Plumbing Services in Athens, GA

Most requested plumbing services in Athens

Start with the service that matches your problem. Services marked “Common in Athens” are the calls local housing and conditions produce most in Athens.

• Sewer Line RepairCommon in AthensRecurring backups, sewer odors, slow fixtures or a damaged sewer line.
• Drain CleaningCommon in AthensSlow drains, recurring clogs and backed-up sinks, tubs and showers.
• Water Heater ReplacementCommon in AthensReplacing a failing or leaking tank heater.
• Sump Pump Repair and InstallationStormsSump pumps that fail, run constantly or need replacing.
• Emergency PlumberBurst pipes, major leaks, sewage backups and no-water situations.
• Leak DetectionHidden leaks behind walls, ceilings or floors, or a bill that suddenly jumps.
• Water Heater RepairNo hot water, leaking tank, strange noises or uneven temperature.
• Burst Pipe RepairStopping and repairing burst or split pipes.
• Pipe RepairLeaks, corrosion, cracked lines and low pressure from damaged pipes.
• Toilet RepairRunning, clogged, leaking or weak-flushing toilets.
• Faucet Repair and ReplacementDripping, leaking or low-flow faucets.
• Garbage Disposal Repair and InstallationJammed, leaking or humming disposals.

When to call, and what to do first

For the problems Athens homeowners call about most, and why they come up here:

• Sewer Line Repair

  Why it comes up in Athens: Old laterals in historic neighborhoods crack under big trees.

  Signs:

  Several drains slow at once, gurgling, sewage smell

  Urgent when:

  Sewage backing up into a tub, shower or floor drain

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water; don't use chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One break: spot repair or lining. Collapsed line: replace

• Drain Cleaning

  Why it comes up in Athens: Roots and grease clog drains in older homes and rentals.

  Signs:

  Slow sink, tub or shower; standing water; recurring clogs

  Urgent when:

  Water backing up or overflowing

  Before help arrives:

  Stop running water to that drain; skip chemical drain cleaners

  Repair or replace:

  One clog: clear it. Keeps returning: camera the line

• Water Heater Replacement

  Why it comes up in Athens: Student rentals run tanks to failure.

  Signs:

  Water around the tank base, rusty hot water, a tank past 10 years

  Urgent when:

  The tank itself is leaking

  Before help arrives:

  Turn off gas or power and close the cold-water valve

  Repair or replace:

  Leaking tank: replace. Failed part on a younger tank: repair

Why Athens homes need these repairs

Athens, consolidated with Clarke County as Athens-Clarke, is home to the University of Georgia, with many renters, historic in-town houses and post-war neighborhoods. Its water comes from the North and Middle Oconee rivers with Bear Creek Reservoir as backup, and old housing, trees and humid summers drive sewer and drain calls.

Local conditions behind Athens plumbing problems

Water hardness

See below

Winter

Occasional hard freezes

Plumbing code

Local