Sewer Line Repair in Jonesboro, GA

Clues the sewer line is the problem

• The lowest toilet or tub fills when other fixtures drain
• Bubbling from a toilet during laundry
• Kitchen and bath drains slow together
• A sewer smell outdoors or in the crawl space
• Blockages that come back after each clearing

Local conditions in Jonesboro

Jonesboro is the Clayton County seat, a small historic town with a railroad-era downtown and Civil War heritage, including the site of the final skirmish of the Atlanta campaign. Its housing is old for the metro: the median home dates to about 1972, and roughly 69% predate 1980. Houses from those years commonly have clay tile laterals, sometimes with cast iron under the house. Clay joints loosen and let roots in from the mature trees of the historic district, and cast iron corrodes until it cracks.

The City of Jonesboro sends water and sewer problems to the Clayton County Water Authority (CCWA), which provides sewer across the county. CCWA's customer service line, 770-960-5200, is also the number it lists for after-hours sewer backups. CCWA's own water service line ends at the meter, and the customer owns the line from there to the house; the sewer pipe leaving your foundation is likewise a private plumber's job.

What changes the price

• Pipe material, depth and how much of it is damaged
• Porches, walks and old trees above the line
• Spot repair, lining or replacement
• Whether a cleanout exists, which many older homes lack
• Permits through the City of Jonesboro's building permit process at City Hall, (770) 478-3800; the city page doesn't specifically mention plumbing permits, so confirm what applies

After you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who serves Jonesboro. Tell them which drains are affected, roughly when the house was built and whether the line has been cleared before, and keep water use low until they arrive. Expect the line to be cleared and then inspected with a camera. In a house near the 1972 median, the footage often shows several weak joints, and seeing them all helps you decide between a single repair and lining or replacing the lateral. If neighbors are backing up too, call CCWA first.