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Indian Hills is one of the most significant and enduring residential communities in Cobb County. Developed beginning in 1969 by Atlanta developer Thomas Cousins — the same developer who brought the Atlanta Hawks to the city — Indian Hills was at one point the largest single-family subdivision between Washington D.C. and Houston. Today the community encompasses approximately 1,680 homes on 2,000 gently rolling acres in the heart of East Cobb, centered around the Indian Hills Country Club with its 27-hole golf course, three swimming pools, eight tennis courts, and full dining and social amenities. The community's tree-lined streets, spacious lots, and strong school district affiliations have sustained its appeal for more than five decades.
Indian Hills was developed from 1969 through the early 1980s, which means the original homes in the community are now 45 to 55 years old. This places Indian Hills squarely in the vintage range where plumbing systems have the most complex service history in Cobb County — original copper supply lines that are well past their expected service life, cast iron drain lines subject to decades of internal corrosion and root intrusion, and water service lines that in many cases have never been assessed or replaced since original installation.
Pinhole leaks in older East Cobb copper are a documented regional pattern — studied closely enough that the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority commissioned a 2018 forensic analysis by Virginia Tech on local pipe samples. The research pointed to a combination of contributing factors rather than a single cause: pipe age reaching the end of its service life, localized pitting corrosion on the inside of the pipe wall, and in some cases in-home conditions such as low-use, stagnant lines. In a community like Indian Hills where original copper plumbing dates to the late 1960s and 1970s, the pipe has been aging for five decades. Multiple pinhole leaks in different locations, recurring slow drains, and unexplained water bill increases are the patterns we see most consistently in homes of this age throughout East Cobb.
The heavily wooded character of Indian Hills — with mature oaks, pines, and hardwoods throughout the community's rolling terrain — also means tree root intrusion into sewer lines is among the most common service issues we encounter here. Root systems from trees planted in the early years of the community's development have had 50-plus years to extend toward buried drain lines.
Water heaters in Indian Hills homes typically represent second or third generation replacements, with the current units in many homes now approaching the 10-to-12-year replacement window. Sediment accumulates inside any tank water heater over time — annual flushing and anode rod inspection are the most effective maintenance steps for extending service life. For homeowners evaluating replacement, a tankless conversion is worth serious consideration in Indian Hills given the high hot water demand typical of larger homes in this community. We are one of the only plumbers in the Marietta area to offer a 10-year parts and labor warranty on Navien tankless installations.
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Andrew Anselmo
Tech were prompt and had the repair done in no time. Very professional and thorough. Explained every option and listened to my questions and concerns. Highly recommend
Sanders Poe
AJ was awesome and professional! He made sure the job was done perfectly
Cheri Carver
Keith came promptly, worked quickly but we paid $709 for a water shutoff, and a small piece of PVC pipe under our sink that took 40 minutes to do. $210 of that was because it was an emergency visit.
Brenda George
Chase was exceptional!! Jared was so helpful as well!! This company came out to check our heating and cooling systems, clean our hot water heater, and patiently answered a bunch of our plumbing and duct-cleaning questions. As owners of an aging home, we truly trust them and deeply value their expert opinions on what updates we need. The level of professionalism cannot be surpassed! From wearing booties so they don’t drag dirt into the house to sending texts with pictures of the technicians before they arrive, every detail made us feel safe and cared for. We trust them completely with our home, will definitely continue doing business with them, and are already recommending them to all our friends. They are simply the best in the area!
Cynthia V. Bell
The service was timely and professional. I really appreciate that Chuck treated my home with respect. He not only wiped his feet, but he put on booties to protect my floors. He did a thorough inspection before he gave me the estimate for the service needed. Because of his courteous explanation of what was needed to get the job done correctly, I would highly recommend him.
Gail Irwin
Needed emergency drain unclog- they were so professional when I called! Got someone here in less than an hour! And no crazy “emergency” charge! The plumber was a great guy! Again, professional and courteous! Brynt was very knowledgeable and efficient- fixed us right up! Company vehicle nice and clean, uniforms nice- hope we never need again- who wants plumbing issues?-but if we do, you can bet we will call them again for sure!!!
Brian Doherty
Jason Eckert diagnosed my plumbing leak issue quickly and explained the fix needed, provided an estimate, and quickly completed the job. Good communication, and all around pleasant to deal with. Thanks!
E G
Scott was awesome! Timely, efficient, communicative, & very helpful. He unclogged our bathroom drains and did a great job.
Krystyne Bryan
Angel C was in fact a literal angel. He was extremely kind and professional. Up front about costs and quotes. This was my first time having to hire someone for an home repair and was very nervous about the process but he was amazing. I will definitely be a returning customer ( if I have to be ) and will be requesting Angel! Seriously cannot thank him enough!
Holly Morris
Sean was very courteous and professional when he came to our home. He was very thorough in checking and looking at all possibilities on what could be causing our leak. I really appreciated his time and expertise. Would highly recommend!
For a 1970s Indian Hills home with multiple pinhole leaks in different locations, the honest answer is almost certainly yes. When a home of this age starts producing pinhole leaks in different locations over a short period, it is exhibiting age-related pitting corrosion throughout the copper system rather than isolated failures. The pipe walls have been aging for 50-plus years. Continued spot repairs address each new failure but not the underlying condition. A whole-home repipe with PEX replaces the corroded copper with a material that isn't subject to the same pitting and is almost always the more cost-effective decision compared to ongoing repair cycles. We provide a full assessment and flat-rate pricing before any work begins.
Once per year is the standard recommendation, and it genuinely matters. Sediment accumulates inside any tank water heater over time and settles on the heating elements, reducing efficiency. The popping and rumbling sounds that many Indian Hills homeowners notice from their water heaters are the most common symptom of this accumulation — water trapped beneath the sediment layer heats and escapes through it during heating cycles. Annual flushing removes loose sediment from the tank floor, restores efficiency, and extends service life. If the unit is 8 or more years old and hasn't been serviced, a professional assessment will also tell you honestly whether repair and maintenance or replacement is the better investment.
Yes. Many Indian Hills homes have original water service lines — the pipe from the municipal main at the street to the home's main shutoff — that date to the original 1969–1980 construction. Lines of this age in Cobb County's soil conditions are worth assessing proactively. Signs of a failing service line include low pressure throughout the home, an unexplained water bill increase, or wet ground in the yard along the line route. Indian Hills's large lots and established landscaping make directional boring the preferred approach for line replacement — the new line is installed underground without open trenching, preserving lawns and mature plantings.
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