Quick answer
For water damage in Braswell, GA, shut off your main valve first, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. For a leak at the meter, call the Polk County Water Authority at the number on your bill; for town questions, call Town Hall at 770-684-7979. Then call a water damage restoration company; drying should start within 24 to 48 hours, before mold sets in.
Do this first
After-hours water lines.
- Shut off the water. Close your main valve, or turn off the well pump breaker if you are on a private well. The Polk County Water Authority supplies water in Braswell; call the number on your water bill for a leak at the meter. Town Hall is at 6997 Braswell Mountain Road, 770-684-7979, open Monday to Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m.
- Make it safe and document it. Cut power to wet rooms from a dry spot, photograph the damage, then report the claim.
- Start drying within 24 to 48 hours. Crawlspaces, basements, and slab homes with carpet hold moisture longer than they look.
Creeks and low roads can flood within hours of a hard rain. Never drive or walk through moving water. Creek and river floodwater can carry sewage and septic runoff, so treat it as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Braswell
1979
The year the railroad tunnel at Braswell was bypassed by a cut through Braswell Mountain. It was the only tunnel on the Chattanooga to Atlanta main line.
Source: Wikipedia, Braswell, Georgia
Started with the railroad
Braswell had its start in 1882, when the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad was extended to that point.
Source: Wikipedia, Braswell, Georgia
Named for Henry S. Braswell
The town is named for Henry S. Braswell, a Paulding County landowner who, with William McCracken, supplied crossties and bridge timbers to the railroads.
Source: Wikipedia, Braswell, Georgia
County water
The Polk County Water Authority supplies water in Aragon, Braswell, and Taylorsville, and in part of Cedartown.
Homes in Braswell
Braswell has about 125 homes. The median home here was built in 2003, about 75% are owner-occupied, and the median value is about $257,100.
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Flash flood warnings in Polk County
The National Weather Service issued 22 flash flood warnings that included Polk County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Rockmart page.
Cost and insurance in Braswell
How much does water damage restoration cost in Braswell?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Storm runoff and creek flooding need a separate flood policy. Finished basements on hillside lots take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Braswell
The company that answers handles leaks in newer homes, failed supply lines and water heaters, septic backups, and storm runoff on mountain lots, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Braswell questions
Who do I call about a leak at the meter?
The Polk County Water Authority supplies water in Braswell, so call the number on your water bill. For a leak inside your property line, close your main valve and call a plumber.
When is Braswell Town Hall open?
Monday through Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m., at 6997 Braswell Mountain Road. The number is 770-684-7979.
Why do newer homes leak?
The median home in Braswell was built in 2003. Plastic supply lines, washer hoses, and water heaters in homes of that age are reaching the years when they fail most often.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30153, including Braswell and nearby parts of the county. For Rockmart, see the Rockmart page.
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