Plumbing Services in Columbia, SC

Most requested plumbing services in Columbia

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Columbia” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Columbia, SC.

• Sewer Line RepairCommon in ColumbiaRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in ColumbiaReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Drain CleaningCommon in ColumbiaSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.
• Garbage Disposal Repair and InstallationJammed, leaking or humming disposals.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Columbia, SC homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Columbia: Old clay laterals in Shandon and Rosewood crack under mature trees.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Columbia: Student rentals and older homes run tanks to failure.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

• Drain Cleaning

  Why it comes up in Columbia: Roots and grease clog drains in humid, tree-heavy neighborhoods.

  Signs:

  Slow sink, tub or shower; standing water; recurring clogs

  Urgent when:

  Water backing up or overflowing

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water to that drain; skip chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One clog: clear it. Keeps returning: camera the line

Why Columbia homes need these repairs

Columbia, South Carolina's capital, is a university and government city with many renters, historic neighborhoods near downtown and the University of South Carolina, and suburbs beyond. Its water comes from the Broad River canal and Lake Murray, and humid heat, red clay and old sewer lines drive many calls.

Local conditions behind Columbia plumbing problems

Median home built

1982

Built before 1980

47%

Owner-occupied

42%

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local