Plumber in Smyrna, GA 24/7 emergency plumbing, done right.
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, a water bill that doubled overnight. Call (470) 357-0172 any hour and a real person will help you stop the damage, then get a licensed Georgia plumber to your door.
Shut off the main valve first
Most Smyrna homes have the main shutoff where the line enters the house: basement, crawl space, garage or near the water heater. If you cannot find it, the curb valve in the meter box near the street shuts the house off.
General plumbing safety guidance
Smyrna plumbers who answer the phone and tell you the truth.
Smyrna is a city of about 55,663 people (2020 census) packed with very different homes: Craftsman and Victorian houses in Williams Park, 1950s and 1960s ranches in Cheney Woods, brick ranches from the 1960s and 1970s in Bennett Woods, townhomes above the shops in Market Village, and thousands of newer apartments and condos around Cumberland and The Battery. Each one breaks in its own way.
Plumber Smyrna GA connects you with independent, licensed Georgia plumbers for emergency plumbing, drain cleaning, leak detection, water heater repair and installation, repiping and sewer line repair. The phone is answered 24 hours a day. You get honest advice on what can wait and no pressure to replace what can be repaired.
This page also explains the local details most plumbing sites skip: who fixes a leak on each side of the meter, and how to check a Georgia plumbing license.
Water where it should not be?
- Shut off the water at the main valve, or the curb valve at the meter.
- Turn off the water heater if it is leaking or the lines are drained.
- Smell gas? Leave the house, then call Atlanta Gas Light at 877-427-4321 from outside.
- Call us and we will talk you through the next step.
Plumbing services in Smyrna, GA
Eight core services, each with its own in-depth guide covering causes, warning signs and repair options for Smyrna homes.
Emergency plumber
Burst pipes, no water, sewer backups and major leaks, 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Emergency plumbing in SmyrnaDrain cleaning
Kitchen, bath and main line clogs cleared with cable machines and hydro jetting, plus camera checks for clogs that keep coming back.
Smyrna drain cleaningLeak detection and slab leaks
Hidden leaks under slabs, in walls and in the yard, found with isolation tests, acoustic gear and thermal imaging.
Find a hidden leakPipe repair and repiping
Burst pipes, pinhole leaks, polybutylene and galvanized pipe replacement with PEX or copper.
Repair or repipe?Water heaters
Tank and tankless repair, replacement and code compliant installation, gas or electric.
Water heater helpSewer line repair
Camera inspections, root cutting, spot repairs, lining and replacement of the lateral you own.
Sewer line optionsWater line repair
Leaks and failing service lines between the meter and your house, plus shutoff valves and pressure regulators.
Water line repairToilets, faucets and fixtures
Running toilets, leaks at the base, dripping faucets, shower valves and garbage disposals.
Fixture repairThe numbers that matter for plumbing in Smyrna.
Local facts, each with its source, so you can check them yourself.
| Population | 55,663 (2020 census) | U.S. Census via Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Housing units | 26,415 (2020 census) | U.S. Census via Wikipedia |
| ZIP codes | 30080 and 30082; nearby Vinings 30339 and Mableton 30126 | USPS |
| City water and sewer system | About 250 miles of water lines and 140 miles of sewer lines | City of Smyrna Water and Sewer Division |
| Lead service lines | City inventory found its system lead free | City of Smyrna Water and Sewer Division |
| Who owns the line from meter to house | The homeowner | City of Smyrna, Utility Services FAQ |
| City after-hours water and sewer emergency | (770) 434-6666 | City of Smyrna |
| Cobb County Water System emergency dispatch | 770-419-6201 | Cobb County |
| Gas leaks | Atlanta Gas Light, 877-427-4321, 24 hours | Atlanta Gas Light |
| Plumbing licenses | Issued by the state: Journeyman, Master Class I and Master Class II | Georgia Rules, Chapter 121-3 |
Smyrna homes and their plumbing, in sixty seconds.
Historic homes near downtown
Williams Park, often called Smyrna's oldest neighborhood, has Craftsman and Victorian homes. Expect old drain piping, past patch repairs and mixed pipe materials.
The post-Lockheed boom
Smyrna grew from 2,005 people in 1950 to 19,157 in 1970 after Lockheed reopened the nearby bomber plant in 1951. Ranches from this era often have galvanized supply lines and clay or cast iron sewer laterals.
The polybutylene years
Homes and townhomes from this era may have gray polybutylene supply pipe, which is prone to sudden failure and worth replacing on your schedule.
Townhomes, condos and apartments
Market Village, Cumberland, The Battery area and Riverview Landing added dense housing where a leak in one unit can reach another, and water heaters often sit in closets or attics.
Not sure what is in your walls? Look at the pipe near your water heater or under a sink, or call and describe it. Our pipe guide shows how to tell galvanized, copper, polybutylene, CPVC and PEX apart.
Plumbing across Smyrna neighborhoods, compared.
Each part of Smyrna has its own housing age, utility and common plumbing problems. Here is a quick comparison, with a full local guide for each area. See all service areas →
Market Village & Williams Park
- Homes
- Craftsman and Victorian homes, townhomes above shops
- Watch for
- Old drain lines, mixed pipe, unit-to-unit leaks
Williams Park is often called Smyrna's oldest neighborhood, while Market Village townhomes sit above restaurants and shops. Old cast iron drains on one block, stacked units with shared walls on the next.
Forest Hills
- Homes
- Established homes of many styles on wooded lots
- Watch for
- Tree roots in sewer laterals, long service lines
One of Smyrna's most desirable established neighborhoods, heavily wooded and close to downtown. Mature trees mean roots in older sewer laterals are the most common serious call.
Bennett Woods & Cooper Lake
- Homes
- 300+ brick ranches from the 1960s and 1970s
- Watch for
- Galvanized supply lines, cast iron drains, old valves
A traditional suburban neighborhood between Concord Road and North Cooper Lake Road. Homes here are 50 to 60 years old, the age when original supply lines and drains start to fail.
Cheney Woods & Smyrna Heights
- Homes
- 1950s and 1960s ranches, many renovated
- Watch for
- Original pipes behind remodels, clay laterals
Cheney Woods' 200+ ranches sit beside Campbell High School and Cobb Park, and Smyrna Heights is a walkable mid-century neighborhood near downtown. Renovations often hide original pipes and laterals.
Belmont Hills & King Springs
- Homes
- Post-war homes and new townhomes
- Watch for
- Aging lines in older homes, unit leaks in new ones
The Belmont Hills shopping center opened in 1954 and was rebuilt as the Village of Belmont. Older houses and new townhomes share these streets, and some addresses are on Cobb County water.
Vinings
- Homes
- Condos, townhomes and estate homes
- Watch for
- Unit-to-unit leaks, closet water heaters, long laterals
An unincorporated community of 12,581 on Cobb County water, from condos near Cumberland to large wooded homesites in Vinings Estates. Shared walls and long sewer lines are the big themes.
Cumberland & The Battery
- Homes
- Apartments, condos and townhomes
- Watch for
- Unit-to-unit leaks, shared drain stacks, closet heaters
Around Cumberland Mall and Truist Park, most residents live in stacked housing. A leak upstairs becomes a stain downstairs, and grease in one kitchen can clog a shared stack.
Mableton & Riverview
- Homes
- Older homes, new subdivisions and riverfront living
- Watch for
- Storm backups, after-flood checks, aging laterals
Mableton became a city again in 2022, and Riverview Landing rebuilt an old industrial site on the Chattahoochee. Helene's 2024 flooding is a reminder to plan for storm-related plumbing trouble.
Smyrna history that still shapes its plumbing
The railroad arrives
The Western and Atlantic Railroad was completed through the area, and the settlement that became Smyrna grew around it. The city incorporated in 1872.
Lockheed reopens the bomber plant
The reopening of the nearby plant drove a housing boom. Many of the ranches built in the 1950s and 1960s still have original drain and supply lines.
Belmont Hills opens
The Belmont Hills shopping center opened in November 1954, planned as the largest in the Southeast, as Smyrna passed 10,000 residents. It was demolished in 2009 and replaced by the Village of Belmont.
Downtown is rebuilt
Smyrna adopted a downtown master plan in 1988; Market Village followed in 2002 with townhomes above shops, a mix that brings unit-to-unit leak questions.
The Battery and Truist Park open
The Braves' ballpark and mixed-use district opened in the Cumberland area beside Smyrna, adding thousands of apartments and condos nearby.
The holiday freeze
Arctic cold burst pipes across metro Atlanta, including a rooftop sprinkler pipe that flooded units at a Smyrna senior apartment building on Christmas Eve.
South Cobb water main break
A weather-related break near Macedonia Road led to a boil water advisory touching parts of Smyrna, Mableton, Austell, Powder Springs and Marietta.
Helene floods Riverview
Helene's rain pushed the Chattahoochee over its banks, flooding The Eddy at Riverview and closing Riverview Road.
Who fixes a water or sewer leak in Smyrna?
The water meter is the dividing line. For City of Smyrna customers, the City repairs leaks up to the meter and inside the meter box on the street side. The service line from the meter to your house, all indoor plumbing, and the sewer lateral from your house to the public main belong to the property owner.
- Water bubbling up at the street: call the City at (770) 431-2850, or (770) 434-6666 after hours.
- Wet yard between the meter and the house: that is your water service line.
- Sewage backing up: the City will check the street main; if it is clear, the blockage is in your sewer lateral.
- Cobb County water customer? Some Smyrna-addressed homes are on the Cobb County Water System. Its Emergency Dispatch is 770-419-6201.
Full details are in our guide: Smyrna water and sewer, who fixes what.
How Georgia licenses plumbers, and how to check one
Georgia licenses plumbers at the state level through the Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers. Under the board's rules, a Master Plumber Class I is limited to single-family dwellings, one-level dwellings for no more than two families, and commercial buildings up to 10,000 square feet; a Master Plumber Class II is unrestricted. A Journeyman Plumber needs at least one year of qualifying experience.
Before anyone works on your home, ask for the plumber's name and license number and look it up at the Georgia Secretary of State's verification site. Licensed plumbers expect the question. Our Georgia plumber license guide walks you through it.
A plumbing visit, step by step
Call
A real person answers 24/7 and helps you shut off water or gas first.
Quick assessment
You hear what it likely is and how urgent it is.
Licensed plumber
An independent licensed Georgia plumber is matched to your job and area.
On-site diagnosis
The plumber confirms the problem and explains the repair before starting.
Fix and clean up
The repair is done, tested and the work area cleaned.
Follow-up advice
You get tips to prevent a repeat, and paperwork for insurance or a city leak adjustment.
What working with us actually feels like
Straight answers
If it can wait until morning, we say so. If a small part fixes it, that is what you hear.
Licensed plumbers
Work is done by independent plumbers licensed in Georgia. Ask for the license number any time.
No pressure
You get the facts and the options. The decision is always yours.
Local knowledge
City versus county water, clay soil, old laterals under big trees, condo stacks near Cumberland: we know the local quirks.
Around the clock
Nights, weekends and holidays, including the freeze nights when everyone needs a plumber at once.
Sourced information
Every guide cites its sources and shows when it was last reviewed. Read about us.
What every Smyrna homeowner should know about plumbing
Know your shutoff valves
Find your main shutoff today, before you need it. If it is a stiff old gate valve, ask to have it replaced with a quarter-turn ball valve. Keep a meter key handy so you can close the curb valve if the house valve fails. Check the small valves behind each toilet and under each sink, too.
Watch your meter
Once a season, turn everything off and look at the meter. Any movement means a leak. City of Smyrna customers can request free toilet leak test tablets and faucet aerators from Public Works, and the City says smart leak detector rebates may be available. See leak detection.
Prepare for the freeze
Metro Atlanta freezes are rare, which is why pipes here are not well protected. Insulate pipes in crawl spaces, attics and garages, disconnect hoses, open sink cabinets on outside walls and let a faucet drip on the coldest nights. Read our frozen pipe guide.
Mind the trees
Smyrna's established neighborhoods have big trees and older clay or cast iron sewer laterals. If your main line clogs more than once, a camera inspection tells you whether roots are the cause before you pay for repeated cleanings.
Replace water heaters on your schedule
Tank water heaters typically last 6 to 15 years. If yours is in an attic or interior closet and past 10 years old, replacing it before it fails beats repairing the ceiling below.
Check for polybutylene
If your home was built from roughly the late 1970s to the mid 1990s, look for gray plastic supply pipe. It can fail without warning, and some insurers treat it as a risk.
Plumbing questions from Smyrna homeowners
Do you offer 24 hour emergency plumbing in Smyrna?
Yes. Call (470) 357-0172 any time, day or night, including weekends and holidays. A real person answers and helps you stop the damage first.
Who fixes a water leak between the street and my house?
The City of Smyrna repairs leaks up to and inside the meter box on the street side. The line from the meter to your house is the homeowner's responsibility and needs a plumber.
What should I do first if a pipe bursts?
Shut off the main water valve, turn off the water heater, open a low faucet to drain the lines, and call. Take photos for insurance before cleanup.
Are your plumbers licensed?
Plumbing work is performed by independent plumbers licensed in Georgia. You can ask for the plumber's license number and verify it with the Georgia Secretary of State.
What areas do you serve?
All of Smyrna (30080 and 30082), including Market Village, Williams Park, Forest Hills, Bennett Woods, Cooper Lake, Cheney Woods, Smyrna Heights, Belmont Hills and King Springs, plus Vinings, Cumberland, The Battery area and Mableton.
How do I know if I have a hidden leak?
Turn off all water and check your meter. A moving silver wheel or a digital reading above 0.0 gallons per minute means a leak on your side. Close the house valve and check again to tell whether it is inside or in the yard line.
Should I repair or replace my water heater?
Repair it if a part like a thermocouple, element or valve failed on a younger unit. Replace it if the tank is leaking or it is past roughly 10 to 12 years with a major problem.
Can you help with a sewer backup?
Yes. Stop using water, call the City at (770) 431-2850 (or (770) 434-6666 after hours) to check the street main, then call us. If the main is clear, the blockage is in your lateral.
Do you handle repiping for polybutylene or galvanized pipe?
Yes. Whole house repipes are typically done with PEX or copper.
Start with a phone call.
Tell us what is happening. We will say what we think is wrong and whether it is urgent. For active leaks, sewer backups or no water, call instead of using the form.
- Phone, 24 hours(470) 357-0172
- Address2720 Mathews St, Smyrna, GA 30080
- Service areaSmyrna, Vinings, Mableton, Cumberland and south Cobb County
- HoursOpen 24 hours, 7 days