Located just west of Myrtle Beach, Forestbrook offers a peaceful suburban feel while keeping residents close to the excitement of the Grand Strand. Once a quiet stretch of farmland, the area has grown steadily into a welcoming residential community known for its spacious neighborhoods and family-friendly atmosphere. Forestbrook’s convenient location—nestled between Highway 501 and Highway 544—provides easy access to shopping, dining, and the beaches, yet it maintains a relaxed, small-town charm. With highly regarded schools, parks, and a strong sense of community, Forestbrook continues to attract families and professionals looking for a balance of comfort and convenience.
Forestbrook is one of the original residential communities west of the Intracoastal Waterway, with homes dating back to the 1970s and early 1980s. That makes it one of the older established suburban areas in the Myrtle Beach metro, and many of these homes still have original cast iron drain lines and galvanized or early copper supply pipes.
At the same time, national builders have brought new construction townhomes and developments into the area. A single street in Forestbrook might have a 1970s home with cast iron drains next to a 2020s home with PEX supply lines. Hunter Plumbing Services is comfortable diagnosing and working on plumbing systems of every era
If your Forestbrook home was built in the 1970s or 1980s, your drain lines and supply pipes have been working for 40 to 50 years. Cast iron drains corrode from the inside out, and galvanized supply pipes build up mineral scale that restricts water flow over time. Both eventually need to be replaced.
Common signs include slow drains throughout the house, low water pressure, rust-colored water, and recurring clogs that keep coming back no matter how many times you clear them. If you’re experiencing any of these in your Forestbrook home, a professional pipe assessment can tell you exactly what’s going on and what your options are.
Forestbrook is a community of families, young professionals, and long-time Horry County residents who take pride in their homes. Hunter Plumbing Services is proud to serve this community with reliable, professional plumbing work at fair prices.
From routine repairs to full repiping projects, we’re here for Forestbrook homeowners whenever you need us. Give us a call and we’ll take care of the rest.
