Best plumbers in West Columbia, SC

★★★★★4.9 (628 reviews)score 93/100

With 628 reviews at a 4.9 average, Cottrell has the largest and most consistent review base on this list. Eight years of feedback show the same pattern: technicians like Brett, Chris, Tim, Kurt, and Josh show up fast, quote upfront, and treat homes with care, which explains the high repeat-customer rate.

• Same-day emergency response, including Sundays
• Named technicians who explain the work clearly
• Consistent upfront pricing across hundreds of jobs
• High rate of repeat customers

Google-verified628 Google reviewsSince 1995

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair, gas line services

★★★★★4.9 (236 reviews)score 93/100

Mr. Rooter of Lexington SC scores nearly as high as the top spot, built on 236 reviews at a 4.9 average. Mac, Joseph, Kara, and Jayson get called out repeatedly for taking on jobs, from main line leaks to a medical facility sewer reline, that other plumbers pass on, and for finishing ahead of the timeline they quote.

• Handles complex residential and commercial jobs others avoid
• Fast response with same-day arrival
• Transparent pricing and upfront quotes
• Named technicians known for detail and care

Google-verified236 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair, gas line services

★★★★★4.8 (416 reviews)score 89/100

WeCo Rooter backs up its 4.8 rating across 416 reviews with same-day or next-day finishes and technicians (Isaac, Steve, Zane, Chris) who explain problems clearly before fixing them. One reviewer noted a manager personally chasing down a manufacturer for a warranty claim, which says something about how far the team follows through.

• Same-day or next-day service on most jobs
• Named technicians consistently praised by repeat customers
• Family-owned with a 20+ year track record
• Cleans up work areas and gives upfront quotes

Watch out: A few reviewers flagged weekend call scheduling as a bottleneck, even when the technicians themselves performed well.

Google-verified416 Google reviews20+ years

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, leak detection repair, gas line services

★★★★★4.8 (40 reviews)score 84/100

Merritt Plumbing holds a 4.8 rating across 40 reviews, with water heater and faucet work driving most of the praise. Zack, Julio, and Zach P are named repeatedly for arriving within the promised window and explaining repairs before starting, and customers report quotes that beat competitors with no callbacks a year later.

• Same-day or next-day response to emergency calls
• Named technicians customers ask for by name
• Transparent, upfront quotes before work begins
• Repairs holding up long-term with no callbacks reported

Watch out: Review volume is moderate (40), so the track record is shorter than the top three.

Google-verified40 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, gas line services, bathroom kitchen remodel plumbing

★★★★★5 (18 reviews)score 82/100

Clear Water Group holds a perfect 5.0 across all 18 reviews, with owner Melvin Brown named personally in nearly every one for fast callbacks and honest diagnosis. He's called out for Rinnai tankless expertise and for doing extra work without padding the bill.

• Owner personally troubleshoots and follows up by phone
• Fast response, often same-day or next-day
• Honest diagnosis that has saved customers from unneeded repairs
• Rinnai tankless water heater specialist

Watch out: Only 18 reviews on record, so it's a smaller sample than the businesses above it.

Google-verified18 Google reviewsOver 30 years experience

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, gas line services, water heater services

★★★★★4.8 (25 reviews)score 78/100

Knight's Plumbing has been operating for more than 40 years and still pulls a 4.8 rating from 25 reviews, with customers repeatedly citing prices that undercut competitors and no upselling. It's a smaller review count, but the pattern of long-term repeat customers backs up the reputation.

• 40+ years in operation
• Prices consistently below competitors
• Same-day or next-day dispatch
• No estimate charges, no upselling

Watch out: Review volume is on the lower side (25), so confidence is lower than the top-tier picks.

Google-verified25 Google reviewssince 1981

Services: emergency plumbing, gas line services, water heater services, commercial plumbing

★★★★☆4.4 (27 reviews)score 73/100

Fast Response Plumbing earns its name with most reviewers reporting arrival within hours, and named technicians Robert Sims, Anthony, Will, and Tron get credit for solving complex issues like pump replacements and long-standing sewage problems. The 4.4 rating from 27 reviews reflects a couple of older complaints against an otherwise strong majority of five-star feedback.

• Same-day or next-day availability
• Named technicians with strong track records
• Handles complex jobs including pump replacement
• Trusted by property managers and contractors

Watch out: A couple of older reviews cite receptionist unprofessionalism and a misdiagnosis; more recent feedback skews strongly positive.

Google-verified27 Google reviewssince 2009

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, gas line services, water heater services

★★★★☆4.2 (62 reviews)score 70/100

Webster Plumbing Gas has been licensed since 1988 and handles routine diagnosis and repair well, with Daniel and Hollywood praised for efficiency on straightforward jobs. The 4.2 rating from 62 reviews reflects a mixed record though: several households report missed gas leak diagnoses later caught by outside experts, along with billing disputes.

• Same-day or next-day response for routine calls
• Experienced with older homes and corroded piping
• Transparent pricing on straightforward jobs
• Long-standing business, licensed since 1988

Watch out: Multiple reports of missed gas leak diagnoses and unexpected billing on complex jobs; better suited to routine repairs than high-stakes diagnostics.

Google-verified62 Google reviewssince 1988

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, gas line services, water heater services

★★★★★4.8 (23 reviews)score 67/100

R G Murphy pulls a 4.8 rating from 23 reviews, with customers specifically calling out his willingness to work holidays and his habit of talking homeowners out of unnecessary upsells. It's a smaller and slightly older review set, but the sentiment is consistently positive on honesty and pricing.

• Honest quotes that reviewers say saved them money
• Responds same-day, including holidays
• Explains problems and fixes patiently
• Wide network of trusted vendors for referrals

Watch out: Review recency is lower than top picks, so recent performance is harder to confirm.

23 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, leak detection repair, gas line services, water heater services

★★★★★4.8 (4 reviews)score 61/100

Southern Pride Plumbing has only 4 reviews on record, all positive, with specific praise for tidy tankless water heater installations and no follow-up issues. It's a thin sample, but what's there is clean.

• Prompt service reported in available reviews
• Professional tankless water heater installation

Watch out: Only 4 reviews total, so this is a low-confidence pick until more feedback comes in.

Google-verified4 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, gas line services, water heater services, drain sewer cleaning

★★★★☆3.8 (4 reviews)score 46/100

Fats Plumbing & Gas has a 3.8 rating from just 4 reviews, and there isn't enough recent feedback to draw a reliable read on typical job experience.

• Listed as offering gas and plumbing services

Watch out: Too few reviews to assess consistency; treat this as an unproven pick for now.

4 Google reviews

Services: gas line services, emergency plumbing

★★★☆☆3.3 (4 reviews)score 45/100

Carroll Plumbing shows a mixed picture on just 4 reviews: one customer praised quick, honest, clean work, another noted professionalism, but a third described a technician reluctant to take weekend hours and deferring a two-floor job in a way that read as padding the bill.

• Quick service reported by some customers
• Honest repairs and clean work areas noted

Watch out: One reviewer described a dismissive attitude and reluctance to take on a more complex job.

4 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing

★★★★★5 (1 reviews)score 45/100

Sitte Plumbing Co has a single 5-star review on record, which isn't enough to establish a pattern one way or the other.

• Perfect single review on record

Watch out: Only one review exists, so there's essentially no track record to evaluate yet.

1 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning

★★★★★5 (1 reviews)score 45/100

Rooter-Man also has just one review, a 5-star rating, which doesn't provide enough evidence to gauge typical service quality.

• Perfect single review on record

Watch out: Only one review exists, so there's essentially no track record to evaluate yet.

1 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, drain sewer cleaning, gas line services, water heater services

★★★☆☆3.4 (5 reviews)score 43/100

A & T Plumbing carries a 3.4 rating from 5 reviews, including two one-star reports from commercial clients describing an unresolved toilet issue that led to a $1,500 water bill and complaints of unreliability.

• Listed as a general plumbing service provider

Watch out: Two separate one-star reviews cite an unrepaired toilet leading to a $1,500 water bill and describe the company as unreliable.

5 Google reviews

Services: emergency plumbing, gas line services, water heater services, commercial plumbing