Plumber in Irmo, SC

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

Irmo homes face a unique set of plumbing challenges that come with living in the Midlands of South Carolina. The clay-heavy soil around Lake Murray, the mature tree canopies in neighborhoods like Friarsgate and Ballentine, and the wide mix of home ages — from 1970s-90s builds off St. Andrews Road to newer developments near Harbison — all contribute to the issues our team sees most often.

Slab leaks and underground line breaks

The expansive clay soil throughout Irmo 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 neighborhoods of Irmo have beautiful mature oaks and pines — which also have aggressive root systems that find their way into small gaps at sewer joints. 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 is intact or needs a spot repair.

Water heater failures

Most residential water heaters in Irmo last 8–12 years. Sediment buildup from the Midlands’ moderately hard water shortens that lifespan, especially on units located in unconditioned garages or attics. We service and install both 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 Irmo Homeowners

Whether you’re in a Harbison townhome, a Friarsgate single-family, or a Lake Murray waterfront home off Dreher Shoals Road, 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 Irmo Families Choose Conner Plumbing

We’re a locally owned plumbing company based right here in Irmo at 130 Hunter Village Drive. 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 Irmo — 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 Irmo

We cover every neighborhood inside the 29063 ZIP code and the surrounding area, including Ballentine, Broad River Estates, Dutch Fork, Friarsgate, Harbison, the Lake Murray waterfront communities along Dreher Shoals Road, Old Salem, and Seven Oaks.