What should I do about water damage in Kennesaw right now?
Close the shutoff, keep clear of wet wiring, photograph the damage and get extraction and drying started. Wet materials should be dry within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold, per the EPA.
Call (770) 670-4892 and press 1 if water is still coming in. We connect Kennesaw homeowners with a local water damage restoration company. Our main guide to water damage restoration in Marietta covers the first hour, the restoration process, typical costs and insurance in more detail.
Where is Kennesaw, and what makes it different for water damage?
Kennesaw sits just northwest of Marietta in Cobb County, along Cobb Parkway (US 41) with I-75 just to the northeast. It is home to Kennesaw State University, so there are plenty of rentals, apartments and townhomes alongside single-family neighborhoods.
In attached homes and apartments, water rarely stays in one unit. A washing machine hose or water heater upstairs can soak the ceiling below. If you share walls or floors, tell your neighbor and your HOA or landlord as soon as you find a leak, and photograph both sides.
Is water still spreading? Call (770) 670-4892 and press 1 to reach a local water damage restoration company.
Which utility numbers matter in Kennesaw?
These are the published numbers for the utilities that serve Kennesaw, taken from each utility's own website in October 2026. Check your bill if one has changed.
| For | Published contact |
|---|---|
| Water main break, gushing leak at the meter, or sewer backup (Cobb County Water System emergency dispatch) | 770-419-6201 |
| Cobb County Water System customer service (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) | 770-419-6200 |
These numbers reach the utility, not a restoration company. For cleanup and drying inside your home, call (770) 670-4892 and press 1.
What causes water damage in Kennesaw homes?
The same things as the rest of Cobb: burst and frozen pipes, failed water heaters, appliance and AC drain leaks, roof leaks in storms, and sewer backups. Townhomes and apartments add leaks from the unit above.
- Burst and frozen pipes, especially in crawl spaces and exterior walls during hard freezes.
- Water heater and appliance leaks, including washing machine hoses, which the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety says to replace about every five years.
- Ceiling and roof leaks after summer storms.
- Sewer backups. In Cobb, the homeowner owns the service line from the house to the county connection.
Does Kennesaw Mountain affect drainage?
Kennesaw Mountain, the highest point in metro Atlanta at 1,808 feet, rises right by Kennesaw and Marietta. Hillside lots near any high ground send rain downhill fast, so homes at the bottom of a slope should keep gutters, downspouts and grading in good shape.
If water comes in at the low side of your house during heavy rain, the drying is a restoration job and the fix is a drainage job. Get both, in that order.
How does calling work from Kennesaw?
Call (770) 670-4892 and press 1 if water damage is happening right now. You will be connected with a local water damage restoration company that serves Kennesaw. We are a free referral service, not the company doing the work.
Have a few answers ready: where the water came from, whether it is stopped, which rooms are wet, and whether it is clean water or sewage. Ask the company for a written estimate or scope before anything is removed, and ask how they will document the drying for your insurer. You are never obligated to hire the company you are connected with. Read how this referral service works.
Quick answers
Who supplies water in Kennesaw?
The Cobb County Water System serves the City of Kennesaw, along with unincorporated Cobb, Acworth, Powder Springs and Mableton.
I rent near Kennesaw State. Who do I call about a leak?
Tell your landlord or property manager right away, in writing, and photograph the damage. Your landlord's insurance covers the building; renters insurance, if you have it, may cover your belongings.
Do you cover all of Kennesaw?
Yes. Call and press 1 from anywhere in Kennesaw and you will be connected with a local water damage restoration company that serves the area.