Expert Emergency Plumber in Charleston, SC

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Emergency Plumbing Service

Rooter Man of SC has a reputation in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina for taking care of our clients. We know that plumbing problems range from minor inconveniences to major time-sensitive emergencies for homeowners, and we give each service call the attention it takes to determine what the best response is. Some issues can wait until normal business hours, and others require either a technician on site right away or a temporary measure to stabilize the situation until we can get someone to your home.

Available Weekends and Holidays

When a plumbing problem does rise to the level of an emergency, rest assured that our team will respond as quickly as possible. We recognize that plumbing systems do not only fail during normal business hours, and in fact, weekends and holidays are often harder on plumbing than normal weekdays, during which most of the family is away at work and school.

Quick Plumbing Repairs

Honest, accurate, up-front quotes. We won’t surprise you with hidden fees or unexpected expenses after the project is done.
Courteous service. We minimize disruption to your home and your family’s activities as much as possible while we get your plumbing system back up and running.
Knowledgeable technicians. Our plumbers are thoroughly trained in what they do, and they are equipped with the tools they need, both traditional and technological, to do their job as well as possible.
High customer satisfaction. Our many five-star reviews let you know what to expect from our team. We make sure that our customers are satisfied with our work before we leave!

Plumbing Emergency Prevention

The best way to resolve a plumbing emergency is to avoid it in the first place. Standard practices are very important, such as minimizing the amount of debris rinsed down drains and avoiding non-organic waste. Another critical factor is regular inspection of your home’s plumbing system by expert plumbers. Rooter Man of SC is available for routine inspections–call us today to book your time and get peace of mind about your plumbing system.

The Local Experts for Emergency Plumbing

If a clogged drain or a suspected leak in a water line is impacting your home, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’ll get your message and respond appropriately, whether that means calling you back to schedule an inspection, walking you through shutting off a water valve, or sending a plumber right away to perform repairs.

What Constitutes a Plumbing Emergency?

It’s important to remember that an issue with your plumbing does not always rise to the level of a plumbing emergency. A bathroom sink that has stopped draining, for example, can be avoided by the family until a plumber is able to come during regular business hours and unclog the drain. Here are some occurrences that are generally emergency level and must be addressed right away:

Obvious large water leaks. If a water line under your lawn ruptures, it will be obvious–very low or no water pressure in your home and sudden spongy, damp ground outside, possibly even with puddles of standing water forming. If this happens, call Rooter Man right away to find out how to shut your main water valve off until a technician can get to your home.
Strong smells of sewage, “rotten eggs,” or natural gas. A damaged sewer line may release hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, and methane gas, all of which are very harmful to humans and pets. You should open windows and doors to air out the building and call your plumber immediately. A natural gas smell likely indicates a leak in the gas line leading to your water heater, stove, or furnace. In this case, evacuate the home and call 911 first. If natural gas is escaping into the air, it could ignite and cause an explosion.
Discolored, dirty, or foul-smelling water from faucets. Call Rooter Man and describe the condition of your water. We may not be able to send a plumber within minutes, but this is an urgent need and we will respond as quickly as possible. Most importantly, don’t drink or bathe using water that doesn’t look clean. Soil, waste, and minerals may have entered the water supply through cracks in clean water lines.
Drain clogs. This is a common problem that feels like an emergency to the homeowner, but in reality most clogs can wait until normal business hours for resolution. Be sure to describe the issue in detail over the phone, and we’ll prioritize your service call to get your fixtures working normally again.

Drain and Sewer Service

The drains and sewers of your home, while critical for your family’s health and safety, probably don’t occupy much of your attention. And that’s the way it should be! However, all it takes is a clog or a leak in your drain pipes, and suddenly your home’s smooth operation comes to a halt. Even worse, the longer the problem goes unaddressed, the higher the risk of unpleasant conditions, expensive water leaks, and severe damage to your home or surrounding landscaping.

Complete Service Plumbing

Every homeowner in the Charleston, Summerville, or Mount Pleasant area should have the name and phone number of a reliable local plumbing company near at hand. A plumbing system is complex and has many potential issues that could make it less efficient, more expensive, and downright hazardous for your family if it is not maintained and cleaned properly. Rooter-Man’s team of expert emergency plumber are here for you, not just for the routine, “simple” repair jobs that you might immediately think of, but also for the plumbing puzzles that have you stumped.

Preventive Maintenance

It’s a mistake to neglect the plumbing system of your home. While it may not be as visible as some other components of the building, the water pipes, drains, and sewers of your home pump thousands of gallons into and out of your home constantly, and all of that activity can lead to problems and a need to summon an efficient emergency plumber.

Sewer Jetting

Rooter-Man is the most efficient emergency plumber in Charleston, SC that provides sewer jetting services in various contexts for customers in the greater Charleston area. This powerful application uses high-pressure water to tackle pipe and line cleaning jobs beyond traditional cleaning systems’ scope. Our experts use small jetters to clean significant clogs in residential contexts, with a reach of several hundred feet. This is far more power than a typical sewer snake can exert, and it can clear even tough grease clogs that could severely hamper the functioning of drain pipes.

RooterMan SC Location

RooterMan of South Carolina P.O. Box 30098 Charleston,
SC 29417-0098

RooterMan Plumbing

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Sherry Marince

15:51 06 Feb 25

Highly recommended this company and the technician Travis. He is very professional and explains everything to you. Also appreciate the same day response for a stressful water emergency.
Look forward to doing business with this company and especially Travis in the future. The person who schedules your appointment will narrow it down to a couple hours which is highly useful when waiting.

Krissy Duncan

20:44 03 Feb 25

A. Sager

15:43 28 Jan 25

Travis is AMAZING. Arrived, diagnosed and repaired quickly. Polite, Respectful and Professional. Highly recommend.

Erin Oldstrom

18:06 30 Dec 24

Travis was INCREDIBLE! He came out and took a look at my ancient water heater and got it replaced for me right before the new year. GREATEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER!

Super professional and diligent. 10/10 would recommend him for all of your needs!

Carol Byrne

02:10 26 Dec 24

Travis arrived promptly on Christmas Day!! He was courteous, professional and worked quickly to solve our problem. He is a great employee face for this company. Thanks Travis

Thomas A Byrne Jr

21:44 25 Dec 24

Travis was so helpful and kind. He was very gracious coming out on Christmas day. Fixed the problem and explained the situation, giving us good advice, too.

Brennan Grace Byrne

21:36 25 Dec 24

Great service! Showed up on CHRISTMAS DAY within thirty minutes.

Caitlyn Baber

20:05 03 Dec 24

Travis was extremely professional and very personable. He got every thing done in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend him for your household plumbing needs.

Amanda Waldemar

13:16 31 Oct 24

Dean has come to our home a couple times now to fix various issues. He always gets the job done, and in a timely manner. When there was a mysterious odor coming from our toilet, we weren’t sure if it was the toilet seat (an easier, cheaper fix) or if there was an issue with the flooring around the base of the toilet (definitely a more expensive fix). He could have easily started with the “tougher” fix and charged more, but instead he told us he would start with the easier thing first and take it from there. We definitely feel we can trust him, which can be hard to find.

Kesha McNeil

20:59 23 Sep 24

First day in the house and toilets backed up everywhere. Travis was earlier than the appointment arrival time and immediately went into action. He found the problem quickly and took care of it! Excellent worker and great company. I highly recommend them and if you can..ask for Travis.

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