Full Camera Inspection
We record the entire clay line before any digging. You get the footage and a written condition report graded to NASSCO PACP standards. This documents why the replacement is needed and gives you a baseline for the new pipe.
We swap failing clay tile for PVC that lasts decades
Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement in Marietta, Georgia Done Right
Clay sewer pipe replacement in Marietta, Georgia is the permanent fix for root-choked, cracked, and joint-separated clay tile lines. We handle everything from camera inspection to final backfill, using PVC sewer pipe built to handle Georgia's shifting red clay soils. If your 1950s or 1960s home near Marietta Square keeps backing up, we can help.
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About this service
What Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement in Marietta, Georgia Involves
Clay sewer pipe replacement in Marietta, Georgia means digging out the old vitrified clay tile line and installing new PVC sewer pipe in its place. Clay tile was the standard here from the 1920s through the 1970s, and it held up fine for a few decades. But clay is brittle, the joints separate, and every root hair that finds a gap turns into a root ball. We cut out the failing sections, set new pipe on proper grade, and backfill so the line drains the way it should.
Most Marietta homeowners call us after the second or third backup in a year. A drain snake auger clears the clog, but it doesn't fix the broken pipe that let roots in. We run a sewer camera through the line and show you exactly where the clay tile is cracked, offset, or bellied. From there we quote clay pipe replacement Marietta GA homeowners can compare line by line, and we schedule the work before the next storm season.
- ✓ Root Intrusion Stops
- ✓ No More Repeat Backups
- ✓ Better Flow, Less Grease Buildup
- ✓ Higher Property Value
What's included
What's Included in Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement
Every clay sewer pipe replacement job we do includes the core work below. If your line needs something extra, like a backwater valve or a new cleanout, we'll quote it separately so you can see exactly what you're paying for.
Permit and Inspection
We pull the local Georgia plumbing permit and schedule the inspection. You don't have to chase paperwork or wonder if the job is legal. The inspection sign-off becomes part of your property record.
Excavation and Haul-Off
We open the trench, remove the failed clay tile sewer pipe, and haul it away. Trench depth and length vary by property, but we protect landscaping and irrigation lines as we go. The old pipe leaves with us.
New PVC Pipe Installation
We install new PVC sewer pipe on proper grade with quality couplings and joint sealant. Every joint is tested before backfill. PVC won't corrode, won't root, and won't separate the way clay does.
Backfill and Surface Restoration
We backfill in compacted lifts and restore the surface. Sod goes back where we cut it. We leave the yard as close to how we found it as the excavation allows, and we clean up all debris before we go.
Final Camera Verification
After backfill, we run the camera one more time to confirm the new line is clean and on grade. You get the final footage along with the inspection record. That's your proof the job was done right.
How it works
How Our Clay Pipe Replacement Process Works
We push a RIDGID sewer camera through the cleanout and record the full run. You watch the monitor with us. We mark every crack, offset joint, and root intrusion on the footage, then locate the line at the surface with a sewer line locator transmitter so we know exactly where to dig. This takes 45 to 90 minutes.
You get a line-item quote the same day, covering pipe, labor, excavation, and restoration. We pull the local Georgia plumbing permit before any digging starts. If the run crosses a driveway or mature tree, we tell you upfront how we'll handle it and what it adds to the total.
A mini excavator opens the trench along the marked path. We remove the failed clay tile sewer pipe in sections and set it aside for haul-off. On tight lots near Whitlock Avenue Historic District, we hand-dig the last few feet to protect landscaping and irrigation lines. Most residential runs take one to two days to open.
We bed the trench, set new PVC sewer pipe on grade, and join each section with proper couplings and joint sealant. Every connection gets tested before backfill. If the line needs a backwater valve or a new cleanout cover, we install it now while the trench is open. Inspection usually happens the same day.
We backfill in lifts, compact the soil, and restore the surface as close to original as we can. Sod goes back on top where we cut it. Before we leave, we run the camera one more time and hand you the footage plus the inspection sign-off. You'll have a clear line and the paperwork to prove it.
STEP 01Camera Inspection
We push a RIDGID sewer camera through the cleanout and record the full run. You watch the monitor with us. We mark every crack, offset joint, and root intrusion on the footage, then locate the line at the surface with a sewer line locator transmitter so we know exactly where to dig. This takes 45 to 90 minutes.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use for Clay Pipe Replacement
RIDGID Sewer Camera
Records the inside of the clay line so we can see cracks, offsets, roots, and bellies. The footage goes to you and documents the before-and-after condition.
Sewer Line Locator Transmitter
Marks the exact path and depth of the clay line at the surface. It keeps our trench tight and prevents damage to irrigation, gas, and electrical lines.
Mini Excavator
Opens the trench along the marked path quickly and with less yard damage than a full-size machine. We hand-dig the last few feet near landscaping and structures.
Pipe Bursting Machine
Pulls new HDPE pipe through the old clay line while breaking the clay outward. It replaces the pipe at full diameter with minimal digging. Made by HammerHead Trenchless.
Hydro Jetter
Scours clay pipe walls clean before camera inspection. High-pressure water removes grease, scale, and root mass so we can see the true pipe condition.
Drain Snake Auger
Cuts through soft blockages and roots for immediate relief. We use Spartan Tool and General Pipe Cleaners equipment. It's a temporary fix, but it gets water moving today.
Real results
Before and after.
Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement
Root-Choked Clay Line in Historic Marietta
A 1958 home near Marietta Square backed up every spring. Camera inspection showed root balls at three separated joints and a bellied section holding water. The homeowner had paid for drain cleaning four times in two years.
After: We replaced 52 feet of clay tile with PVC on corrected grade. Final camera footage showed a clean, straight line with no root intrusion. The homeowner has had zero backups in the two years since.
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Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement
Collapsed Pipe Under a West Marietta Driveway
A collapsed sewer line under a concrete driveway caused sewage to back into a West Marietta home. The clay pipe had crushed where the soil settled. Open excavation would have meant tearing out the driveway.
After: We used pipe bursting to pull new HDPE pipe through the old clay line, replacing it at full diameter. The driveway stayed intact. The job took three days from camera inspection to final inspection sign-off.
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Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement
Offset Joints Leaking in East Marietta
An East Marietta homeowner noticed a sewage smell in the yard and a wet patch that never dried. Camera inspection found two offset joints leaking into the soil. The city had flagged possible stormwater infiltration.
After: We replaced 28 feet of clay pipe, joined new PVC with proper couplings and joint sealant, and passed inspection. The wet patch dried up within a week. The city cleared the infiltration flag.
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Clay Sewer Pipe Problems We Solve in Marietta
Clay tile fails in predictable ways. Here are the problems we see most often on clay sewer pipe replacement calls in Marietta, and what happens if you let them go.
Ask a pro →Tree roots invading separated clay joints
We cut out the root-invaded sections and install smooth PVC that roots can't grip. If roots are widespread, we replace the full run. Most customers stop scheduling annual root cutting after replacement.
Collapsed clay pipe under driveways and patios
We excavate the collapsed section or use pipe bursting to pull new HDPE pipe through the old line. Pipe bursting lets us replace under concrete with minimal surface damage. Most collapses are repaired within a week of the call.
Bellied clay line holding water and solids
We re-set the line on proper grade with new pipe and compacted bedding. Correcting grade is the only real fix for a belly. We verify flow with the camera before backfill.
Offset joints leaking sewage into soil
We replace the offset sections and join new pipe with proper couplings and joint sealant. The new line is watertight and passes inspection. We document the repair with camera footage.
Transparent pricing
Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement Cost in Marietta
$4,500 - $12,000 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing for clay sewer pipe replacement in Marietta runs $4,500 to $12,000 for residential jobs. The spread comes down to length, depth, surface restoration, and whether we can use trenchless methods. A short run under a lawn sits at the low end. Long runs under driveways or mature trees push higher. We quote every job line by line after camera inspection, so you see exactly what you're paying for before we dig.
This isn't a repair you want to redo. A properly installed PVC line lasts 50 years or more. When you spread the cost over that lifespan, clay sewer pipe replacement is one of the better investments you can make in an older Marietta home.
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The longer the clay line, the more pipe, labor, and backfill it takes. A 30-foot run and a 90-foot run are very different jobs. We measure the run during camera inspection and quote by the foot.
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Deeper lines mean more excavation, more shoring, and more backfill. Lines under 4 feet are straightforward. Lines 6 to 8 feet deep take longer and cost more. We tell you the depth upfront.
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Replacing pipe under a lawn is cheaper to restore than under a driveway, patio, or stamped concrete. We quote restoration separately so you know what that part costs. Sometimes trenchless methods avoid it entirely.
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Pipe bursting and CIPP lining cost more per foot than open trench work, but they avoid destroying driveways and landscaping. When the surface is expensive to replace, trenchless often comes out ahead. We'll run both numbers for you.
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Licensed, Certified, and Accountable
- Georgia Plumbing Contractor License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Georgia Master Plumber License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- NASSCO PACP Certification · National Association of Sewer Service Companies
- NASSCO CIPP Certification · National Association of Sewer Service Companies
- OSHA 30 Safety Training · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Most residential clay sewer pipe replacement jobs in Marietta run $4,500 to $12,000 in 2026, depending on length, depth, and surface restoration. A short 30-foot run under a lawn sits at the low end. Longer runs under driveways, mature trees, or concrete push toward the top. Trenchless methods can shift the number either way. We quote every job line by line after camera inspection.
Clay sewer pipe in Marietta typically lasts 50 to 70 years before joints separate and roots take over. The clay tile itself is durable, but the mortar joints are the weak point. Once those fail, the line is on borrowed time. Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s around Marietta Square are hitting that window now, which is why we see so many replacements in those neighborhoods.
Sometimes, yes. A single cracked clay sewer pipe can be repaired with a spot repair or a short CIPP liner section. But if the line has multiple separated joints, root intrusion along several sections, or a collapsed sewer line, patching just delays the inevitable. We camera the whole run and tell you which sections are worth saving and which aren't.
Licensed plumbing contractors with sewer excavation experience replace clay sewer lines in Marietta. Marietta Sewer Solutions has done this work since 2012. We hold Georgia Plumbing Contractor and Master Plumber licenses, carry NASSCO PACP certification, and pull the required local permit on every job. We also provide camera footage and inspection records when the work is done.
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Get Your Clay Sewer Pipe Replacement in Marietta, Georgia Scheduled
We're licensed, insured, and we've been replacing clay sewer lines here since 2012. Call us and we'll get a camera in your line, show you the footage, and give you a straight quote. Same-day estimates available.
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Reach out for fast, friendly service. We're available 24/7 for emergencies and can schedule regular appointments Monday through Friday. Call us at +1 470-739-1979 or email [email protected]. We serve all of Marietta and surrounding areas.