Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Quick service and explained everything very well. Staff was very nice, knowledgeable and n professional."
Chip R on December 2023
Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Quick service and explained everything very well. Staff was very nice, knowledgeable and n professional."
Chip R on December 2023
Mount Valley Foundation Services, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across South Carolina, and parts of North Carolina and Georgia. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Mount Valley is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Robert Dunn, Ryan LevepRio Roberson, and Trel Pearson gave excellent service at my home on a 2 day work assignment. They all showed respect and enjoyable attitudes. We had a few laughs and I enjoyed their company. The 2 days, and about 12 hours each day , were extremely hot and humid! However, they prevailed and kept up the hard work with a smile and kind word! Very appreciative of their work ethic."
CAROLYN GRACE P on July 2024
Mount Valley Foundation Services, A Groundworks Company, specializes in helping homeowners with their foundation repair, basement waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and concrete needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across South Carolina, and parts of North Carolina and Georgia. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Mount Valley is here to restore your foundation or crawlspace.
"Robert Dunn, Ryan LevepRio Roberson, and Trel Pearson gave excellent service at my home on a 2 day work assignment. They all showed respect and enjoyable attitudes. We had a few laughs and I enjoyed their company. The 2 days, and about 12 hours each day , were extremely hot and humid! However, they prevailed and kept up the hard work with a smile and kind word! Very appreciative of their work ethic."
CAROLYN GRACE P on July 2024
Since 1995, Cottrell & Co., Inc. has been providing expert plumbing repair, heating repair, air conditioning repair and drain cleaning service to homeowners and businesses in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond. We're known as the only service company you want in your home. We service residential and commercial buildings all over the Midlands. Our Master Plumbers and NATE Certified HVAC specialists are hand-picked and expertly trained to provide you with the finest plumbing, heating and air service and installations. When you need it done right, you need a Master Plumber or a NATE Certified HVAC Specialist. Call Cottrell & Co!
Since 1995, Cottrell & Co., Inc. has been providing expert plumbing repair, heating repair, air conditioning repair and drain cleaning service to homeowners and businesses in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond. We're known as the only service company you want in your home. We service residential and commercial buildings all over the Midlands. Our Master Plumbers and NATE Certified HVAC specialists are hand-picked and expertly trained to provide you with the finest plumbing, heating and air service and installations. When you need it done right, you need a Master Plumber or a NATE Certified HVAC Specialist. Call Cottrell & Co!
Super Service Award winner 12 years in a row! Reviewed on Angie's List for 12 solid years! We return all emergency calls within 15 mins, 24 hrs day, 7 days wk. Why? You're our #1 priority as without YOU, there is no US. It's really that simple. The big difference is we CARE. We GENUINELY care. We always will. Please visit our website for our rating statistics at: www.Servant Plumbing.com or touch link above and see how we walk it when we say you're number one to us, and not just talk it as so many companies do.
"AJ came out to my house to do a quote to replace the sink drain stopper for our two bathrooms. The quote was so much less than the other two quotes I had obtained that I hired him to do the job on the spot. He did the job professionally and in a very short time. He was also very personable and very friendly. I will call Servant Plumbing and ask that AJ come and do the same job at a condo I own in Mt. Pleasant."
Jose C on July 2023
Super Service Award winner 12 years in a row! Reviewed on Angie's List for 12 solid years! We return all emergency calls within 15 mins, 24 hrs day, 7 days wk. Why? You're our #1 priority as without YOU, there is no US. It's really that simple. The big difference is we CARE. We GENUINELY care. We always will. Please visit our website for our rating statistics at: www.Servant Plumbing.com or touch link above and see how we walk it when we say you're number one to us, and not just talk it as so many companies do.
"AJ came out to my house to do a quote to replace the sink drain stopper for our two bathrooms. The quote was so much less than the other two quotes I had obtained that I hired him to do the job on the spot. He did the job professionally and in a very short time. He was also very personable and very friendly. I will call Servant Plumbing and ask that AJ come and do the same job at a condo I own in Mt. Pleasant."
Jose C on July 2023
Whether you're dealing with chronic leaks or want to upgrade your water heater, you can trust Living Water Drain & Plumbing for quality plumbing services. Our local plumbing company offers installation, repair, and replacement work for residential and commercial clients in Lexington, SC, and surrounding areas. Hire us for standard or emergency services. Call 803-757-5612.
"Very quick-professional"
Kathe H on November 2024
Whether you're dealing with chronic leaks or want to upgrade your water heater, you can trust Living Water Drain & Plumbing for quality plumbing services. Our local plumbing company offers installation, repair, and replacement work for residential and commercial clients in Lexington, SC, and surrounding areas. Hire us for standard or emergency services. Call 803-757-5612.
"Very quick-professional"
Kathe H on November 2024
We specialize in Walk-in tubs and shower remodels! Onyx stone is one of the best looks for your shower! We do great work at a fair price. Our quality of showers is by far the best in the beach!
"If you are reading this review, you must be thinking of using Bathkingz. Before deciding to utilize their services, read on and decide if this is the type of experience you want. I am leaving personal opinion and speculation out of this review, and just stating the facts. First, I give this company a one star, but it does not apply to the quality of work. After 19 days since the demo of our old shower started, we still do not have a working shower, so I can not comment on quality of work. Here are the facts of our situation and you can decide if you really want to use this company or not. In February, we agreed to let Bathkingz provide us with a new shower. We had a new construction house, and were told quite a few times by them 2-3 days after material arrived to complete the job. We also told them we wanted to move into house in mid April, and they assured us there would be ample time to get the material in and get shower completed before we moved in. In Early April we contacted them to see how things were progressing and we were assured around April 9th our material would arrive. On April 10th, a team came out and started demo on our old shower. It looked like everything would be done in time for us to hire a painter and move in around mid April as planned. On April 14th, the crew came out and started the installation of new shower, this continued on the 15th. The crew only works a few hours a day and the speed in which they moved did not leave us a lot of hope that the shower would be completed before April 16th as we had a painter scheduled on 16th and we were scheduled to move in on 18th with a moving company. So we decided to ask one of the crew members how long it would take as we were told 2-3 days. They told us never 2-3 days, and maybe by end of week. So we ended up postponing the Painter and we were able to get the moving company to agree to move us on Monday April 21st thinking at least the shower would be done. On the 17th the crew only worked for a few hours, and on April 18th one person came out to install the shower head. That was last work that has been done on our shower. Since we moved in on the 21st and it was Easter, we decided to wait till Tuesday the 22nd to contact Bathkingz to see what was going on. We were informed that there was some material that was damaged in transit, and that the manufacturer was expediting shipping of the material and it should arrive by end of week. That was the first we heard of that. So we patiently waited until end of week, hoping we would hear something, and of course we did not, so on Monday, April 28, we reached out once again to Bathkingz and was told the parts department verified the material was delivered in, but that needed to be verified. So the owner does not trust his own parts department, but somehow expects everyone to trust him. It is now Tuesday morning April 29th. It has been 19 days we have been living without a shower. In addition, they have left material and the shower doors in my garage, and we can not put a car in the garage because of this.We still have no idea if and when our shower will be completed, and only get vague communications with no follow up as to when the shower will be completed. I decided to try this method to see if we can get a more definitive answer as to when our shower will be completed. Randy, I see you read and respond to reviews, so you stated your crew needed 1 more full day to complete the shower. I am planning on updating this review everyday with what has happened the previous 24 hours, and if you want to show your company is better than a 1 star company, just respond to this review with when our shower will be completed by"
scott c on April 2025
We specialize in Walk-in tubs and shower remodels! Onyx stone is one of the best looks for your shower! We do great work at a fair price. Our quality of showers is by far the best in the beach!
"If you are reading this review, you must be thinking of using Bathkingz. Before deciding to utilize their services, read on and decide if this is the type of experience you want. I am leaving personal opinion and speculation out of this review, and just stating the facts. First, I give this company a one star, but it does not apply to the quality of work. After 19 days since the demo of our old shower started, we still do not have a working shower, so I can not comment on quality of work. Here are the facts of our situation and you can decide if you really want to use this company or not. In February, we agreed to let Bathkingz provide us with a new shower. We had a new construction house, and were told quite a few times by them 2-3 days after material arrived to complete the job. We also told them we wanted to move into house in mid April, and they assured us there would be ample time to get the material in and get shower completed before we moved in. In Early April we contacted them to see how things were progressing and we were assured around April 9th our material would arrive. On April 10th, a team came out and started demo on our old shower. It looked like everything would be done in time for us to hire a painter and move in around mid April as planned. On April 14th, the crew came out and started the installation of new shower, this continued on the 15th. The crew only works a few hours a day and the speed in which they moved did not leave us a lot of hope that the shower would be completed before April 16th as we had a painter scheduled on 16th and we were scheduled to move in on 18th with a moving company. So we decided to ask one of the crew members how long it would take as we were told 2-3 days. They told us never 2-3 days, and maybe by end of week. So we ended up postponing the Painter and we were able to get the moving company to agree to move us on Monday April 21st thinking at least the shower would be done. On the 17th the crew only worked for a few hours, and on April 18th one person came out to install the shower head. That was last work that has been done on our shower. Since we moved in on the 21st and it was Easter, we decided to wait till Tuesday the 22nd to contact Bathkingz to see what was going on. We were informed that there was some material that was damaged in transit, and that the manufacturer was expediting shipping of the material and it should arrive by end of week. That was the first we heard of that. So we patiently waited until end of week, hoping we would hear something, and of course we did not, so on Monday, April 28, we reached out once again to Bathkingz and was told the parts department verified the material was delivered in, but that needed to be verified. So the owner does not trust his own parts department, but somehow expects everyone to trust him. It is now Tuesday morning April 29th. It has been 19 days we have been living without a shower. In addition, they have left material and the shower doors in my garage, and we can not put a car in the garage because of this.We still have no idea if and when our shower will be completed, and only get vague communications with no follow up as to when the shower will be completed. I decided to try this method to see if we can get a more definitive answer as to when our shower will be completed. Randy, I see you read and respond to reviews, so you stated your crew needed 1 more full day to complete the shower. I am planning on updating this review everyday with what has happened the previous 24 hours, and if you want to show your company is better than a 1 star company, just respond to this review with when our shower will be completed by"
scott c on April 2025
ALL OF OUR TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED MASTER PLUMBERS OR NATE CERTIFIED HVAC SPECIALISTS!!! Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating and Air is a full service residential and commercial plumbing, heating and air company that has proudly served the Columbia and Lexington areas since 1995. We have enjoyed building a reputation of excellence through quality parts, expert employees and maintaining high standards of workmanship. We pride ourselves in communication with our customers by listening, offering multiple solutions and always giving the price upfront. We also offer 24-hour emergency services.
"Do not use this company for backflow tests! I called Cottrell for a simple backflow device test. I was charged $213 for a backflow test which was over twice the amount I was told to expect by friends and family who had the same test done by other plumbers (one even showed me his invoice for $35.00). It is an absurd price for a very simple test and far overpriced compared to other plumbers in the area."
William C on September 2023
ALL OF OUR TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED MASTER PLUMBERS OR NATE CERTIFIED HVAC SPECIALISTS!!! Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating and Air is a full service residential and commercial plumbing, heating and air company that has proudly served the Columbia and Lexington areas since 1995. We have enjoyed building a reputation of excellence through quality parts, expert employees and maintaining high standards of workmanship. We pride ourselves in communication with our customers by listening, offering multiple solutions and always giving the price upfront. We also offer 24-hour emergency services.
"Do not use this company for backflow tests! I called Cottrell for a simple backflow device test. I was charged $213 for a backflow test which was over twice the amount I was told to expect by friends and family who had the same test done by other plumbers (one even showed me his invoice for $35.00). It is an absurd price for a very simple test and far overpriced compared to other plumbers in the area."
William C on September 2023
We are a Renovation Consultant Company & our focus is quality and we never cut corners, even when it's more expensive. We are also inexpensive not cheap; guaranteeing we'll beat any estimate. We are able to accomplish this because we have a combined 40 plus years of experience on our team in which we sub contract out to complete any and all projects we get, and we work hard to find you, the customer, the best deals. Your satisfaction is 200% our focus and we won't quit until you are satisfied and 110% happy with our work. We do free estimates remotely, however to come out and view your property to assess the situation would be a $250 service call fee.
"The completed project is exactly what I was hoping for! Completely transformed an old barn into a fully-insulated studio. The project took much longer than we expected, but we’re still very happy with the results and would use Hughes Renovations again."
Daniel Coleman Angie Hughes C on April 2025
We are a Renovation Consultant Company & our focus is quality and we never cut corners, even when it's more expensive. We are also inexpensive not cheap; guaranteeing we'll beat any estimate. We are able to accomplish this because we have a combined 40 plus years of experience on our team in which we sub contract out to complete any and all projects we get, and we work hard to find you, the customer, the best deals. Your satisfaction is 200% our focus and we won't quit until you are satisfied and 110% happy with our work. We do free estimates remotely, however to come out and view your property to assess the situation would be a $250 service call fee.
"The completed project is exactly what I was hoping for! Completely transformed an old barn into a fully-insulated studio. The project took much longer than we expected, but we’re still very happy with the results and would use Hughes Renovations again."
Daniel Coleman Angie Hughes C on April 2025
We are a full-service residential construction and renovation company with over 25 years of experience. We specialize in Bathroom and Kitchen renovation, we also do tile, floor coverings, pre-finished hardwood floor installation, kitchen and bathroom renovations, doors, windows, cabinets, vanities, decks, electrical, plumbing, painting and drywall. Founded in the Midlands in 2002, we can remodel or repair any part of your home. We offer a range of quality services that encompasses everything between your crawlspace and the roof top of your home. We also offer handyman services to help keep your property in tip top shape! I love the challenge of solving home issues small and large, exceeding customer expectations, and helping customers build equity in their properties. Also, I enjoy and take pride in seeing the end results of a job well done.
"Jim explains things to me very well and makes everything so easy. Budget friendly choices were suggested and accepted. The painting is beautiful and the floors are where they need to be at the moment. This was my 3rd time using Cradtmen Construction. It’s my only call!"
Pamela M on March 2025
We are a full-service residential construction and renovation company with over 25 years of experience. We specialize in Bathroom and Kitchen renovation, we also do tile, floor coverings, pre-finished hardwood floor installation, kitchen and bathroom renovations, doors, windows, cabinets, vanities, decks, electrical, plumbing, painting and drywall. Founded in the Midlands in 2002, we can remodel or repair any part of your home. We offer a range of quality services that encompasses everything between your crawlspace and the roof top of your home. We also offer handyman services to help keep your property in tip top shape! I love the challenge of solving home issues small and large, exceeding customer expectations, and helping customers build equity in their properties. Also, I enjoy and take pride in seeing the end results of a job well done.
"Jim explains things to me very well and makes everything so easy. Budget friendly choices were suggested and accepted. The painting is beautiful and the floors are where they need to be at the moment. This was my 3rd time using Cradtmen Construction. It’s my only call!"
Pamela M on March 2025
Family owned businesses with 25+ years experience handling all your Flooring needs- Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing / Tile . And full remodels. Done right the first time so no issues can develop down the line.
"The father and son team came in and done an excellent job, they left our kitchen, just as clean as it was when they came in like they were never here. I highly recommend them for your next tile project"
Benjamin Q on January 2025
Family owned businesses with 25+ years experience handling all your Flooring needs- Hardwood Flooring Sales/Installation/Refinishing / Tile . And full remodels. Done right the first time so no issues can develop down the line.
"The father and son team came in and done an excellent job, they left our kitchen, just as clean as it was when they came in like they were never here. I highly recommend them for your next tile project"
Benjamin Q on January 2025
Most residential pumps draw approximately 1,300 to 2,900 watts when they first start, then settle at roughly 800 to 1,050 watts during normal operation. The exact number depends on the motor’s horsepower and how often the float switch tells the pump to run. Even at the high end, the electricity cost is minor compared with the expense of cleaning up a flooded basement.
Grab a ruler and an empty 18‑inch‑wide pit. During a steady rain, time how much the water rises in one minute. Multiply that depth (in inches) by 60 to calculate gallons per hour, then add 50% for safety. If the result tops 2,100 gallons per hour—about 35 gallons a minute—you’ll need a 3/4‑horsepower unit. Anything lower, and a 1/3- or 1/2-horsepower pump should do the trick.
Loud rattling, constant cycling, or shuddering vibrations are the pump’s way of telling you it’s on its last legs. Musty smells, higher electric bills, and visible rust are other red flags. If the unit is 10 years old or older and exhibits any of these symptoms, replace it before the next heavy rain turns your basement into a wading pool.
You don’t have to hire a licensed plumber, but you should still bring in someone who installs sump pumps for a living—whether that’s a plumber, basement‑waterproofing specialist, or experienced handyman. They know the local codes, can wire the pump safely, and will test the system before they leave. Skipping professional help might void the warranty and could leave you with a pump that fails when you need it most.
Not every basement needs a pump, but if your home sits in a floodplain, has a high water table, or has ever taken on water during a storm, a sump pump is inexpensive insurance. For basements that only struggle with condensation or the occasional damp spot, sealing cracks and improving drainage may be all that is needed.