Every Roswell home drains to Fulton County's sewer, even the ones that get water from the City of Roswell, and the lateral from the house to the property line belongs to the owner. When a clog is inside that private stretch, a plumber clears it. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Roswell.
How the call goes
When you dial, the line connects you with an independent plumber who works in Roswell. You'll describe what's happening: one slow sink, or toilets and tubs backing up together. That answer shapes what comes on the truck. A single fixture usually needs a hand auger; a whole-house backup means a machine cable or jetter and access to the main line.
On site, the plumber normally looks for the cleanout first, runs a cable or jet to open the line, then runs water to confirm it drains. If the clog keeps coming back or the cable pulls out roots or bits of pipe, a camera inspection can show what's going on.
Cost drivers
- Whether the blockage is in a fixture drain or the main sewer lateral
- How easy the line is to reach: an exterior cleanout versus pulling a toilet
- The method used, since cabling, jetting and camera work are often billed separately
- Pipe condition, because roots, sags or broken joints may mean repair
- Time of day, with evening and weekend calls typically costing more
Local conditions in Roswell
Water service in Roswell is split. The City of Roswell Water Utility serves part of the city from its Big Creek plant, and Fulton County serves the rest. Sewer is simpler: Roswell's utility says Fulton County handles all sewer lines, including for homes on city water. Fulton County's guidance puts the sewer lateral from the home to the property line on the owner, even if the blockage sits in the public right-of-way. If sewage is surfacing at a manhole or in the street, Fulton County's North Fulton sewer line is 404-612-3061.
Census survey data put the median Roswell home at 1989, with about 22% built before 1980. Houses near the historic district and the old mill town core are the most likely to have older drain materials, while the many 1980s and 1990s subdivisions mostly have plastic pipe that is now 30 or more years old and can still collect grease and roots at joints.
Before the plumber arrives
- Stop using the affected fixtures, and skip laundry and dishwasher loads
- Find the cleanout cap if you can, and clear a path to it
- Move stored items away from any floor drain or basement fixture
- Note whether you're on Roswell water or Fulton County water, from your bill
- Mention any drain chemicals already poured in
Drain Cleaning questions in Roswell
Which part of the sewer pipe is the homeowner's responsibility?
Can tree roots get into a sewer line?
Should I have the line inspected with a camera after it's cleared?
What should I do while I wait for the plumber?
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