Plumber in Northlake, GA
We provide dependable plumbing services in Northlake, GA, helping homeowners fix leaks, clogs, and repairs quickly and efficiently.
Northlake is an unincorporated community in DeKalb County centered at the intersection of I-285 and LaVista Road. The area takes its name from North Lake, the small lake within the community. Most Northlake homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s during a wave of suburban development driven by nearby employers like Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control. That makes the majority of the housing stock 50 to 60 years old, well past the point where original plumbing systems begin to fail.
Plumbing Express has served Metro Atlanta since 2007 with over 35 years of combined experience. Our office sits just minutes from Northlake off Chamblee Tucker Road. That proximity means faster response times for you. Our 4.9-star rating backed by 1,999+ reviews tells you what your neighbors already know: we show up on time, charge fair prices, and stand behind every repair.
Plumbing Problems Common in Northlake Homes
Northlake spans parts of the 30340, 30341, 30345, and 30084 ZIP codes. The neighborhood’s 1960s and 1970s homes, along with newer infill construction, create a range of plumbing conditions. Here is what our plumbers find most often.
The original homes along LaVista Road, Henderson Mill Road, and Briarcliff Road were plumbed with cast iron sewer and drain pipes. After 50 to 60 years, these pipes corrode from the inside, develop cracks, and can collapse under the weight of Georgia’s red clay soil. Signs include slow drains throughout the house, gurgling toilets, and sewage odors near floor drains. We inspect these lines with a sewer camera and recommend repair or full sewer line replacement based on what we find.
Many 1960s-era Northlake homes were plumbed with galvanized steel water supply lines. After 55 to 65 years of service, internal corrosion narrows the pipe opening. Water pressure drops at every fixture, and rusty brown water appears when you first turn on the tap. The only lasting fix is a full home repipe with modern PEX-A or copper piping.
Renovations and additions completed between 1978 and 1995 often added polybutylene water lines to older Northlake homes. This gray plastic pipe reacts with chlorine in DeKalb County’s treated water and degrades over time. Pinhole leaks, cracked fittings, and burst pipes are the result. We specialize in polybutylene replacement and can swap the entire system in two to three days.
Many of Northlake’s original ranch-style homes sit on concrete slab foundations. Water supply lines beneath the slab develop leaks from soil shifting, pipe corrosion, or friction against the concrete. Warning signs include warm spots on floors, the sound of running water with all fixtures off, and an unexplained jump in your water bill. Our slab leak detection service pinpoints the exact location without tearing up your floors.
Northlake’s established neighborhoods have decades of mature tree growth. Oak, pine, and sweetgum root systems seek moisture in sewer lines through hairline cracks or loosened joints. Roots grow until they block the pipe completely. We clear roots with hydrojetting and inspect the line with a camera to determine whether sewer drain replacement is needed.
Tank water heaters in 1960s and 1970s homes have been replaced at least once. Second and third-generation units installed in the 2000s and 2010s are now reaching the end of their 10 to 12-year lifespan. If your water heater leaks, produces lukewarm water, or makes popping sounds, we install both tank water heaters and tankless systems sized for your household.
Plumbing Services We Provide in Northlake
One call covers every plumbing need in your home.
Repairs and Installations
Our trucks carry common parts so most repairs finish in a single visit. We handle faucet repair, faucet installation, toilet repair, toilet installation, leak repair, leak detection, garbage disposal repair, and water line repair.
A slow kitchen drain or a toilet that backs up after rain points to a deeper blockage. Our drain cleaning team goes beyond basic snaking. We use hydrojetting to scour pipe walls and a camera to confirm the line is clear. For cracked or collapsed lines, we handle full sewer line installation. Emergency drain service runs 24/7.
Repiping is our specialty. We remove failing galvanized, polybutylene, or aging copper systems and replace them with PEX-A or CPVC. Our repipe process is turn-key: new pipes installed, drywall patched, and computer-matched paint applied. Most Northlake homes are finished in two to three days. Every repipe includes a 30-year warranty on materials. Request your free repipe quote to get started.
Gas line installation and gas line repair for stoves, dryers, fireplaces, outdoor grills, and gas water heaters. All gas work meets DeKalb County code and passes inspection.
Why Northlake Residents Choose Plumbing Express
Choosing a plumber comes down to trust. Here is what sets us apart.
Licensed and insured
Every plumber on our team holds a valid Georgia plumbing license and carries full liability insurance. We pull permits when required and follow DeKalb County building codes.
W-2 employees, not subcontractors
The person in your home is a full-time, background-checked member of our crew. We hire, train, and stand behind our people.
Upfront, honest pricing
We quote one fixed price before work begins. No hourly billing, no surprise fees.
4.9 stars from 2,000+ reviews
Read what homeowners across Metro Atlanta say in our customer reviews.
Same-day and emergency service
A live person answers our phone at all hours. For urgent problems, we dispatch a plumber the same day.
30-year material warranty on repipes
Every repipe includes a written warranty on piping materials, backed by our workmanship guarantee.
What Northlake Homeowners Say About Plumbing Express
Our 4.9-star rating comes from 2,000+ Google reviews written by real homeowners across Northlake. Here is what a few of them had to say.
Read more reviews on Google or visit our customer reviews page to see why Northlake homeowners choose Plumbing Express.
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.
Ron was our second plumber from this company. The first plumber came, examined pipes and said he found no leak, even though we had experiences a large amount of water leaking from the ceiling in the finished basement. Several days later we had another leak-same area but less water the second time. Ron came in, listened to our frustration and did a more thorough inspection of the pipes and identified the problem. He was very personable and professional. On his third visit, we had several replacement pipes installed and are without leaks again. Our frustration, with the situation, was my son had used your company to replace pipes when he purchased the home and founding out not all the pipes were included with that process.
Tim arrived on time and was very professional. He took his time to explain the problem and the process it would take fix the water line.
Called Plumbing Express as tankless hot water not operating. Their website states "Get Free Plumbing Quote ". When service man showed up an looked at unit he said there would be a $207 charge to look into unit in order to give me a quote to fix unit. Due to not having hot water and time required to get another company to address the problem I agreed to pay $207 for quote. After looking in unit I was told he would not be able to fix due to age of unit and parts not available. I think he should have said parts not available when seeing model number on front of unit and I would not have wasted $207.
Outstanding customer service, we will definitely be using them in the future for any plumbing needs. Can’t thank them enough!
Extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. The team was excellent. The job was completed in 1 day with a great team. Very expressive.
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.
Daniel did a great job and was very professional during his service call last week!
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
Dylan from Plumbing Express came over and replaced our garbage disposal for us. It was older, had a massive leak, and needed to be replaced. He did a great job and was in and out in about 30 minutes! I also asked him to check out a potential leak I had been hearing in my ceiling. He used a thermal camera to investigate and was very honest and upfront about what he found. Rather than immediately cutting into the drywall to confirm something uncertain, he explained that the sound could simply be pipes expanding and that opening the wall might be unnecessary. He recommended monitoring the area and waiting to see if a wet spot appears, which would clearly indicate an actual leak. I really appreciated that he didn’t try to upsell or push unnecessary work. Overall, great service and a great guy. They will definitely be our go-to plumbing service from now on.
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!
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you respond to plumbing emergencies in Northlake, GA?
We offer emergency plumbing service and prioritize urgent calls. Response times vary based on current demand, but we work to reach emergency situations as quickly as possible. Call (678) 439-9540 for immediate assistance.
Do you provide free estimates for plumbing work?
We conduct on-site assessments to give you accurate quotes that reflect the actual scope of work. This approach prevents surprise costs and ensures our estimate matches reality. Request a free plumbing quote for repiping projects.
How do I know if my home has polybutylene pipes?
Polybutylene pipes are typically gray, blue, or black plastic with copper or plastic fittings. They were installed in homes built between 1978 and 1995. If you’re uncertain, our plumbers can inspect your plumbing and identify your pipe materials during a service call. Learn more about polybutylene replacement.
What areas near Northlake do you serve?
We cover eight counties including Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Douglas, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Henry. Our service area includes more than 30 cities and towns throughout Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Why should I choose Plumbing Express over other plumbing contractors?
Our 35+ years of experience, 4.9-star customer rating, licensed W-2 employees, and specialty in home repiping distinguish us from general service plumbers. We focus on building long-term relationships with our customers through honest assessments, fair pricing, and quality workmanship.
What are your business hours?
We’re available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 8 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm. Schedule service online or call (678) 439-9540 to book an appointment.
Do you offer financing for larger plumbing projects?
Yes. We offer financing options that make necessary plumbing repairs and replacements accessible for homeowners who need them.
Our Service Areas
Serving Metro Atlanta, North Georgia, and Surrounding Communities
Plumbing Express provides plumbing, repiping, water heater, and drain cleaning services to homeowners across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Our licensed plumbers know the plumbing systems in this region, from aging polybutylene pipes in 1980s subdivisions to clay sewer lines in older neighborhoods.
We serve the following counties and communities:
Don’t see your city listed? We likely serve your area too. Visit our full service area page or call (678) 439-9540 to confirm availability at your address.
Northlake and Surrounding Areas We Serve
Our plumbers cover all of the Northlake area across the 30340, 30341, 30345, and 30084 ZIP codes. We serve homes along LaVista Road, Henderson Mill Road, Briarcliff Road, Northlake Parkway, Montreal Road, and every subdivision near North Lake and Northlake Mall.
We also cover nearby neighborhoods and cities, including Tucker, Brookhaven, Dunwoody, and every other community on our areas served page.
Call Your Northlake Plumber Today
Whether your 1960s ranch needs a full repipe or your renovated split-level has a failing drain line, Plumbing Express has the tools and experience to handle it. We send licensed plumbers to Northlake, GA, the same day you call.
Call (678) 439-9540 or schedule your appointment online. Find us on Google Maps as your trusted plumber in Northlake, GA. Free estimates are available during regular business hours.