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AFTER HOURS PLUMBING · ATHENS, GA

Sewer Line Services

Sewer Line Repair & Replacement in Athens, GA

Your sewer line is the most important plumbing line in your home — and the easiest one to ignore until something goes wrong. After Hours Plumbing provides complete sewer line services for homeowners across Athens GA, Watkinsville, Bogart, Winterville, Statham, Winder, and Oconee County: camera inspections, root removal, hydro-jetting, spot repairs, full replacements, and emergency backup clearing.

Most sewer line problems in our area come from one of three causes: tree roots growing into older clay or cast-iron pipes, ground shifting that creates a sag or break, or decades of grease and scale narrowing the inside of the line. The symptoms are the same — slow drains throughout the house, multiple fixtures clogging at once, gurgling toilets, sewer odors in the yard, or sewage backing up into tubs and floor drains. When you see those signs, the right next step is a sewer camera inspection so you know exactly what you are dealing with.

We snake a high-resolution sewer camera through your line and show you what we see on a screen, in real time. You watch the inspection with us. If we find roots, we cut them. If we find scale or grease, we hydro-jet the line back to like-new. If we find a break, a bellied section, or a collapse, we walk you through every repair option — traditional excavation, trenchless pipe lining, or pipe bursting — with honest pricing on each.

Sewer work is not the place for guesswork or low-bid shortcuts. After Hours Plumbing is fully licensed and insured in Georgia, permitted on every replacement, and accountable to our Athens neighbors long after the job is done. We protect your yard, restore the work area, and warranty every repair we make.

Benefits of Our Sewer Line Services Service

Sewer Camera Inspections

See exactly what is happening inside your line — no guessing.

Hydro-Jetting

Industrial cleaning for roots, grease, and scale.

Trenchless Options

Pipe lining and bursting when full excavation is not necessary.

Full Replacements

Properly permitted, code-compliant sewer line replacement.

24/7 Backup Service

Emergency response when sewage is backing up into the home.

Real Estate Inspections

Pre-purchase sewer scopes for buyers in Athens-Clarke and Oconee County.

Common Signs You Need Sewer Line Services

  • Multiple drains clogging at the same time
  • Sewage backing up into tubs, showers, or floor drains
  • Gurgling sounds in toilets when sinks drain
  • Soggy, sunken, or smelly patches in the yard
  • Sewer odors inside or around the home
  • Slow drains throughout the entire house
  • An older home with original clay or cast-iron sewer pipe

Why Choose After Hours Plumbing

  • Licensed and insured Georgia sewer contractor
  • Camera-verified diagnoses — you see what we see
  • Trenchless solutions when possible to protect your yard
  • Locally owned and accountable in Athens GA
  • Workmanship warranty on every repair and replacement

Our Service Areas

We proudly provide sewer line services throughout Athens GA and the surrounding communities:

AthensWatkinsvilleBogartWintervilleStathamWinderOconee CountyAthens-Clarke County

Not sure if we serve your neighborhood? Call (706) 248-5934 — we likely do.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my sewer line is the problem?+

If multiple drains are slow or backing up at once, the issue is almost always in the main sewer line, not at the fixture. A camera inspection confirms it.

What is a trenchless sewer repair?+

Trenchless methods like pipe lining and pipe bursting allow us to repair or replace a sewer line with minimal digging — often just one or two access points instead of an open trench.

How long does a sewer line replacement take?+

Most residential sewer replacements in Athens GA are completed in 1–3 days, depending on length, depth, and whether trenchless methods are used.

Will tree roots come back after a cleaning?+

Yes, eventually. Roots seek water and will return to any joint or crack. Hydro-jetting buys time, but a permanent fix means lining or replacing the affected section.

Do you offer sewer inspections for home purchases?+

Yes. We provide pre-purchase sewer camera inspections with a recorded video and a written report, ideal for buyers in Athens-Clarke County and Oconee County.

Need Sewer Line Services in Athens, GA?

Call After Hours Plumbing now — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.