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Dependable Plumbing Dependable Plumbing is committed to providing high-quality, affordable plumbing services to residents living in Savannah, GA and the surrounding areas. Owner, Chet Jernigan and his wife Kellie started Dependable Plumbing in September of 1996, and Chet had 13 years of training with a reputable company.

Chet is knowledgeable in water heater repair and replacement, repair and installation of new fixtures, installing gas lines, locating and repairing slab leaks, and running and repair of sewer and water lines. At Dependable Plumbing, we strive to build lasting relationships with our customers. We want you to feel comfortable and confident in our work.
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Gas Line Repairs
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Natural gas creates a by-product known as carbon monoxide. This is very harmful when inhaled and most people do not know it is present because it is both colorless and odorless. Residents who have been exposed to carbon monoxide often exhibit flu-like symptoms, headaches and dizziness.
Kitchen Plumbing
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The kitchen is filled with a lot of your home's plumbing. From the dishwasher to the sink, faucets and garbage disposals, there are a variety of plumbing fixtures. With so much going on in one location, it is important to make sure that all components are working properly.
Water Heater
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Whether your water heater is leaking and in need of repairs or you need a new water heater installed, the team at Dependable Plumbing can help. We have been serving the Savannah, GA area for over 17 years with quality plumbing services.
Sewers & Drains
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If you notice your pipes are cracked or corroded or have burst, call in the experts to clear your sewer lines. We can repair your existing sewer and water lines or install new lines. We can also unclog kitchen sinks, showers, tubs, bathroom sinks, toilets, and floor drains.
Slab Leaks
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Cracks in your walls or flooring, mildew or excessive moisture under your carpet, and hot spots in your flooring are all possible indications that you have a slab leak problem. If your slab is cracked, you are losing water, which results in a higher than normal water bill and could cause serious water damage to your property.
Reviews (16)
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Donna Brackney
May 17, 2022
What wonderful service and people! Couldn't ask for more. Will call them in the future if we ever need anything else done.
Danielle Williams
Dec 23, 2021
Excellent service. They were quick to return our call, explain their process and repair our leak in hours. Highly recommend. Service: Pipe repair
Kala P.
Dec 15, 2021
I always hesitate to leave a bad review, but sometimes it is warranted. It appears that I made a mistake by not checking Yelp before scheduling an appointment with Dependable Plumbing. Dependable is definitely not "dependable". I can't attest to their plumbing skills, because they never showed up, but can address their lack of common courtesy.

I was stood up three times in one day by "Dependable". I fully understand that things can come up, such as a flat tire, but there is no excuse to not call or text the scheduled client. So, while Chet may or may not be a good plumber, courteous & dependable definitely not.
George C.
Aug 26, 2021
Would give ZERO stars if I could I had a leak in the water service line in the yard. Called Dependable and made an APPOINTMENT. He didn't show. Showed up a day later and said he was busy. Meanwhile hired a leak detection company to pinpoint the leak location. Made another APPOINTMENT with Dependable to fix on Tuesday. Again, a no show on Tuesday. no call. no nothing.

On THURSDAY, a service guy called because he "couldn't remember the address".! My yard guy said a plumbing truck showed up. looked. and LEFT. I called the company to see what's up. He said, "He should be there fixing it now.". No. No he's not. He never showed up. So. I have cancelled the order with "Dependable" and will look for somebody else. I hope this review. and the other 1star review saves you some grief.
E. C.
May 18, 2021
Can't say how their work is. They couldn't even keep an appointment window to come and look at the job. 3 hours later and still a no show with no communication, we called and told them don't bother. If you can't show up to sell me on a job, I have doubts you will complete in a timely manner.
Andrew Sesterhenn
Feb 25, 2021
Had a broken water main on Friday night before labor day weekend. Called them and the Robert called me right back. We arranged for a time for him to come and he did a great job! Really nice guy and did what he said, when he said! Highly recommended! Service: Plumbing pipe repair
Sean B.
Feb 03, 2021
2 separate occasions had dependable plumbing respond promptly to separate problems. 1st one was a gas line leak from the meter to the house, they were able to abandon the old line and run a new one to the house from the meter and the 2nd was what we thought was a plugged vent line for the sewage, Dependable responded again and tried everything they could to diagnose the issue until they discovered there was a septic issue happening. Very pleased with their work!
Karl King
Nov 26, 2020
I called Dependable Plumbing this morning and they were at my house within 3 hours. Did a great job of fixing a problem created by another service person. Have used them twice before this and can't say enough good things about them.
Melissa Lauer
Nov 14, 2020
When our water heater developed a leak, they were able to work us in quickly. The repair was efficiently done and cheaper than expected. Would highly recommend this company! Service: Water heater repair
Cherie Peters
Oct 31, 2020
Dependable was professional and took our plumbing job of replacing all out pipes when other companies refused. They even worked New Years Day to get the job done. We were very pleased at their speed and going the extra mile to add a garbage disposal.
Anastasia Stevenson
Sep 21, 2020
Fantastic response time, competitive rates and professional service. I have used them for many years! Dependable is exactly right! 5 stars! Services: Leak investigation and repair, Shower repair, Drain unblocking, Toilet repair
John Howrey
Jun 08, 2020
Robert installed gas lamps on the front of our home and we couldn't be more thrilled with them. He was courteous and thoughtful and got the job done quickly.
Lisa Flowers
Feb 28, 2020
One star is generous. My water heater went out and I was given a quote of $1,300 to replace it, because they knew what size water heater I needed as they had already replaced several in my town home complex. The water heater was too big. So, since my old water heater has already been removed, I asked how much the smaller water heater would cost. I was told, "the charge is $1,300." Ok, fine, since I was now in a bind.

They swapped out the water heaters, cleaned up after themselves, and left. When I went upstairs, they had dripped black water all over my carpet and had destroyed my attic access (which I didn't realize until months later when I had to go up there to retrieve something from storage and the access door wouldn't fit back into place). They then mailed me a late notice for a bill they never sent me.

When I called them the same day I received the late notice, I was told me the bill was marked as paid in full, so I told them I was the only person who would have paid it, and I had not done so, and they literally had to search for me in their system. They had me listed under the WRONG NAME. I then proceeded to tell them that since they removed the replacement water heater without giving me paperwork for the new one, I wasn't going to pay the bill until I received the model information so I could register for the warranty.

The owner finally came out and made a big deal about going up to the attic to read the model information, and then came downstairs and pulled the ACTUAL paperwork from his clipboard! I wrote him a check the same day. Two weeks later, after the check had already cleared, I received another late payment notice. When I called and told them I had already paid and the check had cleared and should NOT be receiving a late bill, I was told that they "just wanted to double check." This was a year ago.

In addition to the stains on my carpet and attic access damage (I never complained because I didn't want to ever deal with them again), a couple weeks ago I noticed that the grout in my upstairs bathroom is soft and can easily be wiped away. Apparently, because they didn't make sure the vent connector fit properly, water has been leaking from above the water heater, and has been dripping down through my upstairs bathroom and all the way down to my furnace on the first floor for a year.

I now have to pay another plumber to fix this work, AND I have to have a carpenter come out to assess the damage to all my woodwork to make sure it hasn't completely rotted through, AND make sure I don't have mold everywhere. This company is completely unprofessional, and will end up costing you a fortune in repair work after they've finished the job.
Suzanne Lars
Dec 29, 2019
Dependable isnt a work I would use to describe them. I called to get a gas quote, the woman I spoke to said she would try to have someone come out same-day. No one ever called back or showed up when my husband made sure he took time off to be available that afternoon.
Chip
Dec 20, 2019
They never showed up at the appointment time as scheduled (10am-Noon). I left multiple messages that were never returned that day. I even spoke to Mrs. Jernigan at 1:40pm who assured me that he ( Her Husband) would be there in 25 minutes. Well nobody ever came to my home that day. First thing I did the next day was to call and again left a message. About an hour I received as call from her and she called her Company "Un-Dependable Plumbing"! Well she was right on that!
Thomas East
Sep 02, 2015
Chet Jernigan was absolutely amazing! He was so thorough, professional and helpful that I have already asked him to come back to do some additional work. I could not be more happy with this choice or the service.