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WeCo Rooter

Updated 2026-08-01 · 2,402 reviewed · 151 listed · Scored from 416 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(416) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Emergency PlumbingDrain & Sewer CleaningLeak Detection & RepairGas Line ServicesWater Heater Installation & RepairCommercial PlumbingBathroom & Kitchen Remodel PlumbingRepiping & Pipe Repair

Google-verified416 Google reviews20+ years

WeCo Rooter
Services
Emergency Plumbing, Drain & Sewer Cleaning, Leak Detection & Repair
Reviews
416

What recent reviews say

WeCo Rooter consistently arrives fast and finishes work the same day or next, with technicians who diagnose problems clearly and explain solutions. Staff including Isaac, Steve, Zane, and Chris earn repeated praise for staying thorough, communicating updates, and handling complex jobs like pipe replacement and emergency leaks with calm professionalism.

Reviewers value how the team gives upfront quotes, cleans up after themselves, and follows through: one customer recalls a manager contacting a faucet manufacturer to help with warranty claims. The only friction noted was a weekend scheduling bottleneck, but technicians themselves earned trust even when logistics stumbled.

Praised for
  • fast response and quick repairs
  • knowledgeable technicians
  • excellent customer service and communication
  • named staff going above and beyond
  • clean work area after job done
Watch-outs
  • weekend call service hiccup
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Best for: Homeowners in central South Carolina needing urgent repairs or planned work with transparent pricing.
Think twice if: Weekend emergency scheduling can lag, though technicians themselves handle jobs well.

Strengths

  • same-day or next-day service
  • named technicians consistently praised
  • family-owned with 20+ year track record
  • upfront quotes and transparent communication

Worth knowing

  • Named technicians Isaac, Steve, Zane, Chris, and Brian earn specific praise for expertise
  • Emergency leak repair completed same day
  • Complete copper and galvanized pipe replacement handled in-house
  • Manager contacted faucet manufacturer to help with warranty claim
  • Camera scope used to verify drain is fully cleared

What reviews say by service

Emergency Plumbing
Fast response to urgent leaks; Steve and Dalton completed water leak repair under house same day
Drain & Sewer Cleaning
Isaac tackled stubborn 1.5 inch kitchen clog with camera verification; septic tank pumping praised for politeness
Leak Detection & Repair
Same-day emergency response to water leak under house, professional and efficient
Water Heater Installation & Repair
Zane installed water heater alongside full pipe replacement job; praised as thorough
Repiping & Pipe Repair
Isaac completed full copper and galvanized pipe replacement inside and outside home, hardworking and knowledgeable
Commercial Plumbing
Business claims commercial plumbing services; no specific review evidence provided

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.72 average across the 77 drain & sewer cleaning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Can WeCo Rooter come out for an emergency on the weekend?
Yes, they operate 7 days a week. One reviewer noted occasional delays in weekend scheduling, but technicians responded and completed drain work.
Do technicians explain what they find and fix?
Yes. Reviewers consistently report technicians explaining problems, solutions, and next steps. One manager even contacted a faucet manufacturer to help with a warranty claim.
Will WeCo clean up after finishing the job?
Yes. Multiple reviewers mention the team cleaned the area very well after they finished work.

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Last updated 2026-08-01