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Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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Sewer Camera Inspections in Elgin, IL
Before you approve a sewer repair, you should see the problem yourself. We send a camera through your line, record it and mark the location and depth of every root mass, crack or sag. From our office on North McLean Boulevard.
Reasons to Get a Sewer Camera Inspection in Elgin
Our most common inspection calls:
Buying an Older Home
An 1800s or early 1900s house near downtown almost always has an old lateral. Look before you close.
Repeat Backups
If you're calling for rodding more than once a year, the camera tells you whether a repair would end it.
After a Big Storm
Was it your line or an overloaded sewer? The footage answers that.
Before a Basement Remodel
Check the line and the drains under the floor before new finishes go in.
What We Find in Elgin Sewer Lines
Elgin's housing ranges from the 1800s to the 2000s, so the footage varies a lot from street to street.
Roots and Offset Joints in Clay
The most common finding east of the river. Short clay sections shift over time, and roots move in at the gaps.
Old Repairs
Many historic-area lines show sections replaced decades ago with a different material. The transitions are worth a close look.
Sags in Newer Lines
On the west side, the camera often finds a low spot where soil settled after construction.
Grease and Debris
Sometimes the pipe is fine and the problem is what's been going down it. That's good news.
Buying on Either Side of the River
East side homes tend to show old clay and patches. West side homes tend to show sags and grease. Either way, the camera shows you before you buy.
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How a Camera Inspection Works With Us
You see what we see.
1. Through the Cleanout
No digging and no opening walls.
2. Recorded and Located
We mark the spot and depth of any problem from above.
3. Plain-English Results
We explain what matters, what doesn't and what to do next, and you keep the video.
Customer Stories
Sewer Inspection Reviews
4.8 stars from 349 Google reviews for our Elgin office.
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"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."
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"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 Elgin Homeowners
Yes, especially an older home.
Yes. A standard home inspection doesn't look inside the sewer. For a home built before about 1980, and especially one in the historic districts, a camera inspection can reveal a costly repair before you close.
We can often go through a roof vent or toilet, or add a cleanout.
We may be able to go in through a roof vent or by pulling a toilet. If access is poor, adding a cleanout makes future inspections and cleanings much easier.
Yes. The locator gives depth and position.
Yes. The camera head carries a transmitter, and our locator shows where it is and how deep, so a repair can be targeted.
Yes.
Yes. You keep the recording for your records, a buyer or a seller.
About an hour for most homes.
About an hour for most homes, including setup and walking you through the footage.
It depends on access and line length. You get a flat price first.
It depends on access and how long the line 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 Elgin
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Garbage Disposals
Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Leak Repair
Hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings, drips under the sink and leaking water lines.
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 Elgin office is at 964 N McLean Blvd, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve South Elgin, Bartlett, Gilberts, Hoffman Estates, Pingree Grove, Hampshire and more.
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