Snellville homes drain to Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources sewer, and the owner is responsible for the entire lateral, including its connection to the county line. A sewer camera inspection films that pipe so you can see what is causing slow drains or backups and where. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Snellville.
Snellville is an established southern Gwinnett suburb along US 78, known for its small-town feel and the Snellville Days festival. The median home dates to 1991, and about 30% were built before 1980. Gwinnett County provides sewer, and city building permits for new construction require sewer tap receipts from the county. Under Gwinnett's resident-responsibility rules, the full lateral from the house to the county connection is the owner's, so a backup anywhere along that run is generally yours to diagnose and fix.
What to do now
- Stop running water. Every flush or load of laundry adds to a line that may be blocked.
- See how widespread it is. One fixture means a branch clog; many at once means the main.
- Look outside. Find the cleanout, and check for wet ground or odor along the line.
- Report street problems to Gwinnett. Sewage from a manhole is the county's to handle.
- Schedule clearing with a camera. The video shows what caused the blockage.
Common symptoms
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Recurring clogs every few months | Roots entering at a joint |
| Standing water seen on video | A belly or sag in the lateral |
| Gurgling after the washer drains | Partial main line blockage |
| Lowest drain backs up first | Restriction downstream of that drain |
| Rough, narrowed pipe interior | Scale in older drain pipe |
Cost factors
- Cleanout access versus entering through a toilet or vent
- Clearing needed before filming
- Length of the lateral, which you own all the way to the county connection
- Locating and saving the recording
Homes from before 1980, often near the older parts of town off Main Street East and SR 124, are where older pipe materials are most likely. If the camera points to a repair, Snellville issues its own building permits and does city inspections, and plumbing subcontractors file subcontractor affidavits. Ask for the video so you can compare repair quotes from more than one plumber.
When you call
The number on this page connects you with an independent local plumber who works in Snellville. Be ready to say which fixtures are affected, whether anything has overflowed, where the cleanout is if you know, and when the line was last cleaned. That helps the plumber decide whether to bring a jetter as well as a camera.
Sewer Camera Inspection questions in Snellville
Which part of the sewer line am I responsible for?
Will tree roots show up on the video?
Is a sewer scope worth ordering before I buy a house here?
Sewage is coming up in a tub or floor drain. What should I do first?
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