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"Called at 6:30 pm on Friday night and they had water by 9:30. New water heater and a filter installed on the line coming in. Very professional. Highly recommended."
A plumber for Waleska homes
Short answer: Yes, The Village Plumber takes jobs in Waleska, in Cherokee County. Ryan handles emergencies, water heaters, drains, sewer lines, wells, septic repair, gas lines and fixtures for homeowners.
- Where: Waleska and the area around ZIP 30183.
- Emergencies: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call for a burst pipe, no water, a sewage backup or a gas smell.
- Not urgent: text a photo of the dripping faucet or the slow drain and he will get back to you.
- Price: free estimates, with no trip fee or diagnostic fee.
Ryan is based in Ellijay, about 25 miles to the north, and he takes jobs in Waleska. Mountain roads take longer than the miles suggest, so when you reach him, he will give you a realistic idea of when he can get there.
Water where it should not be?
Shut off the main if you can find it, then call. If you cannot get through on a bad signal, send Ryan a text and he will see it.
What is different about plumbing in Waleska
The City of Waleska says it buys all of its water from the Cherokee County Water Authority and the City of Canton, and the Waleska Water Authority looks after more than 230 miles of water line. If your home is on that system, a sudden change in water or pressure is worth checking with them as well as with a plumber.
Farther out, homes may depend on a private well, a septic tank or propane, and the right repair changes with each. So the first thing to tell Ryan is what your home runs on. The city's website places Reinhardt University's main campus in the foothills of Cherokee County, so if you rent or own near the college, give him the road name as well as the town.
Plumbing jobs Ryan takes in Waleska
- Emergency plumbing when a pipe lets go or the water stops
- Water heaters, tank or tankless, repaired or replaced
- Clogged drains, cleared by machine rather than with chemicals
- Sewer line repair and replacement
- Well pumps and pressure tanks for homes off the water line
- The plumbing side of a septic system (a septic company pumps the tank)
- Gas lines for propane or natural gas
- Faucets, toilets, sinks and showers
- Filtration and softeners
He works for homeowners. He does not take commercial, new construction or remodel work.
When the water heater quits or a pipe freezes
Two calls come up more than most once it gets cold. A water heater that fails can leave you with a flooded floor as well as cold showers, so turn off its water supply and its power or gas if it is safe to reach them. Read what to check with no hot water before you call.
A frozen line needs slow, gentle heat and never an open flame. Our guide to frozen pipes explains how to tell if one has split. If you smell gas at any time, leave the house first and call from outside.
What you can count on
Ryan holds a Georgia Master Plumber license, number MPR108473. He looks at the problem, tells you what he found and gives you a price before he picks up a tool. Warranty terms come in writing with the estimate. He takes cash, check, all major credit cards and Venmo, and the business has over 100 five-star reviews on Google.
He would rather have a text than a voicemail, because he often works where the signal is weak. A photo and one line about the problem is plenty to get started.
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Common Questions
Waleska Plumbing Questions
Do you really come out to Waleska?
Yes. Ryan takes jobs in Waleska and the surrounding part of Cherokee County.
How fast can you get here?
That depends on where he is and what else is going on. Call or text and he will tell you honestly.
Do I pay extra for the drive?
No. There is no trip fee, and the estimate is free.
Can you work on my well?
Yes. He installs well pumps and pressure tanks.
Do you pump septic tanks?
No. He repairs the plumbing side of the system, and a septic company does the pumping.
Are you open on Sundays?
Yes, every day and all night.
Call or Text Ryan in Waleska
Free estimate and no trip fee. He picks up his own phone.