Plumbing Repairs & Replacement in Georgia
Leak diagnosis, repipe pricing, slab leak guidance, and how to avoid the $4,000 sewer line quote when a $180 snake job would fix it.
How long it takes
Most repairs finish in 1–4 hours. Whole-house PEX repipes take 1–3 days. Sewer line repairs take 1–2 days plus permit time.
Permits & inspections
Georgia requires a plumbing permit for any water heater, sewer line, repipe, or fixture relocation. Faucet and toilet replacements typically don't.
Mistakes that cost the most
- Spot-repairing polybutylene pipe (it'll fail again within 18 months)
- Using chemical drain cleaners on cast iron (accelerates corrosion)
- Skipping a camera scope before buying any home over 30 years old
- Ignoring a $40 water hammer fix until it bursts a $14k flood
- Hiring a non-licensed handyman for sewer or gas work
Contractor tips
- 1Verify master plumber license at sos.ga.gov
- 2Get the diagnostic in writing before authorizing repair
- 3Ask for camera footage of any sewer line work — before and after
- 4Question any quote that jumps from 'snake the line' to 'full sewer replacement' without a camera
- 5Confirm 1-year minimum workmanship warranty
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Frequently asked
Do I still have polybutylene pipes?
If your home was built 1978–1995 in Gwinnett or Hall county, there's a ~40% chance. Look for gray flexible pipe at the water heater or under sinks.
How much is a whole-house repipe?
PEX repipes run $6,500–$14,000 for most Georgia homes, with 1–3 days of work.
Why is my water bill suddenly high?
Most likely a silent toilet flapper leak or an irrigation valve stuck open. Shut your main, watch the meter — any movement is a hidden leak.