Sewer Repair
Root intrusion, cracked pipe and repeat backups in sewer lines that are now 60 to 80 years old.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Sewer Camera Inspections in Skokie, IL
With so many Skokie sewer lines now 60 to 80 years old, a camera inspection is the best way to know what you're dealing with. We record the line, mark each problem's location and depth and walk you through it. Our office is on Lincoln Avenue.
Reasons Skokie Homeowners Get a Camera Inspection
The usual reasons:
Buying a Postwar Home
The lateral is likely as old as the house.
The Line Gets Rodded Every Year
Find out whether a repair would end it.
Before a Basement Remodel
Check the line and under-floor drains first.
After a Storm Backup
Learn whether it was your line or the village sewer.
What We Find in Skokie Sewer Lines
Skokie footage tends to show the same things, because so much of the town was built at once.
Roots at Clay Joints
The most common finding.
Scaled or Cracked Cast Iron
Under the basement floor, where the line leaves the house.
Offset Joints
Sections that shifted over the decades.
Past Repairs
PVC patches joined to the original clay.
Old Repairs
Past fixes from previous owners.
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How a Camera Inspection Works With Us
You see exactly what we see.
1. In Through the Cleanout
No digging.
2. Every Problem Located
Position and depth marked.
3. Explained Plainly
Plus a copy of the video.
Why Skokie Buyers Scope the Sewer
Most Skokie homes were built in the 1940s, '50s and '60s, and many still drain through their original clay lateral. A standard home inspection doesn't look inside that pipe. A camera inspection during your inspection period shows roots, cracks and sags, with the location and depth of each. If a repair is needed, you'll know before closing, when it can still be part of the conversation.
Customer Stories
Sewer Inspection Reviews
4.7 stars from 5,669+ Google reviews across all J. Blanton locations.
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"We’ve been using this company for a few months now to do work on our recently purchased house. Christian was out to do our inspection today. Good communication prior to and during the inspection. Work recommended and quoted seems reasonable. Dog approves."
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"Andrew was very professional and personable! He was thourough in his inspection and very courteous. He also really hit it off with my family including the cats! Lol"
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"Scott was thorough, honest and efficient. I appreciated his transparency. He walked through the inspection process and answered many questions."
Got Questions?
Sewer Camera Questions From Skokie Homeowners
Yes. Most laterals here are 60+ years old.
Yes. Most Skokie laterals are 60 years old or more, and a standard home inspection doesn't look inside them.
Yes, through the cleanout.
Yes. From the cleanout, the camera follows the line under the floor and out to the street.
Accurate enough to plan a repair.
Our locator picks up the camera's signal from above and marks the spot and the depth, so repairs can be planned precisely.
Yes, you keep it.
Yes. You keep the recording to share with a seller, an agent or another contractor.
Yes.
Yes. It shows whether your line was blocked or the sewer system was full.
Usually within a few days.
Usually within a few days, to fit your inspection window.
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 Skokie
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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.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, low pressure from old galvanized pipe and hidden leaks behind walls.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
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 Skokie office is at 8001 Lincoln Ave, Suite 301, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Golf and more.
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