Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Sewer Camera Inspections in Lincoln Park, Chicago
Buying a greystone, renovating a two-flat or tired of yearly backups? A camera inspection shows exactly what's inside the sewer line. We record it, locate each problem and walk you through the video. Our office is on Diversey Parkway.
Reasons Lincoln Park Owners Get a Sewer Scope
Usually one of these:
Buying an Older Building
The lateral may be as old as the building.
Before a Gut Renovation
Check the line and under-slab drains first.
Repeat Backups
Find out whether it's roots, a sag or a break.
After a Storm Backup
Your line or the city sewer?
What We Find in Lincoln Park Sewer Lines
Typical findings under Lincoln Park buildings:
Roots in Clay Joints
Especially near parkway trees.
Cracked Cast Iron Under the Slab
Where the line leaves the building.
Old Repairs
Sections replaced over the decades, joined to the original pipe.
Lines That Just Need Cleaning
Sometimes it's grease, not damage.
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How a Camera Inspection Works With Us
You watch the video with us.
1. Through the Cleanout
No digging.
2. Located and Measured
Every problem marked.
3. Explained Clearly
And you keep the video.
Should a Condo Buyer Scope the Sewer?
In a small Lincoln Park condo building, the sewer lateral is usually a common element, so a big repair can become a special assessment for every owner. Before you buy, ask the association whether the line has been scoped recently. If not, a camera inspection can show whether it's in good shape or headed for repair. That's useful for buyers, and for boards planning reserves.
What Affects the Price of a Sewer Inspection
Access and line length matter most. A clear basement cleanout is simplest. A blocked line needs clearing first. We quote a flat price before we start.
Customer Stories
Sewer Inspection Reviews
4.7 stars from 438 Google reviews for our Lincoln Park office.
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"Great experience, J Blanton scoped and lined our sewer and installed a cleanout, it was quick and easy."
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"Christian was amazing at checking out our plumbing for our annual inspection. I appreciated so much his edicational tid bits for me! Know I know a lot more about our plumbing!"
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"Christian was knowledgeable, kind, and explained everything well for our inspection. Plus he was great with our dog (even though the photo didn’t upload!) Thank you!"
Got Questions?
Sewer Camera Questions From Lincoln Park Homeowners
Yes.
Yes. A standard home inspection doesn't include the sewer, and a repair under an older building can be significant.
Yes, from the cleanout.
Yes. The camera follows the line under the slab and out to the city sewer.
Yes.
Yes. We follow the line to the main and show you where the problem is.
Yes.
Yes. You can share it with a seller, an agent or a condo board.
Yes.
Yes. Many boards scope the line every few years.
Yes.
Yes, from the basement cleanout to the city sewer.
It depends on access and length. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on access and the length of the line. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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 Lincoln Park
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Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair and replacement for the sump and ejector pumps that keep garden units and finished basements dry.
Sewer Repair
Cracked clay and cast iron sewer lines, roots and repeat backups under older buildings.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst in exterior walls, crawl spaces and unheated rooms.
Gas Lines & Fireplaces
Gas fireplace repair, gas line work and leak checks.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready to See Inside Your Sewer Line?
Our Lincoln Park office is at 800 W Diversey Pkwy, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Old Town, Gold Coast, Lake View, Lake View East, Wrigleyville, Bucktown, North Halsted and more.
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