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5 Best Plumbers in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 19 plumbers in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A slow leak behind a wall rarely announces itself, and by the time you call, you want a plumber who shows up and explains the fix. Plumbers in Columbia on this page have drawn 5,388 Google reviews between them, with ratings from 4.6 to 5.0, so the useful question is less who is good and more who fits the job, from a faucet swap to a whole-home repipe.

Short answer: Meetze Plumbing has the deepest track record here, 4.8 stars across 1,988 Google reviews, followed by Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (4.9, 1,141 reviews) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (4.6, 1,125 reviews). Prices depend on the job, so get a written estimate before work starts.
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Columbia Plumbers, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Meetze Plumbing 4.8 ★ 1,988 Seven-day availability / largest review base View ›
2 Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning 4.9 ★ 1,141 Leaks, drains and sewer lines View ›
3 Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup 4.6 ★ 1,125 24/7 drains and water cleanup View ›
4 Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating And Air 4.9 ★ 667 Plumbing plus heating and air View ›
5 Beaver Plumbing and Electric 5.0 ★ 467 Water heaters and repipes View ›
5 Best Plumbers in Columbia (2026)

Who does what, reviewed

Meetze Plumbing logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Meetze Plumbing

4.81,988 Google reviews

Meetze Plumbing runs a Columbia branch that its site says serves homes and businesses across the Midlands, from Five Points to Forest Acres, and the company says it has been fixing leaks, clearing drains and replacing old pipes for more than forty years. Google lists it as a plumber with drainage and gas installation work, open 7 AM to 7 PM seven days a week. It lists no street address.

What people praise

  • Technician came out on a holiday Sunday and fixed a leak the same day, per one reviewer
  • Detailed estimates with before-and-after photos are praised
  • Technicians are described as on time and clear about each phase of the job
  • Open every day of the week

Worth knowing

  • No street address is listed on Google, so confirm service coverage by phone
  • 51 one-star ratings appear among its 1,988 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,988 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on the page at 1,988, with a 4.8 behind it. A safe default for leaks and general repairs, especially if you need a weekend visit.

Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning

4.91,141 Google reviews

Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is a full-service plumbing, gas, drain and sewer company at 3004 Millwood Avenue in Columbia, with online booking and weekday hours from 8 AM to 5 PM. Its site cites an A+ BBB rating. Reviewers bring it leaks in crawl spaces and showers, pipe replacement and maintenance checks.

What people praise

  • Leak found quickly and repaired the same day, per a crawl-space client
  • Technicians explain the problem and answer every question
  • Old sink piping replaced and water pressure restored, says one reviewer
  • Several reviewers call pricing reasonable

Worth knowing

  • Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,141 · 92nd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 across 1,141 reviews pairs a high rating with a deep review base. Call here first for diagnosis-heavy jobs like hidden leaks.

3004 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29205

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup

4.61,125 Google reviews

Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup operates from 4752 Alpine Road in Columbia. Its site lists 24/7 service, drain cleaning, sewer line repair, water damage restoration, general plumbing and commercial work, and notes that each location is operated as an independent contractor. Google also tags it for excavating and water testing.

What people praise

  • Sewer line replacement explained clearly, per one reviewer
  • Open around the clock, including holidays
  • Water damage cleanup sits under the same company
  • Senior and military discounts are listed on its site

Worth knowing

  • Lower-rated reviews concern billing disputes and the scope of water damage work
  • 86 one-star ratings appear among 1,125 reviews
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume1,125 · 87th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 4.6 sits below the other names, but volume and round-the-clock coverage keep it in the middle of the page. Get the scope and price of water cleanup in writing.

4752 Alpine Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating And Air logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating And Air

4.9667 Google reviews

Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating And Air is based at 100 Carolina Street in West Columbia and has served the Midlands since 1995, according to its site. It describes Master Plumbers and NATE-certified HVAC specialists and handles repair, replacement, drain cleaning and water heaters for homes and businesses. A fully staffed office takes calls around the clock, the site says.

What people praise

  • Next-day appointment for a leaking toilet, per a reviewer
  • Technicians call ahead and explain the work
  • Upfront pricing and full documentation of what was done
  • An evening emergency was met within the hour, says one client

Worth knowing

  • Also a heating and air company, so plumbing sits next to HVAC work
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume667 · 82nd
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 4.9 is higher than Roto-Rooter's 4.6, but 667 reviews trail the 1,125 behind that rating. Smart for homeowners who want plumbing and HVAC from one contractor.

100 Carolina St, West Columbia, SC 29170

Beaver Plumbing and Electric logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Beaver Plumbing and Electric

5.0467 Google reviews

Beaver Plumbing and Electric is listed on Google as a plumber that also does electrical work and bathroom and kitchen remodeling, at 2821 Ashland Road, Suite A10 in Columbia. Reviewers describe faucet replacement, a whole-home repipe and both tank and tankless water heater installs, and the owners' reply says the company is family owned and local.

What people praise

  • Same-day look at a faucet issue with a fair price, per one reviewer
  • A repipe was done with few wall holes while keeping water on, says a client
  • Water heater quote given over the phone, then installed the next day
  • Clean, courteous technicians are mentioned repeatedly

Worth knowing

  • A non-emergency job was scheduled for the following Monday after a Wednesday visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating5 / 5
Review volume467 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency8 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 rating, the highest here, but on 467 reviews, the smallest base on the page. A good fit for planned jobs like a water heater or repipe.

2821 Ashland Rd Suit A10, Columbia, SC 29210

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How we score these plumbers

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the company, compared with other Columbia plumbers. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from nearly 2,000 people carries more weight than a 5.0 from far fewer. Recency reflects how recently customers still leave reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What shapes plumbing prices in Columbia

Plumbing prices depend on the job, how hard the pipe is to reach, the time of day and the materials used. A faucet swap, a water heater install and a whole-home repipe sit in very different price brackets. We don’t show a price table because the data for these companies doesn’t give reliable local ranges, so ask each for a written estimate.

Plumbers serving Columbia and nearby towns

The companies above cover Columbia and surrounding areas, including Five Points, Forest Acres and West Columbia. Looking for a plumber near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a plumber

  • Are you licensed and insured in South Carolina?
  • Is the quote flat-rate or hourly, and what does the service fee cover?
  • Do you offer a warranty on parts and labor?
  • Do after-hours or weekend calls cost more?
  • Will you put the estimate in writing before starting?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia plumbers offer 24/7 service?

Roto-Rooter’s site lists 24/7 service, and Cottrell & Co.’s site says its office takes calls any time. Meetze Plumbing is open 7 AM to 7 PM daily. Confirm emergency availability and any after-hours fee when you call.

Do any of these companies also do electrical or HVAC work?

Cottrell & Co. covers heating and air, Beaver Plumbing and Electric lists electrical work, and Meetze Plumbing and Roto-Rooter both list drain and related services. Check what each does for your particular job.

The bottom line

Meetze Plumbing is the safe default on proven volume, and Franklin Plumbing & Drain Cleaning pairs a 4.9 rating with a deep review base. Whoever you call, get the estimate in writing first.

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