Sewer Camera Inspection in East Point, GA

What happens when you call

You will be connected with an independent local plumber who works in East Point. Expect questions about which drains are slow, whether anything has backed up, and where the cleanout is. If the line is full, it will be opened before filming. The camera then travels from the cleanout toward the street, and a transmitter lets the plumber follow it from above and mark trouble spots on the ground.

Cost factors

• Cleanout access versus going in through a toilet or vent
• Clearing or jetting needed before the camera can see
• Length of the lateral and how many bends it has
• Locating the defect from the surface and saving the footage

Local conditions in East Point

The City of East Point Water & Sewer Department operates the sewer collection system, with more than 153 miles of mains and about 3,400 manholes, and it runs a fats, oils and grease program to keep grease out of the system. The department lists an after-hours line, (404) 240-2183, for water, sewer and meter problems, which is the call to make if you see sewage coming from a manhole or the street.

East Point's housing is among the oldest in the south metro. The median home dates to 1969, and around 64% were built before 1980. In neighborhoods like Colonial Hills and the streets off Main Street, original drain lines may be clay or cast iron, with joints every few feet where roots can push in and decades of scale can narrow the pipe. That is why a camera is often worth it here before agreeing to a major repair, and especially before buying an older home.

Before the plumber arrives

• Stop laundry, dishwashing and long showers
• Find and uncover the cleanout cap if you can
• Note which fixtures backed up and in what order
• Keep people and pets away from any overflow
• Have past drain cleaning invoices nearby
• Ask for a copy of the video before the plumber leaves

If a repair follows, East Point Building Inspections issues plumbing permits through its BS&A online portal. Homeowners with an affidavit, or contractors with a business license and state certification, can pull them. A saved recording also gives you something concrete to show a second plumber if you want another opinion on a costly repair.