Plumber for Belmont Hills and King Springs Where 1950s Smyrna meets the new Village of Belmont.
Belmont Hills grew up around a shopping center that opened in 1954 as one of the biggest in the Southeast, then was torn down in 2009 and rebuilt as the Village of Belmont. Around it and along King Springs Road, homes range from post-war houses to brand new townhomes, and some addresses are on city water while others are on Cobb County's.
Short answer: In Belmont Hills and along King Springs Road, plumbing needs split by age: older homes deal with aging supply lines, sewer laterals and water heaters, while newer townhomes and infill homes see unit-to-unit leaks, water heater issues and occasional construction defects. Because some addresses are served by the City of Smyrna and others by the Cobb County Water System, check your bill before calling about a leak at the meter. Call (470) 357-0172 any hour.
Belmont Hills and King Springs at a glance
| Belmont Hills shopping center | Opened November 1954; planned as the largest in the Southeast | Cobb County Courier |
|---|---|---|
| Demolished | 2009 | Cobb County Courier, citing the AJC |
| Redevelopment | Village of Belmont, first businesses open by August 2016 | Cobb County Courier |
| Smyrna in 1954 | Passed 10,000 residents for the first time | Cobb County Courier |
| ZIP codes | 30080 and 30082 | USPS |
| Water provider | City of Smyrna or Cobb County Water System, depending on address | City of Smyrna; Cobb County |
Two generations of homes, two sets of plumbing problems
When the Belmont Hills shopping center opened in November 1954, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce was forecasting 1,900 new homes for the Smyrna area by the end of 1955. Many of the houses built around it in that era are still here. Decades later, the center itself declined, was demolished in 2009 and was rebuilt as the Village of Belmont, bringing newer homes and townhomes to the area. The result is a neighborhood where a 70-year-old house and a 10-year-old townhome can share a street.
Older homes
Post-war homes in this part of Smyrna often have original or partly original plumbing: galvanized or older copper supply lines, cast iron drains and clay or cast iron sewer laterals. Expect gradually weakening water pressure, rusty water after the house sits, repeated main line clogs and old shutoff valves that do not fully close. See repiping and sewer line repair.
Newer townhomes and infill
New construction brings PEX supply lines, PVC drains and modern water heaters, which solve the old-pipe problems. Newer attached homes have their own issues: water heaters in closets or attics, shower pans and toilet seals that can leak into a unit below, and the occasional fitting that was not crimped or glued correctly. A small leak in a new home is often worth checking against the builder's warranty first.
City water or Cobb County water
The King Springs Road corridor and nearby streets include a mix of addresses inside Smyrna's city limits and in unincorporated Cobb County. Who you call about a leak at the street depends on which utility serves you. The homeowner's side works the same way under either utility.
Common plumbing jobs in Belmont Hills and King Springs
Aging supply lines
Galvanized or older copper in post-war homes. Repair leaks now; plan a repipe.
RepipingAttic and closet water heaters
Pans, drain lines and timely replacement protect what is below.
Water heatersWhere we work
We serve homes and townhomes around the Village of Belmont, the redeveloped site of the original Belmont Hills shopping center, and along the King Springs Road corridor in the 30082 ZIP code, including the side streets off it.
Nearby, we serve Cheney Woods and Smyrna Heights, Bennett Woods and Cooper Lake and downtown Smyrna.
The rise, fall and rise of Belmont Hills
The story of the Belmont Hills shopping center mirrors the story of the homes around it.
A shopping center for a booming town
Developer Bill Ward's Belmont Hills opened with tenants like W.T. Grant, Woolworth, A&P and Kroger, as Smyrna passed 10,000 residents.
A housing wave
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce forecast 1,900 new homes for the Smyrna area by the end of 1955.
Decline
Competition from enclosed malls and changing shopping habits pulled tenants away.
Demolition
The center was demolished; the city preferred empty land to the condition of the old site.
Village of Belmont
The first businesses opened in the mixed-use redevelopment, bringing new homes and townhomes.
Old house or new townhome: what to check
In an older home
- Identify your supply pipe material at the water heater and main shutoff.
- Watch for slowly falling water pressure and rusty water.
- Camera the sewer lateral after a second backup.
- Replace stiff gate valves with quarter-turn valves.
- Insulate pipes in crawl spaces and exterior walls before winter.
In a newer townhome
- Know where your unit's main shutoff is.
- Put leak sensors near the water heater, washer and under sinks.
- Check your builder's warranty for leaks in the first years.
- Read your association documents on common pipes.
- Make sure an attic or closet water heater has a pan with a drain line.
Either way
Look at your water bill to see whether you are a City of Smyrna or Cobb County Water System customer, and save that utility's emergency number in your phone.
City or county: who handles your water
Some homes here are on City of Smyrna water and sewer and some are on the Cobb County Water System. Your bill tells you which.
- City of Smyrna: the City handles leaks up to the meter and inside the meter box on the street side. (770) 431-2850 during business hours, (770) 434-6666 after hours.
- Cobb County Water System: Emergency Dispatch, 770-419-6201. Cobb County notes homeowners are responsible for sewer pipes on their property and their internal plumbing.
Building permits follow the same split: the City of Smyrna for addresses in the city, Cobb County for unincorporated addresses. See who fixes what in Smyrna.
How we handle a leak here
Which utility?
We ask whether you are on City or Cobb County water so the right utility is called if needed.
Stop the water
We help you find your shutoff, or your unit's.
Locate
Meter and isolation tests, then pinpointing, before opening anything.
Written scope
The repair plan in writing, with warranty or association notes.
Repair
Fixed, tested and documented.
All plumbing services in Belmont Hills & King Springs
- Emergency plumber in Belmont Hills & King Springs: 24/7 burst pipes, no water, backups and leaks.
- Drain cleaning in Belmont Hills & King Springs: Clogged sinks, tubs, toilets and main line backups.
- Leak detection & slab leaks in Belmont Hills & King Springs: Hidden leaks in walls, slabs and yard lines.
- Pipe repair & repiping in Belmont Hills & King Springs: Burst pipes, polybutylene and galvanized replacement.
- Water heater repair & installation in Belmont Hills & King Springs: Tank and tankless repair and replacement.
- Sewer line repair in Belmont Hills & King Springs: Camera inspection, roots, breaks and replacement.
- Water line repair in Belmont Hills & King Springs: Main service line from the meter to the house.
- Toilet & faucet repair in Belmont Hills & King Springs: Running toilets, drips, fixtures and disposals.
Local guides for Belmont Hills & King Springs homeowners
Plumbing questions in Belmont Hills & King Springs
Is Belmont Hills on City of Smyrna water?
Many addresses are, but some nearby addresses are in unincorporated Cobb County on the Cobb County Water System. Check your water bill.
What happened to the Belmont Hills shopping center?
It opened in 1954, declined over the following decades, was demolished in 2009 and was redeveloped as the Village of Belmont, with the first businesses opening by 2016.
My new townhome has a leak. Should I call the builder?
If the home is still under the builder's warranty, contact the builder first. If water is actively spreading, shut off the water and call us right away.
Who do I call for a water main break on King Springs Road?
Call the utility that serves your address: City of Smyrna at (770) 434-6666 after hours, or Cobb County Water System Emergency Dispatch at 770-419-6201.
Why is my older home's water pressure so low?
Rust buildup in galvanized pipe is common in post-war homes. A failing pressure reducing valve is another possibility.
Do you service both old homes and new townhomes?
Yes. The licensed plumbers we work with handle everything from 1950s galvanized pipe to modern PEX and tankless water heaters.
Do I need a permit from Smyrna or Cobb County?
It depends on your address. Addresses inside the city limits use the City of Smyrna; unincorporated addresses use Cobb County.
Nearby areas we serve
See every neighborhood on our Smyrna service areas page, or go back to our Smyrna plumbing services overview.
Written and reviewed by Alex, a Smyrna local with an MBA who researches and edits every page on this site, citing official and published sources. Updated October 25, 2026.
Plumbing work is performed by independent, licensed Georgia plumbers. General information, not legal or insurance advice.
Leak in Belmont Hills or King Springs? Call.
Tell us whether you are on City or Cobb County water and what is happening. We will help you stop the water first.