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Top Rated Plumbers in Charleston

#1

Servant Plumbing of Mt Pleasant

4.9
(114 reviews)3.9 mi
Open NowDrain Specialist

802 Coleman Blvd Suite 207, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

(843) 534-5079
Overall Score95/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Morgan Yeargan

I had a great experience with Servant Plumbing of Mount Pleasant! Mike was wonderful to speak with, and Dave came out to my property the next day after I called about a clogged shower drain that was backing up. He was professional, friendly and made sure everything else in my plumbing system was working properly, which gave me a peace of mind. I really appreciated their responsiveness and care. I’ll definitely be using them again in the future and highly recommend them to anyone in the area!

5 months ago
James Schiller

As a real estate broker in the area, I deal with a lot of house related issues with clients, etc. On a Sunday afternoon when we had snow and 20 degrees the day before, a pipe under my house busted, I turned the water off at the street, and proceeded to contact as many companies as I could. many called, couldn't get out as you can imagine, Servant was one of the Angi's list companies that called me, they said they could be out the next day between 7-9am. Which was faster than anyone else said they could. Giovanni showed up at 6:30, and within 15 mins, pipe was repaired (and this was under my house). Fair price, nice guy. I was very pleased, hence leaving this review. I will be using them again.

1 month ago
Simone DeMass

I had an outstanding experience with Servant Plumbing and their workmanship was top-notch. I had my whole home repiped and replaced my water heater. Josh and his team were punctual, thorough, and committed to getting the job done right. Every time I called, they responded quickly and professionally. I'm extremely happy with the results and highly recommend them to anyone in need of plumbing services!

4 months ago
#2

Roto-Rooter of Charleston

4.9
(2296 reviews)10.5 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

3630 State Rd S-10-1024, Johns Island, SC 29455, USA

(843) 867-4970
Overall Score86/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Lisa Mciver

Our downstairs bathroom overflowed, what a mess from a clogged pipe, but the gentlemen from Roto-Rooter did an excellent job. Didn’t leave until everything was running well. They were very professional, very nice and extremely polite. I will call them again and I will let others know how well they did.Thank you for the rescue! We appreciate it more than you know. Rico and company were great

1 week ago
Jay Michelle

Mr. Malik came and cleared a deep clog for us on New Year's day 🙌🏽 We had water going all over the garage. He really saved the day. In addition to that, he helped ease my mom's mind throughout the process, continuously assuring her that he was going to get the job done. Great Work. Great Customer Service. Highly Recommended. Sidenote: He was here so long he left two of his tools, lol. We still have him here for him! - Michelle

2 months ago
Theresa Halverson

One evening I realized after business hours that we had a plumbing issue (sewer backup) at my home. The next morning I called Roto-Rooter of Summerville, SC and Amanda F. quickly routed a technician to my home. Deshong M. showed up and quickly went to work. In short order he cleared the line which allowed me to go about my day without worry. Roto-Rooter has continually improved their customer service and do great work. I highly recommend them!

1 month ago
#3

Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Greater Charleston

4.7
(963 reviews)12.9 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

3330 Marathon Ct ste b, North Charleston, SC 29418, USA

(843) 410-6063
Overall Score85/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
David Largent

We had our toilets and shower line clogged up to the point where we couldn't use them. I called Mr. Rooter and they sent out Zack who I've got to say was amazing. This guy is smart, he was very careful with everything he did. Zach is just a super nice guy and very skilled at what he does. I will definitely, absolutely ask for Zack the next time I need plumbing work done. Mr. Rooter really came through for me.

2 months ago
Lance Malone

Emergency service with main line clogged. Zack was there promptly. Found him very professional. Resolved the clog and explained thoroughly what was occuring. So we are equipped with important information on where the clog occurred, how it may return and what we should do to resolve permanently. Feel like Zack represented the company quite well.

1 month ago
Brandi Duzz

Super quick, here the same day. Fixed the issue in 10 minutes. Awesome! Plumber was friendly and nice

2 months ago
#4

1-Tom-Plumber

4.9
(917 reviews)17.6 mi
Open Now24/7 EmergencyDrain Specialist

213 College Park Rd, Ladson, SC 29456, USA

(843) 790-9515
Overall Score82/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Samuel Cato

Tyrese and Rodger were absolutely fantastic. They quickly identified a leak coming from our upstairs bathroom tub that was draining into the downstairs hallway and kitchen. They explained the issue clearly, worked efficiently, and had everything diagnosed and repaired the same day with zero issues. Professional, knowledgeable, and respectful throughout the entire process. I couldn’t be more impressed with their work and would highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable plumbing service. Thank you both for everything!

1 month ago
Debbie Richter

It was a SATURDAY, Tyrese came stated a clog in line. 2.5 hours later said clog was cleared. It was a BIG MESS when he left. My bathroom was clean when he came, but when he left the dirty water had backed up in my shower, and was never checked before leaving. My toilet he had to pull, was placed with different bolts, but stated” he had no caps to replace my old ones. The floor and wall behind my toilet was sprayed with dirty water. Left with a disgusting mess. I’m a senior, and with health issues and to say I was happy would be a big story. Be careful who you use! I called office next Monday, and stated managers were out! Never received a call back to make it right.” No customer service”. Be careful who you hire!!!

6 months ago
Vee Green

I had an unexpected plumbing emergency when a pipe burst late on a Saturday night, and I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service I received from 1-Tom-Plumber. From start to finish, everyone I interacted with was professional, kind, and truly committed to helping. Addison, the customer service representative, was wonderful. She immediately reached out to find someone who could assist and was so kind throughout the process. Austin arrived that night to handle the emergency and quickly got the water stopped—he was fantastic and brought a sense of calm to a stressful situation. The next day, Thomas and Dee came out and did an amazing job. I ended up needing a new water line, which meant digging, getting under the house, and a lot of hard work. They handled everything with skill and care, and I genuinely appreciate the effort they put into completing the job the right way. They will also be coming back to install a new water heater, and I feel confident the work will be just as solid. Lastly, Julie from customer service was also great. Her assistance and communication made the entire experience even smoother. I truly appreciate the prompt response, the hard work from everyone involved, and the way each person went above and beyond to help. I would absolutely recommend 1-Tom-Plumber—everyone was amazing!

1 month ago
#5

Palmetto Plumbing, Drain Cleaning & Water Heater Repair

5.0
(91 reviews)3.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

835 Savannah Hwy Suite 209, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

(843) 738-1635
Overall Score69/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Jenni Simon

I had an outstanding experience with Palmetto Plumbing and Drain when they installed my new toilet. They arrived right on time and were beyond professional from start to finish. We ran into some unexpected issues due to some gnarly root intrusion, which could have easily turned into a stressful situation. But huge shout out to Steve for sticking with the job and seeing it through without cutting corners. His patience was unmatched, and he came fully prepared with the right tools and parts ready to go. Despite the complications, Steve delivered a flawless installation. His expertise and dedication really showed, and he made sure everything was working perfectly before wrapping up. Because of Steve, I’d give Palmetto Plumbing and Drain 10 stars if I could. Highly recommend!

2 weeks ago
Jo Kokri-Bhatt

I just had Palmetto Plumbing put in a new toilet for me, after a couple other unreliable plumbers failed to. As I run a business too, I know how difficult it is. So I appreciate their stellar service that much more. They were as punctual as possible, knowledgeable, tidy, efficient and courteous! I am glad I happened to find and follow up with them on this matter :)

4 months ago
Sallyann Koontz

Emergencies always seem to happen on the weekend. Ours happened on Super Bowl Sunday and was a main water line issue flooding the area. Stephen from Palmetto Plumbing saved us. He arrived quickly and went right to work on the issue. He was efficient and an expert in the issue and the fix made our connectors stronger than the originals so this doesn’t happen again. He was also very personable and a pleasure to work with even though we interrupted his Sunday! The price was also very reasonable. We highly recommend their services.

1 month ago
#6

Top Choice Plumbing

4.9
(210 reviews)7.8 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1928 E Montague Ave Suite 102, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA

(843) 718-1838
Overall Score67/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Lauren Rhodes

We had an emergency situation that required immediate repair. Sewer Daddy sent us an angel named Webb. (Austin) He calmly addressed the problem, assessed the damage, showed compassion while explaining the necessary repairs, efficiently fixed the leaks, and showed me the utmost kindness and respect in offering options and help with what should be done in the future for the longevity of our home. Ten of ten recommend Webb for the job. I will never call anyone else. Thank you Webb!!!

1 week ago
Jason W

This was my first time using them and I am very pleased with the service. Manny showed up at the time scheduled and was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Will certainly use them next time I have a plumbing need for my hotel.

2 weeks ago
Brent P

Manny and Ryder did an amazing job of installing my tankless water heater. Extremely professional in both personality and their work. Thank you so much for the work you did.

3 weeks ago
#7

Plumb Easy

5.0
(113 reviews)5 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1212 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC 29407, USA

(843) 270-3983
Overall Score65/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Mari Gomez

From the first phone call to the tankless water heater flush service, the customer service was exceptional. The customer service rep was friendly, patient and helpful. The technician was on time and went above and beyond to flushing out my tankless water heater. He was helpful and experienced; I loved that he kept me updated. The price is great and competitive compared to other companies. Also, I love that they are on the island. I highly recommend Plumb Easy!

2 weeks ago
Rachel Hyatt

I just had a great experience with Plumb Easy! My toilet started leaking into my living room. Fortunately, it wasn't anything major. I called this service at 7:45 am and they were here at 9:30 am. Impressive! The toilet just needed to be resealed. He did it in no time and did not over charge me! Chase the plumber was friendly and explained everything to me. Great company highly recommend...

2 weeks ago
Alexander Delp

Devon and Chase did a great job. The whole process from scheduling to work completion was efficient and easy. The repair was completed to high quality and the pricing was fair. Will definitely call Plumb Easy again for my plumbing needs.

1 week ago
#8

LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air

4.9
(6730 reviews)7 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

4546 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA

(843) 427-0817
Overall Score64/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Greg Bobich

We have had a great experience with two of your technicians. Sterling C and Walter C are both really good at what they do. Sterling was out to clean and check out all of the HVAC system, he called with his findings and walked me through the entire process. This is a good dude and a real professional, I can go into more details if anyone is interested, top notch guy, trust me! Walter was by to tackle a plumbing issue that has been bothering us for a few years, and he did a fantastic job. It was clean, tasks were done quickly and he also kept me informed along the way with progress, price and images of the completed work. Our experience was great, and I am sure yours will be too.

1 week ago
Vonie Gilreath

Project 1- Gas line to heater replaced. Work done quickly at a good price with excellent coordination with city and Dominion Energy. Tommy replaced the gas line and did a great job. Project 2- Shower/ bath replaced in 1945 house. Project was complicated by extensive water damage but LimRic did a phenomenal job. Kenny provided reasonable estimates while technician Trevon and apprentice Kevin completed the job on time and on budget.

3 months ago
Julius Trombetto

I had an excellent experience with my tankless water heater installation. The team was professional, efficient, and took the time to make sure everything was done right. When I later ran into a small issue, they followed up quickly and resolved it at no cost, which really speaks to their integrity and customer service. Phenomenal company, and my technician, Conrad, was just as phenomenal: knowledgeable, courteous, and thorough. Highly recommend.

1 week ago
#9

J Stephens Plumbing LLC

4.9
(954 reviews)7.3 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

1985 Riviera Dr 16 Ste 103, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USA

(843) 801-2840
Overall Score63/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Tina Frazier

Indoor shower head broke immediately after installation, owner replaced and said it was likely over tightened. It failed again and was leaking a couple of months later and would not guarantee work. Spent $285 to install an outdoor shower head supplied by them in October, couple of months later it fell off and would not guarantee work again. Very disappointing, I have been a customer for years and will be looking for a new plumber unfortunately.

1 year ago
Decanus Londinium

Remodeling my bathroom and J Stephens did all the plumbing. Removed old water lines. Added new lines in different locations. Installed in wall toilet system. Updated copper with PEX. Very good work at a good price.

5 years ago
Mary M

Kyle did a great job changing the cartridge in the shower handle valve, as we could suddenly not turn it on. He is very knowledgeable, efficient, professional and competent. He changed the part in less than half hour with no mess left behind. Gave us one year warranty. Appointment was timely. Called Monday and service was scheduled for Tuesday. Would request Kyle again for future plumbing needs.. Cost was $338.00.

1 year ago
#10

Charles Towne Plumbing

4.9
(485 reviews)8.2 mi
Open Now24/7 Emergency

4952 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406, USA

(843) 212-4111
Overall Score63/100
Drain Cleaning Reviews
Dustin Melton

During the recent winter freeze, an exterior water line at my salon ruptured unexpectedly. Thanks to the flexibility of their 24-hour service line, I was able to secure a same-day appointment between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. After shutting off the water source myself, I felt confident that the turnaround time would minimize disruption to my business. To my surprise (and appreciation), I received a call an hour before the scheduled window to see if an earlier arrival would work. The service technician was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. He took the time to clearly explain the issue, the repair process, and the steps needed to ensure a long-lasting solution. From arrival to completion, the entire job was finished within an hour. Not only did he isolate and repair the problem efficiently, but he also improved the appearance and durability of the setup compared to how it was originally installed. He explained that the prior exposure and material choice were not ideal and reassured me that the corrective work he completed would hold up moving forward. Because of their prompt response and excellent service, I was able to reopen the salon for normal business hours the very next day. I truly appreciate the professionalism, efficiency, and quality of work, and I would highly recommend this company to anyone in need of reliable plumbing services.

1 month ago
Robert Lenehan

Our apartment is in the Charleston Historic District in a Historic Home with retro-fitted plumbing. We were grateful that you were able to quickly schedule an appointment for us. Your technician (Sean) was very professional, and polite. He was able to effectively diagnose the problem, repair the broken valve and replace the worn out faucet all on a, typically busy downtown, Friday. We are very pleased with the quality and efficiency of his work. Thank you so much.

2 weeks ago
Bryson Cassidy

Great service and very professional. Technician (Justin) arrived, evaluated the issue and provided the fix. He explained the cost and allowed me to watch him work. Great work and very reasonable price. Will trust this company again with any issues I may have.

1 month ago
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Professional Drain Cleaning in Charleston

In the Holy City, a clogged drain can quickly turn from a minor nuisance into a major headache, especially with our unique coastal geography. Whether you’re living in a historic home downtown or a newer build in West Ashley, finding a reliable plumber shouldn't be a guessing game. Our service revolutionizes how Charleston residents find help by scanning our network of local experts specifically for your zip code. We don't just give you a list; we proactively call our partner plumbers to verify they can handle your specific drain emergency today. This ensures that when we connect you, you're speaking to someone who is ready to head to your door immediately, saving you time and frustration in the Lowcountry heat. From the battery to the outer suburbs, we make sure your plumbing issues are handled by the right pro at the right time.

Common Drain Issues in Charleston

Historic Pipe Degradation: Many homes in Charleston’s historic district still feature aging cast iron or clay pipes. Over time, these materials corrode or collapse, leading to persistent slow drains that require professional hydro-jetting or specialized cleaning to restore flow without damaging the antique infrastructure.

Live Oak Root Intrusion: Charleston is famous for its stunning live oaks, but their extensive root systems are a nightmare for sewer lines. These roots seek out moisture, often penetrating small cracks in your pipes and causing massive blockages that common household chemicals simply cannot dissolve.

Sandy Soil Shifts: The soft, sandy soil of the Lowcountry can shift during heavy rain or seismic activity, causing "bellies" or sags in your drainage pipes. These low spots collect debris and grease, leading to recurring clogs that need professional diagnostic tools and camera inspections to identify accurately.

Coastal Humidity and Grease: Our high humidity and warm temperatures can cause grease and soap scum in your drains to solidify faster than in cooler climates. This creates a "fatberg" effect that restricts water flow and creates unpleasant odors in your kitchen or bathroom, requiring a deep professional clean.

Seasonal Drain Maintenance Tips for Charleston

Spring Prep for Storm Season: Before the heavy summer rains and hurricane season hit, ensure your exterior area drains and gutters are clear of debris to prevent water from backing up into your home’s foundation during a Lowcountry downpour.

Summer Humidity Management: Keep an eye on your AC condensate drain line during the peak of Charleston’s humid summer. Algae and slime can build up quickly in the heat, causing backups that could flood your attic or utility closet.

Fall Leaf and Needle Clearance: As the live oaks and pines shed, keep your yard drains and driveway grates clear. Debris washed into your drain lines during autumn storms is a leading cause of localized flooding on your property.

Winter Pipe Protection: While Charleston rarely sees deep freezes, occasional cold snaps can cause pipes to contract. Ensure any exposed outdoor pipes are insulated to prevent small cracks that can lead to major leaks and clogs when the weather warms back up.

Average Drain Cleaning Costs in Charleston

$175-$450

The cost of drain cleaning in Charleston typically depends on the severity of the blockage, the equipment required (such as motorized snakes or hydro-jetting), and whether the issue is located in a secondary line or the main sewer line.

Frequently Asked Questions about Drain Cleaning in Charleston

How fast can a plumber reach my Charleston home?

By using our zip code filtering and verification service, we often find plumbers who can arrive within the same day, sometimes in as little as 1 to 2 hours depending on current demand in the Charleston area.

Are your plumbers familiar with Charleston's historic plumbing?

Yes, our network includes certified professionals who have extensive experience working with both modern PVC systems and the historic cast iron or clay pipes found throughout the downtown peninsula.

Is 24-hour service available in West Ashley or Mount Pleasant?

Absolutely. Our verification service covers the entire Charleston metro area, ensuring we find an available 24/7 technician whether you're in West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant, James Island, or Daniel Island.

Why shouldn't I use chemical drain cleaners in my Lowcountry home?

Chemical cleaners can be particularly damaging to the older piping found in many Charleston homes, often leading to pipe corrosion and leaks. Professional cleaning is safer and provides a more long-term solution for our local soil conditions.

Does the proximity to the coast affect my drainage?

High water tables and tidal surges in Charleston can put extra pressure on your drainage system. If you notice slow drains specifically during high tide or heavy rain, it’s a sign your system needs a professional inspection to prevent backflow.