Plumber in Lexington, SC

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

Lexington is one of the fastest-growing parts of the Midlands, and its housing mix tells that story. Historic homes in Old Town Lexington sit alongside newer subdivisions along the 378 corridor, Red Bank, and the fast-expanding Arena Club / Pine Ridge area. Whether your home is 5 years old or 75, our licensed plumbers handle every issue that comes with Lexington’s mix of clay soils, older infrastructure, and new construction quirks.

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 mature shade trees in Old Town Lexington and the older neighborhoods off Highway 1 produce aggressive roots that find their way into 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 last 8-12 years. 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 Lexington Homeowners

Whether you’re in Old Town Lexington, a newer build off 378 in Red Bank, or somewhere out near Lake Murray Boulevard, 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 Lexington Families Choose Conner Plumbing

We’re a locally owned plumbing company serving Lexington and the greater Lexington County corridor. 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 Lexington — 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 Lexington

We cover every neighborhood inside the 29072 and 29073 ZIP codes and the surrounding area, including Old Town Lexington, Red Bank, Pine Ridge, Arena Club, Northview, Hopewood, and the Lake Murray south shore communities along Lake Murray Boulevard.