Sewer Line Replacement in Fairburn, GA

Fairburn at a glance

Fairburn is a railroad town and former Campbell County seat on I-85 in south Fulton. A small historic downtown is surrounded by newer subdivisions: the median home dates to 2004 and only about 20.1% predate 1980, according to ACS 2019-2023 estimates. Most laterals are plastic, so the usual problems are a belly where backfill settled, a joint shifted during construction or a crack from later digging. The older houses downtown are where clay or cast iron may still be in use. Where Fairburn's wastewater is treated wasn't verified, and the city doesn't publish where its sewer responsibility ends, so ask before work near the street.

What to do now

1. Stop using water until the line is checked.
2. Confirm you're on city sewer; your Fairburn Utilities bill will show it.
3. If the street or neighbors are affected, call the city's emergency line at (770) 969-3481.
4. Look for standing water in the cleanout.
5. Have a plumber clear the line and run a camera.
6. Plan for a Fairburn permit; the city requires one for any trade work, plumbing included.

What you notice and the likely cause

Cost factors

• Length and depth to the city sewer or tank
• Whether trenchless replacement works
• Drives, patios and fences on the route
• Interior drain pipe replaced with it
• Permit and inspection through Fairburn's Building Division

The Building Division, at 314 NW Broad Street, publishes a combined mechanical, electrical and plumbing application, and the plumber normally handles it. A sag can't be cured by lining or bursting, since new pipe follows the old path, so expect any low stretch to be dug and re-laid. The rest of the run may still be a candidate for lining or bursting, so a combined approach can keep yard damage down. Ask for a sketch showing which parts will be dug, and mark sprinkler lines first.