Hapeville's homes are among the oldest near the airport, so repipes here commonly replace galvanized steel and early copper, often along with an aging service line from the meter. A plumber replaces pipe on your side of the city meter. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Hapeville.
Hapeville at a glance
About 63% of Hapeville homes were built before 1980, many in the 1940s and 1950s, and the median build year is 1963. In Virginia Park and the historic district, original galvanized supply pipe is still common.
Hapeville's Water and Sewer Division buys water wholesale from the City of Atlanta and maintains mains and service lines up to and including the meter; from the meter to the house is the owner's. The city has said leaking old service lines and running toilets can cause big jumps in water bills, and it offers meter testing and usage reviews. Plumbing permits come from the city.
What to do right away
- Run a quick meter check: turn off every fixture and see whether the meter still moves.
- Ask the city's Water and Sewer Division for a meter test or usage review if your bill has jumped.
- Note the pipe material at the water heater: copper, gray steel, gray plastic, cream plastic or colored tubing.
- List the fixtures in the house, including outdoor spigots and the ice maker line.
- Ask household members which taps run weak, rusty or slow to get hot.
- Call the number on this page so a local plumber can come out and look.
Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Hapeville.
(404) 637-2993Reading the symptoms
| 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 |
| Rusty or brown water from several taps | Corroding galvanized steel inside the walls |
| Tiny wet spots on copper, often hot side | Pinhole corrosion in aging copper |
| Weak flow everywhere, worst upstairs | Galvanized pipe narrowed by internal buildup |
What affects the cost
- Permits and inspections: rough-in and final inspections set the pace of the job.
- Extras done at the same visit: new shutoff valves, a pressure-reducing valve or water heater connections add parts and time.
- Distance from the meter: houses set far back from the street need a longer service run.
- Access obstacles: cramped crawl spaces, attic insulation and built-ins all lengthen the job.
- Wall and ceiling finishes: plaster, tile backsplashes and finished basement ceilings take more care to open and close.
- Patching after the work: some quotes include drywall patching and others stop at rough repair, so ask.
- Number of stories: a second floor or a bonus room over the garage lengthens runs and adds access points.
- Pipe material: PEX usually takes fewer labor hours than soldered copper, and CPVC sits somewhere between.
- Foundation type: slab houses are usually repiped through the attic and walls, while crawl-space houses can be routed from below.
Repiping questions in Hapeville
Is the pipe between the water meter and the house my responsibility?
Hapeville's Water Department maintains the mains and the service line from the main up to and including the meter. The line from the meter to the property is the owner's. That means a leak in the yard between the meter and the house is a job for your own plumber.
Why does old galvanized pipe lower water pressure?
Rust and mineral scale gather inside the pipe and shrink the space water can pass through. Cleaning aerators won't fix it once that happens; replacing the pipe does. In Hapeville, about 63.0% of homes were built before 1980, so older pipe is more likely here than in newer suburbs.
Does rusty or discolored water mean the house needs new pipes?
Sometimes. Discoloration that shows up across the whole neighborhood points to the utility's mains. Rust that comes and goes at certain taps in your own house usually points to galvanized pipe or the water heater.
Should I choose PEX or copper for the new lines?
PEX is the more common pick for whole-house repipes because it is flexible and quicker to route. Copper costs more in labor but some owners prefer it where pipe shows. Either one is a big step up from failing galvanized or polybutylene.
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