Kennesaw does not run its own water or sewer; Cobb County Water System serves the city. A sewer camera inspection films the drain line from your house to the county sewer, so you can see whether a backup comes from roots, a sag, a crack or a clog, and how far out it is. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Kennesaw.
Kennesaw's homes are mostly from the 1990s and 2000s, with a median year built of 1998 and only about 11% predating 1980. Drain lines are mostly plastic, but age and settling still take a toll. Problems in the public sewer go to Cobb County Water System; its emergency line is 770-419-6201.
What to do now
- Limit water use. Skip laundry and dishes until you know whether the main line is clear.
- Narrow it down. One slow fixture is usually a branch clog; several at once point to the main drain.
- Check the street side. If sewage is coming out of a manhole, call Cobb County, not a plumber.
- Find the cleanout. It is typically a capped pipe near the foundation or in the front yard.
- Ask for clearing and video. Filming right after clearing shows what caused the blockage.
Symptoms and what they suggest
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Toilet bubbles when the sink drains | Partial blockage in the main |
| Basement drain backs up on laundry day | Main restriction past that drain |
| Clog returns a few months after cleaning | Sag or root entry at a joint |
| Wet strip of lawn along the line | Crack or separated joint |
| Slow kitchen sink only | Grease in the kitchen branch |
What affects the cost
- Access. A cleanout makes it simpler; otherwise a toilet or vent is used.
- Clearing. A full line has to be opened before the camera can see.
- Distance. Longer laterals and extra bends take more time.
- Extras. Locating from the surface and a saved recording.
If the footage leads to a repair, Kennesaw Building Services handles permits under the 2024 International Plumbing Code with Georgia amendments, and all permits are applied for online. Cobb County Water System makes the owner responsible for the water pipe from the meter to the house; its pipe-ownership page is the place to check how it treats the sewer side. Ask for a copy of the footage either way. It lets a second plumber review the same video, and it gives you a record of the line if symptoms return. If you own a Kennesaw home you rent out or manage from a distance, a saved recording lets you see the line for yourself.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Kennesaw
Who do I call if the backup seems to be in the public sewer?
My home is fairly new. Can its sewer line still have problems?
Does the line have to be cleared before the camera goes in?
Should I get a copy of the inspection video?
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