Marietta & Cobb County, Georgia
Water Damage in Marietta? Reach a Local Restoration Company.
Burst pipe, flooded basement, sewage backup, water through the ceiling. Call, press 1, and we connect you with a local water damage restoration company that serves Marietta and the rest of Cobb County.
We are a free referral service, not a contractor. The company you talk to gives you its own estimate and does the work.
What kind of water problem do you have?
Pick the one closest to yours. Each page starts with what to do right now, then explains what restoration involves.
What should I do in the first hour?
Stop the water, stay clear of anything electrical, photograph the damage, and get drying started. The EPA says water-damaged materials should be dried within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold.
Close the valve behind the fixture, or the main shutoff where the water line enters the house. If water is near outlets or the breaker panel, do not wade in. Take photos and video before you move anything, then call your insurer and a restoration company. The Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance says to photograph damage before temporary repairs and to keep every receipt.
Our full guide to water damage restoration in Marietta covers who to call to shut off the water (Marietta Power & Water or the Cobb County Water System), how restoration works, clean vs sewage water, typical costs and how insurance usually treats each kind of loss.
How calling works
- 1Call (770) 670-4892.
You will hear a short menu.
- 2Press 1 if water damage is happening right now.
Your call goes to a local water damage restoration company.
- 3Describe what happened.
Where the water came from, whether it is stopped, which rooms are wet.
- 4Decide for yourself.
Ask for a written estimate. You are never obligated to hire anyone.
Why does water damage move so fast in Marietta homes?
Because heat and humidity help mold, and water travels further than you can see. Marietta averages about 53 inches of precipitation a year, well above the U.S. average of about 38, and summers are humid.
Water runs under baseboards, into wall cavities and down into crawl spaces. Clean water that sits too long is treated as contaminated under the IICRC S500 standard restoration companies use. Hard freezes are rare here, but when one comes, unprotected pipes split: near Christmas 2022 a freeze burst thousands of pipes across metro Atlanta.
Read more: frozen pipes in Marietta, a winter checklist, and does homeowners insurance cover water damage in Georgia?
Quick answers
Who will I talk to when I call?
A local water damage restoration company. Marietta Water Damage Help is a free referral service; we connect your call to an independent company that serves Marietta and Cobb County.
Does it cost anything to call?
Calling and being connected is free. If you hire the restoration company, you pay them, or your insurance does, under the estimate and agreement you sign with them.
What should I have ready when I call?
Where the water came from, whether it is stopped, which rooms are wet, whether it is clean water or sewage, and whether you plan to file an insurance claim.
What if it is not happening right now?
If the water damage is old or you are planning ahead, you can still call, or send a request on our contact page. Press 1 is for water damage happening right now.