Plumbing services in Union City, Fulton County
Union City, GA Plumbing Services: Match the Problem You See to the Right Fix
Most people do not search for a service name. They search for what they can see: a stain on the ceiling, a drain that gurgles, a shower that turns cold. This page starts there and points you to the page that explains the problem.
Every service below has its own page with a first-hour checklist, what causes the problem and what a repair involves. Water damage has its own page too, and it uses a separate phone line.
Symptoms and the service page that covers each
| What you notice | What it often means | Where to read |
|---|---|---|
| Water bill rising, no change in use | A hidden leak on your side of the meter | finding a hidden leak |
| Warm spot on the floor or running-water sound at night | A leak in a line under the slab | slab leak signs and repair |
| Water spraying or pooling from a split pipe | A burst pipe | first steps for a burst pipe |
| Brown water, low pressure, repeated pinhole leaks | Supply piping near the end of its life | replacing worn supply lines |
| Sink, tub or floor drain slow or gurgling | A clog in a branch or the main | clearing a clogged drain |
| The same drain clogs again within weeks | Grease, scale or roots lining the pipe | scouring a line with water pressure |
| Sewage in the lowest drain or yard | A blocked or damaged sewer line | sewage backing up into the house |
| Roots or a cracked pipe, and a yard you want to keep | A damaged sewer line that may not need a trench | lining a pipe without digging |
| No hot water, leaks at the base, popping noises | A failing water heater | why a heater stops heating |
| A tank past repair, or a wish for endless hot water | Time to replace the heater | choosing and installing a tank heater |
Leaks and supply pipes
- Leak detection finds the exact spot before anything is opened, using the meter test and listening equipment.
- Slab leak detection and repair covers lines under a concrete floor and the choice between spot repair and rerouting.
- Burst pipe repair explains the shutoff, the drain-down and what to photograph for insurance.
- Repiping is for whole-house supply lines that keep failing.
Drains and sewer lines
- Drain cleaning separates a local clog from a main-line problem.
- Hydro jetting clears grease, scale and roots that a cable leaves behind.
- Sewer line repair explains who owns which part of the line and what a camera shows.
- Lining a damaged sewer pipe repairs a damaged line from inside, in the right conditions.
Water heaters
- Water heater repair covers thermostats, elements, pilots and relief valves.
- Water heater installation covers sizing, venting, the permit and the inspection.
- On-demand water heaters explain the gas, venting and electrical needs before you decide.
Fixtures, water quality and water damage
- Toilet repair and installation covers running, rocking and overflowing toilets.
- Fixing a faucet or sink covers drips, weak flow and leaks under the sink.
- Disposal repair covers jams, hums and leaks at the seal.
- Filters and softeners cover what a sink or whole-house filter can and cannot do.
- Water damage restoration covers removal and drying after a leak, and uses its own phone line.
That page deals with removing water and drying a home. It stops at removal and drying and does not include rebuilding walls and floors.
Not sure which service fits? Write down what you notice
- Write down what you see, hear or smell, and where.
- Close the main shutoff if water is spreading.
- Call and describe it in plain words. You do not need the service name.
Prices depend on access, pipe material and what is found when the problem is opened up, so the typical price ranges for common jobs page gives wide ranges and explains what changes them. For your address, see the towns and neighborhoods we list.
Call with your ZIP code and the problem you see
You do not need to know the name of the repair. Describe the problem and your ZIP code, and you will be told what to try first and whether it needs a visit.