Chatham County · Savannah metro
Plumbing Services in Savannah, GA
Older PipesFreeze Risk
Savannah's historic district has some of the oldest plumbing in the South, and the city draws water from both the Floridan Aquifer and Abercorn Creek off the Savannah River. Low-lying ground, heavy rain and old cast iron and clay drains drive many calls.
Savannah plumbing at a glance
The most common plumbing calls in Savannah, GA are sewer line repair, repiping and sewer backup. The median home was built in 1971, and 59% of homes predate 1980.
- Median home built
- 1971
- Built before 1980
- 59%
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Water hardness
- See below
- Winter
- Occasional hard freezes
- Plumbing code
- Local
The plumbing calls that come up most in Savannah
- Sewer Line Repair
Old cast iron and clay drains in historic homes crack, sag and admit roots.
- Repiping
Older homes still have galvanized supply pipe that rusts and restricts flow.
- Sewer Backup
Low-lying areas and heavy rain can back sewers into lower fixtures.
Emergency plumbing in Savannah
Call (833) 878-1592Shut off your main water supply if it's safe to do so. The emergencies below are listed most likely first for Savannah homes, based on local conditions.
Savannah's 1970s housing and its pipes
The median home in Savannah was built in 1971, and 59% of homes predate 1980. Homes from that era were typically built with copper supply, early plastic (ABS or PVC) drains, some cast iron.
- Galvanized steel supply (1900–1960)
- Copper supply (1950–2000)
- Polybutylene (some homes) (1978–1996)
- PEX / CPVC (1995–today)
Where Savannah's water comes from
Savannah uses two drinking water sources, the Floridan Aquifer, relied on since the late 1800s, and Abercorn Creek, a Savannah River tributary treated at the city's Industrial & Domestic Water Treatment Plant. [1]
When Savannah gets a hard freeze
Occasional hard freezes · 59% of Savannah homes were built before 1980
Heavy rain and storms
Plumbing services for Savannah homes
Every plumbing service in Savannah
Services marked “Savannah guide” have a page on local rules and conditions; the rest link to the full service guide, which applies here too.
- Backflow Testing
- Bathroom Remodel Plumbing
- Burst Pipe Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Emergency Plumber
- Faucet Repair and Replacement
- Frozen Pipe Repair
- Garbage Disposal Repair and Installation
- Gas Line Installation and Repair
- Kitchen Remodel Plumbing
- Leak Detection
- Outdoor Faucet and Hose Bib Repair
- Pipe Repair
- Repiping
- Sewer Backup
- Sewer Camera Inspection
- Sewer Line Repair
- Sewer Line Replacement
- Shower & Bathtub Plumbing
- Slab Leak Repair
- Sump Pump Repair and Installation
- Tankless Water Heaters
- Toilet Installation
- Toilet Repair
- Trenchless Sewer Repair
- Water Filtration Systems
- Water Heater Repair
- Water Heater Replacement
- Water Line Repair
- Water Pressure Problems
- Water Softener Installation
- Well Pump Repair
Savannah plumbing questions
Where does Savannah's water come from?
From the Floridan Aquifer and from Abercorn Creek, a Savannah River tributary.
Are Savannah historic homes hard to re-plumb?
Plaster walls and historic rules can complicate work, so plan routes carefully with a plumber.
Do Savannah storms cause backups?
Heavy rain in low-lying areas can surcharge sewers; backwater valves help.
Why do Savannah homes get sewer gas smells?
Floor drains and seldom-used fixtures lose the water in their traps, especially in humid crawlspace homes and rentals that sit empty. Old cast iron can also crack and leak gas into walls. Run water in unused drains monthly; if the smell persists, a smoke test finds broken vents or pipe.
Sources (2)
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (B25035) · checked 2026-10-01
- City of Savannah, Water supply update · checked 2026-10-04