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Avatar for Rooter Johnson Plumbing
Rooter Johnson Plumbing
4.96(
28
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Rooter Johnson Plumbing
4.96(
28
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
105 local quotes requested

Rooter Johnson Plumbing provides same day repairs. We are experienced and licensed plumbers based in Atlanta, GA and servicing all surrounding areas. We provide a fast, efficient and high-quality repair and installation service with affordable pricing. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"They were everything and more. Very swift on their diagnosis. Swift repair. Great troubleshooting skills. Great customer service and very amenable and friendly. I will use them on other plumbing projects as well and recommend them to others. Price was within plumbing rates as well. Great work performed."

John H on July 2025

Rooter Johnson Plumbing provides same day repairs. We are experienced and licensed plumbers based in Atlanta, GA and servicing all surrounding areas. We provide a fast, efficient and high-quality repair and installation service with affordable pricing. Give us a call or click for an estimate today!

"They were everything and more. Very swift on their diagnosis. Swift repair. Great troubleshooting skills. Great customer service and very amenable and friendly. I will use them on other plumbing projects as well and recommend them to others. Price was within plumbing rates as well. Great work performed."

John H on July 2025


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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3705 Harrison Rd SW
4.66(
131
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Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric
3705 Harrison Rd SW
4.66(
131
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1306 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."

John P on May 2025

Keep Smiling Plumbing Electric Heating and Cooling is a family-owned, family-operated, full-service plumbing electric and HVAC business, serving Gwinnett County, Georgia. We are Master Plumbers and members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Association of Georgia. Keep Smiling Plumbing & Electric is there when you need us, ready to take care of any problem that you may have with your plumbing or electrical systems. We also have available a full line of quality replacement products if you want to upgrade or update.

"They told us "Our dispatch fee to come out is $39 and we waive that towards any work or repairs, including diagnostics." The electrician went to check and stayed at the property for less than 5 mins after confirmation to do full diagnostic of the electrical system. I don't think less than 5 mins is enough to run a full diagnostic and later on advise to upgrade the whole panel."

John P on May 2025


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Mr Plumber
1787 Williams Dr
4.14(
184
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Mr Plumber
1787 Williams Dr
4.14(
184
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
128 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Mr. Plumber is Atlanta’s most trusted name in plumbing and drain services. Regardless of your plumbing issue, our dedicated staff can get the job done right the first time.

"Literally worse "service" in my life. A month later still no hot water and 3 plus people have come to look at the heater with different things that need to be ordered. I rather give birth with zero drugs than ever deal with these people again."

Odemaris B on July 2025

Mr. Plumber is Atlanta’s most trusted name in plumbing and drain services. Regardless of your plumbing issue, our dedicated staff can get the job done right the first time.

"Literally worse "service" in my life. A month later still no hot water and 3 plus people have come to look at the heater with different things that need to be ordered. I rather give birth with zero drugs than ever deal with these people again."

Odemaris B on July 2025


Avatar for Ragsdale Heating, Air & Plumbing
Ragsdale Heating, Air & Plumbing
418 Butler Industrial Dr
4.67(
162
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Ragsdale Heating, Air & Plumbing
418 Butler Industrial Dr
4.67(
162
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
192 local quotes requested

Since 1996, Ragsdale Heating, Air, Plumbing and Electrical has worked to maintain our reputation as the name you can trust for your heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical needs. Our Ragsdale team is comprised of truly good people, who care deeply and are devoted to taking exceptional care of our customers, our community, and each other. From the people in our office to the technicians out on the road, everyone here is dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. We are a family who treats you like family, and we are 100% focused on doing what is right every time, every day. Our goal is for you to take comfort in knowing that when you have a problem, Ragsdale is here for you.

"2 new systems, 1 ERV, 2 Dehumidifiers, New Duct work, and Insulation replacement, scheduled to begin July 5, signed on June 14. They didn't complete work until the end of October and it took a demand letter from us to get it done. Were told we'd be their "case study" for ERV installation after this because they "didn't do a lot of them" when we were assured at the point of sale that they could do this. Still above-average humidity in the house, still have high utility costs. We finally fired them after a second chance in February of the following year when we were told they had parts for a job and would be out between 8-12 and, when calling them at 9:45 learned their tech was going to "get the parts" for his first stop (us). We didn't get a notification they were on the way until 11:15 and they were an hour and 45 minutes out. We're still using them for warranty work and now the system, not even 2 years old, has died. It's hot, and they'll be here in 3 days to look at it."

Andy M on June 2025

Since 1996, Ragsdale Heating, Air, Plumbing and Electrical has worked to maintain our reputation as the name you can trust for your heating, cooling, plumbing and electrical needs. Our Ragsdale team is comprised of truly good people, who care deeply and are devoted to taking exceptional care of our customers, our community, and each other. From the people in our office to the technicians out on the road, everyone here is dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. We are a family who treats you like family, and we are 100% focused on doing what is right every time, every day. Our goal is for you to take comfort in knowing that when you have a problem, Ragsdale is here for you.

"2 new systems, 1 ERV, 2 Dehumidifiers, New Duct work, and Insulation replacement, scheduled to begin July 5, signed on June 14. They didn't complete work until the end of October and it took a demand letter from us to get it done. Were told we'd be their "case study" for ERV installation after this because they "didn't do a lot of them" when we were assured at the point of sale that they could do this. Still above-average humidity in the house, still have high utility costs. We finally fired them after a second chance in February of the following year when we were told they had parts for a job and would be out between 8-12 and, when calling them at 9:45 learned their tech was going to "get the parts" for his first stop (us). We didn't get a notification they were on the way until 11:15 and they were an hour and 45 minutes out. We're still using them for warranty work and now the system, not even 2 years old, has died. It's hot, and they'll be here in 3 days to look at it."

Andy M on June 2025


Avatar for Direct Services Plumbing & Drain, Inc
Direct Services Plumbing & Drain, Inc
306 Russell St
4.89(
45
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Approved Pro
Direct Services Plumbing & Drain, Inc
306 Russell St
4.89(
45
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
267 local quotes requested

Serving Augusta and the CSRA! Direct Services Plumbing and Drain, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company. We are a family owned and operated with over 38 years of experience in the plumbing and drain field. ​Our office staff will take your call and keep in communication with you until the plumber arrives at your home. They will also give you his name so you will know whom to expect at your door. Our technicians are courteous and clean. We start and finish each job with attention to every detail. Each appointment begins with a thorough and free estimate. Our aim is to give our customers the best options for any repair work offered.

"Direct Services fixed my toilet on a Saturday for a very reasonable charge. The plumber was very courteous and professional. He wore shoe covers in my home"

Johnny W on June 2025

Serving Augusta and the CSRA! Direct Services Plumbing and Drain, Inc. is a fully licensed and insured company. We are a family owned and operated with over 38 years of experience in the plumbing and drain field. ​Our office staff will take your call and keep in communication with you until the plumber arrives at your home. They will also give you his name so you will know whom to expect at your door. Our technicians are courteous and clean. We start and finish each job with attention to every detail. Each appointment begins with a thorough and free estimate. Our aim is to give our customers the best options for any repair work offered.

"Direct Services fixed my toilet on a Saturday for a very reasonable charge. The plumber was very courteous and professional. He wore shoe covers in my home"

Johnny W on June 2025


Avatar for Premier Home Pros, LLC
Premier Home Pros, LLC
1024 Windward Ridge Parkway
4.61(
54
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Approved Pro
Premier Home Pros, LLC
1024 Windward Ridge Parkway
4.61(
54
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
176 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Premier Home Pros specializes in full bathroom remodels and installs finely crafted bathtubs and showers in as little as one day. With maintenance-free solutions and a variety of stunning designs to match your style, getting your dream bathroom has never been easier and more affordable. All of our products our backed by a full lifetime and service warranty program to offer customers the last system they will ever need. Get a FREE design consultation and transform your bathroom into a space that's not only functional, beautiful.

"Great work. I love it."

Charles W on June 2025

Premier Home Pros specializes in full bathroom remodels and installs finely crafted bathtubs and showers in as little as one day. With maintenance-free solutions and a variety of stunning designs to match your style, getting your dream bathroom has never been easier and more affordable. All of our products our backed by a full lifetime and service warranty program to offer customers the last system they will ever need. Get a FREE design consultation and transform your bathroom into a space that's not only functional, beautiful.

"Great work. I love it."

Charles W on June 2025


Pendley and Sons Plumbing - Home Facebook
1111 Nails Creek Crossing
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Pendley and Sons Plumbing - Home Facebook
1111 Nails Creek Crossing
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

Pendley & Sons Plumbing our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"He was very thorough with the work that he did for me. He explained everything to the best of his knowledge. He was very down to earth."

Marcus on May 2021

Pendley & Sons Plumbing our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

"He was very thorough with the work that he did for me. He explained everything to the best of his knowledge. He was very down to earth."

Marcus on May 2021


Avatar for ALLY Air & Refrigeration, LLC
ALLY Air & Refrigeration, LLC
2641 Old Peachtree Rd NE
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
ALLY Air & Refrigeration, LLC
2641 Old Peachtree Rd NE
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

ALLY Air & Refrigeration, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"You can't go wrong with their level of integrity to fix your unit right. I've used their team more than once and each time it was an honest repair, no hidden agendas. Like a great mechanic/doctor they become your GO TO when you need one every time!"

GABRIEL R on August 2023

ALLY Air & Refrigeration, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"You can't go wrong with their level of integrity to fix your unit right. I've used their team more than once and each time it was an honest repair, no hidden agendas. Like a great mechanic/doctor they become your GO TO when you need one every time!"

GABRIEL R on August 2023


Avatar for Commercial Refrigeration Contractors, Inc.
Commercial Refrigeration Contractors, Inc.
2979 Legislative Lane
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Commercial Refrigeration Contractors, Inc.
2979 Legislative Lane
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

Commercial Refrigeration Contractors Inc is Georgia's premier company for heating and cooling. We're a locally owned and operated company with more than 25 years of experience providing friendly and quality service. We specialize in residential and commercial kitchen appliances, furnace installs, central air conditioning and commercial refrigeration. Call today for your next project!

"They were great to wo9rk with and I will use them again for my business. Very nice guys."

Sherry M on November 2020

Commercial Refrigeration Contractors Inc is Georgia's premier company for heating and cooling. We're a locally owned and operated company with more than 25 years of experience providing friendly and quality service. We specialize in residential and commercial kitchen appliances, furnace installs, central air conditioning and commercial refrigeration. Call today for your next project!

"They were great to wo9rk with and I will use them again for my business. Very nice guys."

Sherry M on November 2020


Avatar for Showtime Express Plumbing
Showtime Express Plumbing
1701 Jessica Court
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Showtime Express Plumbing
1701 Jessica Court
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Eric was very and professional"

Alexander J on June 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Eric was very and professional"

Alexander J on June 2025

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FAQs for water heater service projects in Athens, GA

The average cost to install a new water heater is around $1,300, but you can expect to pay between $875 and $1,750, depending on the kind of water heater, the size of the unit, and the professional chosen to complete the work. Tankless water heaters can push your price higher, as installation is more complicated, with prices as high as $3,500. The location and accessibility of your water heater will play a role in the project cost, as those sitting in tight spaces like a crawl space will drive up your labor costs.

Tankless water heaters are more expensive than those with a storage tank, but they come with some impressive benefits that most homeowners find worth the higher investment. Most importantly, they provide unlimited hot water, so you’ll never run out like you would with a storage tank. Tankless heaters are also more efficient, so comparing gallon-for-gallon, you’ll spend less on hot water with a tankless heater. Tankless water heaters are also smaller, require less maintenance, and tend to last longer than storage tank water heaters.

It usually takes a professional water heater installer between two and three hours to remove an existing water heater and install a new tank heater. However, it could take four to five hours if they have to work in a small utility closet or another tight area, like a crawl space. Tankless water heaters have a more complicated installation process, so they will take a bit longer. Additionally, a gas water heater requires a connection to a gas line, and that alone can add about an hour to the installation timeline compared to installing an electric water heater.

It is very difficult and dangerous to install your own water heater, so we strongly recommend against tackling this as a DIY project. Not only will you need to wire your water heater, but you’ll also need to connect plumbing to the intake and outlet. Sweating copper pipes and connecting wiring properly are skills most DIYers don’t have, and even if you do feel confident you can do it, working with water and electricity always leaves the potential for electrocution. Hiring a local water heater installer is well worth the investment.

In most municipalities, a license is not mandatory for water heater installation or replacement. However, we strongly recommend hiring a licensed plumber or water heater installer to handle the work. Licensed installers are far less likely to make a mistake during the installation, which means paying for the experience decreases your risk of a leak and other issues. You can use our state licensing tool to find out if a contractor you’re considering in your area holds a plumber’s license.

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