Plumbing companies in Alpharetta, GA
Quick answer
2 plumbing companies have a local office in Alpharetta, GA on 1-800Deals: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Alpharetta and Roto-Rooter Alpharetta, GA. Alpharetta's tap water comes from the Chattahoochee River and is treated at the Tom Lowe Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Plant in Johns Creek. Fulton County first published its inventory of water service line materials in October 2024 and is still working to shrink the number of lines listed as unknown.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Plumbing companies serving Alpharetta and nearby north Fulton County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Alpharetta, 1360 Union Hill Road, Alpharetta. Services include sinks, sink installation, sink repair, toilets, toilet installation, toilet repair; serves Alpharetta, Alpharetta Woods, Andover North, Big Creek, Birmingham, Brookfield Country Club, Coal Mountain, Crabapple, Cumming, Dunn and more.
- Roto-Rooter Alpharetta, GA, 1060 Cambridge Square, Ste D, Alpharetta. Services include drain cleaning, emergency plumber, water heater repair, water damage, commercial plumbing; serves Lithonia, Dunwoody, Smyrna, Alpharetta, Marietta, Johns Creek, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Lawrenceville, Atlanta and more.
What to know about plumbing in Alpharetta
Chattahoochee water from Johns Creek
Alpharetta's tap water comes from the Chattahoochee River and is treated at the Tom Lowe Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Plant in Johns Creek. Fulton County's 2026 water quality report says the system serves more than 315,000 people in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton and Roswell through about 1,200 miles of water mains, backed by two reservoirs holding 895 million gallons, or roughly 30 days of supply. Questions about the report go to Fulton County Public Works at 404-612-7400. Source: Fulton County Public Works: 2026 Consumer Confidence Report
Check your service line material
Fulton County first published its inventory of water service line materials in October 2024 and is still working to shrink the number of lines listed as unknown. Residents can view the inventory and report what their own line is made of at www.fcpwleadcopper.com, or call Public Works at 404-612-3421. In the county's September 2024 tap sampling, none of the 50 samples exceeded the EPA lead or copper standards. If your line turns out to be lead or galvanized, the county advises flushing your pipes longer before using the water for drinking or cooking. Source: Fulton County Public Works: 2026 Consumer Confidence Report
Water heaters need a city permit
The City of Alpharetta's plumbing permit application lists a water heater as its own line item, at 25 dollars each, with a 50 dollar minimum permit fee. The form, handled by Inspection and Code Enforcement at 2 Park Plaza (678-297-6080), asks for the plumbing company's business registration and the holder's Georgia card number and class. Sewer and water line installs or repairs are listed at 50 dollars each. Before a replacement, ask the plumber to confirm the permit is pulled under their own state license. Source: City of Alpharetta: Plumbing Permit Application
Check the license
Georgia licenses plumbers through the Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers at the Secretary of State, which issues master plumber and journeyman plumber licenses. Before work starts, search the plumber's name in the Secretary of State's GOALS licensee lookup. In Alpharetta, the city's plumbing permit application asks for the Georgia license card number and class of the person pulling the permit. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Do plumbers have to be licensed in Georgia?
Yes. The Georgia Secretary of State's Division of Master and Journeyman Plumbers issues master and journeyman plumber licenses, and you can confirm a license in the GOALS licensee search. Alpharetta's plumbing permit form also asks for the holder's Georgia card number and class.
How much do plumbers charge per hour in Georgia?
There is no official hourly rate; prices are set by each company, so get written quotes. Separate from labor, the City of Alpharetta charges permit fees, such as 25 dollars per water heater with a 50 dollar minimum per permit, according to its plumbing permit application.
Where does Alpharetta's water come from?
Fulton County draws it from the Chattahoochee River and treats it at the Tom Lowe Atlanta-Fulton County Water Treatment Plant in Johns Creek. The same system serves Johns Creek, Milton and Roswell.
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