Need a plumber in South Carolina? Flooded low streets on the coast and old pipe inland lead the calls. Call Same Day Plumber any time to reach a South Carolina-licensed plumber.
Call a Plumber in South Carolina (833) 763-0420Plumbing in South Carolina: What Differs by City
The state licenses residential plumbers. A license is needed for home plumbing work over $500.
Water is mostly soft. Charleston is about 3.4 grains per gallon, Columbia 1 to 2, and Greenville very soft.
On the coast, low streets flood in storms and high tides, which can back up drains. Many old Charleston houses are raised on piers.
Inland, older neighborhoods in Columbia bring aging pipe and crawl space leaks.
In Charleston, a water heater job needs a gas or electrical permit as well as the plumbing permit.
Pick your South Carolina city below for local water, permit and repair details.
South Carolina Cities With Local Plumbing Guides
- Charleston, SCFlood and tide backups · Old pipe downtown · Crawl space leaks
- Columbia, SCOld pipe in early neighborhoods · Crawl space leaks · Water heater replacement
- North Charleston, SCWater heater replacement · Old pipe in Park Circle · Storm backups
- Greenville, SCOld pipe · Crawl space leaks · Water heater replacement
- Rock Hill, SCWater heater replacement · Old pipe near downtown · Frozen pipes
- Mount Pleasant, SCFirst water heater replacements · Corrosion · Drain backups in heavy rain
Plumbing Codes, Permit Offices and Water Hardness by South Carolina City
| City | Plumbing code | Permits issued by | Water hardness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | Not listed | City of Charleston Permit Center | Moderately soft |
| Columbia | Not listed | City of Columbia Development Center | Moderately soft |
| North Charleston | Not listed | Not listed | Moderately soft |
| Greenville | Not listed | Not listed | Very soft |
| Rock Hill | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
| Mount Pleasant | Not listed | Not listed | Not published |
How to Check a Plumber's License in South Carolina
Residential plumbers in South Carolina are licensed by the state. Before work begins, ask for the license number and look it up with the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission.
Plumbing Services Available Across South Carolina
- Emergency PlumbingBurst pipes, flooding, sewage backups and loss of water, any hour.
- Drain CleaningClogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main sewer lines.
- Water Heater Repair & ReplacementNo hot water, leaking tanks, tank and tankless repair or replacement.
- Leak Detection & RepairHidden, slab and pipe leaks found and fixed before they cause damage.
- Sewer Line RepairCamera inspection, sewer repair and trenchless replacement.
- Pipe Repair & RepipingBurst, frozen and corroded pipes repaired or replaced.
- Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking and broken toilets repaired or replaced.
- Faucet & Fixture RepairFaucets, garbage disposals and shower valves.
- Sump Pump RepairSump pump repair, replacement and battery backups.
- Gas Line RepairGas leak repair and appliance hookups by licensed plumbers.
- Water Softeners & FiltrationWater softeners, whole-house filtration and well pumps.
- Commercial Plumbing & BackflowCommercial plumbing service and backflow testing.