Hydro jetting in Austell is a way to clean a drain or sewer lateral with a pressurized water stream that scrubs off grease, sludge, scale and roots. Plumbers use it when a line clogs again soon after cabling. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Austell.
Austell, a small south Cobb city that began as a healing-springs settlement and grew as a railroad depot town, keeps its own sanitary sewer collection system: more than 51 miles of sewer, over 700 manholes and two pump stations, with wastewater sent to the Cobb County system for treatment. Census survey figures put the median home at 1993, but about 41% of homes were built before 1980, a larger older share than many nearby suburbs.
What to do now
- Stop running water and flushing toilets.
- See whether the lowest drains in the house are holding water.
- If a manhole is overflowing or neighbors are backing up, call the city's sewer field office at 770-944-4336.
- Find the outdoor cleanout and keep the area around it clear.
- Call the number on this page for a plumber.
Signs and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Drain clogs again soon after snaking | Scale or grease left on the pipe wall |
| Lowest fixture fills when the washer drains | Partial blockage in the main line |
| Rust flakes or roots on the cable | Older cast iron or clay pipe |
| Backup after heavy rain | A partly blocked lateral, or a problem in the public system |
| Several homes affected | A city sewer main issue |
What sets the cost
- Access through a cleanout, toilet or roof vent
- Length of the lateral to the city main
- Type and amount of buildup
- A camera inspection on older pipe
- After-hours scheduling
Austell has a history of flooding, notably along Sweetwater Creek in 2009. If your home's drains have taken in floodwater or silt in the past, mention it; debris settled in a lateral can be part of the problem, and a camera pass after jetting will show it. Repairs need a city plumbing permit, since Austell requires one to install, alter or replace drain piping, applied for through the city's online portal. Cleaning alone doesn't.
Gas in Austell runs through the city's own Austell Gas System, so if a repair means digging, the plumber will have lines marked first.
When you call the number on this page, an independent plumber who serves Austell will ask how old the house is, which drains are affected and whether the line has been cleaned before. Keep children and pets away from any wastewater until the line is open.
Hydro Jetting questions in Austell
Should I call the sewer utility or a plumber when sewage backs up?
Is high-pressure jetting safe for old cast iron or clay sewer pipe?
Does jetting a sewer line require a permit?
Is a camera inspection worth doing before the line is jetted?
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