Plumbing Services in Lake Claire, GA

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Your Lake Claire Plumber

There's no lake in Lake Claire. The name comes from the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Claire Drive. It's a neighborhood of about 1,200 homes on the east side of the city, between Candler Park, Druid Hills, Kirkwood and Decatur, with a small row of shops where McLendon Avenue meets Clifton Road. It's quiet, wooded and close-knit, and part of it falls within the Candler Park Historic District. Our shop is a short drive north on Lambert Drive.

We're The Punctual Plumber, and we put money on it. If we're late, we pay you $5 a minute, up to $300. And with flexible financing on larger jobs, the right repair doesn't have to wait.

Plumbing Services in Lake Claire

Emergency Plumbing: Burst pipes, sewer backups, water heater failures, gas smells and no-water calls, including nights and weekends.

Sewer Line Camera Inspection & Repair: Lake Claire's older homes often still have clay sewer laterals, and the neighborhood's tree cover means roots are the usual culprit. We camera the line and repair only what needs it.

Repiping: Replacing galvanized and early copper supply lines, routed through crawlspaces and basements wherever possible.

Water Heaters & Tankless: A tankless unit frees up the closet or basement corner an old tank takes, delivers hot water without running out, uses less energy because it isn't keeping a tank hot around the clock and typically lasts around 20 years, against 8 to 12 for a tank. Older homes usually need a larger gas line, which we install, and financing is available.

Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting: Kitchen, bath and main-line drain cleaning, with hydro jetting for roots.

Water Filtration & Whole-Home Water Quality: In-home water testing, whole-home filtration, under-sink drinking water systems and sediment protection for water heaters, for better water at every tap and longer-lasting plumbing.

Gas Line Installation & Repair: Gas lines for ranges, water heaters and outdoor cooking, plus testing of older piping.

Basement & Crawlspace Plumbing: Repairs to exposed lines, sump pumps and floor drains on Lake Claire's sloping lots.

Leak Detection: Finding hidden leaks under floors and in walls before they do damage.

Fixtures, Faucets, Toilets & Disposals: Repairs and installs for kitchens and baths.

Outdoor Plumbing & Garden Water: Hose bibs, rain barrel overflows and garden irrigation lines that hold up through a hard freeze.

The Lake Claire Plumbing Landscape

Lake Claire's homes are mostly early and mid-20th-century bungalows and cottages, with some later houses and newer builds on infill lots. Many sit on hilly, wooded lots with crawlspaces or partial basements. The plumbing in a typical house is a mix: some original cast iron and galvanized pipe, some copper from later repairs and PEX from the latest renovation.

Lake Claire sits entirely on the DeKalb County side of the City of Atlanta, and water and sewer come from the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. Clay sewer laterals with roots in the joints, corroded galvanized supply lines and pipes exposed in crawlspaces are the most common causes of calls.

Water Filtration and Whole-Home Water Quality in Lake Claire

Your water is treated by the City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management to meet federal drinking water standards. But by the time it reaches your tap in Lake Claire, it has traveled through miles of city mains and then through your own pipes, and in older homes where some original galvanized pipe usually remains, that last stretch matters. When we test water in Intown homes, we regularly find the taste and smell of chlorine-based disinfectants, along with sediment and rust from aging pipe.

That affects more than your drinking glass. It's the water you shower in, brush your teeth with, wash clothes and dishes in and cook with. Sediment also wears out the equipment you've paid for, including water heaters, tankless units, faucets, dishwashers and washing machines, and shortens the life of the plumbing itself.

Every visit we make includes a free test of your water for chlorine, and we'll show you the results before recommending anything. If you want a fuller picture, ask about testing for sediment and other issues too. Your options include:

Whole-home filtration: Filters every tap and shower in the house, reducing chlorine taste and odor, sediment and rust, for better water for bathing, washing and cooking, and less wear on pipes, fixtures and appliances.

Drinking water systems: Under-sink reverse osmosis or carbon filtration for cleaner-tasting water for drinking, coffee and cooking.

Sediment protection for water heaters: A sediment filter ahead of a tank or tankless water heater helps it run efficiently and last longer.

Flexible Financing for Lake Claire Homes

A sewer lateral replacement, a repipe or a tankless upgrade is easier to plan for with flexible payments. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Intown Atlanta offers financing with monthly payment options, subject to credit approval.

You'll see the up-front price first, then choose how to pay. Ask your technician about financing on any job, or apply on our financing page before your visit.

Financing page: https://www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com/intown-atlanta/financing/

Lake Claire Neighborhoods and Areas We Serve

Streets around Lakeshore Drive and Claire Drive

The McLendon Avenue and Clifton Road area

Homes along the Candler Park edge

Streets bordering Druid Hills and Decatur

The rest of Lake Claire in the 30307 ZIP code

Lake Claire Local Insight

Lake Claire calls tend to come from the ground. Roots in a clay lateral. A yard line that shifted on a slope. A crawlspace pipe that cracked in the last freeze. That's why our techs recommend a sewer camera inspection when the lateral is original, and check water pressure and the main shutoff on every visit. Our trucks are stocked, and most calls are fixed on the first visit.

Signs You Should Call a Plumber in Lake Claire

On Lake Claire's wooded, hilly lots, problems often start underground. Call us if you notice:

A soggy patch in the yard over the sewer line

Pipes under the house that froze last winter

A lower-level drain that backs up in heavy rain

Slow, gurgling or repeatedly clogged drains

More than one fixture backing up at the same time

Hot water that runs out early or never gets hot enough

Damp spots, stains or a water bill that rises for no clear reason

What to Expect During Your Service Visit

On time: We arrive in the window we promised, in clean uniforms with shoe covers, or we pay you $5 a minute, up to $300.

Diagnosis: We find the root cause, using a high-definition camera on drain and sewer lines when needed.

Free water test: Every visit includes a free chlorine test of your water, with the results explained on the spot.

Up-front price: You get the exact price, with good, better and best options and financing available, before any work begins.

Clean finish: We complete the work and clean up before we leave.

How Much Does Plumbing Repair Cost in Lake Claire?

There's no single price, because cost depends on where the problem is, how severe it is, the materials and the repair method. Clearing roots from a lateral is a modest bill. Replacing a line that has shifted on a slope is a larger job, and financing is available. Either way, you'll see the full price before we start, with no meter running, and larger jobs can be financed with monthly payments, subject to credit approval.

Why Lake Claire Chooses Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®

The On-Time Guarantee: If we're late, we pay you $5 for every minute, up to $300.

Up-Front Pricing: You see and approve the price before any work begins. No meter running.

Flexible Financing: Monthly payment options on larger jobs, subject to credit approval.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: We stand behind our materials, labor and craftsmanship.

Licensed & Insured: Background-checked, drug-tested professionals.

Locally Owned, Nationally Backed: Based at 800 Lambert Dr NE in Atlanta, with a national brand behind us.

Good, Better, Best Options: Clear choices on every repair or replacement.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® Club: Annual plumbing inspections, priority service and member discounts.

Free Water Test on Every Visit: A free chlorine test of your water, every time we're in your home.

Heroes Discount: 15% off for military, veterans, first responders, healthcare workers and educators.

Nearby Neighborhoods We Serve

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Intown Atlanta serves 18 neighborhoods across Intown Atlanta and Decatur. If you're close to Lake Claire, you may also be in one of these, each with its own page:

Candler Park
Druid Hills
Kirkwood
Decatur

Seasonal Plumbing in Lake Claire

Before a hard freeze, disconnect hoses and drain garden lines, close crawlspace vents and wrap exposed pipes. In fall, clear leaves from yard drains and gutters so water doesn't pool against the foundation. In late summer, roots move into sewer lines, so watch for slow drains.

Schedule Plumbing Service in Lake Claire Today

Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Intown Atlanta at (678) 813-1776 or book your appointment online. Every visit includes a free chlorine test of your water, and flexible financing is available on larger jobs. We serve Lake Claire and the rest of Intown Atlanta.

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Our Licensed Plumbers Are Prepared, Anytime

When you need plumbing repairs now, we’ll be there. Our 24/7 home plumbers are available to address your emergency plumbing service needs day or night.

Whether you have an emergency burst pipe, a water leak, or an overflowing toilet, we’re here to help. And we don’t just fix the problem, we take preventive measures to stop it from happening again.

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Customer Reviews

4.82 (116342 reviews)

Refind Vintage

We had our water heater repaired and had a new water filter system installed after the technician suggested it. He was friendly and factual. After his visit we had to have another repair man to set the water heater temperature. Now it is working fine.

Jeremiah Fisher

A full gas water heater installation -- quick install with courteous service. Jon Hare and Luke Stelly gave excellent advice and were finished with the install in less 3 hours (including purchasing the unit itself)! Thanks!

Derek Sharp

Mike did a fantastic job for us. He had a couple of items to work and he did so in a highly professional and caring way. I am so grateful for his time and expertise! Will no doubt call again when our home needs plumbing advise!

Tiffany Rose

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Service! Highly Recommend! I highly recommend Benjamin Franklin Plumbing for all your plumbing needs, big or small! I recently needed to have a pop-up sink drain assembly replaced, and Bryson J. was the technician sent to assist me. Bryson was professional, knowledgeable, kind, and courteous throughout the entire process. He completed the repair efficiently, made sure everything was working properly, and left my bathroom clean and tidy afterward. It's refreshing to receive such excellent customer service! I truly appreciate Bryson's professionalism and attention to detail. Thank you, Bryson, for a job well done! I would definitely recommend Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to anyone in need of reliable, quality plumbing services!

Chris Haik

Absolutely the best. Chase made sure to clean up after installing the new dishwasher, cleaning the faucet screen and making sure everything worked correctly with no leaks.

kevin obregon

The service was exceptional. I appreciate finally finding a plumber who comes on time. Highly recommended.

Barbara Dennis

I am a new widow navigating a stressful plumbing issue. I met with Nick. He was the 3rd Plumber I was meeting that day. From the start he was friendly. Shook my hand. Asked what the problem was. I said I had a slow leak from the meter to my house but had no idea where it was. He explained how we could handle this issue. This is the 4th or 5th leak I have had! I decided to go for the full replace. It would be guaranteed for 15 years. So I did. Tripp and Nick showed up and both were professional, friendly and polite. They did an excellent job. Tripp went so far to get rid of the big black spider right next to my shut off valve in my basement! Goes above and beyond. After the repair they reseeded and laid down straw! From Adam in the office to Nick and Tripp was beyond pleased with the service. This company cares about their customers and it shows. Thank you Adam,Tripp and Nick!

Pablo Villanueva

Just had an old broken water heater replaced (30 to 50gallon) by Michael Gladstein. From The moment my wife and I met him, we felt confident in the entire company, appreciated his professionalism, how he took the time to clarify different options, notice we could have a larger tank; when other companies didn’t even give the option because the old tank was a 30g on second floor, with small space. He then installing it himself the next day with excellence. Really showing care for our home by through clean organized work, and his craftsmanship. Michael did great work from beginning to end! What’s stood out to me was that between the three quotes we got, Benjamin Franklin had the most competitive pricing. Only a few more Benjamin‘s difference for higher quality! Other companies quoted prices close to what Benjamin Franklin did but offered less. Highly recommend.

Stephanie Montgomery

Jacob with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing was absolutely fantastic! He showed up on time, was courteous, knowledgeable, and made me feel like I could actually trust a plumber in my house—which, let’s be honest, is sometimes harder to find than a leak! 😂 He was so great that even my dog liked him, and my dog is usually a pretty good judge of character. If he passes the dog inspection, you know he’s good people! 🐾 Professional, trustworthy, and friendly from start to finish. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, give this man a raise—or at least let him know he’s officially been approved by the household security team! Would absolutely recommend Jacob. 10/10 stars, two thumbs up, and one very happy dog! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Christel

They came out and inspected the old water heater and able to explain what was needed to bring a new one up to code, and while they were here they were able to shut off the gas valve to the hot water heater (which was antique) for my safety. They also told me what was needed for new duct work to the furnace. Very professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there really a lake in Lake Claire?

No. The name comes from the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Claire Drive. The water we worry about is in your pipes.

Why do sewer lines fail so often in Lake Claire?

Older clay laterals, mature trees and sloping lots. Roots get into joints, and lines on slopes can shift and crack. A camera inspection shows exactly where the problem is.

My crawlspace pipes froze last winter. How do I prevent it?

Insulate exposed lines, close foundation vents in winter and let faucets on exterior walls drip on the coldest nights. We can insulate or reroute vulnerable pipes.

Can I finance a bigger plumbing job in Lake Claire?

Yes. We offer flexible financing with monthly payment options, subject to credit approval, on larger jobs like sewer line replacement, repiping and tankless water heaters. You'll get the up-front price first, then choose how to pay. Ask your technician or apply on our financing page.