Your Local Plumber in North Charleston, SC — Rooted in Hospitality. Built on Quality.
Pineapple Plumbing provides reliable residential plumbing services throughout North Charleston, SC. From leaks and clogged drains to water heaters, fixture repairs, and emergency plumbing, our team delivers honest recommendations, clear pricing, and quality workmanship without unnecessary upsells.
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North Charleston covers a lot of ground, and the plumbing inside a renovated Park Circle cottage has almost nothing in common with the plumbing inside a 1960s ranch off Dorchester Road or a new build in Oak Terrace Preserve. We know, because we’ve worked on all three.
Pineapple Plumbing serves homeowners across North Charleston from our office in Summerville, just a short drive up I-26. Co-owners Austin Holcomb, a U.S. Marine veteran, and Austin Webb, a lifelong Summerville native with over 14 years in the trade, bring a combined 22 years of hands-on plumbing experience to every North Charleston service call. We handle the full range of residential plumbing: honest repairs, water heater service, fixture installation, leak detection, and emergency plumbing. Clear pricing, quality workmanship, and a community-first approach.
Why North Charleston Plumbing Is Different From Neighborhood to Neighborhood
North Charleston is one of the most diverse housing markets in the Lowcountry. The plumbing challenges change dramatically depending on where you are and when your home was built.
Park Circle, Liberty Hill, Charleston Heights, and Olde North Charleston (pre-1950s to 1960s). These are some of the most architecturally distinct neighborhoods in the metro area, with bungalows, cottages, and folk Victorian homes dating back to the early 1900s. Many still have original galvanized steel supply lines that have corroded from the inside out over decades, producing low water pressure, rusty water, and recurring leaks at joints. Cast iron waste pipes from this era develop cracks and internal flaking after 60 to 70 years. If your older North Charleston home has gradually declining water pressure or discolored water, the pipe material is almost always the underlying issue. A plumbing inspection can identify the material and tell you how much useful life is left.
Dorchester Road corridor, Deer Park, Forest Hills, Woodstock, and Ashley Acres (1950s to 1970s). The suburban neighborhoods built during North Charleston’s post-war expansion house a large share of the city’s residents. Homes from this era typically have galvanized supply lines and copper or cast iron drain systems. At 50 to 70+ years old, these systems are at or past their expected lifespan. We see frequent shut-off valve failures (seized gate valves that won’t close), water heater issues from years of deferred maintenance, and gradual pressure loss from corroded supply lines throughout these neighborhoods.
1980s to 1990s construction (Windsor Hill, Archdale, parts of Wando, Coosaw Creek, Kings Grant). Homes built during this era may contain polybutylene pipes, the gray flexible plastic that was widely installed across North Charleston and the surrounding area during the construction boom. Polybutylene deteriorates from the inside when exposed to chlorine in treated water and can fail without warning. Some South Carolina insurance companies charge higher premiums or restrict coverage for homes with this material. If your home was built between 1978 and 1995, having the pipe material checked is worth the call.
Newer construction (Oak Terrace Preserve, Mixson, newer Dorchester Road developments). Modern homes with PEX supply lines and PVC drainage are reliable and long-lasting, but they’re not immune to problems. High municipal water pressure (sometimes exceeding 80 psi) stresses fixtures, supply connections, and water heaters. Builder-grade faucets and toilets can wear out sooner than expected. Drain connections that weren’t fully tightened during construction are a common early-life issue.
Plumbing Services We Provide in North Charleston
General Plumbing Repairs. Leaking faucets, running toilets, pipe leaks, low water pressure, corroded shut-off valves, and everyday plumbing problems that need a professional fix. We diagnose the cause, not just the symptom.
Drain Cleaning. Clogged kitchen sinks, slow shower drains, main line backups, and recurring blockages. We clear the clog and figure out why it happened. Snaking, hydro jetting, and camera inspections available.
Water Heater Repair and Replacement. No hot water, strange sounds, leaking tanks, or units past their prime. Repairs, replacements, and honest advice on tank vs. tankless. North Charleston’s warm groundwater temperature means tankless units perform especially well in this area.
Fixture Installation. Toilets, faucets, sinks, showers, and garbage disposals installed correctly and up to code. Upgrading a bathroom or kitchen? We handle the plumbing and coordinate with your contractor.
Plumbing Maintenance and Inspections. Annual checkups, camera scoping, water heater flushes, crawl-space evaluations, and pre-purchase inspections. With North Charleston’s active real estate market and military families frequently transferring in and out, a plumbing inspection before buying can uncover problems a general home inspector might miss.
Leak Detection and Pipe Repair. Hidden leaks behind walls, under slabs, in crawl spaces, and underground. We use acoustic detection, thermal imaging, and pressure testing to locate leaks accurately without unnecessary demolition.
Emergency Plumbing. Burst pipes, sewer backups, flooding, and no-water situations. Call (843) 739-7438 any time. We’ll walk you through limiting the damage while a plumber is on the way.
Common Plumbing Problems in North Charleston Homes
Declining water pressure throughout the house. In North Charleston’s older neighborhoods along Dorchester Road and in Park Circle, this is almost always galvanized supply lines corroding from the inside. The interior diameter narrows over decades until flow is noticeably restricted. Cleaning individual aerators helps temporarily, but the real fix is replacing the affected lines with modern PEX or copper.
Recurring drain backups. Older North Charleston neighborhoods have mature trees whose roots aggressively seek moisture in aging sewer laterals. If your drains slow down repeatedly despite clearing, root intrusion or a deteriorating line section is the likely cause. A camera inspection through our drain cleaning service shows exactly what’s happening inside the pipe.
Water heaters that haven’t been maintained. We regularly find North Charleston water heaters with years of sediment buildup because the previous owner never flushed the tank. The unit works harder, produces less hot water, and wears out faster. A simple annual flush, included in our maintenance inspections, extends the unit’s life and restores performance.
Shut-off valves that won’t close. Older gate-style valves seize after years of disuse. When a pipe bursts or a fixture starts flooding, a valve that won’t close is useless. We replace seized valves with quarter-turn ball valves during service visits so they work when you need them.
Crawl-space moisture and pipe corrosion. North Charleston’s humidity keeps crawl spaces damp for months. That moisture corrodes metal pipes and fittings, feeds mold around connections, and damages the subfloor above. An annual inspection that includes the crawl space catches this before it becomes an emergency.
What Sets Pineapple Plumbing Apart in North Charleston
We’re locally owned, not a franchise. Pineapple Plumbing is owned by Austin Holcomb and Austin Webb. The person who answers the phone is often the person who shows up. We don’t subcontract your job to whoever is available.
Veteran owned. Co-owner Austin Holcomb served in the U.S. Marine Corps. North Charleston has a strong military community around Joint Base Charleston, and we’re proud to serve the families who serve our country.
We’re headquartered in Summerville, minutes from North Charleston. Our office at 503 N Commodore Way is a short drive from anywhere in North Charleston via I-26 or Dorchester Road. That proximity means faster response times, especially for emergencies.
Written estimates before work begins. We explain what we found, walk through your options, and give you a clear price in writing. No verbal ballparks, no surprise invoices.
100% satisfaction guarantee. We stand behind every job. If something we repaired fails, we come back and make it right.
What to Expect When You Call
You’ll talk to a real person who schedules your visit at a time that works for you. Your plumber arrives on time, introduces himself, and puts on shoe covers before entering your home. We diagnose the issue, explain what we find in plain language, and provide a written price before any work begins. We clean up after ourselves, and if you have questions after we leave, we’re a phone call away.
No mystery fees. No manufactured urgency. If a simple repair solves the problem, that’s what we’ll recommend.
Serving North Charleston and the Surrounding Area
Pineapple Plumbing serves homeowners throughout North Charleston and the neighboring communities of Summerville, Goose Creek, Hanahan, Ladson, West Ashley, downtown Charleston, and the surrounding Lowcountry. If you own properties across multiple locations, we handle the plumbing for all of them under one relationship.
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Whether it’s a drip that’s been bugging you for months or a pipe that just let go, we’re right up the road and ready to help. Call Pineapple Plumbing at (843) 739-7438 or schedule service online. Written estimates, honest advice, and work we stand behind.
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Austin was very helpful and knowledgeable. Took his time to explain my options and walk me through the process of my repairs.Posted on Google![]()
Richard WelliverTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Pineapple Plumbing recently installed an in‑ground gas line for a pool heater, and their work was exceptional. Their precision, professionalism, and depth of knowledge clearly differentiate them from others in the field. I’m eager to recommend them and continue using Pineapple Plumbing for future repairs and projects.Posted on Google![]()
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Austin from Pineapple Plumbing replaced my hot water heater. His courteous professional manner was second to none. Got same day service with top quality workmanship and service at a fair price. I give Pineapple Plumbing my highest recommendation!Posted on Google![]()
Kevin HunholzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
They were great and very professional! Looking at the job once completed, you can tell they took their time! As well you can tell they did the job as if they were doing it for their own home, which goes a long way. Thank you!Posted on Google![]()
Jennifer RobinsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great people, fast response and excellent work! I highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Caroline DesjarlaisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
These guys are amazing! I called due to a clogged drain and they came out the next day. They even stayed until late evening to ensure the problem was resolved that day. All the technicians were friendly and communicated upon arrival. One of the owners even called to follow up from the visit. I have already recommended them to several people and will continue to highly recommend them to anyone in need of plumbing services.Posted on Google![]()
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I had my water heater drained as it was having problems keeping my water hot Austin was great at communicating what needed to be done and identifying the problem throughly !Posted on Google![]()
D JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I just have to say first and foremost Austin was very professional, kind, knowledgeable,and listen to me.Before I called Pineapple Plumding another company came out, so to make a long story short they were going to charge me $700.00. Sent him on his way.And called Pineapple Plumding.Came out the same day.Austin Looked everthing over and sad Everthing is fine.I just saved $700.00 :) Thank You so much Austin and Pineapple Pluming.You will be my forever Plumbing company.Honest Companies do not come by much enymore. This Company is one and a million. Sincerely Mrs. Jones :)Posted on Google![]()
Amelia SomethingTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
So I posted a 5⭐️ review a month or so ago. I had all of my pipes re-done and some fixtures replaced by these wonderful people. Here we are a month later and somehow I have managed to loosen my kitchen sink. I txt them at noon, embarrassed I might add, to need help with something so frivolous. By 2 pm Austin showed up to my house to tighten it, all the while assuring me it was his pleasure and wouldn’t accept a dime from me, as it was a part of my warranty. I will forever suggest these guys to everyone I know and am so grateful they are who I chose when there are so many options out there🥰