When a pipe bursts in a Mableton home, close the main water valve and switch off power near the water. A plumber can repair the break and check the rest of the run. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Mableton.
Who handles a leak at my Mableton water meter?
Water service stayed with Cobb County Water System after Mableton became a city. Cobb owns and maintains the line from the water main to the meter, and the pipe from the meter to the house is the property owner's. For a broken line at the meter or in the street, Cobb's emergency number is 770-419-6201. On your side of the meter, call a plumber.
Does Mableton or Cobb County issue the permit?
Since cityhood, Mableton runs its own Building Division, which issues plumbing permits for water, sewer and gas line installations or repairs. Applications are accepted only through the city's Cloudpermit portal, not by the county. Most pipe repairs beyond a quick splice will need one, and the plumber can file it.
Are older Mableton homes more likely to burst?
About 35% of Mableton homes were built before 1980, and the median dates to 1988. The older rail-era neighborhoods along Veterans Memorial Highway tend to have crawl spaces and pipe that has been patched over the years, so a freeze often finds a weak joint. Newer subdivisions off Floyd Road and the East-West Connector are more likely to have freeze damage in attic and garage lines.
Gas service near Austell can come from the Austell Gas System rather than Atlanta Gas Light; your bill shows which. If you smell gas, leave and call 911 and that utility from outside: Austell Gas at 770-948-1841 option 1, or Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321.
For the water side, a little preparation goes a long way in Mableton's older houses. Find the main valve, often in the crawl space or where the line enters a basement wall, and make sure it still turns. Wrap pipe that runs near foundation vents, unhook hoses before winter and drain the outdoor spigots. On the coldest nights, keep the heat steady, open sink cabinets on outside walls and leave a thin drip. If a line does burst, close the main, drain the pipes from a low faucet and keep everyone away from water near outlets until the power to that area is off.
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