If you smell gas in Clarkston, leave the building first and call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from outside; confirm AGL as the pipe utility on your gas bill. Repairs past the meter, new lines and pressure tests are plumber work, so call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Clarkston.
Clarkston is a small inner-ring DeKalb city just outside I-285, long a refugee-resettlement hub often called the most diverse square mile in America. Much of its housing is 1970s and 1980s apartments and homes: Census survey data put the median build year at 1979, with about 53% built before 1980. Atlanta Gas Light is the expected pipe utility, though that was not checked by ZIP; your gas bill confirms it.
What to do right now
- Smell gas? Get everyone out. In an apartment, warn neighbors on the way.
- Call from outside: 911, then Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321.
- If you rent, tell your landlord or property manager after the utility has made it safe.
- For a house you own, have a plumber repair the leak on your side of the meter and pressure test the piping.
- Replacing a water heater? Clarkston requires a permit for it.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Faint gas odor behind the stove | Old or loose appliance connector |
| Orange flames on the cooktop | Dirty burner or air adjustment |
| Water heater pilot out often | Thermocouple, draft or supply problem |
| Soot near a vent | Incomplete combustion; check venting |
| Hiss at a valve | Worn valve packing or loose fitting |
What affects cost
- Age and condition of the existing pipe
- Access in a crawl space, slab or shared building
- Length of any new branch
- Replacing old connectors and valves
- City permit through Clarkston's online portal, and inspection
Calling for help
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who handles gas work in Clarkston and nearby DeKalb. Clarkston's permit office is on Park North Boulevard, and applications go through the city's online portal; the plumber normally takes care of that. If the house is from the 1970s or 1980s and still has its original connectors and valves, replacing them during any appliance swap is a simple way to remove the most common leak points. If you rent, your landlord arranges gas piping repairs, but you should still leave and call the utility first if you smell gas. A carbon monoxide alarm near sleeping areas is a sensible companion to any gas work.
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