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Commercial Plumbing in Lexington

Commercial Plumbing in Columbia

Commercial plumbing covers the systems that keep offices, restaurants, retail spaces, apartment buildings, and industrial sites running: grease traps, backflow preventers, water heaters sized for high demand, floor drains, sewer lines, and the fixtures used by dozens or hundreds of people a day instead of just a family. It's a different trade than residential work in scale and code requirements. A restaurant kitchen, a multi-unit building, and a warehouse each have their own permitting rules, inspection schedules, and equipment needs, and the contractor you hire has to know which ones apply.

We track 9 commercial plumbing businesses serving Lexington. When you're comparing them, look for a few things beyond a low bid: proper licensing and insurance for commercial work specifically, experience with your type of property (a shop that mostly does home repairs may not know grease trap codes), availability for after-hours or emergency calls since shutting down water to a business costs money, and a track record of pulling permits and passing inspections rather than cutting corners.

Our scores weigh these factors alongside verified reviews and how consistently a company follows through on quotes and timelines, so you can compare contractors on more than price. See the full ranked breakdown in our best plumbers in Lexington guide, and read how we score and rank businesses for details on our method.

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All commercial plumbing in Lexington, ranked by score and relevance

9 businesses, scored on recent reviews. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is commercial plumbing, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Meetze Plumbing
#1
93

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
Smooth Waters Plumbing
#2
93

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
Plumbing Solutions, LLC
#3
79

Plumbing Solutions, LLC

4.4(94)✓ Google-verified

Most calls are answered promptly and jobs completed fast, with technicians who explain their work and show genuine respect in customers' homes. A small share report poor phone manners, but the bulk of feedback centers on named staff like Jerry, Ryan, Romello, and Landon earning strong marks for problem-solving and cleanup.

Drain & Sewer CleaningEmergency PlumbingRepiping & Pipe Repair
Complete Plumbing Services LLC
#4
79

Complete Plumbing Services LLC

5.0(22)✓ Google-verified

Bill Corcoran and his team handle emergency calls within hours and charge fairly for the work. Customers who have used him for years praise his honesty, quick turnaround, and willingness to explain options rather than upsell parts. Work spans emergency water line repairs, water heater fixes, leak detection, dishwasher installation, and toilet rebuilds. Reviewers consistently note on-time arrival, clean work sites, and a personal touch that distinguishes a one-person operation from larger outfits.

Emergency PlumbingCommercial Plumbing
Accurate H2O Plumbing L.L.C.
#5
83

Accurate H2O Plumbing L.L.C.

4.6(68)✓ Google-verified

Accurate H2O's technicians earn consistent praise for arriving on time, assessing problems thoroughly, and completing jobs quickly. Gabriel, Taylor, Christopher, Justin, and Nicholas are named as skilled and friendly. Staff explain options clearly and charge reasonably. One caller reported no callback when calling about warranty work, though the company later said they don't handle manufacturer repairs.

Emergency PlumbingBathroom & Kitchen Remodel PlumbingCommercial Plumbing

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Kay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
#6
87

Kay Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

4.7(1534)✓ Google-verified

Derek, Austin, Mike, Butch, Carlos, and Matt are the faces reviewers name most often, each praised for arriving on time, explaining work step-by-step, and handling jobs from diagnosis through completion the same day. One customer felt pressured into a $1,127 kitchen faucet install that leaked and required another call back, but the volume and consistency of five-star reviews reflects a company that fixes problems and earns repeat business. The business serves emergency calls, drain clogs, water heater replacement, and complex diagnostics across Lexington and surrounding counties. Their website lists a Master Plumber license, EPA certification, and a gold maintenance subscription. Most recent feedback celebrates technicians who ask questions and work hard, though the single low review flags pricing pressure on a premium fixture.

Drain & Sewer CleaningCommercial PlumbingGas Line Services
100% Plumbing SC
#7
65 low data

100% Plumbing SC

5.0(9)✓ Google-verified

All nine reviews are five-star. A technician named James is repeatedly praised for arriving on time, diagnosing problems quickly (hot water heater in under two hours, basement leak assessment on the day of appointment), and charging fairly. No complaints appear in the available reviews.

Drain & Sewer CleaningEmergency PlumbingCommercial Plumbing
DP
#8
56 low data

Doby's Plumbing & Gas Co

4.7(13)

Doby's has earned loyalty through responsiveness and solid work across residential and business plumbing, though one caller reported being left hanging after sending photos for a gas-line quote.

Emergency PlumbingGas Line ServicesDrain & Sewer Cleaning

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Common questions about commercial plumbing

How much does commercial plumbing work cost in Lexington?
Costs vary widely by job type. Routine service calls and small repairs often run a few hundred dollars, while grease trap installation, backflow testing, or repiping a building can run into the thousands. Most commercial plumbers charge higher hourly rates than residential ones because of the licensing, insurance, and equipment involved, and many bid larger jobs as flat-rate projects rather than hourly.
How often does a commercial property need plumbing service?
Backflow preventers typically need annual testing to meet code, grease traps need regular pumping (monthly to quarterly depending on volume), and water heaters and drain lines benefit from yearly inspection. Beyond scheduled maintenance, high-traffic buildings tend to need more frequent repairs simply from heavier use than a home would see.
What should I expect during a commercial plumbing project?
Expect a walkthrough and written estimate first, then a permit pull if the work requires one (most repiping, new fixture installs, and backflow work does). For active businesses, ask the contractor about scheduling around your hours so you're not closing during peak times, and get a clear timeline in writing before work starts.
How can I tell if a commercial plumber is actually good, not just cheap?
Ask for proof of commercial-specific licensing and insurance, not just a general contractor license. Check whether they've worked on properties similar to yours, and ask how they handle emergencies outside business hours. A contractor who explains code requirements clearly and pulls permits without being asked is usually more reliable than one who quotes the lowest number and stays vague on details.

Last updated 2026-08-01