Sewer Camera Inspection in Cartersville, GA

The City of Cartersville collects wastewater through more than 170 miles of sewer lines, and about a third of its homes were built before 1980. A sewer camera inspection films the drain line from your house to the city sewer, so you can see roots, cracks, sags or blockages and where they sit. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Cartersville.

When to suspect the main line

Every drain in the house runs slow
Toilets gurgle when the sink or tub drains
Wastewater appears in a basement or ground-floor drain
Odor or wet ground near the line outside
A clog returns after professional cleaning

One slow fixture is usually a branch problem. Many slow fixtures at once points to the line leaving the house.

Cartersville's sewer and housing

Cartersville, the Bartow County seat at the northwest edge of the metro, runs its own water, sewer and gas utilities. The city maintains more than 170 miles of sewer lines and draws drinking water from Lake Allatoona. Problems in the public sewer go to the city; problems on your lot go to a plumber. A camera with a locator shows which side of that line a defect is on.

Cartersville's housing is older than that of the I-575 suburbs. The median home dates to 1990, and about 33% were built before 1980, many around the historic downtown. Laterals at those homes may be older jointed pipe that roots can enter, while newer subdivisions mostly have plastic lines that can sag or separate.

Call now to be connected with a local plumber in Cartersville.

(404) 637-2993

What changes the price

Whether there is a cleanout or the camera has to enter through a toilet
Whether the line has to be cleared first
How long the lateral is and how many bends it takes
Marking the defect on the surface and providing the recording

Wipes, grease and roots are the usual suspects regardless of the age of the house. Seeing which one you have decides whether cleaning is enough or a repair is needed.

Making the call

The number on this page connects you with an independent local plumber who covers Cartersville. Describe which fixtures are affected, whether there is a basement, and when the line was last cleared. Ask for a copy of the video. If a repair follows, the City of Cartersville Building Department provides inspections and takes permits through its online CityView portal. Because Cartersville also runs its own gas system, mention any gas lines near the planned dig so they can be located before excavation. Georgia 811 should be called before any mechanized digging so buried utilities are marked.

Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Cartersville

Who do I call if the backup seems to be in the public sewer?

The City of Cartersville runs the public sewer, with more than 170 miles of lines. Contact the city if sewage is coming from a manhole or the street.

Will tree roots show up on the video?

Yes. They look like fine strands or a dense clump at a joint. About a third of Cartersville homes predate 1980, and older jointed pipe gives roots more entry points.

Does the line have to be cleared before the camera goes in?

If the line is backed up, yes. The plumber opens it first, then films to see what caused the clog.

Should I get a copy of the inspection video?

Yes. A copy lets you get a second opinion and keeps a record of the line's condition.