Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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Video Camera Sewer Inspections in Columbus, OH
Buying a century-old house near downtown, chasing a slow drain or planning a basement bathroom? A camera inspection shows you what's inside the lateral before you spend money on it. You watch live, and we mark every problem by distance. From our office on West Goodale Boulevard.
Common Reasons to Get a Sewer Camera Inspection
Most camera inspections we do in Columbus are planned, not emergencies:
Buying an Older Columbus Home
In Columbus the lateral is the homeowner's responsibility, and a general home inspection doesn't look inside it. A sewer scope does, before you close.
Before a Basement Remodel
A new basement bathroom ties into lines that may be 60 to 100 years old. We check them before the walls go up.
Backups After Heavy Rain
If the floor drain backs up during storms, the camera shows whether a cracked lateral is letting rainwater in.
Retrieving Valuables
Dropping a ring down the drain doesn't mean it's lost forever. Our camera can help you locate jewelry and other valuables inside the line.
What the Camera Finds in Columbus Laterals
About 1 in 4 Columbus homes was built before 1960 and about 1 in 8 before 1940. The camera tells those eras apart quickly.
Clay Joints and Roots
In older neighborhoods, clay laterals with open joints are the most common finding. Fine roots are a warning. A root mat is a backup waiting to happen.
Cracks Where Rain Gets In
The city notes that rainwater gets into cracked laterals and leaky joints and can push sewage into basements. The camera shows exactly where.
Sags and Offsets
Freeze-thaw cycles and settling soil create low spots and shifted joints. Water and solids collect there instead of flowing through.
Grease on the Pipe Wall
Grease narrows a line over years. On camera it looks like a pipe getting smaller, one layer at a time.
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How a Sewer Camera Inspection Works
Here's how we get eyes on your lateral and what you walk away with:
1. Find the Cleanout
We locate your main cleanout, inside or outside the house. That's where the camera goes in. No digging, no cutting.
2. Run the Camera
A waterproof camera with bright LED lights travels the lateral and sends back a live picture, with a distance counter on screen.
3. Watch and Keep the Footage
You watch with us while we mark roots, cracks, sags and offsets by distance. We save the video and give you a copy.
Customer Stories
Sewer Camera Inspection Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"Jarrod Grimm was verv professional and able to answer all our questions. The camera technology leaves all the guesswork out of what is going on in the drains. Great service. I would recommend J Blanton Plumbing"
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"Scott B came out to do a full sewer scope and review options as we have a very old home with clay pipes. He was knowledge, professional, and extremely kind. He worked with us on pricing - very trustworthy and transparent! We've never had a bad experience with anyone from J. Blanton. Absolutely recommend!"
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"Christian M came out to do our annual service and was super helpful and friendly. I got to see the inside of our sewer access with a big snake camera and he walked me through everything that he was seeing."
Got Questions?
Camera Inspection Questions From Columbus Homeowners
Yes, especially for a home built before 1960. The lateral becomes yours to fix.
Yes, especially for a home built before 1960. In Columbus, the homeowner is responsible for the lateral, and a standard home inspection doesn't look inside it. A camera inspection shows the real condition while it's still part of the negotiation.
Every few years for older clay lines, or any time drains slow down or back up.
There's no set rule. Older clay laterals near trees benefit from a look every few years. Newer plastic laterals can go longer. Any time you notice slow drains, gurgling or a backup after rain, a camera check tells you why. See sewer maintenance.
It depends on the length of the line and the access points. Call and we'll walk you through it.
It depends on how long your lateral is, how many access points we need and what we find along the way. Give us a call and we'll walk you through it.
We show you the footage, explain your options and give you a flat price. You decide.
We show you the footage, mark the exact location and explain your options in plain language. That could be sewer rodding, hydro jetting or a sewer repair. You get a flat price before any work, and nothing happens until you decide.
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 Columbus
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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.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Want to See What's in Your Sewer Line?
Our Columbus office is at 1387 W. Goodale Blvd, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more.
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