Plumbing help · Atlanta, GA
Leak, clog or burst pipe? Start here.
Plain answers to the plumbing questions Atlanta homeowners search for, from dripping ceilings to sewer smells. When you need a plumber, our line connects you with one that serves your ZIP code.
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What's happening right now?
A leak or burst pipe
Close the main shut-off first, then find where it's coming from.
Leaks and pipes → Water won't go downA clog or backup
One slow drain is usually local. Several at once can point to the main line.
Drains and sewer → Leak outside or at the streetWhose pipe is it?
Part of the line is yours and part belongs to the water provider.
Find the split →Questions Atlanta homeowners ask
Each page answers one question, says when it's a job for a plumber, and links to the water damage guide if anything got wet.
Leaks and pipes
Who to call for a leaking pipe in the ceiling
Plumber, roofer or restoration company, and in what order.
WhyWhy did my pipe burst when it wasn't frozen?
Water pressure, worn pipe and older materials.
DoesDoes homeowners insurance cover cast iron pipes?
How policies separate the pipe from the damage.
WhyWhy does my toilet sound like it's dripping?
The food coloring test, flappers and fill valves.
CanCan turning off the main water damage your pipes?
Old valves, the water heater and city meter rules.
WaterWater heater leaking: what to do first
Shutting it off and finding the leak.
WhatWhat affects the cost to fix a leaking pipe in the ceiling?
What goes into the quote, line by line.
HowHow to check for a leak with your water meter
The two-hour test with every tap off.
FrozenFrozen pipes in Atlanta: prevent and thaw them safely
Preventing a freeze and thawing pipes safely.
ShowerShower faucet dripping when it's off?
The showerhead connection or the valve in the wall.
KitchenKitchen faucet won't stop running or dripping?
Valves under the sink and worn washers.
Drains and sewer
Why does my shower drain smell like sewer?
Dry traps, leaks and when it is a backup.
WhatWhat is a main sewer cleanout and where is it?
What it looks like and where to find it.
IsIs the landlord responsible for a sewer backup in Georgia?
Written notice and what Georgia renters can do.
CastCast iron sewer pipe in an Atlanta home: what to know
Roots, inspections, backwater valves and permits.
Whose pipe is it?
Pipe burst outside the house: who fixes it?
Which side of the meter the break is on.
HighHigh water bill from a leak: can you get an adjustment?
Atlanta's rules, proof and deadlines.
WhoWho is responsible for the sewer line in Atlanta?
Atlanta, DeKalb and Gwinnett rules.
WhoWho is responsible for the water line in Atlanta?
The meter split across metro Atlanta.
IrrigationIrrigation line leak: how to find it and who fixes it
Finding sprinkler leaks and Georgia watering hours.
Water and sewer lines
Whose pipe is it?
The line from the street to your house is usually split between you and the water provider, often at the meter. Who pays for a repair depends on which side the leak is on.
Atlanta, DeKalb, Cobb and Gwinnett each set their own rules. Each area page will show the rule from that provider, with a link to the source.
Who is responsible for the water line · Who is responsible for the sewer line · Pipe burst outside the house: who fixes it
Plumbing services in Atlanta
What each job involves, what the city and county handle, and what to check before work starts.
Plumber, roofer or restoration company?
A dripping ceiling can need more than one of them. This is the usual order.
Plumber
Water from a supply line, drain, toilet, tub or water heater. They stop the leak and repair the pipe.
Restoration company
Water got into drywall, insulation, floors or cabinets. They dry the structure so mold doesn't start.
Roofer
The drip only shows up when it rains, or the stain is under the attic or a roof valley.
Atlanta-area plumbing pages
Each area page will cover the local water provider, who owns which part of the line and the numbers to call.
- Atlanta
- Alpharetta
- Roswell
- Marietta
- Smyrna
- Kennesaw
- Mableton
- Austell
- Powder Springs
- Acworth
- Decatur
- Tucker
- Stone Mountain
- Clarkston
- Avondale Estates
- Lithonia
- Pine Lake
- Lawrenceville
- Duluth
- Norcross
- Peachtree Corners
- Suwanee
- Snellville
- Buford
- Grayson
- Loganville
- Dacula
- Morrow
- Forest Park
- Riverdale
- Jonesboro
- Rex
- McDonough
- Stockbridge
- Fayetteville
- Peachtree City
- Douglasville
- Conyers
- Woodstock
- Canton
- Cumming
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