Frequently Asked Questions

We offer a wide range of plumbing services including pipe repair, drain cleaning, faucet repair and installation, water heater repair and installation, and more. We also provide drain cleaning services where we don't just unclog your system, we clean them too.

Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency plumbing services. Give us a call anytime and we'll be there to help.

The cost of our plumbing services varies depending on the type of service you need. Contact us for a free estimate at 843-718-5782.

A plumbing vent sticks out of the roof of your home, about 12” high. The vent allows for the release of sewer gasses outside of your home so that they do not remain inside. When these gases remain in your home you may experience the unpleasant odor of methane gas. Sewer gases are harmful when breathed in and, a sufficient quantity of sewer gas could even be explosive. It also provides air into your pipes so that fixtures (like your sinks) will drain properly. Without vents, a fixture may be unable to drain properly causing another drain to back up into your home.

Leaks are commonly found in toilet tanks, resulting from worn parts or improper alignment of a part of the flushing mechanism. Stop these leaks right away because they’ll add up in your monthly utilities. 

A common, but not easily detected cause of leaks is due to deteriorated or defective flapper in the toilet tank. An improperly seated flapper that does not form a water-tight seal will allow water to leak into the toilet bowl. Because this is a “silent” leak you won’t have any signs that it is occurring and could be losing thousands of gallons of water due to this undetected leak. An easy way to check if you have a leak is with this simple food coloring test. First, remove the tank lid, then flush. Wait for the flapper to drop and the tank to refill, and then add several drops of dark food coloring. Wait 20-30 minutes and if you see any trace of color in the toilet bowl then there is a leak. An improperly adjusted or broken fill valve is the second most common type of leak. If the float is set too high or the shut-off valve fails to close completely, water will continue to enter the tank and flow into the overflow tube. You can check for this type of leak simply by taking the tank cover off and observing if water is flowing into the overflow tube once the tank is full. If you are experiencing either of these types of leaks and do not know how to fix them, contact Sewer Daddy at 843-718-5782.

 First, turn off your water supply at the main shut-off valve. As a homeowner it’s important to know where this is located and educate your family member as well. Second, contact Sewer Daddy at 843-718-5782 during emergencies. And don’t touch any wet electrical fittings – call in an electrician to deal with that. 

Your water heater tank has a magnesium anode rod (aka “sacrificial” anode) that protects the tank surface. If your tank has a lot of sulfur in the water or bacteria in the tank the anode rod interacts with this and generates an odor. Replacing the magnesium anode rod with an aluminum anode may minimize the problem. However, the most efficient method of eliminating the hydrogen sulfide odor is to control the bacteria and the best way to do this is to annually drain and refill your water heater, also known as flushing. If you aren't sure how to flush your tank, call Sewer Daddy at 843-718-5782 and schedule an appointment today. 

Drain cleaners are usually very toxic, not a good thing to keep around the home especially if you have children or pets. These toxic chemicals also have a negative effect on your pipes, causing deterioration from the inside out. When this happens, the drains lines will need to be replaced. There are various products on the market that contain “friendly” bacteria and enzymes. These work great for keeping drain sludge and grease from building up on the pipes. For serious clogs, contact Sewer Daddy at 843-718-5782.