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Avatar for Cottrell & Co., Inc.
Cottrell & Co., Inc.
151 Whiteford Way
4.84(
511
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Approved Pro
Cottrell & Co., Inc.
151 Whiteford Way
4.84(
511
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
99 local quotes requested

ALL OF OUR TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED MASTER PLUMBERS OR NATE CERTIFIED HVAC SPECIALISTS!!! Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating and Air is a full service residential and commercial plumbing, heating and air company that has proudly served the Columbia and Lexington areas since 1995. We have enjoyed building a reputation of excellence through quality parts, expert employees and maintaining high standards of workmanship. We pride ourselves in communication with our customers by listening, offering multiple solutions and always giving the price upfront. We also offer 24-hour emergency services.

"Do not use this company for backflow tests! I called Cottrell for a simple backflow device test. I was charged $213 for a backflow test which was over twice the amount I was told to expect by friends and family who had the same test done by other plumbers (one even showed me his invoice for $35.00). It is an absurd price for a very simple test and far overpriced compared to other plumbers in the area."

William C on September 2023

ALL OF OUR TECHNICIANS ARE CERTIFIED MASTER PLUMBERS OR NATE CERTIFIED HVAC SPECIALISTS!!! Cottrell & Co., Inc. Plumbing, Heating and Air is a full service residential and commercial plumbing, heating and air company that has proudly served the Columbia and Lexington areas since 1995. We have enjoyed building a reputation of excellence through quality parts, expert employees and maintaining high standards of workmanship. We pride ourselves in communication with our customers by listening, offering multiple solutions and always giving the price upfront. We also offer 24-hour emergency services.

"Do not use this company for backflow tests! I called Cottrell for a simple backflow device test. I was charged $213 for a backflow test which was over twice the amount I was told to expect by friends and family who had the same test done by other plumbers (one even showed me his invoice for $35.00). It is an absurd price for a very simple test and far overpriced compared to other plumbers in the area."

William C on September 2023


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Living Water Drain and Plumbing
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Living Water Drain and Plumbing
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
54 local quotes requested

Whether you're dealing with chronic leaks or want to upgrade your water heater, you can trust Living Water Drain & Plumbing for quality plumbing services. Our local plumbing company offers installation, repair, and replacement work for residential and commercial clients in Lexington, SC, and surrounding areas. Hire us for standard or emergency services. Call 803-757-5612.

"Very quick-professional"

Kathe H on November 2024

Whether you're dealing with chronic leaks or want to upgrade your water heater, you can trust Living Water Drain & Plumbing for quality plumbing services. Our local plumbing company offers installation, repair, and replacement work for residential and commercial clients in Lexington, SC, and surrounding areas. Hire us for standard or emergency services. Call 803-757-5612.

"Very quick-professional"

Kathe H on November 2024


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Meetze Plumbing
1035 Franke Industrial Drive
4.33(
309
)
Approved Pro
Meetze Plumbing
1035 Franke Industrial Drive
4.33(
309
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
135 local quotes requested
43 years of experience

Plumbing problems can be a hassle for any homeowner, but Meetze Plumbing is here to take the stress out of the situation! Our team of highly trained plumbers provides fast and reliable services throughout Augusta. Whether you have a pesky drain clog, a failing water heater, or a leaking pipe, we have the solution you need. Our local plumbers are committed to keeping your home’s plumbing systems in exceptional condition, so you can count on us for a job done right.

"Company is very over-rated, gouges customers especially senior citizens. My condo is on the 14th floor and I was having problems with a washing machine backing up. I called Meetze, signed an annual service agreement, and paid $862.63 which included a $89 service agreement. Meetze ws not only to solve the problem in my condo but also was to review the pipes "on the other side" of the wall owned and controlled by the condo organization which was included in the $862.63. This, however, was not included in the final report. So, I called the manager, explaining all of this. He sent out two other technicians who also charged me $118 to check out the condo pipes owned and controlled by the condo organization. When I attempted to explain I had already paid for this, the personnel indicated there was nothing they could do about the situation. Then I experienced water back-up in a bathtub and drainage stop-up in my air-conditioning unit two other technicians came out and charged me $355 (took them all of 20 minutes to unstop the air conditioning drainage and they basically did nothing about the bathtub except to come in and use a plunger to make sure the commode was not stopped up and recommended a new stopper for the bathtub. They were "drainage specialists: and would have to re-schedule someone else to come out and replace the bathtub stopper. shame. Never call them is my recommendation. I certainly will not be using them again without some refund of the $1,335.63 I have paid!!!!!"

Lois D on January 2021

Plumbing problems can be a hassle for any homeowner, but Meetze Plumbing is here to take the stress out of the situation! Our team of highly trained plumbers provides fast and reliable services throughout Augusta. Whether you have a pesky drain clog, a failing water heater, or a leaking pipe, we have the solution you need. Our local plumbers are committed to keeping your home’s plumbing systems in exceptional condition, so you can count on us for a job done right.

"Company is very over-rated, gouges customers especially senior citizens. My condo is on the 14th floor and I was having problems with a washing machine backing up. I called Meetze, signed an annual service agreement, and paid $862.63 which included a $89 service agreement. Meetze ws not only to solve the problem in my condo but also was to review the pipes "on the other side" of the wall owned and controlled by the condo organization which was included in the $862.63. This, however, was not included in the final report. So, I called the manager, explaining all of this. He sent out two other technicians who also charged me $118 to check out the condo pipes owned and controlled by the condo organization. When I attempted to explain I had already paid for this, the personnel indicated there was nothing they could do about the situation. Then I experienced water back-up in a bathtub and drainage stop-up in my air-conditioning unit two other technicians came out and charged me $355 (took them all of 20 minutes to unstop the air conditioning drainage and they basically did nothing about the bathtub except to come in and use a plunger to make sure the commode was not stopped up and recommended a new stopper for the bathtub. They were "drainage specialists: and would have to re-schedule someone else to come out and replace the bathtub stopper. shame. Never call them is my recommendation. I certainly will not be using them again without some refund of the $1,335.63 I have paid!!!!!"

Lois D on January 2021


Plumber Near Me
313 Westgate Dr
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Plumber Near Me
313 Westgate Dr
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
66 local quotes requested

My name is Kevin Hamlin and I started Plumber Near Me LLC in West Columbia 2 years ago. I have been in plumbing for 10 years and enjoy providing services to my clients through a small owner operated business. I provide all plumbing services anything related to water, drain, and gas. Services such as repipes, repaira, drain cleaning water heaters, etc..

"Responded quickly for my plumbing emergency. Gave me a fair quote and didn’t go up on it; he warrants his work for 90 days. Kevin is my plumber for life."

Steven C on February 2025

My name is Kevin Hamlin and I started Plumber Near Me LLC in West Columbia 2 years ago. I have been in plumbing for 10 years and enjoy providing services to my clients through a small owner operated business. I provide all plumbing services anything related to water, drain, and gas. Services such as repipes, repaira, drain cleaning water heaters, etc..

"Responded quickly for my plumbing emergency. Gave me a fair quote and didn’t go up on it; he warrants his work for 90 days. Kevin is my plumber for life."

Steven C on February 2025


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People's Choice Plumbing
3037 McNaughton Dr
3.60(
5
)
Approved Pro
People's Choice Plumbing
3037 McNaughton Dr
3.60(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
107 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

People's Choice Plumbing is a locally owned plumbing company proudly serving Columbia, SC and the Midlands. We pride ourselves on being "the people's choice" for all of your plumbing needs. Providing excellent, dependable and affordable services to our clients. With over 15 years of service and experience our highly trained professionals are backed with the tools and knowledge needed to get the job done. We believe in a full service approach by offering our customers a wide range of solutions to meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Leveraging our expertise to maximize the return on every investment our customers make.

"Nice gentleman, very nice however, had to reschedule twice as they did not show. Connected hot water to cold in bathroom where they tighten the faucets. One sink is now leaking and one of the new faucets once not assembled properly. Called the day they finished to advise of the problems. One of the crew shared that they would be back the next day; it has been two weeks, still not here. Finally received a call back from owner and he advised that he would be there the nice day, that will be a week ago this coming Tuesday, no response. I knew going in that it was overpriced from the onset but wanted to give them some business. I would not recommend them for anything. The crew is amazingly friendly and I believe component; however, this is not a beauty contest. I got had. Lesson learned."

Sherri J on March 2021

People's Choice Plumbing is a locally owned plumbing company proudly serving Columbia, SC and the Midlands. We pride ourselves on being "the people's choice" for all of your plumbing needs. Providing excellent, dependable and affordable services to our clients. With over 15 years of service and experience our highly trained professionals are backed with the tools and knowledge needed to get the job done. We believe in a full service approach by offering our customers a wide range of solutions to meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Leveraging our expertise to maximize the return on every investment our customers make.

"Nice gentleman, very nice however, had to reschedule twice as they did not show. Connected hot water to cold in bathroom where they tighten the faucets. One sink is now leaking and one of the new faucets once not assembled properly. Called the day they finished to advise of the problems. One of the crew shared that they would be back the next day; it has been two weeks, still not here. Finally received a call back from owner and he advised that he would be there the nice day, that will be a week ago this coming Tuesday, no response. I knew going in that it was overpriced from the onset but wanted to give them some business. I would not recommend them for anything. The crew is amazingly friendly and I believe component; however, this is not a beauty contest. I got had. Lesson learned."

Sherri J on March 2021


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Reds Plumbing
156 Lake Elizabeth Dr
4.76(
21
)
Approved Pro
Reds Plumbing
156 Lake Elizabeth Dr
4.76(
21
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 local quotes requested

Servicing all your plumbing needs, locally owned and operated. Building a name you can trust. 24 hr emergency service.

"I left a review, earlier today and now regret leaving it. I was trying to be gracious and understanding, but I realize now that I just needed to give a little more time. He reached out to me this afternoon and I will use him again in the future."

Linda B on April 2025

Servicing all your plumbing needs, locally owned and operated. Building a name you can trust. 24 hr emergency service.

"I left a review, earlier today and now regret leaving it. I was trying to be gracious and understanding, but I realize now that I just needed to give a little more time. He reached out to me this afternoon and I will use him again in the future."

Linda B on April 2025


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Ka'Vontay's Door Installation
1821 Tanyard St.
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Ka'Vontay's Door Installation
1821 Tanyard St.
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Kavontay's is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Kavontay's is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Rocky Branch Utilities
2505 Ryan Ln
4.79(
12
)
Approved Pro
Rocky Branch Utilities
2505 Ryan Ln
4.79(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

At we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very responsive and professional. Will use them again. Thank you for service!"

Evelyn D on August 2024

At we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Very responsive and professional. Will use them again. Thank you for service!"

Evelyn D on August 2024


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Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc.
1950 Craigsen Road
4.59(
85
)
Approved Pro
Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc.
1950 Craigsen Road
4.59(
85
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Quick service and explained everything very well. Staff was very nice, knowledgeable and n professional."

Chip R on December 2023

Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc., is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Quick service and explained everything very well. Staff was very nice, knowledgeable and n professional."

Chip R on December 2023


Avatar for Cottrell & Co, Inc.
Cottrell & Co, Inc.
100 Carolina Street
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Cottrell & Co, Inc.
100 Carolina Street
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
114 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

Since 1995, Cottrell & Co., Inc. has been providing expert plumbing repair, heating repair, air conditioning repair and drain cleaning service to homeowners and businesses in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond. We're known as the only service company you want in your home. We service residential and commercial buildings all over the Midlands. Our Master Plumbers and NATE Certified HVAC specialists are hand-picked and expertly trained to provide you with the finest plumbing, heating and air service and installations. When you need it done right, you need a Master Plumber or a NATE Certified HVAC Specialist. Call Cottrell & Co!

"Hunter and Raheem replaced my water heater this morning. Well pleased with the job. They cleaned up afterwards, and you would not have known they were ever there."

Richard M on May 2025

Since 1995, Cottrell & Co., Inc. has been providing expert plumbing repair, heating repair, air conditioning repair and drain cleaning service to homeowners and businesses in Columbia, Lexington, and beyond. We're known as the only service company you want in your home. We service residential and commercial buildings all over the Midlands. Our Master Plumbers and NATE Certified HVAC specialists are hand-picked and expertly trained to provide you with the finest plumbing, heating and air service and installations. When you need it done right, you need a Master Plumber or a NATE Certified HVAC Specialist. Call Cottrell & Co!

"Hunter and Raheem replaced my water heater this morning. Well pleased with the job. They cleaned up afterwards, and you would not have known they were ever there."

Richard M on May 2025

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Water heater services FAQs

The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.

Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.

It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.

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