Camera inspection and footage
We run a RIDGID sewer camera and push rod camera from the cleanout to the city main. You watch the monitor with us and get a copy of the footage. This is how we price the job and how we prove the work later.
We replace failing Orangeburg sewer lines before they collapse
Orangeburg pipe replacement in Marietta, Georgia done right
Orangeburg pipe replacement in Marietta, Georgia is the permanent fix for the tar-paper sewer lines under thousands of homes built before 1975. If your line is sagging, backing up, or already crushed, we pull it and run new PVC. Our team has handled Orangeburg sewer pipe replacement Marietta GA since 2012, and we camera every line before we quote.
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About this service
What Orangeburg pipe replacement in Marietta, Georgia involves
Orangeburg pipe replacement in Marietta, Georgia means removing the old bituminized fiber conduit and installing new PVC or HDPE pipe in the same trench. Orangeburg was made from wood pulp and tar, and it was never meant to last 50 years. It ovalizes, absorbs water, and collapses under root pressure. We excavate at the cleanout and the city tap, pull the failing line, and set new pipe on a proper bed of gravel.
Most Marietta calls come from homes in Historic Marietta, Whitlock Avenue Historic District, and Fair Oaks built between 1945 and 1975. The pipe has already sagged or bellied by the time you smell sewer gas in the yard. If you are searching for Orangeburg sewer pipe near me Marietta GA, we camera the line the same day and show you the footage. Replacing Orangeburg pipe Marietta Georgia is the only fix that lasts.
- ✓ Stop repeat backups
- ✓ Pass a real estate inspection
- ✓ End root intrusion
- ✓ Add decades of service life
What's included
What our Orangeburg replacement service includes
Every Orangeburg replacement is priced from the camera footage, so you know what you are paying for before we dig. The scope below covers a standard residential replacement. Long runs, driveway crossings, and mature tree roots are quoted separately after we see the line.
Locate and permit
We trace the line with a sewer line locator transmitter, call in the Georgia 811 locate ticket, and pull the local Georgia plumbing permit. You get the inspection sign-off when the job is done.
Excavation and removal
A mini excavator opens the trench, and we cut out and haul off every section of Orangeburg pipe. We hand-dig near mature roots and utilities to protect your landscaping and your gas line.
New PVC or HDPE pipe
We bed the trench with washed gravel and set new PVC sewer pipe with glued couplings, or pull HDPE pipe through with a pipe bursting machine. The line gets the correct fall so waste moves instead of pooling.
Pressure test and camera pass
We pressure-test the new line with pipe test plugs, then run the camera again to confirm a clean, straight pipe with no offset joints. You see the second pass before we backfill.
Backfill and cleanup
We backfill, compact in lifts, and restore the surface with sod or concrete as needed. Old pipe is hauled off, the site is raked, and you get the permit sign-off and camera footage in one package.
How it works
How our Orangeburg replacement process works
We run a sewer camera and push rod camera from the cleanout to the city main. You watch the monitor with us. We mark the depth, the collapse points, and any offset pipe joints on the ground with paint so you can see exactly what you are paying to fix.
A sewer line locator transmitter traces the pipe path so we do not cut your irrigation, gas line, or driveway. We call in the Georgia 811 locate ticket and mark the excavation footprint. This step takes about 45 minutes and prevents expensive surprises.
A mini excavator opens the trench at the cleanout and the city tap. We cut out the Orangeburg in sections and haul it off. If the line runs under a mature oak, we may hand-dig the last few feet to protect the roots and your landscaping.
We bed the trench with washed gravel, set new PVC sewer pipe or pull HDPE pipe through with a pipe bursting machine, and glue or fuse every joint. The line gets the correct fall so waste moves instead of sitting. A local Georgia plumbing permit is pulled before we backfill.
We pressure-test the new line with pipe test plugs, run the camera again, and flush the fixtures. Then we backfill, compact, and restore the surface. You get the camera footage and the permit sign-off. Total time on a typical Marietta lot is one to two days.
STEP 01Camera inspection
We run a sewer camera and push rod camera from the cleanout to the city main. You watch the monitor with us. We mark the depth, the collapse points, and any offset pipe joints on the ground with paint so you can see exactly what you are paying to fix.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use
RIDGID sewer camera
Pushes through the line to the city main and records the footage we use to price the job and prove the finished work.
Spartan Tool push rod camera
Reaches past tight bends and offset joints where a standard camera reel cannot travel on older Marietta laterals.
Hydro jetter
Scours grease, scale, and roots from the pipe wall. We run lower pressure on Orangeburg because the pipe is fragile.
Mini excavator
Opens the trench at the cleanout and city tap quickly while keeping the excavation footprint tight on small lots.
Pipe bursting machine
Pulls new HDPE pipe through the old Orangeburg path with minimal digging when the line runs under a driveway or tree.
Sewer line locator transmitter
Traces the pipe path above ground so we do not cut irrigation, gas, or electrical lines during excavation.
Real results
Before and after.
Orangeburg Pipe Replacement
Collapsed Orangeburg under a Historic Marietta yard
A 1951 bungalow near Marietta Square had backed up three times in 18 months. The camera showed a collapsed Orangeburg section 22 feet from the cleanout, with roots through two separated joints. The homeowner had already paid for two drain cleanings.
After: We replaced 38 feet of Orangeburg with 4-inch PVC on a gravel bed, installed a new two-way cleanout, and added a backwater valve. The camera pass after the job showed a clean, straight line with no offset joints. The permit was signed off the same week.
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Orangeburg Pipe Replacement
Pipe bursting under a Fair Oaks driveway
A Fair Oaks homeowner had Orangeburg running under a concrete driveway and a mature oak. Two contractors quoted full open-trench replacement with driveway removal. The line had a sagging belly that trapped waste and caused monthly clogs.
After: We used pipe bursting to pull new HDPE pipe through the old Orangeburg path. The driveway stayed intact and the oak was untouched. The new line has a consistent fall, and the homeowner has not had a clog in 14 months.
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Orangeburg Pipe Replacement
Pre-sale Orangeburg replacement near Franklin Road
A buyer's inspector flagged Orangeburg on a 1968 ranch off Franklin Road. The seller had two weeks to closing and no contractor available. The line had a partial collapse near the city tap and root intrusion at two joints.
After: We cameraed the line, quoted the replacement, and finished the job in two days. The new PVC line passed inspection, and the seller provided the camera footage and permit sign-off to the buyer. The closing stayed on schedule.
Book this service → Problems we solve
Orangeburg problems we fix before they get worse
Orangeburg does not fail all at once. It sags, cracks, and collapses in stages, and each stage costs more to fix. Here is what we see on Marietta camera inspections and how we handle it.
Ask a pro →Recurring sewer clogs every few months
We camera the line to find the actual failure point. If the Orangeburg has collapsed, we cut out that section and replace it with PVC. If the whole line is failing, we quote a full replacement so you stop paying for repeat visits.
Sewage backing up into the basement
We clear the immediate blockage, then camera the line to confirm the cause. Most basement backups on pre-1975 Marietta homes trace back to Orangeburg. We replace the failed section and install a backwater valve to keep stormwater out.
Tree roots through separated joints
We cut the roots with a Picote cutter and hydro jetter, then replace the damaged Orangeburg section with new PVC. Sealed couplings and a smooth interior give roots nothing to grab, so the problem does not come back.
Failed real estate sewer inspection
We camera the line, document the Orangeburg and any collapse points, and give you a written replacement price. We can often complete the replacement before closing so the deal stays on schedule.
Transparent pricing
What Orangeburg replacement costs in Marietta
$4,500 - $12,000 depending on length, depth, access, and restoration
Orangeburg pipe replacement cost in Marietta Georgia depends on length, depth, access, and whether we can use trenchless methods. Typical 2026 pricing for a residential replacement runs $4,500 to $12,000. A short, shallow run with easy access sits at the low end. Long runs under driveways, mature trees, or concrete push it higher. We camera the line first and give you a written price before we dig, so there are no surprises.
A new PVC or HDPE line is rated for 50-plus years. Compare that to paying for two drain cleanings a year and a flooded basement every other storm. The replacement pays for itself in avoided repairs and a clean real estate inspection.
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A 30-foot run at three feet deep is a straightforward job. A 70-foot run at six feet deep takes longer, needs more shoring, and costs more in labor and materials.
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Grass and soil are easy to restore. Concrete driveway, patio, or sidewalk removal and replacement adds $1,500 to $4,000 depending on the square footage and finish.
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Pipe bursting costs more upfront than open trenching but saves on restoration. When the line runs under a driveway or mature tree, trenchless is usually the cheaper total job.
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Heavy root intrusion means more cutting, more hand-digging, and sometimes a longer replacement section. We price this after we see the camera footage.
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Licensed, certified, and reviewed
- Georgia Plumbing Contractor License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Georgia Master Plumber License · Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification · Georgia Association of Plumbing Inspectors
- NASSCO PACP · National Association of Sewer Service Companies
- OSHA 30 · Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Most residential Orangeburg pipe replacement cost in Marietta Georgia runs $4,500 to $12,000 in 2026. A short 30-foot run with easy access sits at the low end. Long runs under driveways, mature trees, or concrete push it higher. Trenchless pipe bursting can cut restoration costs by $1,500 to $3,000. We camera the line first and give you a written price before we dig.
If your home was built between 1945 and 1975, there is a real chance. Orangeburg is black, tar-like, and lightweight. Tap it with a screwdriver and it sounds hollow or crumbles. The sure way is a sewer camera inspection. We run a RIDGID camera to the city main and show you the pipe on the monitor. You will know in under an hour.
No. Orangeburg pipe has not been manufactured since the 1970s and it does not meet current Georgia plumbing code for new installation. Existing Orangeburg lines are not automatically illegal to keep, but they fail inspection on most real estate transactions. When we replace a line, we install PVC or HDPE pipe that meets current code and pulls a local Georgia plumbing permit.
Usually no. CIPP liner and epoxy pipe liner need a structurally sound host pipe. Orangeburg is soft, ovalized, and often collapsed, so the liner has nothing to bond to and will fail within a few years. In rare cases where the pipe is still round, a liner can buy time, but replacement is the honest fix. We will tell you which one your line qualifies for.
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We camera the line, show you the footage, and give you a written price before we dig. Licensed, insured, and 14 years in Marietta. Call now and we can usually inspect the same day.
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