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Cottrell & Co., Inc.

4.84(
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Cottrell & Co., Inc.

4.84(
511
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
1995 years of experience

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

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


Plumber Near Me

5.00(
5
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Plumber Near Me

5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2022 years of experience

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


"You will not go wrong with this company!!!!!! Showed up promptly, gave quote, fixed it…super professional and polite..they kill the competition."

Kelly M on May 2025

2 employees. Uses subs on heating & air systems. no travel charges.

"You will not go wrong with this company!!!!!! Showed up promptly, gave quote, fixed it…super professional and polite..they kill the competition."

Kelly M on May 2025


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Freedom Plumbing Inc

4.92(
190
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Freedom Plumbing Inc

4.92(
190
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned and operated. Owner has been in the industry for 12 years holds a Master plumbing license and is highly trained in customer service. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call to get scheduled!

"Did not use. Would not provide quote over the phone. I understand why as the quoted onsite price of $304 was well above other quotes of around $200. Looking for a reasonably priced and capable plumbing service - based on their reviews thought I had found one. Not to be."

Jim W on September 2022

Locally owned and operated. Owner has been in the industry for 12 years holds a Master plumbing license and is highly trained in customer service. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call to get scheduled!

"Did not use. Would not provide quote over the phone. I understand why as the quoted onsite price of $304 was well above other quotes of around $200. Looking for a reasonably priced and capable plumbing service - based on their reviews thought I had found one. Not to be."

Jim W on September 2022


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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories, Inc

4.85(
347
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018

ETR Laboratories in an analytic laboratory with a broad range of commercial, industrial and individual clients. We provide analytic services using a wide variety of scientific methods including GC/MS, IC/MS, GIR, NMR and SEM equipment. We can do particle analysis, organic and inorganic chemical analysis and micro analysis on biological and other materials. Private water analysis is our specialty. Award winning. Additional DBA - Environmental Testing & Research Laboratories Inc, ETR Labs, ETR Laboratories.

"as advertised"

Nancy C on July 2018


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Crew Plumbing & Drain

4.93(
473
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Crew Plumbing & Drain

4.93(
473
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Crew Plumbing & Drain. We offer knowledgeable and friendly service at affordable rates. Our goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer, so we back our work 100%. Please take a few moments to browse through our site to learn more about the services we offer and how we can help with all of your plumbing and drain needs.

"Needed to have a toilet with leaking flush valve replaced. Prompt and professional service. Would definitely hire again"

Roy M on July 2019

Welcome to Crew Plumbing & Drain. We offer knowledgeable and friendly service at affordable rates. Our goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer, so we back our work 100%. Please take a few moments to browse through our site to learn more about the services we offer and how we can help with all of your plumbing and drain needs.

"Needed to have a toilet with leaking flush valve replaced. Prompt and professional service. Would definitely hire again"

Roy M on July 2019


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D-CO

4.95(
19
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D-CO

4.95(
19
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

D-CO has been going strong for many years. Having construction done on your home or office does not have to be stressful. The next time you have a project call D-CO, we have the tools and the experience to get the done right. We happily service Hartsville, SC and many surrounding areas. Our services include but not limited too roof repair, electrical repair, and plumbing repair. Check out our website at http://D-CO-sc.com

"D-Co did an outstanding job! He was very professional! The work performed was very good. I would recommend him for any work!!!"

Pamela J on February 2023

D-CO has been going strong for many years. Having construction done on your home or office does not have to be stressful. The next time you have a project call D-CO, we have the tools and the experience to get the done right. We happily service Hartsville, SC and many surrounding areas. Our services include but not limited too roof repair, electrical repair, and plumbing repair. Check out our website at http://D-CO-sc.com

"D-Co did an outstanding job! He was very professional! The work performed was very good. I would recommend him for any work!!!"

Pamela J on February 2023


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Meetze Plumbing

4.33(
309
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Meetze Plumbing

4.33(
309
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Customers say: Super punctual
1982 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.

"I don't ever write negative reviews, but we had the worst experience with Meetze Plumbing. It started ok, but it fell apart pretty quickly. We have tried to get them to resolve the issue beyond the measly $500 off our bill they offered. We hired them to move our bathtub drain and water supply to fit our newly purchased free-standing tub to replace our builder-grade tub during our bathroom remodel. The first technician that came out was polite and moved the drain and water supply based on the schematic for the new tub. We paid that bill. The next step was to have the floor and wall tile installed which we did. Then, Meetze was to come in and install the tub. A new technician showed up and, when it became clear that the drain was not moved to the proper location because the tub wouldn't fit, he let us know the first technician no longer worked for them. He moved the drain to the new location after we had the floor tile cut to accommodate the new hole in the floor where the technician marked it. This appeared to solve the problem, but, when they placed the tub, we noticed that the water supply (installed in the wall) was not aligned to the center of the tub. Due to this issue, we could not use a standard length tub spout or the water would pour over the tub lip onto the floor. We brought this to Meetze's attention, and they sent someone out who determined that a floor joist prevented them from moving the drain to align with the water supply. We couldn't move them both without major tile demolition on both the floor and the wall to move both the drain and water supply to align. At no time did Meetze offer to pay for the tile work to make it right. So, we sucked it up and ordered an expensive long tub spout knowing that it would always bother us that the water supply and tub did not line up, but at least we could use the tub. When we finally got the tub spout in the mail, I was excited to try out the tub, but, when I climbed into the tub facing the water supply fixtures, I could clearly see that the faucet handle and tub spout were also not aligned!!! The faucet handle is about 1/2" off center of the tub spout (see picture). I contacted the owner with no response and replied to the invoice email requesting that an owner or manager reach out to me. Still no response! I know people make mistakes, but they should be corrected. If we ever sell our home, someone with the smallest bit of OCD will not be able to handle the misalignment of the tub, tub spout, and faucet handle. The only communication Meetze is happy to send is an invoice asking when we plan to pay. I am paying the invoice now, as much as it boils my blood to pay for such shoddy work. Please do not use them. They may be a little less expensive than the other guy, but it is not worth the headache and the permanent damage to your home."

Debbie B on February 2025

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.

"I don't ever write negative reviews, but we had the worst experience with Meetze Plumbing. It started ok, but it fell apart pretty quickly. We have tried to get them to resolve the issue beyond the measly $500 off our bill they offered. We hired them to move our bathtub drain and water supply to fit our newly purchased free-standing tub to replace our builder-grade tub during our bathroom remodel. The first technician that came out was polite and moved the drain and water supply based on the schematic for the new tub. We paid that bill. The next step was to have the floor and wall tile installed which we did. Then, Meetze was to come in and install the tub. A new technician showed up and, when it became clear that the drain was not moved to the proper location because the tub wouldn't fit, he let us know the first technician no longer worked for them. He moved the drain to the new location after we had the floor tile cut to accommodate the new hole in the floor where the technician marked it. This appeared to solve the problem, but, when they placed the tub, we noticed that the water supply (installed in the wall) was not aligned to the center of the tub. Due to this issue, we could not use a standard length tub spout or the water would pour over the tub lip onto the floor. We brought this to Meetze's attention, and they sent someone out who determined that a floor joist prevented them from moving the drain to align with the water supply. We couldn't move them both without major tile demolition on both the floor and the wall to move both the drain and water supply to align. At no time did Meetze offer to pay for the tile work to make it right. So, we sucked it up and ordered an expensive long tub spout knowing that it would always bother us that the water supply and tub did not line up, but at least we could use the tub. When we finally got the tub spout in the mail, I was excited to try out the tub, but, when I climbed into the tub facing the water supply fixtures, I could clearly see that the faucet handle and tub spout were also not aligned!!! The faucet handle is about 1/2" off center of the tub spout (see picture). I contacted the owner with no response and replied to the invoice email requesting that an owner or manager reach out to me. Still no response! I know people make mistakes, but they should be corrected. If we ever sell our home, someone with the smallest bit of OCD will not be able to handle the misalignment of the tub, tub spout, and faucet handle. The only communication Meetze is happy to send is an invoice asking when we plan to pay. I am paying the invoice now, as much as it boils my blood to pay for such shoddy work. Please do not use them. They may be a little less expensive than the other guy, but it is not worth the headache and the permanent damage to your home."

Debbie B on February 2025


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Hero Built Pools

5.00(
9
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Hero Built Pools

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
2020 years of experience

Every Home needs a Hero. Let Hero Built Home Services be that hero. We are a state licensed and insured plumbing company specializing in water heaters and water treatment as well as any others residential/commercial plumbing needs. Give us a call at 803-840-0036 to schedule an appointment today!

"They were quick and efficient."

Diondra B on November 2023

Every Home needs a Hero. Let Hero Built Home Services be that hero. We are a state licensed and insured plumbing company specializing in water heaters and water treatment as well as any others residential/commercial plumbing needs. Give us a call at 803-840-0036 to schedule an appointment today!

"They were quick and efficient."

Diondra B on November 2023


Jesse's Well and Pump Repair

5.00(
9
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Jesse's Well and Pump Repair

5.00(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Locally owned small business. We put our customers first and strive for excellent and satisfaction for our customers! Contact us today

"I called on sunday and he was on site in little over an hour. He had all the parts necessary and had the work done in about 30 mins or less. Was very professional and polite. Answered all questions I asked. I can't say enough on how much I appreciated his work. If we have anymore issues we will definitely call him again."

Teri T on September 2021

Locally owned small business. We put our customers first and strive for excellent and satisfaction for our customers! Contact us today

"I called on sunday and he was on site in little over an hour. He had all the parts necessary and had the work done in about 30 mins or less. Was very professional and polite. Answered all questions I asked. I can't say enough on how much I appreciated his work. If we have anymore issues we will definitely call him again."

Teri T on September 2021

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Water Softeners questions, answered by experts

You can decide whether you need a water softener or water filter based on how your bathing or laundry experience is. If you notice issues like limescale buildup, dry skin, or stains on dishes—all telltale signs of hard water—you'd likely benefit from a water softener. However, if your main concern is over chemicals or bacteria in your tap water filter, and not just comfort, a filter is a better option.

Experts recommend that you put two to four bags of potassium chloride in your water softener every month. This amount depends on how much is in the bag (40 pounds is most common) and what your water softener manufacturer recommends. For more specific advice, talk to a water softener pro in your area and read the manual that came with your system.

The most accurate way to determine whether you have hard water is to purchase a water test kit from a hardware store or send a tap water sample to a lab. But there are some signs you can look out for without professional testing. For instance, if you're consistently dealing with mineral stains on your glassware, windows, and shower doors, you're likely to have hard water. Hard water can also make it harder to lather and rinse soap, so if you're struggling to work up a good lather in the shower, hard water might be the culprit.

No. You should never directly drain a water softener into a sewer cleanout. This practice is illegal in many areas because it could allow raw sewage to get into your drinking water and make you seriously ill. Many places have codes requiring a specific seal, pipe, and a large air gap between a water softener and a sewage cleanout. Check out Florida's Plumbing Building Code as an example of what these restrictions might look like.

Softened water prevents scale deposits, reducing appliance wear, leading to energy savings and longer-lasting household fixtures.

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