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Top-Rated Drain cleaners in Columbia - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Servant Plumbing of Mt.Pleasant
Servant Plumbing of Mt.Pleasant
4.8(
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scheduled an appointment to arrive within two hours, with my OK to arrive earlier if possible. Plumber Mike Miller made it an hour early, diagnosed the problem and snaked the clog through the clean out. He checked his work and left no mess. Completely satisfied."
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+16

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Gator Flow LLC
Gator Flow LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Nate was simply amazing! Arrived promptly and saw what needed to be done, and repaired everything! Very efficient and extremely well done!! Very courteous and respectful. Cleaned up leaving nothing for me to do other than enjoy my hot running water and new bathroom sink!! Strongly recommend based on the work and affordability!!"
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1401 Main Street
1401 Main Street
1401 Main Street
1401 Main Street

+33

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for One Stop Plumbing Heating and Air
One Stop Plumbing Heating and Air
4.7(
14
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At One Stop Plumbing, Heating & Air, we serve homeowners throughout the Midlands of South Carolina, helping keep homes comfortable and running smoothly year-round. Our skilled, experienced team brings in-depth knowledge of modern plumbing techniques and equipment to every job. We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and we stay current with industry advancements so we can provide dependable solutions tailored to your needs. Call us today and experience a team committed to your comfort.

Response time6 hrs
Response rate96%
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Forest and Wildlife Innovations, Inc.
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Drain Line Breakage - Camera Locate

Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Plumbing Service
4.8(
100
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Serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"First impression was great: Tim picked up the phone right away, was available the same afternoon, called when he was on his way, and was overall very personable. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to actually want to do the work. He fixed the tub drain right away. Would barely look at the shower control issue and without even taking the front piece off to look, told me it would need to be replaced because the fixture was not a name brand. Did not tell me what would be involved, give me a quote, or express any interest in doing the work, just "Yep, that needs to be replaced. What else needs to be done?" So I showed him the toilet with a weak flush (water running into the bowl, had to hold handle down to flush completely). He tried flushing it a couple of times and told me I needed a new toilet because this one was "a piece of junk". I asked what was wrong with it and he said something vague about there probably being cracks in some unnamed part, and he'd have to take the tank off to repair it and by that time we may as well get a new toilet. Was there anything else I needed him to look at? I asked him to try to repair it and he went and got his snake (??? it was never clogged), snaked it, said it wasn't clogged and we needed a new one. I asked him what would happen if he replaced the flapper. He did and voila, it flushed without holding the handle down... A few minutes later he heard water running into the bowl again. He pulled out some other part and replaced that and like magic, that was fixed too. Before he left, I asked for a quote to replace the shower controls and he seemed reluctant to give me one. It wasn't an unreasonable number. I felt like he didn't want my business unless we wanted to remodel the whole bathroom. I'm not sure why I had to make a specific suggestion for how to fix my own toilet to get him to do it, unless he thought I was too dumb to know that it was a simple repair. I did appreciate that he charged me fairly for the work he did do. I appreciated that he was friendly and available the same day. But will I be calling him the next time I need a plumber? Sadly, no."
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Tim Cook, owner of American Plumbing Service
Water and Sewer Line

+2

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Drain Cleaning FAQs, answered by experts

As a preventative measure, hydro jetting should be done every one to two years. However, the best practice is to hydro jet your sewer line once per year. The ideal frequency depends on several factors, including the age and condition of your pipes, how prone they are to clogging, how often the sewer line is used, and the type of waste disposed of in the system. If you frequently experience clogs or are unsure, it's best to ask a licensed plumber for a recommendation specific to your plumbing system.

Septic tanks can clog if they aren’t pumped every few years since solid waste accumulates inside of them. Your tank might also clog if you have a habit of flushing anything other than human waste or toilet paper. Items like diapers, baby wipes, paper towels, cat litter, and personal hygiene products should never go down your pipes.

If you've discovered a rather frightening buildup of brown and black gunk below your shower cover, you're not alone. The smelly sludge is often a collection of mildew and biofilm. Biofilm comes from the breakdown of soap scum, hair, skin cells, and bacteria that collects during shower time. It's quite common in a humid space and relatively easy to clean with a gentle DIY cleaning solution such as baking soda and vinegar.

In some cases, operating a snake can damage your drain and pipes. This depends on the overall condition of your pipes and how gently you operate the auger. For instance, older galvanized pipes covered in zinc are susceptible to scratches when using a drain snake. Additionally, it’s common for newbies to apply too much force when extending the snake, leading to scratches and related damage. You can also crack the porcelain with an electric auger if you’re snaking a toilet drain. If you’re using a manual snake or auger, the risk is minimal.

Anything you drop down your sink runs the risk of damaging and clogging your pipes. Hair, bits of food, and other debris can catch on the item and build up over time, causing a clog. Even if it’s not valuable, it’s definitely worth trying to retrieve the item, or at the very least, asking a pro for specific advice.

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