In Angier, the Town runs the sewer collection system and Harnett Regional Water handles treatment, but the drain lines inside your house and out to the Town's sewer are yours. A local plumber can clear a single slow fixture or a backed-up main line. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Angier.
Signs to watch for
- The tub or shower drains so slowly you're standing in water
- A gurgle from the sink when the toilet flushes
- Toilet water rising high before it slowly goes down
- Washer drain water backing up into a utility sink or floor drain
- A persistent drain odor in one room
If more than one of these happens at once, the problem is probably in the main line.
Angier's older core and newer growth
Angier sits at the crossing of NC 55 and NC 210 in northern Harnett County, about 19 miles from Raleigh. The Town of Angier collects wastewater, and Harnett County's utility provides bulk treatment.
The housing here is older than in nearby Holly Springs or Fuquay-Varina. About 31% of Angier homes were built before 1980, with the rest mostly added since then, and the median home dates to 1998. In the older houses along Raleigh Street and Depot Street and the blocks around them, drains may be cast iron or clay. Those pipes roughen inside or separate at the joints over time, which catches debris and lets roots in. A cable can open them, but if the same line keeps clogging, it's worth having a camera run to see the pipe. In homes built since 2000, plastic lines rarely fail on their own; clogs there come mostly from grease, wipes, hair or a low spot in the yard line.
What affects what you'll pay
- Where the blockage sits and how far the plumber has to reach
- Whether there's an accessible cleanout
- Cabling, jetting or a camera inspection, each priced differently
- Pipe damage that needs a repair
- Calls outside regular hours
What happens when you call
You'll be connected with an independent plumber who serves Angier. Mention which fixtures are slow and whether water is backing up anywhere. Keep water use to a minimum until the line is cleared. If a pipe has to be replaced, building permits for in-town addresses are handled at Angier Town Hall through Planning and Inspections. Most routine drain clearing involves no permit at all, and the plumber can tell you before any repair starts whether one applies.
Drain Cleaning questions in Angier
Why does my drain clog again a few weeks after it was cleared?
Why does kitchen grease cause so many clogs?
What is a sewer cleanout, and why does the plumber ask about it?
What causes a sewer smell from a floor drain or tub?
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