More than half of Clarkston's homes predate 1980, so many repipes here replace original copper or galvanized steel. A plumber replaces pipe from the DeKalb County meter to each fixture, all at once or by branch. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clarkston.
Clarkston at a glance
About 53% of Clarkston's housing predates 1980, and the 1970s alone account for about 31%, with a median build year of 1979. Copper in houses of that age often starts pinholing, and some older homes still have galvanized lines.
DeKalb County manages water and sewer for Clarkston; DeKalb owns the line through the meter and the owner has the rest. Clarkston requires a permit for fixture work that alters piping as well as for new plumbing, through the city's SagesGov portal.
First steps to take
- Shut off and drain the affected line if a leak is active, then dry the area to limit damage.
- Check whether the trouble is one spot or several, and whether it's mostly on the hot side.
- Check your service line material through DeKalb County's 'Check your line' lookup.
- Gather the home inspection report or any notes on the pipe type from when you bought the house.
- Decide whether you want a full repipe quote, a partial one, or both for comparison.
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(404) 637-2993Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Temperature swings in the shower | Undersized or restricted supply lines |
| Leak returns near the same fitting | Corrosion at joints spreading along an old run |
| Meter turns with every fixture off | A hidden leak, possibly on the yard line |
| Rusty or brown water from several taps | Corroding galvanized steel inside the walls |
| Stains on a ceiling under a bathroom | Leak on a supply branch above |
| Toilet tank fills slowly | Restricted supply from scaled or narrowed pipe |
| Blue-green stains at joints | Copper fittings corroding |
What moves the number up or down
- Pipe material: PEX usually takes fewer labor hours than soldered copper, and CPVC sits somewhere between.
- Access obstacles: cramped crawl spaces, attic insulation and built-ins all lengthen the job.
- Patching after the work: confirm whether drywall repair and paint are included or left to you.
- Wall and ceiling finishes: plaster, tile backsplashes and finished basement ceilings take more care to open and close.
- The yard line: replacing the buried line from the meter at the same time adds digging but saves a second job later.
- House size and fixture count: more bathrooms, a second laundry or extra outdoor spigots all mean more pipe and more connections.
- Permits and inspections: the permit office's required rough and final inspections are built into the schedule.
- Extras done at the same visit: it often makes sense to add fresh shutoffs, hose bibs or a pressure regulator while walls are open.
- Number of stories: upstairs bathrooms mean longer vertical runs and more places to open walls.
Repiping questions in Clarkston
What causes pinhole leaks in copper pipe?
Pinholes usually come from slow corrosion inside the pipe, which can be driven by water chemistry, high flow speed, age or sloppy soldering. One pinhole can be patched, but repeat leaks usually mean the rest of the run is thin too.
Does a repipe need a permit, and who issues it?
Yes. Clarkston requires a trade permit for new plumbing and for fixture work that alters piping, applied for through its SagesGov portal. The plumber doing the work normally applies for it.
Does the utility's service line inventory cover the pipes inside my home?
DeKalb County keeps a service line inventory with a 'Check your line' lookup, and its 2026 water quality report suggests extra flushing for homes with lead or galvanized service lines. Those inventories track the service line material, not the pipe inside your walls, so interior plumbing still needs a plumber's look.
How long does a whole-house repipe usually take?
Plan on several days for most houses in Clarkston, longer for large homes or slab houses where lines run through the attic. Ask whether water will be back on each night.
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