The Town of Benson runs its own wastewater plant, and the drains in your house and the private line out to the Town's sewer are yours to maintain. With about 42% of homes built before 1980, older pipe is often part of the picture. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Benson.
What happens on the call
You'll be connected with an independent plumber who covers Benson. They'll want to know which drains are slow and whether water is coming up anywhere. A single slow fixture usually means a clog in its branch; several at once, starting with the lowest, usually means the main line.
On site, the plumber clears the clog with an auger or cable, working from a cleanout for the main line when possible. If the line keeps clogging, they may suggest a camera inspection to see whether the pipe is cracked, sagging or full of roots.
What changes the cost
- Clog location: a sink trap is quicker than a main line out to the street
- Access: an exterior cleanout versus pulling a toilet
- Method: cabling, jetting and camera work are priced differently
- Repairs: broken pipe adds a separate quote
- Timing: after-hours calls often cost more
Benson's sewer and homes
Benson is a railroad town near the I-95 and I-40 interchange in southwest Johnston County. The Town operates its own wastewater treatment plant, which discharges to Hannah Creek in the Neuse River Basin. Wastewater from Four Oaks can also be pumped to Benson.
Benson's median home was built in 1988, and about 42% predate 1980. Older houses in and around the Benson Historic District often have cast-iron or clay drain lines. Cast iron scales up inside and catches grease and paper; clay joints can shift and let roots in. Newer homes have plastic drains, and clogs there usually come from grease, wipes and hair.
Benson buys its drinking water from Johnston County and the City of Dunn but treats its own wastewater, so for a sewer problem in the street, the Town of Benson is the one to contact. The Town handles building permits and inspection scheduling through Cloudpermit; we couldn't confirm the plumbing permit details, so ask before a repair.
Before the plumber arrives
- Stop using water if the main line is backing up
- Find the cleanout if you know where it is
- Clear space around the affected drains
- Avoid chemical drain cleaners
- Write down when it started and which drains are involved
Drain Cleaning questions in Benson
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