The City of Hapeville provides sewer service, and about 63% of its homes were built before 1980, many in the 1940s and 1950s. A sewer camera inspection films the drain line from your house to the city sewer, showing roots, cracks, sags or blockages and where. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Hapeville.
Hapeville is a small historic city next to Hartsfield-Jackson, with a historic downtown and older neighborhoods such as Virginia Park. The median home dates to 1963. The city's Water and Sewer Division bills sewer, and the city's sewer charges have been tied to the costs of the Atlanta sewer system, which suggests wastewater moves on to Atlanta's system for treatment.
What to do now
- Stop running water. Pause laundry, dishes and showers.
- Check the pattern. Several fixtures together point to the main line.
- Look at the lowest drains. A basement or floor-level drain backing up first is a classic main-line sign.
- Find the cleanout. Older homes may lack one, which changes how the camera goes in.
- Book clearing and camera. The video shows the cause and where it is.
Symptoms and likely causes
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Clogs every few months | Roots at clay joints |
| Rough, narrowed pipe on video | Cast iron scale |
| Basement drain floods when the street main is full | Backflow from the public sewer |
| Water pooling in one stretch | Sag in the line |
| Backup after heavy rain | Crack letting groundwater in |
Cost factors
- Cleanout access, or entry through a toilet or vent
- Whether the line must be cleared first
- Length of the lateral and number of bends
- Locating defects and saving the recording
One Hapeville-specific point: the city's Water Department encourages sewer backflow preventers on service laterals for buildings connected at or below street level, to prevent flooding if the main backs up. If your home sits low relative to the street, ask the plumber to note on camera where such a valve could go. Plumbing permits come from the City of Hapeville through its Permits & Applications page under Public Works, with City Hall at 3468 North Fulton Avenue.
When you call, you will be connected with an independent local plumber who serves Hapeville. Mention the age of the house, whether the lowest floor sits below the street, and any large trees near the line. The city has also noted that leaking old service lines can spike water bills, so if your bill jumped at the same time, say so; that is a water-line issue the plumber can check separately. Ask for a copy of the camera footage.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Hapeville
Would a sewer backwater valve help my house?
Is a sewer scope worth ordering before I buy a house here?
Can the camera tell what my sewer pipe is made of?
Will tree roots show up on the video?
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