Greer, South Carolina
Plumbers in Greer, SC for a Running Meter, a Backed-Up Drain or No Hot Water
A meter that will not stop moving, a tub that backs up when the washer drains, a shower that has gone cold: those are the calls our plumbers handle. Call Greer SC Plumbing Experts, describe what you see, and a plumber will help you decide whether it needs someone today or can wait until morning.
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Which plumbing symptom is happening in your house?
Start with what you can see. Each situation below has one safe check you can do yourself, and one thing that check cannot tell you.
- The water meter keeps moving when every tap is off
Close every faucet, stop the dishwasher and washer, then watch the meter dial for fifteen minutes. A moving dial means water is escaping somewhere between the meter and your fixtures. The check cannot tell you where. Our plumbers can find a hidden leak without opening walls first. Where the loss turns out to be on the utility side of the meter, Greer CPW at (864) 848-5500 is the call to make.
- There is no hot water, or the tank is wet at the base
Check the breaker or the pilot light first, then look at the floor around the tank. A tank leaking from its body usually cannot be patched, while a dead element, a tripped breaker or a failed thermostat often can. The check cannot tell you which one you have. A plumber can repair the heater when that makes sense, or quote a water heater replacement in Greer when it does not.
- Several drains slow down or back up at the same time
One slow sink is usually a local clog. A tub that gurgles when the toilet flushes, or two fixtures backing up together, points to the main line. The check cannot show whether the cause is grease, roots or a broken pipe, which is why a camera look comes before a bigger repair. Routine clogs call for drain cleaning, while a damaged main line needs sewer line repair. If sewage is coming up in your lowest drain, stop using water in the house.
- A pipe has burst or is spraying water
Close the main shutoff valve first. It is usually near the meter or where the supply line enters the house, and it is worth finding before you need it. A shutoff stops new water but does not dry what already got wet, so ask about fixing the broken pipe and, if floors or walls are soaked, water removal and drying.
If water is reaching outlets or the electrical panel, stay clear and call for help before touching anything. A gas smell is a different emergency: leave the house and call 911 or your gas utility from outside.
Plumbing Services We Handle in Greer
Pick the page that matches the problem. Each one explains what the job involves, what to check first and what to ask before you agree to work.
Drains and Sewer Lines
Drain Cleaning
Kitchen, bathroom and main-line clogs cleared, with a camera look when the cause is unclear.
Hydro Jetting
High-pressure water scouring for grease and scale that a snake only punches a hole through.
Sewer Line Repair
Camera inspection and repair for sewage backups and broken or bellied main lines.
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Pipe relining and replacement methods that keep digging to a minimum.
Water Heaters
Water Heater Repair
Pilot, element, thermostat and leak problems checked before you pay for a new tank.
Water Heater Installation
Tank replacement with venting, code updates and the permit pulled where the city requires one.
Tankless Water Heaters
Gas and electric tankless units, sizing, and what flow rate means for your house.
Leaks and Pipes
Leak Detection
Finding the source of a running meter or a high water bill before anything is opened up.
Slab Leak Repair
Locating leaks in lines under the floor and choosing between spot repair and a reroute.
Burst Pipe Repair
Shutting the water off and replacing the broken section, frozen or not.
Repiping
Replacing failing supply lines through the house when repairs keep repeating.
Fixtures and Kitchen
Toilet Repair
Running, leaking and weak-flush toilets, plus replacement and installation.
Faucet and Sink Repair
Drips, worn cartridges and failing supply lines fixed or replaced.
Garbage Disposal Repair
Jams, leaks and burnt-out motors diagnosed, then repaired or replaced.
Water Quality and Damage
Water Softeners
Whether you need one at all, and what a hardness reading should tell you first.
Water Damage Restoration
Water removal and drying after a leak or flood. Rebuilding is a separate job.
Not sure what the problem is? Describe it to a plumber
Describe it to a plumber. Tell us what you see, hear or smell, and we will say whether it is safe to wait or needs a visit today.
Four Greer Facts That Change What You Should Ask a Plumber
Greer water is soft, so scale is not the usual suspect
Greer CPW's 2025 water quality report lists average hardness at 34.86 ppm, about 2 grains per gallon. That is soft water. If your bill comes from Greenville Water instead, its May 2026 finished-water report lists 4.9 to 6.7 mg/L, softer still.
The practical step: when someone blames hard water for a dead heater or crusty fixtures and offers a softener as the cure, ask for a hardness reading at your own tap first. Our page on is a softener worthwhile covers what to ask.
Source: Greer CPW 2025 Water Quality Report, Greenville Water reports
Replacing a water heater inside Greer city limits takes a permit
The City of Greer permits page lists replacement water heaters as work that needs a permit and says the contractor is responsible for obtaining it. It also warns that unpermitted work can bring daily fines.
Ask the plumber whether the permit is part of the quote, and ask for the permit number afterward. Outside the city limits, Greenville County or Spartanburg County sets the rules, and Greer sits in both, so your address decides which office applies.
South Carolina draws a licensing line for residential plumbing work
The state's Labor, Licensing and Regulation page says residential plumbing work worth more than five hundred dollars requires a license from the Residential Builders Commission.
For a repair of that size, ask for the plumber's license details before you agree to anything. License details are available on request before work begins.
Source: SC LLR residential plumbers
Anything that digs needs an 811 locate first
South Carolina's underground utility rules have excavators request a locate through SC811 before digging. For a sewer or water line repair that means one clear question for any plumber who plans to dig: has the 811 request been made?
Planned digging waits for the utility marks, so give a sewer job some lead time. In a real emergency, shutting the water off and limiting damage comes first.
Source: SC811
Where Our Plumbers Work in and Around Greer
Greer sits in two counties. Most of the city is in Greenville County and a smaller part is in Spartanburg County, and each county handles its own permits outside the city limits. That is one reason your address matters when you call.
Greer landmarks make good reference points on a call: the BMW Manufacturing plant at 1400 Highway 101 South, Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), Pelham Mill Park and its dog park at 2770 East Phillips Road, and Greer City Park downtown. Give the street address first, then mention the landmark if it helps.
These are the ZIP codes we take calls from. Tell us your address when you call and we will confirm it.
- 29650
- 29651
- 29652
Neighborhoods in Greer
Nearby communities
A community page below describes the place. Call with your address and the dispatcher will confirm it.
Questions Greer Homeowners Ask Before They Call
What should I do right away during a plumbing emergency in Greer?
Close the main shutoff valve, which is usually near the meter or where the line enters the house, and stop using fixtures. Keep clear of wet outlets and the electrical panel. If you smell gas, leave the house and call 911 or your gas utility from outside. Then call (833) 571-0120 and describe what you see.
Do I need a permit to replace a water heater in Greer?
Inside Greer city limits, yes. The City of Greer lists replacement water heaters among the work that needs a permit and says the contractor obtains it. Outside the city, Greenville County and Spartanburg County handle permits, and the right office depends on your address, so confirm with the county before work starts.
Does a plumber need a license for my repair in South Carolina?
State licensing covers residential plumbing work worth more than five hundred dollars, issued through the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission. Ask for license details before work begins. License details are available on request.
How is the price of a plumbing job in Greer decided?
Price depends on what is wrong, how hard it is to reach and which parts it needs, so it is set once a plumber has seen the problem and not before. Ask for the scope and the total in writing before work starts.
Which areas and ZIP codes do you take calls from around Greer?
We take calls from ZIP codes 29650, 29651 and 29652. Greer reaches into two counties, Greenville and Spartanburg. Call with your address and we will confirm it.
Ready to Talk to a Plumber About Your Greer Home?
Call Greer SC Plumbing Experts and describe the problem in your own words. A plumber will tell you what is likely going on and what the next step should be.