Columbia · 151 scored on real reviews

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151 local plumbers scored on real Google reviews, averaging 4.66 stars, so you can compare before you call.

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From emergency plumbing (132 pros) to gas line services and repiping, find who actually handles your problem.

Emergency Plumbing131 Drain & Sewer Cleaning18 Water Heater Installation & Repair92 Leak Detection & Repair58 Repiping & Pipe Repair38 Gas Line Services5 Commercial Plumbing73 Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Plumbing46

Columbia's highest-scoring plumbers

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CPS Drain & Plumbing

5.0(403)✓ Google-verified

People call CPS for emergencies and routine repairs and get fast, same-day or next-day appointments. Technicians like Gary, Joel, and Robert show up on time, diagnose problems quickly, and charge fairly; many reviewers mention the company leaves work areas cleaner than they found them and staff explain the job clearly. CPS handles water line replacements, leak repairs, faucet work, toilet installation, waste line issues, and water heater bids. The business operates as a family-owned shop (staff members Colleen and staff are mentioned by name), and reviewers consistently note transparency about costs and willingness to address extra problems while onsite without overcharging.

Emergency PlumbingDrain & Sewer CleaningGas Line Services

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Meetze Plumbing

4.9(1582)✓ Google-verified

Meetze's technicians arrive promptly, diagnose clearly, and charge fairly for drain cleaning, water heater swaps, leak repairs, and repiping. Staff clean up after themselves and explain costs before starting work.

Drain & Sewer CleaningWater Heater Installation & RepairEmergency Plumbing

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Smooth Waters Plumbing

4.9(690)✓ Google-verified

Smooth Waters handles residential and commercial plumbing across multiple South Carolina counties with consistent professionalism. Technicians like Samuel, Suthern, Charlie, and Tyler show up on time, explain problems clearly, offer repair or replacement options, and clean up thoroughly. Repeat customers trust them for everything from emergency water restoration to tankless upgrades. The business manages complex jobs well, including drain replacement assessments and gas water heater work. Reviewers note reasonable pricing despite complexity, responsive operators who keep homeowners informed, and a team reliable enough that customers sign multi-year service contracts. No significant complaints appear across recent reviews.

Commercial PlumbingGas Line Services

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Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating And Air

4.9(628)✓ Google-verified

Over eight years and hundreds of jobs, Cottrell delivers consistent professionalism. Technicians like Brett, Chris, Tim, Kurt, and Josh arrive on time or early, explain their work clearly, and handle emergencies the same day. Customers consistently note fair pricing and respectful treatment of their homes. Multiple visits reveal the hallmark: plumbers identify issues promptly, offer choices, quote upfront, and move fast. HVAC tuneups are thorough. Sunday emergency calls get same-day response. Staff names appear regularly because homeowners return-a sign trust outlasts any single repair.

Emergency PlumbingDrain & Sewer CleaningLeak Detection & Repair

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Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Lexington SC

4.9(236)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Mac, Joseph, Kara, and the team handle jobs other plumbers back away from, arriving fast and fixing things right. Reviewers consistently report transparent pricing, clear communication, and staff who treat work with care whether it's a home leak or a medical facility's sewer reline. Specific strengths emerge across residential and commercial jobs: water heater replacement, main line leaks, drain relining, toilet repairs, and sink issues. Customers return repeatedly and praise the crew for explaining work in detail, staying neat, and delivering results ahead of expected timelines.

Emergency PlumbingDrain & Sewer CleaningLeak Detection & Repair

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Conner Plumbing of the Midlands

4.9(312)✓ Google-verified

Reviewers consistently report same-day or next-day response, with technicians arriving on schedule and finishing work efficiently. Multiple customers name technicians Talon and Talkn as friendly, knowledgeable professionals who answer questions and clean up after themselves. Plumbing issues from toilet repairs to water heater replacements and leak detection receive praise for professionalism and speed.

Drain & Sewer CleaningWater Heater Installation & RepairEmergency Plumbing

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Why homeowners rely on this guide

151 plumbers scored, not just listed

Every business on this guide is evaluated against the same criteria, covering everything from emergency calls to repiping and gas line work, so comparisons are apples to apples.

A 4.66 average tells you the bar is high

Across all 151 scored providers the average Google rating is 4.66, and the recurring praise is specific: fair pricing (25 mentions), reasonable pricing (9), and knowledgeable technicians (5).

Editorial oversight, not an algorithm alone

Senior Editor Aisha Abbott maintains the rankings, keeping the scoring consistent as new reviews and businesses come in.

How we score Columbia plumbers

One published rubric scores each business 0–100 from recent public Google reviews: rating, review volume, recency, sentiment, and profile completeness. No pay-to-rank, no edited reviews.

✓ Sentiment synthesised from real reviews, not republished
✓ Google-verified businesses clearly marked
✓ Refreshed regularly so scores stay current

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Guides

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Helping an aging parent handle a plumbing emergency from a distance
Practical steps for helping an elderly parent through a plumbing emergency when you can't be there in person, from the first call to hiring a plumber.
Free and low-cost plumbing help in the Columbia area
Assistance programs, sliding-scale options, and practical ways to lower the cost of a needed plumbing repair in the Columbia area.
Plumbing for renters: what you can fix and when to call your landlord
What renters can reasonably handle themselves, what's the landlord's responsibility, and how to document a plumbing problem properly.
First-time homeowner's guide to plumbing basics and when to call a pro
The plumbing basics every first-time homeowner should know, what's reasonable to handle yourself, and when a job needs a licensed plumber.

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Updated 2026-08-01 How we score

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