The 10 plumbers serving Sumter, ranked.

10 plumbing companies serve the Sumter area within 20 miles, and we've read 50 of their public reviews — the critical ones first. After-hours options are thin in Sumter: just 3 of 10 list 24-hour service, so read those cards first if water is already moving. Rankings are not for sale.

Ratings run high here (median 4.5, 2 below 4.0), but the depth behind them varies: 4 companies carry 100+ reviews while others have a few dozen, which we treat as thinner evidence and say so on their cards. Where reviewers repeat a specific complaint — 7 of the 10 companies have one — it's flagged below with their exact words. One number worth knowing: Leak Seekers Plumbing, LLC alone carries 686 Google reviews — the deepest review base in this radius. Across the reviews we analyzed, the work named most often is water heaters and drain clearing.

Updated Jul 11, 202620-mile radius of downtown SumterHow we rank

How we rank — the 60-second version

What we read: for each plumber, up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB — the full text, not just the stars. For this page: 50 reviews across 10 businesses.

What moves a plumber up: repeated, independent evidence of showing up when promised, fair and upfront pricing, and work that holds. One glowing review counts for little; twenty that agree count for a lot.

What moves a plumber down: repeated complaint patterns — surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — especially when they show up on more than one platform.

What never moves the ranking: money. One clearly labeled sponsored slot may appear above this list; it never changes the order below it.

Our take on each plumber is our opinion, grounded in the reviews we quote on this page. Full methodology ↓

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Our top picks

Consistent evidence of showing up, honest pricing, and work that lasts

T & N Septic Tank Co

Top pick

4.9 (465 Google reviews) 4.6 mi from downtown SumterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.9★ across 465 reviews; all 5 analyzed are 5-star; truck arrived within 30 minutes of call in 1 case and 2-hour window in another — septic specialist with strong same-day responsiveness.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed465 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 465 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Truck on site within 30 minutes of call documented in 1 review (themeCounts.fast_response=1); called at 7:30 AM and on site by 9:30 AM in another — consistent early-day responsiveness. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Proactive problem disclosure: driver Don identified a secondary mainline blockage after tank pump and attempted to clear it on the same visit; separate reviewer alerted to unknown issue with follow-up plan. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“Last week I called T&N Septic Tank Company, as I needed my septic tank pumped out. I had utilized them three times earlier over the years and had always been satisfied. They did not disappoint this time. Within 30 minutes of my call, the truck was pulling …”

gary funk · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 465 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(803) 481-2428

Full report →Website ↗

Hill Plumbing & Air

Top pick24/7 per Google listing

4.5 (245 Google reviews) 1.2 mi from downtown Sumter

Our take — how we form it

Hill Plumbing & Air holds 4.5 stars on 245 reviews with 100% positive sentiment across all 5 analyzed — Sunday emergency dispatch confirmed, 24-year repeat loyalty documented, and technicians photograph completed work for customer review.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed245 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 245 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Sunday emergency dispatch: Nick came out, stabilized drains same day, returned Monday with Jason to complete permanent repair of broken pipe (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Major under-house plumbing rebuild completed with photo walkthrough of finished work — two techs, thorough cleanup included (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Warranty honored: motor replacement covered under warranty with labor-only charge; tech offered to come out on Friday despite office closure (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“James and Justice came to repair the dripping faucet in my bedroom. They were friendly, professional, patient and knowledgeable. They offered suggestions and options for me to make an informed decision. Price is reasonable. Will definitely recommend Hill …”

Sow Foong C · ★★★★★ · Google · Jan 2026

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 245 reviews · newest from Jan 2026

(803) 773-6689

Full report →Website ↗

Houston Plumbing

Top pick24/7 per Google listingSmall track record

5.0 (11 Google reviews) 8.1 mi from downtown Sumter

Our take — how we form it

5-star across all 5 analyzed reviews; 4 of 5 mention weekend/emergency availability with same-day Saturday response confirmed in multiple accounts.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed11 total on Google

5★5

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 11 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

What reviewers keep saying

Weekend and Saturday emergency response confirmed in 4 of 5 reviews — arrives same afternoon after morning calls (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)
Pricing flagged as reasonable across water heater, garbage disposal, and wall leak repairs — all 5 reviews positive (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers complain about

No repeated complaints found in the reviews we've read.

What reviewers praise

“We are so very pleased with Mr. Houston who came to our home promptly and on a Saturday!!! He quickly fixed the issue we had with our water heater and made us aware of something that would have been a future problem. He is very professional and friendly with …”

Sheila Samuels · ★★★★★ · Google · Jun 2024

The most critical take we found

No critical reviews among the 5 we analyzed — there is nothing negative to quote yet.

We read 5 of 11 reviews · newest from Jun 2024

(803) 983-7304

Full report →

Worth a look — with caveats

Real strengths, but read the concerns first

Leak Seekers Plumbing, LLC

Caveats apply

4.7 (686 Google reviews) 6.9 mi from downtown SumterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

5 reviews analyzed: 3 five-star, 1 three-star, 1 one-star; reviewConsistency=0.36 with mixed signals — technician performance praised while office staff (Kaylee) cited for unresponsiveness across multiple interactions.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed686 total on Google

5★3

4★0

3★1

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 686 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Dispatcher ignored calls and texts for days after a water damage event; another reviewer reports staff discussed repair details with unauthorized third parties despite explicit requests not to. (2 of 5 reviews)
Office staff unresponsiveness cited in 2 of 5 reviews — one customer experienced days of ignored calls, voicemails, and texts from the same coordinator. (2 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Field technicians praised in 4 of 5 reviews as prompt and efficient — major plumbing backup resolved within a couple hours of warranty company assignment. (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Office coordinator answered call-back attempts 'multiple times throughout the day' in a positive account; next-day scheduling confirmed for dual toilet install. (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“I had a major plumbing backup. Within a couple hours of my warranty company assigning Leak Seekers, someone was out here fixing the problem. They were very professional, and efficient. Would recommend them and use them again!”

MERYL Crayton · ★★★★★ · Google · Feb 2026

The most critical take we found

“Very unprofessional, because American Home Shield uses them they worked on my home. After constantly informing them not to discuss any repair concerns to parties that are not involved they do. Also I asked about the repairs and was provided a text with a few …”

odell Anderson · ★ · Google · Feb 2026

We read 5 of 686 reviews · newest from Feb 2026

(803) 883-1099

Full report →

Wright Way Plumbing, LLC

Caveats apply

4.6 (101 Google reviews) 8.0 mi from downtown SumterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.6★ across 101 reviews; fixed a water heater for FREE that 2 competitors quoted $3,000+. 1-star review documents techs refusing to locate a confirmed toilet leak and fabricating a floor-replacement excuse.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed101 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 101 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Technician fabricated a floor-replacement requirement to avoid doing a toilet leak repair — customer called it a lie and sought second opinion (1 of 5 analyzed reviews, significant for <25-review set) (1 of 5 reviews)
1-star review: techs initially claimed no leak found, reversed only after customer insisted, then told customer floor needed replacing before repair could proceed (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Diagnosed and repaired water heater at no charge after 2 other companies quoted $3,000+ replacement — documented verbatim in review (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
themeCounts.fast_response=1: drain blockage cleared in under 45 minutes, crew arrived early and sourced missing equipment in 15 minutes (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Emergency issue resolved promptly; named techs Jason & Chase cited as exemplary by customer (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“We had an emergency plumbing issue at our new house and Wright Way Plumbing fixed the problem as quick as possible and had 2 VERY respectable Workers named (Jason & Chase) whom I would definitely request to have come again if we ever have any more plumbing …”

Mercy Johnson · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2026

The most critical take we found

“I needed a repa sent Wright Way Plumbing out to make the repairs.. The two men went under the house to inspect and returned saying they could not find the leak. After I pushed back saying I know there is a leak somewhere under the toilet because of the smell …”

Clinton Davis · ★ · Google · Jul 2025

We read 5 of 101 reviews · newest from Mar 2026

(803) 499-4108

Full report →Website ↗

Barwick's Plumbing

Caveats applySmall track record

4.8 (25 Google reviews) 15.3 mi from downtown SumterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Barwick's Plumbing holds 4.8 stars across 25 reviews with workmanship praised in 2 of 5 sampled; 1 review flags a callback failure costing a $125+/hr job.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed25 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 25 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

No callback after 2 days despite explicit promise: 'she would call me back. I still haven't been called back' — under 25 reviews makes this notable (1 of 5 reviews)
Callback failure: 1 of 5 reviews reports phone inquiry not returned after 2 days, costing Barwick's a $125+/hr job (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Camera inspection capability for pipe assessment cited in 1 of 5 reviews; resolved clog and located septic tank in same visit (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Quick turnaround on repairs — 35-minute job completion and techs go straight to work cited in 2 reviews (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“We had a clog and needed to find our septic tank, CJ came out and did a great job! They have the snake with a camera to check to make sure your pipes are looking good too. The ladies answering the phone was super nice and helpful!”

Rebekah Hipp · ★★★★★ · Google · Mar 2022

The most critical take we found

“I called this company 2 days ago because my house drain has a blockage that needs to be addressed. The girl told me she didn't know if they could get there that day but "he" was in Florence. She got my name and number and told me she would call me back. I …”

Jason Prater · ★ · Google · Dec 2023

We read 5 of 25 reviews · newest from Dec 2023

(803) 452-5755

Full report →

Daughrity & Sons Plumbing

Caveats applySmall track record

4.5 (15 Google reviews) 1.9 mi from downtown SumterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

4.5 stars on 15 reviews but sharp polarization (reviewConsistency 0.36): 4 five-star reviews confirm same-hour emergency response and fair pricing on a difficult tankless install; 1 one-star documents hostile phone manner.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed15 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 15 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

1-star reviewer reports rude phone attitude; owner's public counter-response disputed call count — at 5 analyzed reviews, a single incident is a meaningful signal (1 of 5 reviews)
Phone manner flagged as hostile in 1 of 5 analyzed reviews — owner publicly disputed the account, adding a confrontational dynamic (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Sub-hour response to urgent call — diagnosed and fixed shower issue in minutes after arriving within the hour (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Difficult tankless water heater replaced within one day with fair pricing noted (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
32-year repeat customer loyalty documented — always responsive, excellent on repairs even if area-wide issues add days (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Jay responded to an urgent call to help fix our shower within the hour. He quickly identified the issue and had the matter resolved in a few minutes. He’s an extremely flexible and capable plumber. We will be using him for all future jobs.”

Ian Sonnenberg · ★★★★★ · Google · Oct 2025

The most critical take we found

“Very rude and unprofessional I wouldn’t recommend this business to anyone! The man who picked up the phone has a horrible attitude and when asked questions his responses were very rude Since I can’t respond with a reply to yours you are a bold face liar. My …”

Caroline Mitchell · ★ · Google · May 2023

We read 5 of 15 reviews · newest from Oct 2025

(803) 481-8971

Full report →Website ↗

We'd keep looking

The average rating hides complaint patterns we can't ignore

Enviro Vac

We'd call someone else first24/7 per Google listingSmall track record

4.5 (20 Google reviews) 1.4 mi from downtown Sumter

Our take — how we form it

4.5★ across 20 reviews; only 5 analyzed. 1 of 5 explicitly calls out communication failure. No plumbing services mentioned in any review — extremely thin signal set.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed20 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★0

2★1

1★0

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 20 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Communication failure explicitly flagged in 1 of 5 reviews; for a plumber with <25 reviews, this is a meaningful signal (1 of 5 reviews)
1 of 5 analyzed reviews is a 2-star citing only "Lack of Communication" — notable ratio for a sub-25-review business (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

4 of 5 analyzed reviews are 5-star; one notes driveway access managed well for contractor work (cited in 4 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Never been in there had to work on there driveway so they was able to make it in an out for work”

Daniel Welch · ★★★★★ · Google · Aug 2020

The most critical take we found

“Lack of Communication”

Michael Williams · ★★ · Google · Apr 2021

We read 5 of 20 reviews · newest from Apr 2021

(803) 773-2762

Full report →Website ↗

S & B Plumbing

We'd call someone else firstSmall track record

3.6 (14 Google reviews) 1.3 mi from downtown SumterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

S & B Plumbing has 4.x Google but only 14 reviews; 4 of 5 sampled are 5-star, yet 1 scathing review cites chronic lateness and unprofessional conduct — thin sample makes pattern unclear.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed14 total on Google

5★4

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 14 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

Unprofessional conduct and lateness alleged: 'always late and very unprofessional. Dont expect any courtesy calls either' — only 1 complaint but under 25 reviews makes it significant (1 of 5 reviews)
1 of 5 reviews alleges consistent late arrivals, no courtesy calls, and taking advantage of first-time homebuyers (1 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Owner Steve handles jobs personally, including same-day emergency water heater replacement cited in 2 of 5 reviews (cited in 2 of 5 reviews)
Upfront explanation of work before completing repairs noted in 1 of 5 reviews (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“Fast response friendly professional. We will use Steve again.”

Lisa Davey · ★★★★★ · Google · Sep 2025

The most critical take we found

“DO NOT USE these people. We used them and they took advantage of first time home buyers. They were always late and very unprofessional. Dont expect any courtesy calls either. You will end up wasting time and needing to call someone else.”

Cody Rea · ★ · Google · Dec 2019

We read 5 of 14 reviews · newest from Sep 2025

(803) 236-0474

Full report →

Plumb-Rite of Sumter Inc

We'd call someone else firstSmall track record

2.8 (12 Google reviews) 3.1 mi from downtown SumterNot a 24/7 shop

Our take — how we form it

Plumb-Rite of Sumter holds only 2.8★ on 12 Google reviews with reviewConsistency of 0.44 — slow_response cited in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews, including one no-show and one ignored callback, though fair pricing is praised in 2 positive reviews.

Rating mix — of the 5 reviews we analyzed12 total on Google

5★2

4★1

3★1

2★0

1★1

Small sample — we've analyzed only 5 of 12 reviews so far. Treat this as a first read.

Why we're cautious

No-show with no voicemail box set up — customer could not even leave a message after being stood up; a second reviewer only reached the plumber by calling from an unknown number after being ignored (2 of 5 reviews)
Charged above asking price and left the job incomplete — returned to fix only after being reached via a different phone number (1 of 5 reviews)
slow_response cited in 2 of 5 analyzed reviews — one reviewer was ghosted after a no-show (voicemail not set up), another had calls ignored until a different number was used (2 of 5 reviews)

To be fair

Diagnosed a thermocouple issue correctly when a competitor pushed a full $1,100 replacement — replaced the part at a fair price instead (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)
Timely response on a leaking pipe call in the late afternoon — arrived in a timely manner, resolved the leak, and answered general questions at reasonable cost (cited in 1 of 5 reviews)

What reviewers praise

“I called Brett and he came out within a few hours. He was prompt and went right to work. I appreciated the response time and the work he performed. I consider him “My Plumber” now!”

sandra stuckey · ★★★★ · Google · Jan 2023

The most critical take we found

“Called for service and they never showed up plus they dont have a voicemail thats set up so you cant leave a voicemail. I would not recommend this service to anyone. I feel stupid for not adhering to the other negative reviews.”

Ryan Salmeron · ★ · Google · Dec 2020

We read 5 of 12 reviews · newest from Jan 2023

(803) 491-6201

Full report →

What reviewers complain about in Sumter

The repeated complaint patterns our read surfaced, business by business — each links to the card where the supporting quotes live. How we find these →

Leak Seekers Plumbing, LLC — Dispatcher ignored calls and texts for days after a water damage event; another reviewer reports staff discussed repair details with unauthorized third parties despite explicit requests not to.
Wright Way Plumbing, LLC — Technician fabricated a floor-replacement requirement to avoid doing a toilet leak repair — customer called it a lie and sought second opinion (1 of 5 analyzed reviews, significant for <25-review set)
Barwick's Plumbing — No callback after 2 days despite explicit promise: 'she would call me back. I still haven't been called back' — under 25 reviews makes this notable
Daughrity & Sons Plumbing — 1-star reviewer reports rude phone attitude; owner's public counter-response disputed call count — at 5 analyzed reviews, a single incident is a meaningful signal
Enviro Vac — Communication failure explicitly flagged in 1 of 5 reviews; for a plumber with <25 reviews, this is a meaningful signal
S & B Plumbing — Unprofessional conduct and lateness alleged: 'always late and very unprofessional. Dont expect any courtesy calls either' — only 1 complaint but under 25 reviews makes it significant
Plumb-Rite of Sumter Inc — No-show with no voicemail box set up — customer could not even leave a message after being stood up; a second reviewer only reached the plumber by calling from an unknown number after being ignored
Plumb-Rite of Sumter Inc — Charged above asking price and left the job incomplete — returned to fix only after being reached via a different phone number

How we rank the plumbers on this page

We read the reviews — all of them we can get. For each plumber serving Sumter we pulled up to 100 recent reviews from Google, Yelp and BBB and read the full text. For this page: 50 reviews across 10 businesses.
Patterns beat anecdotes. A plumber moves up when independent reviewers keep describing the same behavior: showing up when promised, quoting before working, work that holds. One rave changes nothing.
Complaints count double when they repeat.Surprise fees, missed appointments, pressure sales — when the same complaint appears across reviewers (or across platforms), it caps how high we'll rank a business regardless of its star average.
Money never moves the ranking.A plumber can buy the clearly-labeled sponsored slot at the top of the page — visibility, not endorsement. A business we wouldn't recommend can't buy the slot at all, and no payment changes the ranked order.
Our take is our opinion.It's grounded in the reviews we quote and count on this page — check our evidence and disagree with us if you like. That's the point of showing it.

Every quotation on this page is reproduced verbatimfrom a publicly posted review and attributed to its author, star rating, platform and date. Star averages and review counts are Google's (or Yelp's) as of our last data pull. “Rating mix” charts describe only the set of reviews we analyzed, which we state on every card. Read the full policy — including what we do not do — on our methodology page.

Areas served

The plumbers on this page also serve Dalzell, Horatio, Pinewood, Shaw A F B, Wedgefield — this Sumter guide covers those areas.

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