Water Heater Replacement in Stone Mountain, GA

What happens when you call

Your call reaches an independent plumber who works in the Stone Mountain area. They will ask whether your address is inside city limits, what the heater is doing, and its fuel, size and location. If it is leaking, they will help you shut the water and gas or power off. On site, they inspect the vent, gas line and relief drain and give you a price before starting.

What affects the cost

• Type, fuel and capacity of the new heater
• Vent connector and gas connector condition in older homes
• Replacing worn shutoff valves or galvanized fittings
• Basement, closet or garage access
• Drain pan, relief line and expansion tank
• Permit and disposal of the old unit

Stone Mountain conditions

The city is a historic village at the western base of Stone Mountain, with a preserved Main Street from around 1900. Its median home was built in 1979, and about 65.5% of homes went up between 1960 and 1989. Many of those houses are on their third or fourth heater, with original valves and vent pipe that should be checked during the swap.

The City of Stone Mountain Building Permits Department asks residents to contact City Hall before any construction and requires separate trade permits; a Plumbing Permit Application is available. Permits are processed for the city by Permit Service Group, and inspections are contracted to SAFEbuilt. City Hall is at 875 Main St. ((770) 498-8984). The large unincorporated Stone Mountain mailing area outside the city falls to DeKalb County.

City Public Works does not handle water or sewer. DeKalb County Watershed Management supplies Chattahoochee River water treated at the Scott Candler plant and takes water and sewer calls at (770) 270-6243. DeKalb owns the line through the meter; the owner is responsible from the meter to the house.

Atlanta Gas Light is the expected gas pipe utility, though not confirmed for every ZIP. If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from away from the house.

Before the plumber arrives

• Confirm whether you are inside city limits
• Clear space around the heater
• Find the main water shutoff
• Photograph the rating label
• Note any past leaks or rust