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Doby's Plumbing & Gas Co

Updated 2026-07-18 · 2,364 reviewed · 148 listed · Scored from 13 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(13) 56 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Emergency PlumbingGas Line ServicesRepiping & Pipe RepairCommercial PlumbingDrain & Sewer Cleaning

13 Google reviews

Services
Emergency Plumbing, Gas Line Services, Repiping & Pipe Repair
Reviews
13

What recent reviews say

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.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive and professional
  • reliable and knowledgeable
  • reasonable pricing
  • thorough work
Watch-outs
  • no follow-up after quote request
responsiveskilled-workmanshipfair-pricingpunctual
Best for: homeowners and business owners needing both routine and major plumbing work
Think twice if: customers requiring quick turnaround on initial communication about quote requests

Strengths

  • long-standing family operation
  • serves both homes and businesses
  • reasonable estimates that cover the complete job
  • known for responsiveness

Worth knowing

  • Mr. Doby and his team handle jobs personally
  • replaced collapsed Orangeburg sewer lines with PVC
  • referred by local gas company for conversions
  • long-term relationships with customers spanning 5+ years

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
praised for prompt response and handling urgent sewer collapse
Gas Line Services
referred by gas company, though one caller had follow-up issues
Repiping & Pipe Repair
experienced with Orangeburg-to-PVC conversions and full system work
Commercial Plumbing
serves business clients alongside residential work

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.67 average across the 106 emergency plumbing businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 48% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 78
Review volume 50
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 62
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do they handle both residential and commercial work?
Yes. Reviewers mention using them for homes, rentals, and businesses.
How quickly do they respond to emergencies?
Multiple reviews describe them as prompt and quick, including one sewer collapse repair.
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Last updated 2026-07-18