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Sewer Camera Inspections in Evanston, IL
Since the lateral is yours in Evanston, it pays to know its condition. Before you buy a house, finish a basement or approve a repair, we put a camera in the line and walk you through what we see. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
Why Evanston Homeowners Scope Their Sewer
Usually one of these:
Buying an Older Home
A home inspection usually doesn't include the sewer.
Finishing the Basement
Check under the slab first.
Rodding Every Year
See if a repair would end it.
After a Backup
Find the cause before the next one.
What We Find in Evanston Sewer Lines
Most of what we record comes back to the age of the pipe:
Roots at Clay Joints
By far the most common finding.
Offset Joints
Sections that have shifted out of line.
Cracked Cast Iron Under the Floor
Where the line leaves the house.
Old Patches
Earlier repairs that have started to fail.
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How a Camera Inspection Works With Us
You see what we see.
1. In Through the Cleanout
No digging.
2. Every Problem Located
Depth and distance marked.
3. Explained Plainly
And the video is yours.
Why a Sewer Scope Matters When Buying in Evanston
In Evanston, the lateral belongs to the property owner, and on an older house it may be close to 100 years old. A sewer scope during your inspection period shows whether the line is clean, needs a cleaning or needs a repair. That footage gives you facts to negotiate with, before closing. It's a small cost compared to finding out after you move in, when the repair is fully yours.
Customer Stories
Sewer Inspection Reviews
4.8 stars from 870 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
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"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"
★★★★★
"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."
Got Questions?
Sewer Camera Questions From Evanston Homeowners
Yes.
Yes. The lateral is the owner's responsibility here, and a home inspection doesn't usually cover it.
Yes, location and depth.
Yes. We mark the spot on the surface and note the depth, so any repair is targeted.
Usually.
Usually, yes. That shows whether a problem is in your lateral or at the connection.
Yes.
Yes. Share it with a seller, your agent or another contractor.
Usually within a few days.
Usually within a few days, so it fits your inspection window.
It shows the material, which hints at age.
It shows the pipe material and condition, which usually tells us roughly when it was installed.
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.
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- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, hidden leaks behind plaster and worn-out pipe in older homes.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Catch Basins
Cleaning and repair for yard and driveway catch basins that back up when it rains.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
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 Evanston office is at 1603 Orrington Ave #600-1085, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Rogers Park, Glenview, Winnetka and more.
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