Emergency Plumber in Lithonia, GA

When a pipe breaks or sewage backs up in Lithonia, close the main valve right away. If there is a gas smell, leave and call 911 and Atlanta Gas Light at 877.427.4321 from outside. Then call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Lithonia.

Am I in the City of Lithonia?

Possibly not. The City of Lithonia is a small historic granite-quarrying town around Main Street, about 18 miles east of downtown Atlanta. The Lithonia mailing area in the 30038 and 30058 ZIPs is much larger and overlaps Stonecrest and unincorporated DeKalb. That matters for permits: inside city limits, the City of Lithonia's Building and Permitting Division issues plumbing permits as their own trade permit type, at City Hall on Main Street (770-482-8136). Addresses outside the city go to Stonecrest or DeKalb County.

Who fixes a water main or sewer problem?

Everywhere in the Lithonia area, DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management handles water and sewer; county crews have repaired mains in Lithonia, including near Kilgore Road. DeKalb's emergency repair line, 770-270-6243, is staffed day and night. DeKalb is responsible for the service line from the main to the meter, including the meter. The line from the meter to the home's plumbing is the owner's, so a leak there needs a plumber.

Is my service line a concern?

DeKalb publishes a service line inventory where customers can check the material of their line, and its 2026 report advises extra flushing for homes with lead or galvanized service lines. If a leak shows up on an older line, it is worth asking the plumber what the pipe is made of. About 16% of homes in the 30058 ZIP were built before 1980.

While you wait, keep the main closed, shut off the water heater if it is the source and switch off power to wet rooms. During a sewer backup, stop using all drains in the house. If the indoor valve will not turn, the water can usually be shut at DeKalb's meter pit outside. Older houses near Main Street may have crawl spaces, so clear a path to the access door before help arrives.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Lithonia.

(404) 637-2993

Local note

Lithonia is a gateway to the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area, and older streets ring the Main Street core, where aging valves and drains are more common. Ask about after-hours pricing when you are connected. Arrival depends on the hour and the plumber's schedule, so no time is promised.

Emergency Plumber questions in Lithonia

My mailing address uses the town name. Does it matter whether I am inside city limits?

Yes. The Lithonia mailing area is much bigger than the city. Inside city limits, permits come from the City of Lithonia; outside, Stonecrest or DeKalb County issues them. DeKalb provides water across all of it.

Who handles a water main break or a sewer overflow in the street?

DeKalb County Watershed Management handles main breaks and sewer problems in Lithonia. Its emergency repair line is 770-270-6243.

Sewage is coming up through a tub or floor drain. What should I do first?

Stop using water, keep people and pets clear and call a plumber. If neighbors are affected or sewage is in the street, also call DeKalb at 770-270-6243.

Which plumbing problems can safely wait for a weekday?

A dripping faucet or a slow sink can wait. A burst pipe, a sewage backup or a leaking water heater should not.