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Sewer Line Repair and Drain Line Cleaning

 

Jackson County and Northeast Georgia. Emergencies answered 24/7. Call 770-472-7587.

 

Every drain in your home empties into one main line. That line carries waste out to the septic tank or the city sewer. When it clogs, cracks or sags, the whole house feels it. Toilets back up. Tubs drain slow. The yard may smell.

 

Septic Plus finds the problem, shows you what is going on and fixes it. We clean clogged lines, repair broken pipe and replace old lines that are past saving. Whether your home is on septic or city sewer, we can help.

 

Signs Your Sewer Line Needs Help

 

  • More than one drain is slow at the same time

  • Toilets gurgle or bubble when you run the washer

  • Water backs up into the lowest tub or shower

  • A sewage smell comes from drains or the yard

  • A wet, sunken or extra green spot shows up between the house and the tank or street

  • You keep using a plunger, but the clog keeps coming back

 

One slow sink is usually a small clog near that sink. Many slow drains at once usually point to the main line. That is when you want a pro to take a look.

 

What Causes Sewer Line Problems

 

  • Tree roots that grow into small cracks and joints

  • Grease, wipes and paper towels that build up over time

  • Old pipe that cracks, rusts or breaks down

  • Pipe that sags or shifts so water sits in low spots

  • Heavy trucks or digging that crush a buried line

  • Red clay soil that moves as it gets wet and dries out

 

Many homes around Commerce and Jefferson have lines that are 30 years old or more. Older pipe was not made to last forever, and roots love to find their way in.

 

What a Sewer Line Visit Looks Like

 

When you call, we ask what you are seeing and when it started. If it is an emergency, we tell you what to do right away so it does not get worse. When we arrive, we look at the drains inside and find the cleanout outside. Then we clear the line or run a camera, depending on what we find. You will know what is wrong before we start any big job.

 

Drain Line Cleaning and Hydro Jetting

 

For many clogs, a good cleaning is all it takes. We clear the line with the right tool for the job.

 

Hydro jetting uses a strong stream of water to scrub the inside of the pipe. It cuts through grease, soap scum, sludge and many roots. It cleans the whole wall of the pipe, not just a small hole through the middle. That helps keep the clog from coming right back.

 

We jet house lines, sewer lines and septic lines. We also jet drain field lines that are starting to plug up.

 

Camera Inspection First

 

Guessing costs time and money. We can run a small waterproof camera down your line to see inside. The camera shows roots, cracks, sags, breaks and buildup. It also helps us find exactly where the problem is, so we only dig where we need to.

 

After a camera check, we show you what we saw and explain your choices in plain words.

 

Sewer Line Repair

 

If only one part of the line is bad, we can often fix just that spot. We dig to the problem, cut out the broken pipe and put in new pipe that is joined the right way. Then we test the line, fill the hole and clean up.

 

Sewer Line Replacement

 

Some lines are too far gone to patch. If the pipe is crushed, full of roots in many places or sagging along a long run, a new line is the better fix. We lay new pipe with the right slope so waste flows the way it should. A new line can give you many years without trouble.

 

Septic Homes and Sewer Homes

 

If your home is on septic, the main line runs from the house to the tank. A clog there can look a lot like a full tank. We check the tank level and the line so we fix the right thing. If your home is on city sewer, your line runs to the city tap, often near the street. The part on your property is usually yours to keep up. We can repair it either way.

 

Why Homeowners Call Us for Drains

 

  • We work on septic and sewer, so we know where your waste goes and why it stops

  • We answer emergencies 24/7, and we offer same-day and weekend service

  • Fully licensed and insured

  • Family run, with our shop on South Elm Street in Commerce

  • We explain what we find before any big work starts

  • Financing may be available for larger repairs

 

Tips to Keep Your Sewer Line Clear

 

  • Only flush toilet paper

  • Put cooking grease in a can, not the sink

  • Use a strainer in kitchen and tub drains

  • Plant trees well away from sewer and septic lines

  • Call at the first sign of more than one slow drain

 

Sewer and Drain FAQ

 

Is a clog in my sewer line the same as a full septic tank? Not always. A full tank and a clogged line can look alike. We check both so we fix the real problem the first time.

 

Will hydro jetting hurt my pipes? Jetting is safe for pipes that are in decent shape. If a camera check shows weak pipe, we will tell you and talk about other options.

 

Do you have to dig up my whole yard? No. A camera check helps us find the exact spot, so we dig only where the problem is.

 

Can roots come back after cleaning? Yes, roots can grow back over time. Regular cleaning or fixing the cracked spot helps keep them out.

 

Do you work on homes on city sewer? Yes. We repair and replace lines for homes on septic and homes on city sewer.

 

Towns We Cover for Sewer Work

 

We clean and repair sewer lines in Commerce, Jefferson, Braselton, Hoschton, Pendergrass, Talmo, Maysville, Nicholson, Arcade and all of Jackson County, plus nearby towns in Banks, Barrow, Hall and Gwinnett counties.

 

Call About Your Sewer Line

 

Backed up drain or slow pipes? Call 770-472-7587. A real person answers, and we can often come out the same day.

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