Sewer Line Repair in Newnan, GA

Signs your sewer line is failing

• Water backs up into the lowest tub or shower when a toilet flushes
• Toilets bubble while the washing machine drains
• Multiple drains slow down at the same time
• A sewage odor in the yard or near the foundation
• Clogs that come right back after clearing

Local conditions in Newnan

Newnan is the Coweta County seat, about 34 miles southwest of Atlanta on I-85. Newnan Utilities runs electric, water and wastewater service, so within its area the sewer bill comes from the same place as the power bill. Homes in the 30263 and 30265 ZIPs outside the Newnan Utilities area may be served by a different provider, and that hasn't been verified for every address. For a suspected problem in the public system, Newnan Utilities can be reached at 770-683-5516.

The city's housing is mostly newer, with a median build year of about 2004, though around 23% of homes predate 1980. Those older houses, especially near the antebellum downtown, are where cast iron or clay laterals are likely. In the many 2000s subdivisions, PVC is the norm, and failures tend to come from settling, from construction damage or from roots of trees planted when the neighborhood was built.

What affects the cost

• Depth of the pipe and length of the damaged section
• What's on top: lawn, driveway, landscaping or a mature tree
• Spot repair versus lining versus full replacement
• Access through an existing cleanout or the need to add one
• Permits from the City of Newnan Building Department, which administers the plumbing code and issues permits inside city limits from City Hall on LaGrange Street

What happens when you call

You'll be connected with an independent plumber who works in Newnan. Let them know which drains are affected, the age of the home and whether the line has been cleared before. Keep water use to a minimum until they arrive. Most plumbers will clear the line first, then send a camera through it to locate breaks, roots or sags and identify the pipe material. With that footage, they can explain whether a section repair is enough or the line needs more extensive work. Newnan Utilities also offers a line-inspection request form on its website if you want the utility's view of the public side.