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Hometown Plumbing

4.96(
41
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Hometown Plumbing

4.96(
41
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

With nearly 20 years of experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We provide QUALITY work at affordable prices.

"Was very kind, able to come right away. "

Sofia C on October 2025

With nearly 20 years of experience we are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in service, installation, and repair for all phases of your plumbing needs. We specialize in a variety of residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We provide QUALITY work at affordable prices.

"Was very kind, able to come right away. "

Sofia C on October 2025


Plumber Near Me

5.00(
5
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Plumber Near Me

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
227 local quotes requested

My name is Kevin Hamlin and I started Plumber Near Me LLC in West Columbia 2 years ago. I have been in plumbing for 10 years and enjoy providing services to my clients through a small owner operated business. I provide all plumbing services anything related to water, drain, and gas. Services such as repipes, repaira, drain cleaning water heaters, etc..

"Responded quickly for my plumbing emergency. Gave me a fair quote and didn’t go up on it; he warrants his work for 90 days. Kevin is my plumber for life."

Steve C on February 2025

My name is Kevin Hamlin and I started Plumber Near Me LLC in West Columbia 2 years ago. I have been in plumbing for 10 years and enjoy providing services to my clients through a small owner operated business. I provide all plumbing services anything related to water, drain, and gas. Services such as repipes, repaira, drain cleaning water heaters, etc..

"Responded quickly for my plumbing emergency. Gave me a fair quote and didn’t go up on it; he warrants his work for 90 days. Kevin is my plumber for life."

Steve C on February 2025


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Call Dad, LLC

4.25(
18
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Call Dad, LLC

4.25(
18
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
437 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Call Dad, LLC 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.

"It was a Sunday and I didn't want to be with the main valve shut off another day again because I wrecked my shower, long story....so I was grateful someone came. The first, Alejandro saw this was way out of his league.. This needed the master plumber who was very experienced and efficient and he brought everything back to normal. Thank you for helping. I appreciated his skill and knowledge he learned from observations, and doing it wrong once, as I can commiserate. Price? Just a bit over what I figured it might cost...but it was Sunday morning and I needed a lesson taught about blindly following an AI bot. Rick G North Carolina"

Richard G on November 2025

Call Dad, LLC 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.

"It was a Sunday and I didn't want to be with the main valve shut off another day again because I wrecked my shower, long story....so I was grateful someone came. The first, Alejandro saw this was way out of his league.. This needed the master plumber who was very experienced and efficient and he brought everything back to normal. Thank you for helping. I appreciated his skill and knowledge he learned from observations, and doing it wrong once, as I can commiserate. Price? Just a bit over what I figured it might cost...but it was Sunday morning and I needed a lesson taught about blindly following an AI bot. Rick G North Carolina"

Richard G on November 2025


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Cottrell & Co., Inc.

4.84(
511
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Cottrell & Co., Inc.

4.84(
511
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
251 local quotes requested

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

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


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Servant Plumbing of Mt.Pleasant

4.87(
519
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Servant Plumbing of Mt.Pleasant

4.87(
519
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

Our Vision, Your Peace of Mind. At Servant Plumbing, our mission goes beyond fixing pipes. Our vision is to be the most trusted and respected plumbing service in our community — known for our integrity, guided by our faith, and committed to excellence in every home we enter. Because when you welcome us into your home, you deserve more than just a service… you deserve a servant’s heart. That's what makes Servant Plumbing a premier residential service and repair company dedicated to taking care of all your plumbing woes. From water heaters to garbage disposals. From toilets to bathtubs. From faucet repairs to whole house repipes. No job too big or too small. Give us a try today. Heavenly owned, Locally operated.

"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

Our Vision, Your Peace of Mind. At Servant Plumbing, our mission goes beyond fixing pipes. Our vision is to be the most trusted and respected plumbing service in our community — known for our integrity, guided by our faith, and committed to excellence in every home we enter. Because when you welcome us into your home, you deserve more than just a service… you deserve a servant’s heart. That's what makes Servant Plumbing a premier residential service and repair company dedicated to taking care of all your plumbing woes. From water heaters to garbage disposals. From toilets to bathtubs. From faucet repairs to whole house repipes. No job too big or too small. Give us a try today. Heavenly owned, Locally operated.

"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


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1TP Greenville, Inc.

4.83(
6
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1TP Greenville, Inc.

4.83(
6
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We here at 1 Tom Plumber Columbia pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as informed as we can throughout your particular plumbing task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very positive experience with all stages of process from estimate to quick installation. "

Amy O on August 2025

We here at 1 Tom Plumber Columbia pride ourselves on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as informed as we can throughout your particular plumbing task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very positive experience with all stages of process from estimate to quick installation. "

Amy O on August 2025


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1st Choice Quality Heating & Air

4.93(
15
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1st Choice Quality Heating & Air

4.93(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
40 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

1st Choice has over 25 years of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing experience, allowing us to give the best quality of work to each customer. Our team provides excellent customer service. We are dedicated to ensuring our team is informed and knowledgeable so that your commercial or residential space remains safe for you, your family, or your business.

"It went well and I am pleased with the services and I would recommend to others."

ALBERTHA A on October 2023

1st Choice has over 25 years of heating, air conditioning, and plumbing experience, allowing us to give the best quality of work to each customer. Our team provides excellent customer service. We are dedicated to ensuring our team is informed and knowledgeable so that your commercial or residential space remains safe for you, your family, or your business.

"It went well and I am pleased with the services and I would recommend to others."

ALBERTHA A on October 2023


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Cottrell & Co, Inc.

4.43(
7
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Cottrell & Co, Inc.

4.43(
7
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Approved Pro
23 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

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!

"Very professional and courteous. Fixed my clogged sink immediately."

Steve C. D on November 2025

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!

"Very professional and courteous. Fixed my clogged sink immediately."

Steve C. D on November 2025


"Awesome... straight forward ...honest and absolutely fair"

Michael B on October 2025

Servicing all your plumbing needs, locally owned and operated. Building a name you can trust. 24 hr emergency service.

"Awesome... straight forward ...honest and absolutely fair"

Michael B on October 2025


Elite Services of America

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Elite Services of America

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14 years of experience

Grass root company developed in 2011, servicing the United States of America, country wide for various services from HVAC, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Sheet Rock Repair and replacement, General Contracting, General Construction, Porch/Deck Additions, Air Duct Cleaning and Roofing

Grass root company developed in 2011, servicing the United States of America, country wide for various services from HVAC, Painting, Plumbing, Electrical, Sheet Rock Repair and replacement, General Contracting, General Construction, Porch/Deck Additions, Air Duct Cleaning and Roofing

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FAQs for water heater repair or service projects in Columbia, SC

Warning signs include fluctuating water temperatures, a pilot light that repeatedly goes out, unusual noises from the tank, or complete heating failure. You might also detect a rotten egg smell, indicating a potential gas leak, or notice water that never reaches the proper temperature. If your water heater is over eight years old and displaying these symptoms, the gas valve is a likely culprit. Professional inspection is recommended, especially if gas odors are present.

Water heater gas valves are not universally interchangeable. Each valve must match your specific water heater's make, model, and specifications. Important compatibility factors include gas type (natural gas vs. propane), BTU rating, connection types, and physical dimensions. Using an incorrect valve can result in poor performance, premature failure, or dangerous gas leaks. Always consult your water heater's documentation or a professional plumber to identify the appropriate replacement valve for your unit.

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