Plumber in Cayce, SC

Cayce’s Most Common Plumbing Issues — And How We Fix Them

Many Cayce homes are 50 or more years old, which brings its own set of plumbing realities. Galvanized supply lines, cast iron drains, original water heaters that have somehow held on, and sewer laterals that predate modern materials are all common sights. Add the Midlands’ expansive clay soil and the Congaree floodplain’s seasonal water table, and there’s no shortage of reasons we get called out to Cayce homes.

Slab leaks and underground line breaks

The expansive clay soil across the Midlands swells when it rains and contracts in dry periods — a cycle that puts constant stress on water and sewer lines buried under your home. Pinhole leaks and cracked fittings can go unnoticed for months until you notice an unexplained spike in your water bill, warm spots on the floor, or the sound of running water when no fixtures are in use. Our licensed plumbers use electronic leak detection and camera inspection to find the exact problem location, so repairs are targeted instead of tearing up your whole slab or yard.

Tree root intrusion in sewer lines

The older streets of Central Cayce and the tree-lined neighborhoods around the Cayce Historical Museum have mature shade trees with aggressive root systems that regularly invade older sewer lines. Repeated backups, gurgling drains, slow flushes, or sewage odors in the yard are common warning signs. We clear roots with professional augers or, for severe cases, hydro jetting, and we can run a camera to confirm whether the pipe needs a spot repair.

Water heater failures

Most residential water heaters last 8-12 years, and many Cayce homes still have original water heaters from the 1990s or earlier that are long overdue for replacement. Sediment buildup from the Midlands’ moderately hard water shortens that lifespan further, especially on units located in unconditioned garages or attics. We service and install tank and tankless water heaters across all the major brands — Rheem, A.O. Smith, Bradford White, Rinnai, and Navien. If your unit is over 10 years old and making popping or knocking sounds, call us to assess whether it’s worth repairing or if replacement is the smarter investment.

Plumbing Services for Cayce Homeowners

Whether you’re in Central Cayce, Pine Ridge, out near the Columbia Metropolitan Airport, or anywhere else in town, we handle every residential plumbing need:

• Water heater repair, replacement, and tankless installation
• Drain cleaning and clog removal — kitchens, bathrooms, tubs, main sewer lines
• Faucet, pipe, and fixture repair and replacement
• Toilet repair, rebuild, and water-efficient toilet installation
• Garbage disposal installation and repair
• Water line and sewer line repair and replacement
• Pipe camera inspection and electronic leak detection

Why Cayce Families Choose Conner Plumbing

We’re a locally owned plumbing company serving Cayce and the surrounding Lexington County area. Founded in 2016, Conner Plumbing is built on three simple promises: licensed and insured technicians, honest upfront pricing, and treating every customer like family. We’ve earned a 4.9-star rating on Google from nearly 300 customers and are a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite in six Midlands neighborhoods.

When you call Conner Plumbing, you talk to someone local who knows Cayce — not a national call center. We answer phones during business hours and respond to messages submitted through the form on this page the same business day.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Cayce

We cover every neighborhood inside the 29033 ZIP code and the surrounding area, including Central Cayce, Pine Ridge, Palmetto Club, and the Saluda Gardens area bordering West Columbia.