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Video Camera Sewer Inspections in Tinley Park, IL
Buying a home, chasing a floor drain that keeps backing up or adding a basement bathroom? A camera inspection shows you what's going on inside the sewer line. You watch live, and we mark every problem by distance. From our office on 185th Street.
Common Reasons to Get a Sewer Camera Inspection
Most Tinley Park camera inspections are planned. Here's why homeowners book them:
Before You Buy
A home inspection doesn't look inside the sewer line. A camera does, before you close.
Before a Basement Bathroom
Some homes here were built with a rough-in for a future basement bathroom. We check the line it will drain into first.
After a Backup
If the floor drain has backed up, the camera shows why: roots, a sag, grease or a broken fitting.
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 Tinley Park Sewer Lines
About 8 in 10 Tinley Park homes were built between 1970 and 2009. Here's what their sewer lines tend to show on camera.
Bellies Where the Ground Settled
Backfilled soil around subdivision sewer lines settles over the years. The camera shows the low spots where water stands and solids collect.
Roots at Fittings and Joints
Trees planted with the homes are now mature. Their roots show up at joints and fittings, often near the house or at the connection to the main.
Offset Joints
Ground movement and freeze-thaw can shift pipe sections out of line. Debris catches on the lip.
The Connection to the Main
We follow the line all the way out, so you know the condition of every foot before deciding anything.
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How a Sewer Camera Inspection Works
Here's how the inspection goes and what you get at the end:
1. Start at the Cleanout
We go in through an existing cleanout. If your home doesn't have an accessible one, we'll tell you the options.
2. Watch It Live
A waterproof, lighted camera travels the line while you watch the screen with us.
3. Keep the Footage
We mark every issue by distance, 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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"Brandon was pretty amazing! Very knowledgeable and he took a lot of time to explain in clear language as we went through the inspection. You will be in very good hands with him, if you ever need a walkthrough of your property."
★★★★★
"Thank you to Scott and Payton for coming by and helping us out. They identified a sewer pipe problem that was worse than what we were expecting, they provided a solution to the problem that will help in the long run and we have confidence that the solution will solve the problem and that we will not have to worry about it in the future"
★★★★★
"I had J. Blanton Plumbing come service a potential sewer line back-up and I was super impressed with the entire experience. My technician was Stephen Walen and he was fantastic. He scoped our entire line so we could see where our main line hooks up to off-shoots of our other pipes. He walked through all different short & long-term scenarios so we could make informed decisions. [...]"
Got Questions?
Camera Inspection Questions From Tinley Park Homeowners
Yes. Even newer lines can sag or have roots, and a home inspection won't show it.
Yes. Even lines from the 1980s and 1990s can sag, crack at a fitting or have roots, and a standard home inspection doesn't look inside the sewer line. A camera inspection shows the real condition while it's still part of the deal.
We can often go in through another access point, or install a cleanout.
We can often get in through a roof vent or by pulling a toilet, but an outside cleanout makes this and every future service easier. If you don't have one, we can install one for you.
It depends on the length of the line and access. Call and we'll walk you through it.
It depends on the length of the line, how many access points we need and what we find. 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 location 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 say so.
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 Tinley Park
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Toilets & Faucets
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Burst Pipes & Spigots
Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
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 Tinley Park office is at 8200 185th St, Suite G28, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Orland Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Homer Glen, Midlothian and more.
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