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Sewer line camera inspection on Long Island
A waterproof camera run through your sewer or drain line shows what is really causing recurring clogs or backups. JET provides sewer camera inspections for Long Island homes, businesses and buyers, with 24/7 service for urgent problems.
When a camera inspection makes sense
A simple clog doesn't always need a camera. These situations usually do.
Clogs keep coming back
If the same line needs clearing again and again, the camera shows what keeps catching debris.
Trees near the line
Large trees between the house and the street or cesspool are a common source of root intrusion.
Buying a property
A standard home inspection usually doesn't look inside the sewer line, so a camera check fills that gap before you close.
Before digging or repair
Seeing the problem and its location first means any excavation can be limited to the section that needs it.
After a repair
A follow-up inspection confirms the repaired section is sound and the line is clear.
How a sewer camera inspection works
Instead of guessing from symptoms, a camera lets the technician and the property owner see the inside of the pipe.
What a sewer camera inspection is
A small waterproof camera on a flexible cable is fed into the line through a cleanout or other access point. It sends live video back to a monitor as it travels, so the technician can see the pipe walls, the joints and anything in the way.
Because the camera travels inside the existing pipe, nothing has to be dug up to look at it.
What the camera can find
- Tree root intrusion at joints and cracks
- Grease, scale and sludge buildup
- Cracked, broken or corroded pipe
- Collapsed sections
- Pipe separation, offset joints and misaligned connections
- Bellied or sagging sections that hold water
- Foreign objects lodged in the line
The inspection also helps locate where along the line the problem sits.
Why see before you fix
Knowing the exact cause avoids trial-and-error repairs. A line packed with grease needs cleaning, a root-filled joint may need cutting or sewer jetting, and a collapsed section needs repair. Each calls for a different plan.
It also helps you decide with real information. You can see what the technician sees, and the recommendation is based on it.
For home buyers and sellers
The sewer line is easy to overlook when buying a property because it is underground and out of sight. A camera inspection before closing shows whether the line from the building to the street sewer or to the cesspool is in reasonable shape or has problems worth knowing about.
On a property with a cesspool or septic system, the line inspection is separate from the system itself. Ask about cesspool and septic services if you also want the system looked at.
What happens after the inspection
The technician explains what the camera showed and the options that fit. That may be drain cleaning, hydro jetting, main line sewer service, or blocked sewer line repair for damaged pipe. If the line looks sound, that is worth knowing too.
JET provides sewer camera inspections for both residential and commercial properties, from single-family homes to restaurants, offices and apartment buildings.
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Sewer camera inspection FAQs
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What does a sewer camera inspection show?
It shows the inside of the pipe, including roots, buildup, cracks, breaks, sags, collapsed sections and foreign objects, along with roughly where they are.
Do I need a camera inspection for a simple clog?
Not always. A one-time clog is often just cleared. A camera is most useful when clogs keep returning or the cause isn't clear.
Does a camera inspection involve digging?
No. The camera goes in through an existing cleanout or access point. It can help show whether digging is needed and where.
Should I get one before buying a house?
It is a good idea, especially for older homes or properties with large trees, since a standard home inspection usually doesn't look inside the sewer line.
Can you fix what the camera finds?
In many cases, yes. JET provides drain cleaning, jetting, sewer line service and repairs, and will explain the options after the inspection.
Schedule a sewer camera inspection
Recurring clogs, a house you are about to buy, or a repair you want checked? Call JET Cesspool Service at (631) 260-3640 to schedule a sewer line camera inspection on Long Island.
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