Benjamin Franklin Plumbing clears clogged kitchen, bath, and main sewer drains for homes in Tyrone, Peachtree City, and Newnan. Our licensed plumbers answer the phone 24/7.
At a glance
A slow drain in one sink is usually a local clog. Several slow drains at once, gurgling, or sewage smells point to the main line. Tell us which fixtures are acting up when you call or book online. Your plumber finds the cause and quotes the total price before clearing anything.
24/7
Open every day, with no after-hours fees.
Upfront
Total costs shown before any work begins.
$5/min
Paid to you if we are late for your appointment, up to $300.
$0 down
Financing with affordable monthly payments.
Most clogs start small. Grease cools inside kitchen pipes, hair and soap collect under tub drains, and roots find joints in the main line. We clear the blockage, then look for why it formed. That way you learn whether the problem is a one-time clog or a pipe that needs attention.
A partial clog is narrowing the pipe. It often gets worse over weeks until the drain stops completely.
When toilets, tubs, and sinks all struggle together, the blockage is usually in the main line. Call before using more water.
Trapped air is forcing its way past a blockage. It is an early warning that a backup may follow.
Standing waste in a clogged line can release odors. A dried-out trap can also let sewer gas into the room.
Waste has nowhere to go but the lowest opening. This points to a main line clog and needs prompt attention.
Store-bought cleaners punch a small hole through buildup but leave the rest behind. The pipe walls need a full cleaning.
A cracked or root-filled line can leak into the yard. A camera inspection shows what is happening underground.
Drain backing up in Fayette or Coweta County? Our plumbers answer the phone 24/7, with no after-hours fees. Call (470) 975-7770
Hydrojetting is coming soon. Until then, we clear clogs with cable machines and check problem lines with a camera.
| Single sink or tub clog | 1–2 hoursTypically, including a flow test after the drain is clear. |
|---|---|
| Main sewer line clog | 2–3 hoursTypically depends on cleanout access and how far the blockage sits. |
| Cabling a root-filled line | 2–4 hoursTypically longer for heavy grease or dense root growth. |
| Camera drain inspection | About 1 hourTypically done after clearing to confirm the pipe's condition. |
Typical times. Your plumber confirms the plan and timing after diagnosis.
Drain cleaning price depends on where the clog sits and what caused it. Your plumber inspects first, then gives you a full menu of options and the total cost before any work begins. You choose the option that fits your home and budget. Nothing starts until you approve it.
| Clog location | A sink trap clears faster than a blockage deep in the main line. |
|---|---|
| Access to the line | An easy outdoor cleanout saves time compared with pulling a toilet. |
| Cause of the clog | Heavy grease and roots take more time to clear with a cable machine. |
| Pipe condition | Cracked or sagging pipe may need repair, not just cleaning. |
| Camera inspection | Adding a video inspection helps confirm the line is truly clear. |
Your plumber arrives within the scheduled window. If we're even one minute late, we pay you $5 per minute, up to $300.
We ask which drains are slow, test fixtures, and use a camera when needed to locate the blockage and its cause.
You get a full menu of options with the total cost for each. Work begins only after you approve one.
We clear the line, run water through every affected fixture, and clean the work area before we leave.
A real person answers 24 hours a day. Nights, weekends and holidays cost the same.
Our work runs under Georgia Master Plumber license MP208643.
If we're even one minute late for a scheduled appointment, we pay you $5 per minute, up to $300.
You get a full menu of options and the total cost before any work begins.
Every plumber is highly trained, background-checked, and drug-tested before entering your home.
Phones are answered 24/7, and we don't charge after-hour fees on nights, weekends, or holidays.
If a clog turns out to be a damaged line that needs repair, financing can help. Options include $0 down and affordable monthly payments, with pre-approved offers presented during our visit. Offers use a soft credit pull and are subject to lender approval.
Financing is subject to credit approval. Terms depend on the lender and are explained before you sign.
Tree roots are one of the most common drain complaints we see across Fayette and Coweta Counties. Roots seek moisture and slip into small cracks and joints in sewer pipe. Mature yards in older Peachtree City villages, which date back to the city's 1959 founding, give roots decades to grow toward the line.
Not every home here drains to a city sewer. Many Fayette County homes use septic systems, which the Fayette County Health Department permits and inspects. On septic, a slow drain can mean a clogged line or a full tank. Your plumber checks the line first, so you know whether to call a septic pumping company.
Mature oaks and pines near sewer lines can send roots into pipe joints and cause repeat clogs.
Your plumber confirms which system you have, since septic backups can have different causes.
Cooking grease hardens inside cool pipes and often causes kitchen backups after large family meals.
Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Fayette-Coweta is based on Palmetto Road in Tyrone and clears main sewer clogs for homes across Fayette and Coweta Counties. Phones are answered 24/7, and there are no after-hours fees. Your plumber explains the options and total price before starting, so you know the full cost upfront.
We use a cable machine, also called a drain snake or auger, with a cutting head that chews through roots and grease. Very old or damaged pipe needs care, so your plumber often runs a camera first. If the camera shows a crack or break, you will hear about repair options before any work.
Chemical drain cleaners often open a small channel through buildup but leave most of it on the pipe walls. The drain slows again within weeks. Repeat clogs can also signal roots, a sagging pipe, or grease in the main line. A professional cleaning plus a camera check shows the real cause.
Watch for more than one fixture acting up. If the toilet gurgles when the washer drains, or the tub fills when you flush, the blockage is probably in the main sewer line. Stop using water where you can and call us. A single slow sink is usually a local clog instead.
Not yet. Hydrojetting is coming soon. Today we clear clogs with cable machines, also called drain snakes or augers. A rotating head cuts through grease, hair, and roots. Then we can run a camera through the line to check that it is clear and look for damage.
Yes. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. We don't charge after-hour fees, even during holidays and weekends. If sewage is backing up into your home, call us rather than waiting for business hours, and avoid running water until the line is cleared.
We suggest avoiding harsh chemical cleaners. They can sit in a fully blocked pipe, damage older fixtures, and create a hazard for anyone who works on the drain later. A plunger is fine for a simple sink or toilet clog. If that does not work, let a plumber clear it mechanically.
Yes, when the situation calls for it. A video camera on a flexible cable travels through the pipe and shows roots, cracks, sags, and buildup on a screen. It is most useful for repeat clogs and main line problems. You can watch the footage with your plumber and see what we see.
Keep grease, oil, and fat out of the sink. Let it cool, then throw it away in the trash. Scrape plates before rinsing, and run plenty of water with the garbage disposal. Avoid putting rice, pasta, coffee grounds, and fibrous peels down the disposal, since they swell or tangle in pipes.
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118 Palmetto Rd, Suite G, Tyrone, GA 30290
