If an East Point home smells of gas, leave right away and call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from outside. Leak repairs past the meter, new appliance lines and pressure tests are plumber work, so call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in East Point.
When you call
The number on this page puts you in touch with an independent plumber who works on gas lines in East Point. Be ready to describe the problem, the appliance, and whether AGL has turned anything off. In older homes, the plumber may suggest pressure testing the entire gas system instead of fixing a single fitting, since one leak often points to others nearby.
If you are replacing a gas furnace or water heater anyway, that visit is a natural time to swap the connector and add a missing shutoff valve.
What drives the price
- Condition of the existing pipe and how much needs replacing
- Crawl space height and how easy the pipe is to reach
- Length of any new branch
- Whether shutoffs and drip legs need to be added
- Permit and inspection
East Point conditions
East Point is an established city just southwest of Atlanta that grew around a railroad terminus. The city runs electric (East Point Power), water, sewer and solid waste, but natural gas is not among its utilities. Atlanta Gas Light is the expected pipe utility, with gas bought from a marketer; check your bill to be sure.
The housing is mostly mid-century. Census survey data put the median build year at 1969, with about 64% of homes built before 1980. That means plenty of black iron pipe in crawl spaces, valves that have not been turned in years, and appliance connectors that may be original. Gas lines also tend to have been extended one appliance at a time, so branch sizing is worth checking before adding anything new.
The City of East Point issues plumbing permits through its BS&A online portal, and its application lists water heaters as a fixture. Homeowners with an affidavit, or contractors with a business license and state certification, can pull permits.
Before the plumber gets there
- Clear access to the crawl space entry and the meter
- Move stored items away from the water heater and furnace
- Note which appliances run on gas
- Have any AGL paperwork or meter tag handy
- Leave and call for help if you smell gas again
Gas Line Services questions in East Point
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Does swapping a gas water heater require a permit?
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