East Point runs its own sewer collection system, with more than 150 miles of mains, and about 64% of the city's homes were built before 1980. That combination means many private laterals here are aging clay or cast iron prone to cracks and roots. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in East Point.
What happens when you call
You'll be put in touch with an independent plumber who serves East Point. Mention which drains are backing up, whether it's happened before, and roughly how old the house is. Most plumbers start by clearing the line from a cleanout so the house can drain, then run a camera through it to see the pipe material, find the crack, root mass or sag, and measure its depth. Repair options follow from that footage.
If the camera suggests the blockage is in the city's main rather than your line, East Point Water & Sewer handles that. Its office number is (404) 474-3834, and the after-hours emergency line is (404) 240-2183.
What affects cost
- How deep the lateral runs and how much of it is damaged
- Obstacles above it: driveways, porches, walls and mature trees
- Spot repair, lining or full replacement
- Whether a cleanout is available or must be installed
- A City of East Point plumbing permit through the BS&A online portal; homeowners with an affidavit or contractors with a business license and state certification can pull permits
Local conditions in East Point
East Point grew up around a railroad terminus just southwest of Atlanta, and its housing reflects that history. The median home dates to 1969. Neighborhoods like Colonial Hills are full of mid-century houses where the original lateral may be clay tile or cast iron, both of which degrade with age. Clay joints loosen and let roots in; cast iron corrodes from the inside until it cracks or flakes.
The city maintains its own collection system of more than 150 miles of sewer mains and about 3,400 manholes, and it runs a fats, oils and grease program to keep cooking grease out of the pipes. Grease that hardens in an old lateral makes every other problem worse, so keeping it in the trash helps.
Before the plumber gets there
- Stop laundry, dishwashing and showers
- Look for the cleanout near the foundation or in the front yard
- Clear access to the basement or crawl space if there is one
- Note when the backup started and which fixture went first
- Keep pets and kids away from any wastewater
Sewer Line Repair questions in East Point
What is the sewer pipe under a house this age likely made of?
Who do I call if the backup might be in the public sewer main?
Will grease and wipes really damage my sewer line?
Is it better to fix one section or replace the whole lateral?
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