Water Main Line Repair & Replacement Services in Atlanta, GA
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Since 1989, Plumbing Express has repaired and replaced main water lines in thousands of Georgia Homes. We help our customers with:
- Free water line inspection
- Trenchless water line replacement
- Water main line spot repairs
- Complete water service pipe replacement
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How to Recognize When Your Main Water Line Needs Repair
Signs of a leaking water main can range from obvious to subtle. Here are some indicators to watch for:
- Increased water bill: An unexplained spike in your monthly water bill is often one of the biggest indicators of an underground leak.
- Puddles or soggy areas on your property: Significant leaks in the water line can cause pooling in your yard or garden. If you notice unusually damp areas without an obvious cause, it’s time to contact a plumber.
- Potentially reduced water pressure: A sudden drop in water pressure throughout the home (rather than just one faucet) may signal a water main issue, though municipal factors could also be involved. If in doubt, it’s best to call in professionals.
While Plumbing Express offer both spot repairs and trenchless main line replacement, a full water line replacement is sometimes needed due to deterioration. We highly recommend installing a new main water line when this happens. Although it’s a significant job, our skilled plumbers are fully equipped to handle it and we offer competitive pricing for trenchless water line repair, replacement or installation.
Call us at (678) 439-9540 for professional main water line repair & replacement services you can count on. One of our friendly plumbers will be glad repair or replace your main water line.
Why Choose Plumbing Express?
Our plumbers help protect the health and comfort of our clients when hot water supplies are out, piping systems deteriorate, and drains don’t work.
We offer a direct road to appropriate, complete solutions through excellent home plumbing in the Metro Atlanta area. Thorough estimates are available during our regular business hours and all consultations, inspections, repairs and installations are fulfilled with friendly service.
Working with us means you are served by a locally owned company and by a knowledgeable, dedicated staff whom are passionate about plumbing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Plumbing related leaks are more serious than you realize. They’re expensive, bad for the environment and they are everywhere!
Did you know Atlanta has the second-highest water rates in the country? There are two reasons for this: many pipes are almost 100 years old and more than 10 billion gallons of water are wasted each year. (1)
20% to 35% of all residential homes have water leaks related to toilets. Toilets are often undetected because they are a silent source of water loss. (2)
If a toilet can leak as much as 300 gallons a day, imagine how much a water main line leak will waste. A typical home will leak as much as 2,000 to 20,000 gallons of water a year. (3)
Depending on which Georgia County you live in, you are impacting specific limited resources.
If you live in Gwinnett County, then your water is coming from Sidney Lanier Lake.
North Fulton County, South Fulton County and Dekalb County are using the water from the Chattahoochee River.
These two natural resources are managed with the coordinated efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Department of Natural Resources.(4)
It’s important to your personal budget, community, and your local natural resources that water leaks are detected and repaired.
Please don’t disregard potential signs of a water leak!
Usually, when you search Google for “water main line”, it’s because a public water service line has broken and disrupted traffic. While gushing water flooding the street is an obvious sign of a problem, a broken home water line is less obvious.
You might notice a change in your water bill, but you don’t want to wait for that bill! You can contest the increased water bill cost, but that’s more stress.
There are two main options for detecting leaks in your water main:
- Have someone else do it…
- You can do it yourself.
Option 1
Plumbing Express is the reliable plumbing company serving Atlanta, Georgia. We offer competitive pricing for trenchless water line repair, replacement or installation. Whether you need a new water line for your garden, barn or house, we will give you great value at a fair price. Plumbing Express offers a free inspection.
Option 2
We recommend reading the four steps for detecting water leaks that are listed, on Gwinnett County’s website for water services education. You can view those steps by clicking here.
If you prefer video, Alliance for Water Efficiency, has one you can view by clicking here.
In most cases, leaks between the meter and the house are the responsibility of the homeowner.
This can be complicated by whether the water meter is on the public right-of-way side of the property line or not.
That’s why it’s important to contact the utilities company for your municipality to confirm the location and responsibility of the water lines, water meter and right-of-way property lines.
Possible locations of water main repair. Image source: Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources
No matter how talented a DIY-er you are, there are several reasons you do not want to do a water main line repair yourself.
- Federal, State and Local Laws
- Permits
- Fees
- Water Contamination
- Damaging public water service lines
You could contaminate and pollute the water you and your neighbors consume.
Don’t believe us? Here’s what the Alliance for Water Efficiency has to say on the matter:
“The water utility should be contacted before any attempt to repair the water supply pipe. If the utility deems the leak to be the responsibility of the homeowner, a professional plumber should perform all repair work. This repair should never be attempted by a homeowner.” (5)
The average cost of a water main repair in Atlanta:
- Low: $650
- Average: $850
- High: $1,000
The average cost of a water main replacement in Atlanta:
- Low: $2,200
- Average: $3,400
- High: $4,000
You can cross reference the above prices from a non-bias 3rd party source at Home Guide’s plumbing estimates.
Regardless if you do the repair yourself or hire a professional plumber, the prices will fluctuate based on the following:
- Location of the leak
- The harder to access, then the higher the price
- Depth of pipe
- Obstructions to pipe
- Length of the pipe
- More material means more cost
- Trenchless repair is cheaper
- Digging is more expensive
- If the pipe is long, then digging is required
- Local Permit fees
- Application fee
- Inspection fee
- Re-inspection fees
- Percentage of total construction cost
- Violation fee (DIYs take note)
- Labor / Time
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What Our Customers Are Saying
With over 35 years of experience, Plumbing Express has earned the trust of homeowners across Atlanta, GA. Backed by 1,500+ reviews and a 4.9-star rating, we take pride in delivering top-quality plumbing and repiping services. See what our satisfied customers have to say about their experience with us!
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Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The team was excellent. The job was completed in 1 day with a great team. Very expressive.
2 other companies and plumbers couldn’t fix the issue but Dylan was able to identify and fix the issue in one afternoon.
Tim Robinson and his crew did an awesome job on my plumbing issues. Quickly diagnose my problem, gave an estimate for the repair in a timely fashion No surprises. I don’t normally like recommending contractors electricians plumbers, but Plumbing Express is top-notch on my list. They were very good about notifying me with updates when the crew was on the way and worked me in on an earlier date, then was originally scheduled for. Thank you, Plumbing Express! Keeping you in my contacts.
Rod was professional and courteous. Provided insight and detailed quotes regarding my issue. Highly recommend
I had a whole home repipe on my home. It was built in the 70s and the copper pipes were constantly springing leaks so it needed to be done. They quoted me a competitive price for the job, but the best part was the followup and communication with the team along the way to ensure my specifications were met and I was completely satisfied with my water system. Ed Torres the plumber along with Ivan the scheduler, and really the whe team that completed the work and the drywallers, couldn't recommend them enough.
The entire team was awesome. I had a repiping done. They were very courteous, efficient, and knowledgeable. I will definitely refer this company.
Service couldn’t be completed due to needing a new system. We appreciate the very informative visit as well as insight that could help after a new unit install.
Plumbing Express was great. I had a failed sump pump that had partially overflowed into the basement. Nasty. Josh was the tech that did the work. He was efficient, neat and courteous. I will use Plumbing Express if I have any other plumbing needs and I will recommend them to my family and friends.
The technician was very knowledgeable and professional. I believe they did a very good job.
Daniel Perez was great in coming out to check the problem I had with a water leak from my air conditioner line. His recommendation was correct.
Great and informative service while I was in a bind without a functioning water heater.
Plumbing Express is my go-to plumbing support team. They have fair pricing, well-vetted technicians, and a truly exceptional scheduling system. Rod, my technician, was the best. He quickly assessed the problem and gave a fair estimate, working hard to keep to the schedule. He even brought Josh along on the day of service, and the two of them worked well together. They addressed the bathtub drain repair with expertise and caused the least sheetrock damage. It was difficult to replace the broken pipe and get to the upstairs drain, but together they made it a success.
Rod and Josh did an awesome job taking care of my clogged sinks. Knowledgable, professional and great to work with - I really appreciated their help today and would highly recommend them and Plumbing Express!
Daniel was excellent. The work he did was simply superb. I highly recommend your company and hopefully Daniel will get more and more work
Once again we had some problems under our kitchen sink so we called Plumbing Express who were able to get us on their schedule pretty quickly after these storms Tim Robinson came out to do the job. Tim has been to our house for a number of different plumbing problems. He is personable & professional. As usual he did a great job even though this particular problem turned out to be far more difficult than anyone had expected. As frustrating as it was, Tim worked through it until he finished the job. We can't thank him enough.
Anthony was very competent, professional and friendly. He answered all my questions throughly. Highly recommend!
Anthony has come to my house a few times and he is always very professional, respectful of me and my home. He is also very knowledgeable in his craft.
TOTAL HOME RE-PLUMB. Our neighborhood has had so many homes experiencing water leaks (hundreds) that many of us have chosen to re-plumb before it happens. Based on my own experience speaking with four different plumbing companies, and speaking with several of our neighbors, I decided on Plumbing Express. They are knowledgeable, professional and very responsive to any questions along the way. Their price was fair and it’s one price for the whole job. You won’t have to find someone to repair and paint drywall. They have their own people or contractors to do that so your house looks perfect when they finish. I would highly recommend Plumbing Express to anyone needing to have their house re-plumbed. EDIT: Ed was the initial person I spoke to. His experience, knowledge and easygoing (non-salesman like) demeanor was greatly appreciated. Ivan was my point of contact for any questions and he was friendly and as I said, very responsive. He also installed a Moen smart valve in our home. Dylan plumbed the exterior of our home to the street while another crew did the interior re-plumbing. I’m very pleased with all of them.
Dylan did a great job fixing our Rinnai hybrid water heater. He didn’t try to do the typical “oh it’s over 5 years old you need a new one” that so many companies do. We really appreciated that! He did need to order parts, but they came in quickly and he was very efficient.
We had an excellent experience with Plumbing Express. They repiped my entire home and also handled all of the drywall repair and repainting afterward. When they were finished, it honestly looked like they had never been there—everything was spotless and perfectly restored. Ed Torres, the estimator, was wonderful to work with: extremely knowledgeable, professional, and thorough in explaining the process. Ivan Del Campo was my office contact, and he was fantastic at keeping me informed every step of the way, which I really appreciated. The team of four plumbers who removed the old piping and completed the actual repipe did an outstanding job. They were professional, hardworking, and efficient, and it was clear they took pride in their work. They answered questions when needed and were respectful of my home throughout the entire process. Kenny and Waldy, did a great job on the painting and drywall. They took a house that looked like swiss cheese and now you'd never know! From start to finish, the entire team was professional, communicative, and detail-oriented. I highly recommend Plumbing Express to anyone needing major plumbing work done right. It's not fun money to spend, but if you're in need-these are the guys to call.
It was an easy and professional service. Execution and customer service is really really good. Anytime again. 5 stars if prices would be a bit cheaper.
Many thanks to Dylan for all of the work he put in yesterday to replace my hot water heater. It was an absolute pleasure to meet such a kind man who completed such a laborious task in such a short timeline, both skillfully and efficiently. Great communication all around, from the office updates on arrival timelines to expected finish time. Will absolutely recommend you in the future. Thanks again for your hard work! Happy New Year!
Tim and his crew did great work in replacing a water line at my home. They attended promptly, completed all work on time and cleaned up fully. Highly recommend Tim for any plumbing work.
This company is great - super easy to schedule, get in touch with them, good availability. Rod and Daniel are awesome and have been to our house multiple times and go above and beyond for us!!!! Cannot recommend this company more!!
Rod made a quick adjustment to our toilet system and explained how it all worked. Took just a few minutes. He’s a great guy, too
Rod came same day within 30 minutes of my call for no hot water. He checked both my tanks and got pilot light back on and flaring. He explained a lot about my units and left me quotes. If needed in future. He was very knowledgeable and professional. Thank you
Rod came to our house today to sort out an issue. He was so awesome, he smiles, he has the best manners, he’s do kind and polite and was so efficient. Love this service so much
After finding out that my home of 21 years had a leak in the slab, I discovered that the slab was full of polybutylene and I would need my entire home repiped. I spoke with three different plumbers before discovering Plumbing Express. Ivan came to my home right away and thoroughly explained the process and the cost. He answered all my questions and it was an easy choice to choose this company. The crew (Lucio, Ben, Jose and Rad) arrived on time and got the repiping done in one day. They were pleasant and did a great job. The next two days, Flaniel arrived to do the dry wall and painting. Like the crew the day before, furniture and carpet was covered to protect my home. He was meticulous and did his job like an expert. He went over and above expectations. This company has its act together ! They are not pulling subcontractors but are using their own w-2 well-trained employees. What a difference this makes!
Tim Robinson did a fantastic job for installing upgrades for my kitchen sink, shower kit and bathroom faucets and pivoted to fix an unforeseen issue that came up which he resolved
I had a wonderful experience with this company, specifically Tray! He's knowledgeable, polite and goes above and beyond to get the job done. Hire more people like Tray!!!
Thanks so much for taking care of our hot water heater! Great communication, great response time, and very polite and professional!. I will be keeping this contact number saved in my contacts for any future plumbing issues. I highly recommend this company!
Our plumber (Tim R.) came out quickly (and during the holiday season) and made it clear what needed to be done. Found the source of the leak and then patched it up quickly. Also recommended a Mitigation Service and came back a few days later for an unrelated repair. All in all, top notch service (with a smile, a few jokes and family stories included). Definitely my go to plumbing service!
Water Heater broke - had an assessment within 2 hours (Dec 23rd) and a new one installed and the old one removed within 24 hours (Dec 24th). Fair, efficient, and very good service. Daniel Perez and Mark were excellent.
Tim did a fantastic job fixing the issue with my sink. In addition he went above and beyond in informing me about other potential issues and house knowledge.
Plumbing Express answered the phone without asking to go through a whole menu of options. Even as a new customer, they sent someone more quickly than I anticipated. Anthony was prompt, courteous, and got right to the heart of my situation. He was the second plumbing opinion I received, and he offered a much simpler, more affordable, option and did not try to upsell me on unnecessarily replacing fixtures. The efficiency of the company along with Anthony's honesty and competence will bring me back to Plumbing Express for all my plumbing needs.
Plumbing Express matched my expectations. Scheduling was on-time. Their technician, Rod Anderson was knowledgeable and professional in all aspects when installing my new water heater. Thanks Rod and Plumbing Express for another great job.
I was referred by a fellow realtor to Plumbing Express. Dylan was very professional and he provided valuable information prior and after the repair. He explained everything clearly and I felt confident.
We used Plumbing Express to repipe our whole house due to polybutylene pipes that failed under our slab. The experience was five stars all the way through. Ed came and did our free estimate. He explained everything to us without the “sales pitch” pressure we experienced from another company. The onsite plumbing crew (Lucian was the lead inside and Ivan was running the new line from the street) kept us informed throughout the job and did impeccable work. Once the repipe was complete, Roberto came in and completed the drywall repairs. The walls are perfect! Ivan who coordinated from the office was also key in making this go so smooth.