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Smyrna Heights is an established residential community in Smyrna, Cobb County — part of the dense suburban fabric that defines Smyrna's neighborhoods between the historic Smyrna Market Village area and the Cumberland/Vinings corridor. Smyrna has one of the most compact and well-developed neighborhood identities in Cobb County, with a walkable market district, strong civic engagement, and a housing stock that reflects multiple decades of residential development. Smyrna Heights sits within this fabric as an established, mature community. Homes here are primarily single-family residences from the 1970s through the 1990s.
Smyrna's housing stock is among the older in Cobb County, and Smyrna Heights reflects that. Homes from the 1970s and 1980s in this area are now 40 to 55 years old and are in the most active plumbing service window across the region. Copper supply lines of this age are susceptible to age-related pitting corrosion — the documented pattern behind pinhole leaks throughout Cobb County's pre-2000 housing stock, studied closely enough that the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority commissioned a 2018 forensic analysis by Virginia Tech researchers.
Slab-on-grade construction is standard for homes of this era in Smyrna, which means supply line failures beneath the foundation require thermal imaging and acoustic detection to locate before any concrete is opened. We perform this non-invasive diagnostic work as a standard part of every slab leak service call throughout the Smyrna area.
Smyrna's established tree canopy — particularly in the older neighborhoods — means tree root intrusion into sewer lines is a consistent service issue. Annual sewer camera inspection is a reasonable precaution for Smyrna Heights homes with mature trees on the property.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Marietta serves Smyrna Heights and surrounding communities throughout Smyrna, Vinings, Marietta, and Cobb County. Available 24/7 — call (770) 999-9871 or book online. Licensed, background-checked, and drug-tested technicians. If we're ever late, we pay you $5 for every minute — up to $300.
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Whether you have an emergency burst pipe, a water leak, or an overflowing toilet, we’re here to help. And we don’t just fix the problem, we take preventive measures to stop it from happening again.
Andrew Anselmo
Tech were prompt and had the repair done in no time. Very professional and thorough. Explained every option and listened to my questions and concerns. Highly recommend
Sanders Poe
AJ was awesome and professional! He made sure the job was done perfectly
Cheri Carver
Keith came promptly, worked quickly but we paid $709 for a water shutoff, and a small piece of PVC pipe under our sink that took 40 minutes to do. $210 of that was because it was an emergency visit.
Brenda George
Chase was exceptional!! Jared was so helpful as well!! This company came out to check our heating and cooling systems, clean our hot water heater, and patiently answered a bunch of our plumbing and duct-cleaning questions. As owners of an aging home, we truly trust them and deeply value their expert opinions on what updates we need. The level of professionalism cannot be surpassed! From wearing booties so they don’t drag dirt into the house to sending texts with pictures of the technicians before they arrive, every detail made us feel safe and cared for. We trust them completely with our home, will definitely continue doing business with them, and are already recommending them to all our friends. They are simply the best in the area!
Cynthia V. Bell
The service was timely and professional. I really appreciate that Chuck treated my home with respect. He not only wiped his feet, but he put on booties to protect my floors. He did a thorough inspection before he gave me the estimate for the service needed. Because of his courteous explanation of what was needed to get the job done correctly, I would highly recommend him.
Gail Irwin
Needed emergency drain unclog- they were so professional when I called! Got someone here in less than an hour! And no crazy “emergency” charge! The plumber was a great guy! Again, professional and courteous! Brynt was very knowledgeable and efficient- fixed us right up! Company vehicle nice and clean, uniforms nice- hope we never need again- who wants plumbing issues?-but if we do, you can bet we will call them again for sure!!!
Brian Doherty
Jason Eckert diagnosed my plumbing leak issue quickly and explained the fix needed, provided an estimate, and quickly completed the job. Good communication, and all around pleasant to deal with. Thanks!
E G
Scott was awesome! Timely, efficient, communicative, & very helpful. He unclogged our bathroom drains and did a great job.
Krystyne Bryan
Angel C was in fact a literal angel. He was extremely kind and professional. Up front about costs and quotes. This was my first time having to hire someone for an home repair and was very nervous about the process but he was amazing. I will definitely be a returning customer ( if I have to be ) and will be requesting Angel! Seriously cannot thank him enough!
Holly Morris
Sean was very courteous and professional when he came to our home. He was very thorough in checking and looking at all possibilities on what could be causing our leak. I really appreciated his time and expertise. Would highly recommend!
Pinhole leaks in older copper supply lines are a documented regional pattern across Cobb County — common enough that the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority commissioned a 2018 forensic analysis by Virginia Tech researchers to study the problem. The research pointed to a combination of contributing factors: pipe age reaching the end of its practical service life, localized pitting corrosion that develops on the interior wall of the pipe over decades, and in some cases in-home conditions such as low-use, stagnant lines. In homes from the 1970s and 1980s in Smyrna, copper plumbing has been aging for 40 to 55 years. When pinhole leaks begin appearing in different locations over a short period, it signals system-wide deterioration rather than isolated failures. A whole-home repipe with PEX — which is not subject to the same pitting — is the definitive solution for breaking the cycle.
We start with non-invasive detection. Thermal imaging cameras identify temperature anomalies at the floor surface that indicate a leaking hot water line, and acoustic equipment amplifies the sound of water escaping under pressure to pinpoint the exact location. Only after we know exactly where the leak is do we open the flooring and concrete — and we open only the minimum area necessary. We make the repair, pressure test the line to confirm it's sound, and patch the concrete as part of the job. Flat-rate pricing for the full scope including the patch is provided before any work begins.
Yes. Tankless water heaters are a popular upgrade in Smyrna's older neighborhoods where aging tank units are reaching replacement age. Tankless systems eliminate standby heat loss, deliver continuous hot water on demand, and last 20-plus years compared to 10 to 12 for a standard tank. We are one of the only plumbers in the Marietta area to offer a 10-year parts and labor warranty on Navien tankless installations — one of the strongest warranty packages available. A conversion involves gas line sizing, venting, and in some cases an electrical upgrade. We handle the full project from assessment through installation and permit.
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