Stonecrest homes are on DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management sewer, and the drain line on your own property is the part a plumber works on. A sewer camera inspection films that pipe to show what is blocking or damaging it and where. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Stonecrest.
Signs the problem is in the main drain
- More than one bathroom backs up at the same time
- Gurgling from a toilet after the washer drains
- Wastewater rising in a tub on the lowest floor
- A recurring sewage smell outdoors near the cleanout
- Clogs that come back soon after being cleared
One slow sink is a local clog. Several fixtures failing together points to the single line carrying everything out of the house.
What applies in Stonecrest
Stonecrest became a city in 2017 and is the largest city entirely inside DeKalb County, but it does not run water or sewer. DeKalb County Watershed Management operates the county's wastewater system, including the Pole Bridge and Snapfinger treatment plants; which plant serves Stonecrest was not confirmed. If sewage is spilling from a manhole or the street, DeKalb Watershed's 24-hour emergency repair line is 770-270-6243. A backup only inside your house is a job for a plumber.
A lot of Stonecrest mail is still addressed "Lithonia," which can cause confusion about which permit office applies. Inside city limits, the Stonecrest Building Department handles permits through its Citizenserve portal, and its building permit application treats plumbing as subcontracted trade work that requires a Subcontractor Affidavit. Housing figures for the surrounding 30038 ZIP show about 23% of houses built before 1980, so newer pipe is more common than in inner DeKalb, though older lines are still out there.
Cost depends on
- Whether there is a cleanout or entry is through a toilet or vent
- Whether the line has to be cleared before filming
- How long the lateral is and how many turns it takes
- Marking the defect location and providing a copy of the video
Making the call
You will reach an independent local plumber who covers Stonecrest. Mention which fixtures are involved, whether you have a basement, and when the line was last cleaned. If you have had drain work before, have the invoice handy. The plumber will explain what the camera shows in plain terms so you can decide on a repair, cleaning or nothing more. Ask for the video file as well, so a second plumber can review it if you want another opinion before committing to a bigger repair.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Stonecrest
Who do I call if the backup seems to be in the public sewer?
Does a repair found on camera need a permit?
Does the line have to be cleared before the camera goes in?
What happens if the house has no cleanout?
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