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Main water line replacement in Taylors
A new main water line run from the meter to the house.
See the full jobPipes and leaks
Pipe and leak services in Greenville and the Upstate
Pipe repair and leak detection for hidden leaks, burst pipes, frozen lines and old pipe at the end of its life. We find the problem, then fix it the right way.
A licensed Master Plumber on every job
4.8from 593 Google reviews
Who repairs leaking and broken pipes in Greenville, SC?
Ethical Plumbing finds hidden leaks, repairs and replaces broken, burst and frozen pipes, and repipes homes with failing galvanized or polybutylene pipe across Greenville and the Upstate. You get your options with written prices before work starts. Call 864-438-0525.
- Leak detection
- Pipe repair
- Burst and frozen pipes
- Whole-home repiping
Fix the leak, then decide about the pipe
Most pipe problems start the same way: a drip under a sink, a stain on the ceiling, a spike in the water bill or a pipe that splits in a freeze. The first job is always to stop the water and find exactly where it is coming from. Leak detection lets us do that without opening more of your home than needed.
Then comes the real question: repair the spot or replace the pipe? A single failed fitting on otherwise healthy pipe is a repair. Leak after leak on aging galvanized, polybutylene or thin copper usually means the pipe is failing as a whole, and repiping costs less than chasing it. We show you both options with prices.
Signs your pipes need attention
Call when you notice:
- Stains or damp spots on walls or ceilings
- A water bill that jumps for no reason
- Low pressure throughout the house
- Rusty or discolored water
- Banging or knocking when taps close
- Visible corrosion on exposed pipe
Common pipe types in Upstate homes
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Galvanized steel
Common before the 1960s. Rusts from inside, slowly cutting pressure.
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Polybutylene
Gray plastic used from the late 1970s to mid 1990s. Prone to sudden failure.
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Copper
Long-lasting, but older or thin copper can develop pinhole leaks.
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PEX and CPVC
Modern plastic pipe. Durable and the usual choice for repairs and repipes.
Pipes in Upstate homes
Hard freezes are rare here, which is why they cause so much damage when they come. Pipes in crawl spaces, garages and exterior walls were often installed with little insulation, and a few nights in the teens can split them. Learn how to prevent and handle frozen pipes.
Under the house, red clay soil and crawl space humidity are hard on older pipe and fittings. A yearly look under the house, part of the VIP Prevention Plan, catches small leaks before they rot subfloors.
Leaks under driveways and roads
When a water line leaks under a driveway, sidewalk or road, many companies start by breaking up the concrete or asphalt. We do not. We bore underneath the pavement and run the repaired or new line through, so the surface above stays intact. That saves you the cost and mess of replacing a driveway on top of the plumbing bill.
How a visit works
You book a time
Online or by phone. We confirm your arrival window and call when the plumber is on the way, or text or email if we cannot reach you.
We find the cause
A licensed Master Plumber diagnoses the problem and explains it in plain terms.
You choose, in writing
You get your options side by side with written prices. Nothing starts until you approve.
We fix it and walk you through it
Clean work area, tested result, and a walkthrough before we leave.
Recent pipe repair and leak detection jobs
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Three-bathroom PEX repipe in Greenville
Water supply lines replaced with PEX for a three-bathroom home, with new shower valves.
See the full jobWhy homeowners call Ethical Plumbing for pipe and leak repairs
Every job starts with a diagnosis from a licensed Master Plumber, not a sales pitch. We explain what we found in plain terms, show you the options side by side, and put the prices in writing before anything starts. If a repair makes more sense than a replacement, we say so.
We treat your home like a job site that people live in: shoe covers on, work area protected, cleaned up before we leave, and a walkthrough of what we did. Ethical Plumbing has served the Upstate for 16+ years, and our team brings 100+ years of combined plumbing experience. You can meet our plumbers or read what customers say.
What customers say
Every review here is from a real customer. Names are shortened for privacy.
Google
I would like to say that if you need someone to do any kind of repair for your plumbing, you need to contact ethical plumbing. They came out because we had a very bad leak with a pipe in our yard and they got it all accomplished in one day I am so grateful.
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Highly recommend Ethical Plumbers! They exchanged our old water heat tank with a tankless water heater and repiped the crawl space. From the first contact on the phone, the next day visit of the technician Daniel, then Ivan and Asher who did the whole work within less than two days – we felt…
Google
Ethical Plumbing earned every one of these stars. I coordinate maintenance for NewShire Property Management in Greenville, SC, and we had a sewer line problem at one of our properties on Hampton Avenue. Another plumbing company had already quoted us $10,000 to $15,000 and told us a large conex box…
Pipe repair and leak detection across the Upstate
We find leaks and repair pipes in 7 counties across the Upstate and western North Carolina. Towns with a local page are linked.
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Greenville County, SC
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Spartanburg County, SC
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Pickens County, SC
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Anderson County, SC
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Henderson County, NC
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Polk County, NC
- Tryon
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Transylvania County, NC
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Also serving
- Seneca, SC
- Gray Court, SC
Pipe repair and leak detection FAQs
Do you have to tear up my driveway to fix a leak under it?
Usually not. We bore under driveways, sidewalks and roads to repair or replace the line, so the pavement above stays in place and you are not paying to replace concrete or asphalt too.
What should I do first if a pipe is leaking?
Shut off the main water valve, then call us. If the leak is near electrical outlets or appliances, turn off power to that area.
Should I repair or replace my pipes?
One failed spot on healthy pipe is a repair. Repeated leaks on aging pipe usually mean replacing it costs less over time. We show you both options.
How do I know what kind of pipe I have?
Look where the water line enters the house or at the water heater. Gray plastic is often polybutylene; dull gray metal with threaded joints is galvanized. We can identify it on a visit.
Why do my pipes bang when I turn off a faucet?
That is water hammer, caused by water stopping suddenly. Loose pipe straps or high water pressure make it worse, and it can loosen fittings over time.
What water pressure is too high?
Household pressure above about 80 psi strains pipes, fixtures and water heaters. A pressure reducing valve keeps it in a safe range.
Can you repair a pipe under a slab?
Yes. Options include a spot repair through the slab or rerouting the line through walls or the attic. We explain the trade-offs and prices.
Does homeowner's insurance cover burst pipes?
Many policies cover sudden water damage but not the pipe repair itself. Check your policy, and ask us for photos of what we find.
How long does a pipe repair take?
Most spot repairs are done in a single visit. Larger replacements and repipes are scheduled and quoted in writing.
Ready when you are
Tell us what's going on.
A Master Plumber will find the cause, explain it in plain terms, and put your options in writing before any work starts.
- A licensed Master Plumber on every job
- Serving the Upstate for 16+ years
- Written prices, every job