Burst Pipe Repair in Cumming, GA

Who do I call about a leak at the meter in Cumming?

That depends on your water provider. Cumming Utilities, run by the city, provides water and sewer for its service area, and you can report a water leak or sewer spill to its Distribution and Collection Division at (770) 781-2035, or the main office at (770) 781-2020 after hours. Not every address near Cumming is on city water, though; some are served by Forsyth County. Your water bill names the provider. On your side of the meter, the pipe is typically yours to fix with a plumber.

Do I need a permit for a pipe repair in Cumming?

Inside city limits, plumbing permits come from the City of Cumming's Planning & Zoning office at City Hall, 100 Main Street, which handles building permits and inspections. The application is a downloadable form, and inspections are requested by phone on weekdays. Outside the city, the county handles permits. For a simple splice the plumber may tell you no permit is needed; for longer runs or a yard line, expect one.

Why would a newer Cumming house have a burst pipe?

The median home in Cumming was built in 1998, and only about 17% predate 1980. Newer homes rarely have corroded pipe, so bursts usually come from cold exposure or worn parts: supply lines in attics and garages, hose bibs left with a hose attached, washing machine hoses and toilet supply connectors. A plumber can repair the break and point out lines that need insulation or rerouting.

Cumming is the Forsyth County seat near Lake Lanier. If you smell gas, leave the house first, then call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from a safe place.

Before winter, take a few minutes to find your main shutoff, which in many Cumming homes is in the garage, a basement wall or near the water heater, and make sure it turns. Unhook garden hoses and drain the outdoor spigots, and wrap exposed pipe in an unfinished basement or garage. Lake-area homes with long irrigation runs should have those systems blown out or drained as well.