Clogged Drain in Greenville, SC
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Best Clogged Drain Pros in Greenville
#1Strong Hire
Warmer Water & Plumbing
5Clogged Drain: 71/100
“Josh was very thorough clean and had excellent communication, offering us different options for our problem... We have a major job, so we will be working with them over the next few weeks, but we knew that going into it”
#2Conditional Hire
Ken's Plumbing
4.7Reviewed for clogged drain
“He said he would get back to us by the end of the week after researching parts availability. 10 days went by - no call back.”
#3Caution
One Call Plumbing
4.9Reviewed for clogged drain
“they charged me $500 for a repair that burst anyway and that they refuse to warranty. Pipe burst tonight and I had to shut off water to my entire house”
All Clogged Drain Pros in Greenville
Warmer Water & Plumbing
5·278 reviews·
12 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Fast-response cited in 22 of 93 reviews
Workmanship and quality install praised in 17 of 93 reviews
Fair / reasonable pricing flagged in 11 of 93 reviews
Concerns
Pricing flagged as expensive in 2 of 93 reviews
Ken's Plumbing
4.7·485 reviews·
In GreenvilleGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.7Google
Strengths
Sunday and after-hours response cited 12 times including same-day…
Within-an-hour arrival on emergencies confirmed in multiple…
Quoted prices held firm without surprise fees on sewage pump…
Concerns
Customer reports $49 appointment fee charged after $733 total…
4 expensive complaints including $199 for running toilet and…
3 slow-response complaints including a tech who never called back…
One Call Plumbing
4.9·83 reviews·
In GreenvilleGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.9Google
Strengths
Same-day arrival within an hour confirmed across 23 fast_response…
No bogus dispatch fee policy explicitly praised by customers
Toilet repair (12 mentions) and faucet work (7) handled with…
Concerns
A pipe repair burst again and company refused warranty per…
Customer alleges technician damaged a valve then bid $2000 to fix…
Multiple customers flag pricing as nearly double competitor…
Plumbers of Greenville
4.9·43 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+1 more
Top pick4.9Google
Strengths
44 of 45 reviews are five-star with reviewConsistency=0.913, the…
Bathroom remodel/renovation work singled out as best-in-25-years…
Sewage backup at 4:50pm cleared same-day including root cutting…
Concerns
3 slow_response mentions despite 10 fast_response mentions;
Chisholm Plumbing, AC & Furnace Repair
4.9·1.7k reviews·
11 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+1 more
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Quoted price matched final bill in a plumber-cost review
Same-day dispatch confirmed
Workmanship cited in 22 of 100 reviews;
Concerns
1-star Yelp review alleges $1,629 job required 4 return trips,…
1-star Yelp review alleges $14,000 AC replacement quote when a…
Pricing flagged as high in 2 reviews including a Yelp 4-star…
Plumbing Pros Llc
5·55 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+3 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
No-upsell pattern across 3 reviews
Same-day dispatch cited in 9 of 60 reviews
Owner-operator model cited as the value driver
Concerns
Not enough data to identify weaknesses
Morris-Jenkins
5·178 reviews·
14 mi away — Serves your areaGoogle Verified
+2 more
Avoid5.0Google
Strengths
Technicians arrive on time with ETA call-aheads
Polished communication and office coordination
Same-day availability confirmed
Concerns
Surprise-fee and upsell pattern: tech quoted $600 to replace…
Charges per visit without resolving the issue
Long-time customer reports a decline
Quoted $1200 to hydro-clean a root-clogged main line and $6700 to…
Tri-State Plumbing, Electrical, and Septic
4.7·227 reviews·
In GreenvilleGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.7Google
Strengths
Saturday emergency response confirmed with on-time arrival
Pricing negotiation and same-week scheduling on large jobs…
Quote-no-pressure approach mentioned across multiple reviews
Concerns
Property manager reports they patched a sewer line they were…
Local inspector issued stop-work order in NC for performing work…
3 expensive and 2 poor_workmanship complaints across the sample
Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
4.9·1.3k reviews·
10 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.9Google
Strengths
Scheduling speed cited in 18 of 100 reviews
Honest diagnostic noted
Holiday commitment cited
Concerns
1-star Yelp alleges after-hours line hangs up on callers and that…
1-star Yelp describes 'very unprofessional and rude' interactions…
Budget Plumbing Inc
4.8·104 reviews·
In GreenvilleGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick4.8Google
Strengths
12 fair_pricing mentions and 67 cheap-plumber service mentions;
25-year repeat-customer relationships cited;
26 fast_response mentions;
Concerns
Only 2 expensive and 1 surprise_fees mention against 91 five-star…
Ace Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Air
5·84 reviews·
In GreenvilleGoogle Verified
+2 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Gas-line specialty: isolation valve installs on gas…
Quote-to-install turnaround within 2 days on plumbing repair job…
Multi-trade follow-through: returned twice for a kitchen leak
Concerns
2018 Yelp complaint of a rag left in the line plus repeated…
JB Plumbing Services LLC
5·795 reviews·
In GreenvilleGoogle Verified
+4 more
Top pick5.0Google
Strengths
Owner Jean personally calls back same-day;
9 fair_pricing mentions and 23 workmanship mentions;
Old-house repipe/galvanized work cited: same-day evaluation with…
Concerns
Technician on a dishwasher-leak call reportedly did not unhook…
Ethical Plumbing
4.8·561 reviews·
In GreenvilleGoogle Verified
Proceed with care4.8Google
Strengths
Honest pricing flagged on at least one front-yard water leak job
Same-day sewer lateral repair after fiber company hit the line
Code-compliant water heater install with prior unit found…
Concerns
Pricing complaints flagged in 3 reviews (themeCounts.expensive=3)…
Unsolicited charity-fundraiser maintenance call after a previous…
11 of 100 reviews are 1-star — pricing disputes drive most (e.g.
Duckett Plumbing
4.3·293 reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
+4 more
Avoid4.3Google
Strengths
Septic pump-out and baffle build completed same-day, finishing by…
Sunday 7:30 PM ice-maker leak: tech onsite within 45 minutes from…
Concerns
BBB F rating plus 20 of 94 1-star reviews;
Charged $500 for an outside faucet and justified pricing via…
Did not locate the leak, made a costly unnecessary 'repair',…
Repeat no-shows: scheduled site visit at 8 AM Friday became…
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service
4.8·1.6k reviews·
7 mi awayGoogle Verified
Solid pick4.8Google
Strengths
19 fast_response mentions including a Christmas-Eve drain…
10 same-day-plumber mentions and 90 of 100 reviews are five-star;
Workmanship cited in 17 reviews including water-heater…
Concerns
Sewer line replacement cut active gas line on customer's and…
National dispatch line rescheduled an 80-year-old customer for…
3 slow_response mentions;
Common Clogged Drain Scenarios
Stop Using the Drain
Running more water into a clogged drain can cause overflow. Stop all water use in the affected area until the clog is cleared.
Try a Plunger First
A cup plunger (not a flange plunger) works for sinks. Create a seal and plunge firmly 10-15 times. If it doesn't clear in 3 attempts, call a pro.
Skip the Chemical Drain Cleaners
Chemical drain cleaners (Drano, Liquid-Plumr) can corrode pipes and are hazardous. A plumber's snake or hydro-jet is safer and more effective.
Check Other Drains
If multiple drains are slow or backing up, the clog is in the main sewer line — not a single fixture. This is more urgent and needs professional attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I call a plumber for a clogged drain?
Call a plumber if: the plunger doesn't work after 3 attempts, multiple drains are slow at once, water is backing up (not just slow), or you've had recurring clogs in the same drain. Most drain cleaning pros in Greenville can come same-day.
What causes clogged drains?
Common causes: hair and soap in bathroom drains, grease and food in kitchen drains, tree roots in main sewer lines, and mineral buildup in older pipes. In Greenville homes with mature trees, root intrusion is a frequent cause of main line clogs.
How much does it cost to fix a clogged drain in Greenville?
Drain unclogging in Greenville costs $150-$450 depending on location and severity. Kitchen and bathroom drain clogs are on the lower end. Main sewer line clogs requiring camera inspection and hydro-jetting cost $350-$900.
Can a clogged drain damage my home?
Yes — a clogged drain that causes backup can lead to water damage, mold growth, and sewage contamination. A main sewer line backup in your Greenville home is a health hazard. Don't delay getting it cleared.
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