Whether or not to call a plumber
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This is definitely a job for a professional.
It is something you can fix yourself if you have the tools. If not call a plumbler, but it should not be a big fix so get an estimate first. I hate seeing people being ripped off by shady contractors.
If you, a relative or friend knows a plumber that does side work, it may be cheaper that way. That looks like it may be part of the water main and that should definitely done by a pro to be done right, not just a handyman job. We are lucky enough to know a plumber that will work for friends after work and on the weekends for a fraction of the cost. He also will let us know if there is a potential problem in the near future with our aging copper pipes so we can fix it before it goes bad and will cost even more. Hubby can do a lot of those things, but at his age has trouble getting it done in tight spots that the plumbing always seems to be in.
I disagree. Take a pic and ask someone in a plumbing Dept. It might be as simple as a new piece of PVC pipe, plumber's tape, and a wrench.