Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Video Camera Sewer Inspections in Joliet, IL
Buying an older home near downtown, chasing a backup that keeps coming back or adding a basement bathroom? A camera inspection shows exactly what's inside your sewer line. You watch live, and we mark every problem by distance. From our office on Ottawa Street.
Common Reasons to Get a Sewer Camera Inspection
Here's when Joliet homeowners book one:
Buying a Pre-1940 Home
About 1 in 6 Joliet homes is that old. A home inspection doesn't look inside the sewer. A camera does.
Backups After Storms
In older neighborhoods with combined sewers, the camera shows whether your own line is making storm backups worse.
Before a Remodel
In an older home, a new basement bathroom ties into a line that may be 85 years old or more. We check it first.
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 Joliet Sewer Lines
Joliet's housing covers more than a century, and the camera usually tells us when your line went in within the first few feet.
Clay With Root Intrusion
Older laterals are usually clay. Roots at the joints are the most common thing we find.
Corroded Cast Iron
Old cast iron rusts from the inside. The camera shows scale, pitting and cracks you'd never see from the basement.
Sags in Newer PVC
West side homes from the 1990s and 2000s often have PVC lines. The usual finding is a low spot where the soil settled.
Old Connections
Where an old line meets a newer repair, or the main, joints can be offset or poorly sealed.
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How a Sewer Camera Inspection Works
Here's what happens and what you get:
1. Through the Cleanout
We go in through an existing cleanout. If your home doesn't have one, we'll explain your options.
2. Live on Screen
A lighted, waterproof camera travels the line while you watch with us.
3. Footage You Keep
Every issue marked by distance, and a copy of the video for your records.
Customer Stories
Sewer Camera Inspection Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"We have had J Blanton out twice in the past two weeks to evaluate and remedy issues related to our sump pump and sewer. They were responsive and prompt, thorough and took the time to explain everything to us in great detail, patiently answering every question. They provided us with options and, most importantly, were honest and straightforward with their recommendations."
★★★★★
"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?
Camera Inspection Questions From Joliet Homeowners
Yes. Older Joliet homes often have clay or cast iron, and a home inspection won't check it.
Yes, especially for a home built before 1960. Older Joliet homes often have clay laterals and cast iron drains, and a standard home inspection doesn't look inside them. A camera inspection shows the real condition before you close.
We can often access the line another way, or install a cleanout.
We can often get in through a roof vent or by pulling a toilet. A permanent outside cleanout makes this and every future service easier, and we can install one.
It depends on the line and access. Call and we'll walk you through it.
It depends on the length of the line, the access points and what we find. Give us a call and we'll walk you through it.
You see it, we explain the options and give you a flat price. You decide.
We show you the footage, mark the spot and explain your options: 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 Joliet
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking pipes, drips under the sink and hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, worn-out 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
Want to See What's in Your Sewer Line?
Our Joliet office is at 311 N Ottawa St, Suite 2, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Crest Hill, Lockport, Rockdale, Romeoville, Plainfield, New Lenox, Manhattan and more.
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