Hydro jetting clears a Butner drain line or sewer lateral by spraying high-pressure water through it, scouring off grease, soap residue and roots instead of only poking through the clog. It's the usual next step when a line keeps clogging after it's been cabled. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Butner.
Butner at a glance
Butner is a small Granville County town on I-85, laid out on the street grid of the World War II-era Camp Butner. Most of its homes are from the 1980s through the 2000s; census survey figures put the median at 1991, with about 29% built before 1980. The South Granville Water and Sewer Authority (SGWASA), headquartered in Butner, provides sewer and treats wastewater at its plant in town. The Town itself doesn't manage water or sewer. SGWASA has also begun an I-85 sanitary sewer improvement project near Butner; that's work on the public system, and the lateral from your house to the main is still the owner's responsibility.
First steps
- Cut off water use in the house until the line is cleared.
- Ask a neighbor whether their drains are slow. A street-wide problem points to the SGWASA main, so call SGWASA.
- Look for the cleanout cap outside near the foundation.
- Skip chemical drain openers, which rarely clear a main line and make the plumber's job harder.
- Write down which fixtures acted up and in what order.
What the symptom tells you
| Symptom | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| Every drain on the lowest level is slow | Restriction in the building drain or lateral |
| Kitchen sink clogs every few months | Grease coating the kitchen line |
| Toilet bubbles when the tub drains | Partial blockage downstream of both |
| Cable comes back with fine roots | Roots in an older clay or cast iron joint |
| Sewer smell near the cleanout | Standing wastewater behind a clog |
Cost factors
- Access through an outdoor cleanout versus a toilet or roof vent
- Length of the lateral to the SGWASA main
- Type of buildup: grease and wipes are quicker than heavy roots
- Camera inspection before or after cleaning
- Nights and weekends
Homes from the 1980s on usually have plastic drains, which jet well. Older houses may have cast iron or clay and are worth a camera look first. If a repair is needed, Granville County handles building permits for the Town of Butner.
The number on this page connects you with an independent plumber who covers Butner. It helps to mention roughly when the house was built, whether the line has been cleaned before, and where the cleanout is if you've found it.
Hydro Jetting questions in Butner
When sewage backs up, should I call the sewer utility or a plumber first?
Why does the same drain clog again soon after it's cleared?
Can a line be jetted if the house has no outdoor cleanout?
How often does a main drain line need to be jetted?
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