaints against businesses and contractors, offers mediation, and provides consumer education to spot illegal practices and marketplace trends.

Visit website → Phone: 803-734-4200 (or toll-free in SC: 1-800-922-1594)
South Carolina Attorney General's Office – Consumer Protection & Antitrust Section

Handles broader consumer protection enforcement and antitrust matters in South Carolina, working alongside SCDCA on complaints.

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

A federal agency that protects consumers nationwide from fraud and unfair business practices, with a Consumer Information section offering free resources on avoiding scams.

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Better Business Bureau serving Coastal Carolina (BBB)

A nonprofit that lets consumers check ratings for plumbers and other businesses, file complaints, and review dispute resolution history for companies operating in the Conway and Myrtle Beach area.

Visit website → Phone: (843) 488-2227 1121 Third Avenue, Conway, SC 29526

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