24 Hour Emergency Plumber in Columbia, SC
Plumbing emergencies do not wait for business hours. Call or text Kevin Tidwell any hour. When many callers are trying to get through, as in a freeze, a text with your name, address, and the problem is often the fastest way to get in line.
What counts as a plumbing emergency
- A burst or leaking pipe.
- Water coming through a ceiling or flooding a floor.
- Sewage backing up into the house.
- A leaking or failed water heater.
- No water at all.
- A gas smell near a gas appliance. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 first.
What to do while you wait
- Shut off the main water valve. Know where it is before you need it.
- Turn off the water heater if it is leaking, and the breaker for an electric unit.
- Move valuables away from water and mop up what you can.
- Open faucets to drain a burst line once the main is off.
- Take photos for your insurance.
How we work in an emergency
We do our best to get to emergency calls as soon as we can, but it depends on the schedule and call volume at the time. Call us and we will give you an honest answer on how soon we can be there. Sending a plumber out has an $89 house-call fee, credited toward the job if you move forward with the repair.
Frequently asked questions
Are you open 24 hours?
Yes. Call (803) 995-9282 any time, or text your name, address, and the problem.
What towns do you cover?
Columbia and within about 30 miles, including Irmo, Cayce, West Columbia, Lexington, Forest Acres, Blythewood, Chapin, and Elgin.
Should I call or text?
Either works. When lines are busy, texting is often the fastest way to get your details in.
Serving Columbia and within about 30 miles
Columbia, Irmo, Cayce, West Columbia, Lexington, Forest Acres, Blythewood, Chapin, Elgin, and the rest of Richland and Lexington counties. Open 24 hours. Our work is backed by a one-year guarantee on labor.
Sending a plumber out for an on-site inspection has an $89 house-call fee, which is credited toward the job if you move forward with the work.