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Sewer Camera Inspections in Arlington Heights, IL
Before you pay for a sewer repair, you should see what's wrong. We run a camera through your line, record it and show you the roots, cracks or sags, with the distance to each one. From our office on East Central Road.
Reasons to Get a Sewer Camera Inspection
Arlington Heights homeowners usually call us for one of these:
You're Buying a Postwar Home
A home from the 1950s or 1960s likely has a clay lateral. A camera look before closing tells you what you're buying.
Your Basement Backed Up in a Storm
The camera shows whether your own line is blocked or damaged, or whether the sewer was simply overloaded.
You Rod the Line Every Year
If you're paying for rodding on a schedule, it's worth knowing whether a repair would end the cycle.
You're Finishing the Basement
Check the line and the cast iron under the floor before new flooring and drywall go in.
What We Find in Arlington Heights Sewer Lines
Most homes here were built between 1940 and 1989. That shapes what the camera shows.
Roots at Clay Joints
The most common finding in postwar homes. Fine roots at a few joints can be managed with rodding. A mat of roots at every joint points to lining.
Scale and Cracks in Cast Iron
Inside the house, old cast iron often shows heavy scale and, in some homes, a crack along the bottom of the pipe.
Offset Joints
Shifting soil and roots can push clay sections out of line. Paper catches on the lip and causes repeat clogs.
Sags in Longer Runs
Standing water in the pipe means a low spot. We measure where it is so it can be fixed without guesswork.
Before Adding a Basement Bathroom
If you're adding a bathroom to a postwar basement, a camera look at the main line first tells you whether the old clay can take the extra flow.
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How a Camera Inspection Works With Us
You see what we see.
1. In Through the Cleanout
No digging, no opening walls. If there's no cleanout, we'll tell you the options.
2. Recorded and Located
We record the footage and use a locator to mark where problems sit, down to the depth.
3. Plain-English Results
We walk you through the video, explain what matters and what doesn't, and give you a copy.
Customer Stories
Sewer Inspection Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
★★★★★
"We had Scott and Payton come by and give us a camera review of our sewer and discuss the different remedies for making sure we didn't have any backups in the future. They were very thorough and knowledgeable and super nice guys."
★★★★★
"We had a good experience with Mike. He inspected our sewer line and showed us the camera footage and clearly explained the sewer relining repair we needed. Mike was knowledgeable and helpful. All in all a good experience."
★★★★★
"Julian and Christian were out at my house today very nice and respectful boys they flushed out my water heater and inspected my sewer with a very fancy camera very helpful boys and they let me tell them some of my jokes"
Got Questions?
Sewer Camera Questions From Arlington Heights Homeowners
Yes, especially for homes built before 1980.
Yes. A standard home inspection doesn't look inside the sewer line. For a home built before 1980, a camera inspection is a small step that can reveal a repair worth negotiating before you close.
No. It goes in through an existing cleanout.
No. The camera enters through a cleanout, so there's no digging and no cutting. If the cleanout is buried or missing, we'll explain the options before going further.
Yes. A locator marks the spot and the depth from the surface.
Yes. The camera head carries a transmitter. We trace it from above and mark the location and depth, so any repair targets the right spot.
Yes. You keep the footage for your records or your buyer.
Yes. You get the recording so you can show it to a buyer, a seller or anyone else involved.
Usually about an hour for a typical home.
Usually about an hour, including finding the cleanout, running the camera to the main and walking you through the footage.
It depends on access and line length. You get a flat price first.
It depends on how we get into the line and how long it is. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club for Year-Round Sewer Protection
Prevent catastrophes before they disrupt your life. The No Drip Club ensures your waste and sewer lines are monitored and serviced regularly by J. Blanton’s absolute best.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Arlington Heights
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up and flood when it rains.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to See What's in Your Sewer Line?
Our Arlington Heights office is at 1204 E. Central Road, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Schaumburg and more.
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