Cobb County · Smyrna, GA
Plumbers in Smyrna, GA
Smyrna is in Cobb County, Georgia. About 80,000 people live in the 3 ZIP codes we cover here, in roughly 39,000 homes, 43% of them single-family detached houses. The biggest share of the housing was built between 1980 and 1999 (38%), and that age decides most of what goes wrong with the plumbing.
- Same-day service when a plumber is available
- 3 ZIP codes covered
ZIP codes we cover in Smyrna
30080, 30081, 30082
Smyrna homes and their plumbing
Here is how Smyrna's homes break down by year built, based on Census estimates for the covered ZIP codes: before 1940 1%, 1940–1959 9%, 1960–1979 19%, 1980–1999 38%, 2000 or later 34%. Most homes are old enough that original pipe, valves and water heaters are wearing out, but young enough that full repipes are a case-by-case call. Neighboring areas such as Mableton, Marietta, Austell are covered too.
| Year built | Share of homes |
|---|---|
| Before 1940 | 1% |
| 1940–1959 | 9% |
| 1960–1979 | 19% |
| 1980–1999 | 38% |
| 2000 or later | 34% |
Share of housing units in the covered ZIP codes. Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
- Residents in covered ZIPs
- 80,120
- Housing units
- 39,117
- Single-family detached
- 43%
- Owner-occupied
- 54%
- Heated with utility gas
- 61%
- Heated with electricity
- 38%
What goes wrong in Smyrna homes
1980s and 90s construction and polybutylene
38% of homes were built between 1980 and 1999. Polybutylene supply pipe was installed widely in US homes from about 1978 to 1995, so houses from these years are worth checking for gray plastic pipe stamped PB2110, usually visible at the water heater or under sinks. Insurers and buyers often ask about it. See polybutylene replacement.
Natural gas in most homes
61% of occupied homes here heat with utility gas, so gas water heaters, ranges and dryers are common. That means gas line extensions for new appliances, flexible connector replacements and venting checks when a water heater is swapped. If you smell gas, leave first and call the gas utility from outside. See gas line repair.
Apartments, condos and attached homes
Only 43% of homes here are single-family detached houses. In attached buildings a leak or clog often involves a shared stack or a neighbor's unit, so it's worth knowing which lines are yours and which belong to the building or HOA, and where your unit's own shutoff is.
Common calls in Smyrna
- Polybutylene Pipe Replacement
- Gas Line Repair in Smyrna, GA
- Drain Cleaning
- Water Heater Replacement
- Main Water Line Repair
- Sewer Line Repair
Also available in Smyrna: emergency plumbing and every plumbing service.
Smyrna at a glance
- County
- Cobb County
- Nearest city pages
- Mableton, Marietta, Powder Springs, Kennesaw
- ZIP codes
- 30080, 30081, 30082
Smyrna plumbing FAQ
How old are the homes in Smyrna?
In the ZIP codes we cover around Smyrna, Census estimates put 10% of homes as built before 1960, 19% from 1960 to 1979, 38% from 1980 to 1999 and 34% in 2000 or later. The largest group is 1980–1999 (38%).
Who licenses plumbers in Smyrna, GA?
Georgia's State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Master Plumbers and Journeyman Plumbers, licenses plumbers.
Are water heaters in Smyrna usually gas or electric?
Census data for the area show 61% of homes heating with utility gas, 38% with electricity. Water heaters often use the same fuel as the home's heat, so utility gas is the most common here, but check the label on your tank before you shop for a replacement.
Guides for Smyrna homeowners
Nearby areas
Also covered nearby: Clarkdale (8 mi), Lithia Springs (9 mi), Sandy Springs (10 mi), North Druid Hills (11 mi), Brookhaven (11 mi), Chamblee (12 mi).
Housing, heating and population figures are US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates for the ZIP code areas we cover in Smyrna, so they may include neighboring communities that share those ZIP codes.
Need a plumber in Smyrna?
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