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Best Plumbers in Central, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Central: A-1 Septic & Drain Field Repair, LLC, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Heinert Plumbing and Drain LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 127.

  3. 26

    Most-reviewed: Carolina Heating Service, 3,688 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 127 ranked; ranked #26.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

127 Central plumbers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 66 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 127 rated businesses.

Top 10 plumbers in Central at a glance

Top 10 plumbers in Central at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1A-1 Septic & Drain Field Repair, LLC634.9★ (172)Anderson, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Heinert Plumbing and Drain LLC625.0★ (66)Central24/7Emergencies
3Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service624.7★ (1,274)Anderson, 14 mi away24/7—
4Rooter Express614.8★ (547)Anderson, 14 mi away24/7—
5Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Anderson, SC614.7★ (643)Anderson, 14 mi away24/7—
6Benjamin Franklin Plumbing614.8★ (854)Greenville, 19 mi away24/7—
7Rapid Response Plumbing604.7★ (215)Seneca, 11 mi away24/7—
8Hicks Plumbing and Excavating lllc604.8★ (22)Central24/7—
9Advantage Plumbing, LLC604.8★ (204)Anderson, 7 mi away24/7—
10PECO Heating & Cooling604.9★ (924)Central24/7—

The 127 best plumbers in Central, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Rooter Express

    Based in Anderson, 14 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 547 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.8★ from 547 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    925 Centerville Rd, Anderson, SC 29625
    View profile for Rooter Express(864) 774-9965

  11. #11 1-Tom-Plumber

    Based in Anderson, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3001 US-29, Belton, SC 29627
    View profile for 1-Tom-Plumber(864) 210-5440

  15. #15 Ken's Plumbing

    Based in Greenville, 24 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 472 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.7★ from 472 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2506 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville, SC 29609
    View profile for Ken's Plumbing(864) 766-8403

  20. #20 Mastermind Plumbing

    Based in Greenville, 20 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4008 White Horse Rd Unit B, Greenville, SC 29611
    View profile for Mastermind Plumbing(864) 630-3554

  24. #24 Budget Plumbing Inc

    Based in Greenville, 23 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.

    • 4.7★ from 102 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10 Hilltop Ave, Greenville, SC 29609
    View profile for Budget Plumbing Inc(864) 250-0700

Plumbers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 127 ranked plumbers here; the rest are on their profiles.

plumbers in Central, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Carolina Heating Service564.8★ (3,688)23 mi
27Provident Plumbing554.5★ (39)18 mi
28Tuck & Howell Plumbing, Heating & Air555.0★ (30)24 mi
29Jones Plumbing LLC554.9★ (18)In Central
30Top Notch Plumbing, LLC554.9★ (312)18 mi
31One Guy Plumbing554.9★ (7)8 mi
32Cline Plumbing555.0★ (170)16 mi
33American Plumbing555.0★ (70)10 mi
34Emergency Plumbers 911554.9★ (16)21 mi
35Ethical Plumbing545.0★ (18)22 mi
36Elite Plumbing Services LLC544.3★ (23)12 mi
37Duckett Plumbing545.0★ (5)15 mi
38HomeTec Resolutions, LLC545.0★ (36)17 mi
39Beckwith Plumbing of Clemson543.7★ (17)4 mi
40Griffin Plumbing LLC545.0★ (33)16 mi
41Foothills Plumbing Services545.0★ (23)13 mi
42Dry Life Plumbing545.0★ (15)24 mi
43R&K Plumbing LLC545.0★ (8)14 mi
44Commercial Industrial Plumbing Inc535.0★ (7)21 mi
45Lee 3 Plumbing535.0★ (17)13 mi
46Indigo Plumbing534.9★ (74)22 mi
47One Call Plumbing534.9★ (83)23 mi
48Johnson Plumbing Services534.9★ (29)23 mi
49Handlebar Plumbing Co.535.0★ (47)21 mi
50Jacob's Plumbing LLC534.9★ (101)18 mi

Also serving Central

20 more plumbers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked plumbers serving Central
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
1-800-Plumber of Greenville5.0★ (1)24 mi
A & R Plumbing Co5.0★ (1)23 mi
A-Affordable Plumbing Services4.8★ (4)21 mi
Al's Septic Tank Services5.0★ (2)23 mi
AT&H Plumbing, Inc.5.0★ (1)16 mi
Bobby Belt Plumbing Co Inc5.0★ (3)17 mi
Brown Plumbing Co4.8★ (4)16 mi
Cantrell's Tree & Land Management4.8★ (20)6 mi
Carolina Climate Control4.9★ (360)23 mi
City Plumbing & Heating Co5.0★ (2)24 mi
Get Bob To Do It5.0★ (1)In Central
Henderson Plumbing5.0★ (1)25 mi
I Am Plumbing5.0★ (4)24 mi
Johnson & Johnson Grease Pit Cleaning3.0★ (2)18 mi
Makison Plumbing Repair Inc3.0★ (1)16 mi
Northlake Plumbing5.0★ (2)16 mi
Plumbing Pros Greenville5.0★ (1)23 mi
Sloan Building Services9 mi
SPC Home Improvements, L.L.C.1.0★ (2)7 mi
Young Plumbing & Electric3.8★ (4)23 mi

How much do plumbers cost in Central?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Central. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do plumbers cost in Central?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Water heater replacement$882$1,348$1,826Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a plumber's license in South Carolina

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Central plumbers

We scored 127 Central plumbers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Central data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Plumbers in Central: frequently asked questions

Who is the best plumber in Central?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked plumber in Central, SC is A-1 Septic & Drain Field Repair, LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Heinert Plumbing and Drain LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#3) follow. We ranked 127 plumbers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many plumbers are there in Central?

ContractorsRanked ranks 127 plumbers serving Central, SC. 6 of them are based in Central; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which plumbers in Central are open 24/7?

33 ranked plumbers in Central post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are A-1 Septic & Drain Field Repair, LLC (#1), Heinert Plumbing and Drain LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which plumbers in Central work on weekends?

66 of 127 ranked plumbers post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are A-1 Septic & Drain Field Repair, LLC (#1), Heinert Plumbing and Drain LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a plumber's license in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

How much does water heater replacement cost in Central?

Water heater replacement typically costs $882 to $1,826, with $1,348 typical (Per unit, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Central. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Central plumbers have?

The median Google rating among 127 rated plumbers in Central is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Carolina Heating Service has the most, 3,688 reviews, and ranks #26. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank plumbers?

Each plumber gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Central

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 127 plumbers serving Central.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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