Leak Detection in Grayson, GA

How new is the housing, and does it matter?

Grayson grew fast, from a few hundred residents in 2000 to over 4,700 by 2020, and its housing shows it: the median home was built in 2012, and fewer than 4% predate 1980. In houses that new, leaks rarely come from worn-out pipe. They come from fittings that were never quite tight, crimp rings, plastic valves, braided supply hoses, ice maker lines and irrigation laterals nicked during landscaping. These leaks are small and slow, which is why they often show up on the bill before they show up on a wall.

Who handles which part of the system?

The city's own page says Gwinnett County is the water utility for Grayson. The county is responsible for the pipes that bring water to the meter, and all plumbing, pipes and fixtures between the meter and the home are the homeowner's. For a break or problem on the county side, call Gwinnett's 24-hour dispatch at 678.376.7000. Some properties in and around Grayson may not be on municipal sewer, so mention it to the plumber if your home uses a private onsite wastewater system.

What about gas?

Grayson's gas service comes through Lawrenceville Utilities rather than Atlanta Gas Light, according to the city's new resident page. If you smell gas instead of finding water, leave the house, then call 911 and the City of Lawrenceville gas emergency line at 770-963-3332 from outside. Confirm the utility on your gas bill.

One local note

Building permit applications in Grayson go through the city's own online portal at City Hall on Grayson Parkway. If a leak repair turns into replacing a service line, ask the plumber whether a permit is needed for your job. Before they arrive, take two meter readings an hour apart with no water in use, and turn off the irrigation controller so it does not cloud the test.

Also look in the obvious places first: behind the refrigerator, under each sink, around the washer box and at the base of the water heater. In new construction, a loose compression nut or a supply hose that was kinked during move-in is a common find, and it can save a longer search. If nothing turns up, a plumber can isolate the house from the yard line and work from there.