Generationsin the trade.Trusted in your home.
Same-day service, flat-rate pricing, and a third-generation family team leading the way. Honest solutions for Atlanta homeowners since 1981.
- 45+Years in service
- 3rdGeneration owners
- 4.7★319 Google reviews
- Licensed & Insured
- BBB A+ Accredited
- PHCC Member
- Rheem Pro Partner
- HALO Certified
- Same-Day Service
- After-Hours Emergency
- Backflow Certified
- Background-Checked Techs
- Drug-Free Workplace
- Fulton MFBE
- City of Atlanta SBO/EBO
- Licensed & Insured
- BBB A+ Accredited
- PHCC Member
- Rheem Pro Partner
- HALO Certified
- Same-Day Service
- After-Hours Emergency
- Backflow Certified
- Background-Checked Techs
- Drug-Free Workplace
- Fulton MFBE
- City of Atlanta SBO/EBO
The services we builtour reputation on.
Six core services — refined across four decades. Explore what we do best, then call us when you need it.
01 / 06Water Heaters
Repairs, replacements, and modern upgrades that bring hot water back today.
- Repair
- Replacement
- Tank or tankless
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02 / 06Tankless Water Heaters
Endless hot water, smaller footprint, lower long-term cost. Installed by a Rheem Pro.
- Rheem Pro install
- Whole-home
- Energy-efficient
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03 / 06Drain Cleaning
Slow drains and full backups, cleared without damaging your pipes.
- Hydro jetting
- Camera inspection
- Root removal
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04 / 06Water Filtration
HALO-certified whole-home water treatment for safer, cleaner water at every tap.
- HALO Certified
- Whole-home
- Filter programs
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05 / 06Water Lines
Diagnosis, repair, and replacement of the line bringing water into your home.
- Leak detection
- Trenchless options
- Repipes
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06 / 06Same-Day Service
Most calls answered and scheduled the same day, including after-hours dispatch.
- Emergency service
- Live dispatch
- After-hours
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What's actually wrong with your plumbing?
Tell us the symptom and we'll point you to the likely cause — and the right Head's service to fix it.
This is a quick guide, not a diagnosis. Plumbing issues often have more than one cause — a licensed Head's plumber will confirm the real problem on site before any work begins.
Four decades. Three generations.One family on every job.
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Four decades of experience.
Serving Atlanta homeowners since 1981 — through multiple generations of the same family. The institutional memory other plumbers don't have.
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Owner-led in the field.
Field operations are led by Odari Head — third generation in the trade and still on the truck. You get craftsmanship, not guesswork — and a name attached to the work.
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Built for long-term solutions.
We don't sell quick fixes. We diagnose the root cause, explain your options in plain language, and stand behind the work with a workmanship guarantee.
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A legacy worth working with.
Georgia's oldest and most experienced Black-owned residential plumbing company. Family-owned, woman-owned, and active in the communities we serve.
Founded in 1981 by Khadija and Odari's parents and grandparents. Now in its third generation of family leadership.
Read our full storyWhat to expect when you call us.
Plumbing emergencies are stressful enough without surprises from the company you called. Here's exactly how a service call with us unfolds.
Background-checked. Uniformed. In a marked vehicle.
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Call or request service.
Live dispatch, same-day appointments most days, after-hours emergency line.
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A licensed technician arrives.
Background-checked, uniformed, in a marked vehicle. No surprises at the door.
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Diagnosis and flat-rate quote.
We explain the issue, walk you through your options, and give you the price up front before any work begins.
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The job done right.
Backed by our workmanship guarantee and the manufacturer warranty on parts.
Same-day appointments most business days. After-hours and emergency dispatch available.
Schedule ServiceServing homeowners across metro Atlanta.
Head's Plumbing Sales and Service, Inc.
4381 Campbellton Road SWAtlanta, GA 30331
Based in southwest Atlanta on Campbellton Road, we serve homeowners throughout Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Clayton, Douglas, and surrounding counties — typically within a 30-mile radius of our shop.
Same-day response on most business-day calls. After-hours & emergency dispatch.
Do we serve your area?
Enter your city or ZIP code to see if you're in our metro Atlanta service area. Same-day appointments are available on most business days.
Cities we serve
- Atlanta
- College Park
- Decatur
- East Point
- Service Areas
- Fairburn
- Forest Park
- Hapeville
- Lithia Springs
- Marietta
- Smyrna
- Vinings
- Union City
- Mableton
- Avondale Estates
- Austell
- Clarkston
- Conley
- Doraville
- Douglasville
- Dunwoody
- Ellenwood
- Fayetteville
- Grayson
- Hampton
- Jonesboro
- Locust Grove
- Lovejoy
- McDonough
- Morrow
- Newnan
- Norcross
- Palmetto
- Peachtree City
- Powder Springs
- Redan
- Rex
- Riverdale
- Roswell
- Sandy Springs
- Scottdale
- Sharpsburg
- Snellville
- Stockbridge
- Tyrone
- All areas
4.7 stars across 319 reviews.Four decades of homeowners who keep calling back.
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Read all reviewsWhat does plumbing service cost in metro Atlanta?
Pick a service to see an honest typical range and what moves the price — then get your exact number, free.
Most metro atlanta plumbing repairs run about $150 to $800, while larger replacements — a water heater, sewer line, or whole-home repipe — range from roughly $1,500 to $15,000 depending on the job. Head's Plumbing Sales and Service has quoted every job at a flat rate up front since 1981 — you see and approve the exact price before any work starts, and the estimate is always free.
Water heater repair or replacement
$150–$3,800
A general industry estimate for metro atlanta — not a Head's Plumbing Sales and Service quote. A minor repair — thermostat, valve, or heating element — sits near the low end; a full tank replacement with new fittings and a permit sits near the high end.
- Repair vs. full replacement
- Gas vs. electric and tank size
- Code upgrades + permit / inspection
- Age and condition of the existing unit
One Atlanta truth
The lowest bid is rarely the cheapest job. In metro Atlanta, water heater, gas line, and sewer work usually require a permit and an inspection. A quote that comes in low by skipping the permit can fail at resale — and cost you more to redo. A licensed, permitted, flat-rate job is the price you can actually trust.
No two plumbing jobs are identical. Five things move your price within the ranges above:
- Where the problem is. How easy it is to reach — under a slab, in a crawlspace, or behind a finished wall.
- Age & material of your plumbing. Older intown Atlanta homes often still have cast-iron, galvanized, or clay sewer lines that change the work.
- Permits & inspection. Required for many water heater, gas, and sewer jobs across the City of Atlanta and metro counties.
- Parts & fixtures you choose. Standard vs. premium equipment, and emergency/after-hours vs. scheduled service.
That's why Head's Plumbing Sales and Service gives you a free, flat-rate estimate — a fixed price for the whole job, up front, with no hourly meter and no overtime upcharge. It's the only number that's truly yours.
Pricing questions, answered
- What does plumbing service cost in metro Atlanta?
- Most metro-Atlanta plumbing repairs run about $150 to $800, while larger replacements like a water heater, sewer line, or whole-home repipe range from roughly $1,500 to $15,000 depending on the job. These are typical industry ranges — Head's Plumbing gives a free, flat-rate quote so you know the exact price before any work begins.
- Does Head's Plumbing charge for an estimate?
- No. Head's Plumbing provides a free, flat-rate estimate — a fixed price for the whole job, given up front, with no hidden fees and no overtime upcharge. You see and approve the exact price before any work starts.
- Is the cheapest plumbing quote always the best deal in Atlanta?
- Not usually. In metro Atlanta, water heater, gas line, and sewer work typically require a permit and inspection, and a quote that comes in low by skipping the permit can fail at resale and cost more to redo. A licensed, permitted, flat-rate job is the price you can actually trust.
Stop fixing.Start protecting.
The Head's Plumbing Protection Plan helps Metro Atlanta homeowners stay ahead of unexpected plumbing problems through proactive care and trusted guidance — not expensive emergency repairs.
One membership, one price, one visit a year. No monthly billing.
65-point annual inspection
One thorough visit a year that catches hidden leaks, aging valves, and pressure issues before they become emergencies.
Whole-home water care
Annual water quality testing and system performance evaluations — so you always know what's flowing through your home.
10% off every repair
Member pricing on all plumbing repairs, plus an 18-month workmanship warranty on qualifying work.
Pay over time — and stack the federal tax credit.
Don't let cost delay the plumbing you need. We offer flexible financing with fast approval, and qualifying high-efficiency upgrades — like heat pump water heaters — may earn the federal 25C credit worth 30% of the cost, up to $2,000 per year. Finance the project today; the credit can put money back in your pocket at tax time.
Head's Plumbing Sales and Service is not a tax advisor. Credit amounts and eligibility are set by the IRS and depend on your situation — confirm with a qualified tax professional.
Up to $2,000/yr
Federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) on qualifying high-efficiency equipment.
See how financing works
Burst pipe? No hot water?We answer.
Same-day service most business days. After-hours and emergency dispatch available.
Live dispatch · same-day & after-hours
A family business, built on the belief that the trades are a profession worth protecting.
Founded in 1981 and now in its third generation of family leadership, Head's Plumbing is Georgia's oldest and most experienced Black-owned residential plumbing company.
Four decades in, the mission hasn't changed: honest solutions, high-quality workmanship, and protecting the homes we serve.
The fourth generation, already wearing the badge.
- 1981First Generation
Founders
Parents and grandparents establish Head's Plumbing in Atlanta — built on the belief that plumbing is a profession that protects public health.
- TodaySecond Generation
Stewards
Decades of word-of-mouth referrals and long-standing customer relationships. Reputation built one home at a time across metro Atlanta.
- NowThird Generation
Leaders
Khadija J. Head, CEO. Odari Head leads field operations. Carrying the trade forward with modern systems and family standards.
Questions homeowners ask before they call.
Plain-language answers to the seven things you most want to know before booking a plumber. Don't see your question? Call us — we'll talk it through.
Yes — fully licensed Georgia plumbers, insured, bonded, and Backflow-Certified.
Yes — most calls are scheduled the same business day. After-hours emergencies are dispatched separately.
Flat-rate, given up front, with no hidden fees and no overtime upcharge. You see the price before any work begins.
A dispatch fee applies to send a licensed technician to your home for the on-site diagnostic and written estimate — and that fee is waived when you approve the work. It keeps our pricing honest and lets us give you a real, hands-on quote instead of a phone guess.
Metro Atlanta — we serve homeowners across roughly 30 miles of our Campbellton Road location, including Atlanta, College Park, Decatur, East Point, Marietta, Smyrna, Vinings, and surrounding cities.
Yes — every technician is background-checked, drug-tested, and arrives uniformed in a marked vehicle.
Yes — financing is available on qualifying jobs. Ask your technician at the time of estimate.
Yes — please mention it when booking your appointment so we can apply the discount.
Know before you call.
Plain-language plumbing guides, reviewed by a Georgia State Master Plumber. Understand the problem, weigh your options, and know what to do next — then call us when you're ready.
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