Best Plumbers on Hilton Head Island
Plumbers on the island, who answers at night, and who to call for water heaters and leaks.
For a plumber on Hilton Head, call Dyess Air & Plumbing (24/7 emergency service, and one of the island’s best-reviewed), Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (24-hour emergencies, sewer lines and drying out after a leak) or Bluffton Plumbing Co. (family-owned for more than 50 years, with an office on the island and 24/7 emergency calls). For an evening leak, Piper Plumbing customers describe a Friday-night repair finished by midnight.
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Plumbers Based on Hilton Head
Each of these has its office on the island. Each card says what the company is known for; the stars open a summary of what customers say.
85 Capital Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 396-5844
Heating, air conditioning and plumbing from one company, so one call covers a warm house and a leaking water heater.
Why it’s listed: In the Lowcountry since 1984, with 24/7 emergency service and maintenance plans. One of the best-reviewed heating and air companies on the island. Reviewers say technicians show the failed part and the system’s live readings before a repair.
27 Hunter Rd Ste A, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 895-2283
Emergency plumbing, drain and sewer lines, and water cleanup after a leak.
Why it’s listed: Runs 24-hour emergency service, and its crews handle the drying-out after a leak as well as the plumbing. Reviewers describe a blocked sewer line cleared on a Sunday and an owner kept updated with photos while out of town.
7 Plantation Park Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 842-2902
Repairs, water heaters, tankless units and DHEC-certified backflow testing.
Why it’s listed: Family-owned and serving the Lowcountry for more than 50 years, with emergency calls taken 24/7 at an extra hourly rate. Installs Kohler, American Standard, Rheem and Navien. Reviewers describe a tankless heater repaired after another company quoted a replacement.
86 Beach City Rd Suite D, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 342-2513
Plumbing service and repair for homes.
Why it’s listed: Long-time customers say they have called no one else for years. Reviewers describe on-time visits, three jobs done in one trip and a tidy cleanup.
21 Mathews Dr #5, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 686-5972
Plumbing repairs, leak finding and water heater replacement.
Why it’s listed: An island plumber that takes evening calls: reviewers describe a Friday-night leak behind a wall, reported by a property manager, fixed by about midnight. Another found a faulty connector under a driveway after other plumbers wanted to scope the sewer line.
374 Spanish Wells Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 842-3333
Plumbing repairs and service for homes and condos.
Why it’s listed: Reviewers describe an emergency leak call answered at the end of a business day, and a condo whose toilets kept clogging for guests: the plumber found the blockage in the main line the same day.
Bluffton Plumbers That Work on the Island
These two are based in Bluffton and list Hilton Head as a service area. For the full list, see the best plumbers in Bluffton.
365 Red Cedar St Ste 501, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 891-6131
Drain cleaning, water heaters, leak detection, sewer lines and remodels.
Why it’s listed: Veteran-owned and one of Bluffton’s best-reviewed plumbers. Installs Rheem, Rinnai and Navien water heaters and serves Hilton Head as well. Reviewers describe two water heaters replaced in one day and plumbers who take their shoes off indoors.
36 Persimmon St Unit 202, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: (843) 604-3014
Plumbing, heating and air, electrical and generator work, with maintenance memberships.
Why it’s listed: In business since 1999, with 24/7 emergency plumbing and service on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. Reviewers describe weekend and Sunday calls answered first thing and a thermostat fix where others had quoted a new system.
Burst Pipe or No Water: Who Answers at Night
Dyess Air & Plumbing offers 24/7 emergency service, Roto-Rooter runs 24-hour emergencies and sends a cleanup crew for the water, and Bluffton Plumbing Co. takes emergency calls 24/7 at an extra hourly rate. From Bluffton, Superior Services runs 24/7 emergency plumbing.
First, shut off the water. Most island homes have a main valve where the line enters the house or in the garage, and a curb valve at the meter box near the street. For a water heater leak, turn off the cold supply on top of the tank and the breaker or gas. Then call, and photograph the damage for the insurer.
Water Heaters: Repair, Replace or Go Tankless
Many island homes have the water heater in the attic or a closet, where a slow leak does real damage before anyone sees it. A drain pan with a line to the outside, and a leak sensor, are cheap insurance. Bluffton Plumbing Co. installs Rheem and Navien heaters, Ace’s Plumbing installs Rheem, Rinnai and Navien, and Piper Plumbing customers describe a replacement done well.
Tankless heaters save space and never run out, but need yearly descaling; ask the plumber to show you the filter. Before replacing a heater that stopped working, ask for a repair price: Bluffton Plumbing Co. customers describe a tankless unit fixed after another company quoted a replacement.
Hidden Leaks, Slab Leaks and High Water Bills
A water bill that jumps with no change in use usually means a hidden leak: under the slab, in the irrigation line or in the line from the meter. Leak detection is a specialty: Mac & Sons Plumbing + Leak Detection in Bluffton uses acoustic listening, tracer gas and thermal imaging to find leaks without tearing out floors, and serves Hilton Head. Piper Plumbing customers describe a leaking connector found under a driveway when others wanted to scope the sewer line.
Your water and sewer company is one of the island’s service districts; see utilities on Hilton Head for which one serves your street.
Plumbing for Rentals, Condos and Backflow Tests
Clogged toilets are the most common guest call. Island Plumbing customers describe a condo where guests kept clogging the toilets until the plumber found a blockage in the main line, and Piper Plumbing fixed a leak a property manager reported on a Friday night. Keep a plumber’s number in the house book with the water shut-off location.
Irrigation systems and some commercial buildings need a backflow preventer tested every year. Bluffton Plumbing Co. is DHEC-certified for backflow testing. Plumbing work needs a Town permit; see how to check a license, or browse every trade on our home services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best plumber on Hilton Head Island?
Dyess Air & Plumbing is one of the island’s best-reviewed companies and offers 24/7 emergency service. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup handles emergencies, sewer lines and water cleanup, and Bluffton Plumbing Co. has been family-owned for more than 50 years with an office on the island.
Is there a 24-hour emergency plumber on Hilton Head?
Yes. Dyess Air & Plumbing and Roto-Rooter both run 24-hour emergency service, and Bluffton Plumbing Co. takes emergency calls 24/7 at an extra hourly rate. Superior Services in Bluffton also runs 24/7 emergency plumbing.
Who can replace a water heater on Hilton Head?
Dyess Air & Plumbing, Piper Plumbing and Bluffton Plumbing Co. all replace water heaters on the island, and Bluffton-based Ace’s Plumbing installs Rheem, Rinnai and Navien units on Hilton Head.
Who finds hidden water leaks on Hilton Head?
Mac & Sons Plumbing + Leak Detection, based in Bluffton, specializes in slab and underground leaks and serves Hilton Head. Piper Plumbing also finds leaks under driveways and walls.
Where is the main water shut-off in a Hilton Head house?
Usually where the water line enters the house or in the garage, with a second valve at the meter box near the street. Find it before you need it and note it in the house book.
Do I need a permit for plumbing work on Hilton Head?
Yes. The Town of Hilton Head Island requires a building permit for plumbing work. Ask the plumber who will pull it.
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