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Miley Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Warranties offered

"I thought that Scott and his team did a great job for me. I had a broken sewer line that was cut by the gas company when my house was first built. It took years for the line to become clogged by roots. They pushed through the clog with a lot of time and effort and verified the rest of the sewer line was fine with the camera. They arrived on time and updated me on the progress with pictures. Scott either answered his phone when I called or quickly responded to my voice mail within a few hours. I will use them again for interior plumbing work."
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Tankless water heater replaced with a new one

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Response time8 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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After Hours Plumbing, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had them replace 2 toilets. They did a great job. The price was great too. I’ll definitely hire them again in the future."
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Roots in Restaurant drain line
water backed up in kitchen
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FlushPro Septic
4.8(
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Serving Athens, GA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"FlushPro did a great job with an exceptional level of service and professionalism. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing septic system service or repair."
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FAQs for sewer main install, replace or repair projects in Athens, GA

When installing a sewer line, you should consider extra costs like tree removal, driveway repairs, or patio resurfacing. Hiring a professional plumber is essential, and you may need additional specialists if landscaping or heavy excavation is involved. Addressing these potential extras up front helps ensure accurate budgeting and prevents sudden cost overruns.

To calculate the length of sewer piping you need, measure the distance from your house to the main sewer line, adding the depth of the city main to this distance. Be sure to account for any obstacles like tree roots or utility lines that may require additional piping.

City sewer lines are installed at a lower elevation to prevent unwanted backflow and water damage. This lower positioning ensures enhanced performance and long-term safety, meeting all technical and safety standards.

With trenchless methods, a plumber inserts a smaller pipe within the existing plumbing, avoiding full excavation. It can be more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional methods, but it's not suitable for all homes.

Yes, you must secure permission from your local water authority before connecting to a public sewer line. This approval ensures your connection meets all regulatory requirements.

Sewer lines are buried between 18 inches and 8 feet deep, with most systems placed between 18 and 30 inches. In colder regions, pipes are set deeper to remain below the frost line.

The Athens, GA homeowners’ guide to sewer main install, replace or repairs

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