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When your drains back up or toilets won’t flush properly, you need to know what’s really happening in those pipes buried under your St. James property. Most companies show up and start digging holes in your yard, hoping they’ll find the problem somewhere.
We use professional camera inspection technology to see exactly what’s wrong, where it’s located, and how serious the damage really is. Our waterproof cameras travel through your entire sewer system, sending back real-time video footage that shows you cracks, blockages, root intrusions, and pipe collapses without tearing up your landscaping.
Three weeks ago, a client called us with a flooded basement and no idea why. After 20 minutes with our camera inspection equipment, we found tree roots had completely blocked their main sewer line 40 feet underground. What could have been a $15,000 emergency became a $2,500 planned repair because we caught it with camera technology before it turned into a disaster.
We’ve been providing trusted camera inspection services to St. James homeowners since 1998. As a family-owned business, we understand what it means to protect your home and your family’s health.
We’ve earned over 325 five-star reviews by doing something most companies don’t – telling you the truth about what we find, even when it means less work for us. Our technicians regularly determine that systems don’t need service yet, saving customers thousands of dollars they would have spent unnecessarily.
St. James sits in an area where Long Island’s sandy soil shifts over time, causing pipes to sag and create low spots where waste gets trapped. Those beautiful oak and maple trees that make our neighborhoods so attractive also have root systems that love to squeeze through tiny cracks in sewer pipes. We know exactly what to look for because we’ve been solving these local problems for over two decades.
Our camera inspection process starts with inserting a high-definition waterproof camera attached to a flexible rod into your sewer line through an access point. The camera travels through your entire pipe system, capturing live video footage that we both watch on a monitor above ground.
Radio transmitters on the camera record the exact depth and physical location from the surface of any defect or obstruction. This means we can tell you precisely where problems are located – down to the foot – so if any digging is needed, we know exactly where to start.
You’ll see everything we see in real-time. Cracks, root intrusion, sediment buildup, pipe separation, and blockages all show up clearly on the video feed. We save the footage and provide you with a copy for your records, along with a detailed report of our findings and recommendations for any necessary repairs.
The entire inspection typically takes 1 to 3 hours depending on your pipe length and system complexity. No excavation, no guesswork, no surprises – just clear answers about the condition of your pipes.
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Our camera inspection service covers pipes ranging from 2 to 36 inches in diameter, reaching up to 750 feet in length. We inspect sewer lines, drain lines, septic systems, storm drains, and any underground piping on your St. James property.
The inspection includes a thorough visual examination of your pipe’s interior condition, identification of any blockages or damage, precise location mapping of problem areas, and detailed documentation with video footage you can keep. We also provide written recommendations for any repairs or maintenance needed.
St. James homeowners often deal with specific challenges like root intrusion from mature trees, pipe bellies caused by shifting sandy soil, and aging cesspool systems that need regular monitoring. Our cameras can detect these issues early, when they’re still manageable and affordable to fix rather than waiting until they become expensive emergencies.
Most residential camera inspections in St. James range from $200 to $400 depending on pipe length and accessibility. Compare that to emergency sewer repairs that start around $3,000 and quickly reach $10,000 or more when pipes need replacement. Camera inspection pays for itself by catching problems while they’re still small.
Most residential camera inspections in St. James cost between $200 to $400, depending on your pipe length and how easy it is to access your system. This might seem like an expense, but it’s actually one of the smartest investments you can make in your property.
Compare that $200-400 to what happens when you skip the inspection and problems turn into emergencies. Sewer repairs start around $3,000 and quickly reach $10,000 or more when pipes need replacement. We’ve seen homeowners save thousands by catching issues early through camera inspection rather than waiting until sewage backs up into their basement.
The inspection pays for itself by giving you accurate information about your pipe condition, eliminating guesswork, and letting you plan repairs on your timeline rather than dealing with emergency situations at premium prices.
Camera inspection reveals the most common pipe problems we see in St. James and throughout Suffolk County. Tree root intrusion is probably the biggest issue – those beautiful oak and maple trees have root systems that love to squeeze through tiny cracks in sewer pipes and grow until they completely block your line.
We also find pipe bellies, which happen when Long Island’s sandy soil shifts over time and causes pipes to sag, creating low spots where waste gets trapped. Cracks, fractures, joint separation, grease buildup, and foreign objects that shouldn’t be in your pipes all show up clearly on our high-definition cameras.
The camera also detects deteriorating pipe material, water infiltration issues, and blockages caused by everything from flushable wipes to years of accumulated debris. Each problem has a different solution, which is why seeing exactly what’s wrong is so much better than guessing.
Most camera inspections in St. James take between 1 to 3 hours, depending on how long your pipes are and how complex your system is. If you have a simple residential setup with shorter pipe runs, we might be done in an hour. Larger properties or more complex systems take longer to inspect thoroughly.
The actual camera work moves pretty quickly – we can travel through about 100 feet of pipe in just a few minutes. What takes time is carefully examining everything we see, marking problem locations, and documenting our findings so you have a complete picture of your pipe condition.
We never rush the process because missing something important defeats the whole purpose of the inspection. You’ll get real-time footage, a detailed report, and a copy of the video for your records, plus time to ask questions about what we found and what it means for your system.
You should get camera inspection whenever you’re experiencing slow drains, recurring clogs, gurgling sounds from your drains, or multiple fixtures backing up at the same time. These are early warning signs that something’s happening in your main sewer line, and camera inspection can show you exactly what before it becomes an emergency.
Camera inspection is also smart before buying a home in St. James. Most home inspections don’t include sewer line evaluation because inspectors can’t see underground pipes. Our inspection reports help you negotiate repair costs or give you peace of mind that the sewer system is in good condition.
If you’re planning a kitchen or bathroom remodel, camera inspection helps determine whether your existing pipes can handle the changes. And for preventive maintenance, inspection every few years lets you catch problems like root intrusion or pipe deterioration before they cause expensive damage.
No digging required. That’s the whole point of camera inspection – we can see inside your pipes without tearing up your St. James landscaping, driveway, or sidewalk. The camera goes into your sewer line through existing access points like cleanouts or through your home’s plumbing fixtures.
Our waterproof camera travels through your entire pipe system on a flexible rod, sending back real-time video footage to a monitor above ground. We can spot cracks, blockages, root intrusions, and pipe collapses without any excavation at all.
If we do find problems that need repair, the camera inspection shows us exactly where to dig – down to the specific location and depth. This means minimal disruption to your property and much lower repair costs because we’re not guessing where the problem might be located.
Absolutely. Camera inspection is one of the best ways to prevent expensive sewer emergencies because it catches problems while they’re still manageable and affordable to fix. We’ve seen this countless times – a $300 camera inspection identifies root intrusion or a small crack that can be addressed for a few hundred dollars rather than waiting until it becomes a major blockage or pipe collapse.
Just last month, we found early-stage root intrusion in a St. James home’s sewer line. The homeowner spent $800 on preventive root removal instead of the $8,000 it would have cost to replace the entire line if those roots had been allowed to grow and crack the pipe completely.
Camera inspection also helps you plan maintenance on your schedule rather than dealing with emergency situations at premium prices. When you know what’s happening in your pipes, you can budget for repairs and handle them during normal business hours instead of paying emergency rates for weekend or holiday service calls.
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