What we install
| Installation | What it involves | Related page |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet or bidet | Set flange, seal, supply and test flush | Toilet repair |
| Kitchen or bath faucet | Mount, connect lines, check stops | Faucet repair |
| Garbage disposal | Mount, connect drain and dishwasher line | Disposal repair |
| Water heater | Set, connect, vent, test | Water heater installation |
| New supply or drain line | Rough in, pressure test, close up | This page |
Installation is where small shortcuts become leaks later. A supply line over-tightened at the stop, a toilet set on an uneven floor, a drain with too little slope. We test each connection under pressure and run water before we leave, so the first leak is found by us, not by you.
We also tell you what we find. If a stop valve is seized, a trap is corroded or a flange is cracked, we explain what it means for the new fixture and quote the extra work separately.
Remodels and additions
A kitchen or bathroom remodel needs plumbing at two moments: rough-in before the walls close and final connection after. We coordinate with your contractor on fixture locations and the schedule. If you are adding a bathroom, new drain and vent lines and supply runs are part of the scope, and we plan them so access remains if a part ever needs service.
Permits and inspections
Plumbing work may require a permit depending on its scope, and rules vary by address. The City of Tucker permit team can tell you what applies, and we describe the planned work so the question is specific. Tucker's Building and Permitting office inspects at stages, while the county handles water and sewer connections. When you call 811 before digging, Georgia law asks for at least three business days of notice.
Before an installation day
- Clear the cabinet or the space around the fixture.
- Locate the shutoff for the area and make sure it works.
- Have the fixture and its parts on site, unopened, so we can check what is in the box.
- Tell us about past leaks or slow drains in the same area.
What affects installation cost
Fixture type
A faucet and a shower valve are different scopes.
Condition of old plumbing
Corroded stops or traps add parts.
Access
Tight spaces and finished walls take longer.
New runs
New lines add materials and labor.
Permits
Inspections add scheduling.
Insurance does not cover planned installations. For your real number, call (770) 214-4545.
Planning an install?
Call to schedule a visit. Many installs can be booked within a few days.
Installing in Tucker homes
Tucker's mix of older ranches and newer townhomes means we meet different plumbing on each visit. Older houses may have galvanized or cast iron lines behind a new fixture, and we check before connecting. If the old supply lines are failing, we raise whole-house repiping as an honest option, and for new outdoor or irrigation connections we talk through the service line first.
After the install: care and warranty
Ask for the fixture manual and the warranty card, and keep them with your records. Run each new fixture for a minute and check the supply connections under the sink a day later, once the parts have settled. If something drips or sounds wrong, call and we return to check it. Small adjustments after an install are normal and expected.
Standards and sources
Plumbing work in Georgia follows the state minimum plumbing code, which is built on the International Plumbing Code (IPC) with Georgia amendments. Ask the City of Tucker permit team which edition and which local rules apply to your address. Plumbers are licensed through the Secretary of State's Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers, and you can ask for a license number. When you shop for toilets and faucets, the EPA WaterSense label marks models that meet its water efficiency criteria, and WaterSense toilets use 1.28 gallons per flush or less.
Written by Tucker Express Plumbing for homeowners in the Tucker area. We name standards where they apply and tell you when a rule depends on your address.
Questions we hear from homeowners
Yes. Send us the model, and we check rough-in and parts before the visit.
It depends on the scope and the address. Ask the City of Tucker permit team, and we can describe the planned work to them.
Often yes, depending on drain slope, venting and access. We assess it on site.
Most take an hour or two. Remodel work takes longer.
Yes. We pressure test supply lines and run each fixture before leaving.