FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Got questions about your septic system, sewer line, or plumbing? Our family-operated team has spent over 25 years answering them for homeowners and businesses across Athens and Northeast Georgia. Below you will find honest answers to the questions we hear most, from pumping schedules to emergency septic repair.
COMMON QUESTIONS WE HEAR
We believe straight answers build trust. Here are clear responses to the questions our customers ask most about septic services, sewer repair, and plumbing work. If you do not see your question below, give us a call and we will walk you through it.
Most homes need septic pumping every three to five years, depending on tank size and household use. Larger families or homes with garbage disposals may need septic tank pumping more often. We can inspect your tank and recommend the right schedule for your property.
Slow drains, gurgling toilets, sewage odors, soggy patches in the yard, or backups in the lowest fixtures all point to septic system trouble. Call us right away for emergency septic repair before a small issue becomes a costly cleanup. Catching problems early protects your home and your wallet.
Yes. Curry Septic and Sewer answers the phone around the clock for emergency septic services, sewer backups, and plumbing failures. Our team serves Athens, Hoschton, Braselton, and the surrounding Northeast Georgia communities every day of the year. Honest pricing, no late-night gouging.
Hydro jetting uses high-pressure water to scour grease, roots, sludge, and buildup from inside your pipes. Septic hydro jetting and drain hydro jetting work well for stubborn clogs or recurring backups that snaking cannot solve. It restores full flow and extends the life of your lines.
Most residential septic system installations take two to five days depending on soil conditions, tank size, and permits. We handle the planning, permitting, excavation, and final inspection so you are not chasing paperwork. Call for a site visit and we will give you a clear timeline.
Absolutely. A sewer camera inspection shows the real condition of the line before you close, catching cracks, root intrusion, bellies, or collapses that a standard home inspection misses. It is one of the smartest investments a buyer can make, and we run inspections across Northeast Georgia.
Yes. Sewer conversion is one of our specialties. If your municipality has extended sewer service to your street, we handle the line installation, tank abandonment, and required inspections. Sewer line conversion can simplify maintenance and add long-term value to your property.
Yes. We handle water heater repair, water heater replacement, and tankless water heater installation for homes and small businesses. Our team will help you choose the right unit for your hot water demand, energy goals, and budget. Most replacements wrap up in a single visit.
We serve Athens, Hoschton, Carnesville, Chestnut Mountain, Braselton, Buford, Gainesville, Jefferson, Lawrenceville, Monroe, Winder, Watkinsville, Commerce, Dacula, Suwanee, Loganville, Snellville, and everywhere in between. Visit our service areas page for the full list of communities our crew covers.
Yes. For higher-ticket work like new septic system installation, sewer line replacement, or water main repair, we offer financing options to keep projects affordable. Ask us about available plans when you call and we will walk you through what fits your situation.
MORE QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Beyond the basics, customers often want details about commercial work, ongoing maintenance, and what to expect when our crew arrives. Here are honest answers to help you plan your next project with Curry Septic and Sewer.
Yes. We provide commercial septic services and commercial sewer services for restaurants, retail shops, office buildings, and industrial sites across Northeast Georgia. We schedule around your business hours so backups, pumping, and inspections never interrupt your operations. Learn more on our commercial services page.
Septic maintenance from our team typically includes tank inspection, sludge and scum level checks, baffle and filter assessment, and pumping when needed. Routine septic maintenance keeps your system flowing, prevents drain field damage, and extends the life of your investment. We will set up a schedule that fits your property.
Sewer line repair works when damage is isolated to a small section, like a single crack or root intrusion. Full sewer line replacement makes sense for older lines with multiple failures, collapsed pipe, or extensive root damage. A sewer camera inspection tells us exactly which option is right.
Often, yes. For many clogged drain issues we use drain cleaning tools, drain line cleaning equipment, or hydro jetting to clear the line without excavation. We only dig when the pipe itself is damaged, and we always recommend the least invasive fix that solves the problem.
Our crew works out of Hoschton and Pendergrass and travels up to an hour to reach customers across Northeast Georgia. For most emergency sewer services and septic calls, we can be on site the same day, often within a couple of hours. Call our emergency line and we will get rolling.
Yes. Curry Septic and Sewer is fully licensed, insured, and a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating. Owner Derek Curry brings over 25 years of experience in the trade, and our family-operated reputation is built on honest work and dependable service.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If your question is not on this list, pick up the phone. Our family-operated team is happy to talk through your septic, sewer, or plumbing situation and give you straight answers. No pressure, no upselling, just honest advice from a local septic and sewer company that has been doing it right for over 25 years.