Quick answer
For water damage in Rest Haven, GA, shut off your main valve first. If the leak is at the meter, call the City of Buford at 678-889-4600, or 770-932-7986 after hours. 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. Buford provides Rest Haven's utilities, so if the leak is at the meter or in the road, call the City of Buford at 678-889-4600 on weekdays or 770-932-7986 after hours.
- 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.
FEMA's flood map shows almost no high-risk flood zone inside Rest Haven, but heavy rain can still flood low yards, crawlspaces, and roads. The map panels for this area took effect between 2013 and 2018. Check your own address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center. Never drive or walk through moving water, and treat floodwater as contaminated.
What to know about water damage in Rest Haven
1938
The year Rest Haven received its town charter. Buford surrounds it on every side but the north, and the City of Buford provides its planning, zoning, permits, and utilities. The town had 45 residents in 2020.
Source: Wikipedia
Still its own town
Buford tried to annex Rest Haven in 2001, and a judge ordered it to remain a city. Some owners later moved their land into Buford, and in 2015 a request by residents to be annexed was granted, but as of 2022 Rest Haven still had a mayor. State law bars one city from annexing another, so the town would have to vote to dissolve first.
Source: Wikipedia
Richland Creek
Nearby, the Weather Service gauge on Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road starts minor flooding at 10 feet. Its record is 10.45 feet, set on May 19, 2013. From 13 feet, water reaches the road bed over the culvert and the ballfields at Gary Pirkle Park.
Source: National Water Prediction Service, Richland Creek at Suwanee Dam Road
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Flash flood warnings in Gwinnett County
The National Weather Service issued 63 flash flood warnings that included Gwinnett County from 2016 through November 11, 2026. The year-by-year count is on the Buford page.
Cost and insurance in Rest Haven
How much does water damage restoration cost in Rest Haven?
Most jobs run $450 to $16,000 (Angi). Creek flooding needs a separate flood policy. Mobile homes and crawlspaces take longer.
Water removal and restoration in Rest Haven
The company that answers handles leaks under mobile homes, water heater failures, and storm runoff from Buford Highway, plus burst pipes, appliance leaks, drying, and septic backups.
Rest Haven questions
Who handles water in Rest Haven?
The City of Buford provides Rest Haven's utilities. Call Buford customer service at 678-889-4600 on weekdays from 8 to 5, or the after-hours utility line at 770-932-7986.
Is Rest Haven part of Buford?
No. Rest Haven is a separate town in north Gwinnett County, with a small part in Hall County, though Buford surrounds it on three sides and runs its utilities.
Which ZIP codes does this page cover?
ZIP 30518, including Rest Haven and nearby parts of the county.
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