What's Actually in Your Sewer Line?
Sewer camera inspection and video pipe inspection for homes and businesses across Metro East Illinois, the only way to know for sure.
- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
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- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
- Repair-first approach, we fix it when we can
- Licensed, Bonded & Insured
- 100% satisfaction guarantee
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From Emergency Repairs to Full Installations
Whether it’s a leaking pipe, a failing water heater, or plumbing for a brand-new build, our licensed team handles projects of every size across the metro east region.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, when it can’t wait, we answer. Day or night, Priority Plumbing shows up fast and fixes it right the first time.
Drains &
Sewer
Slow drains, clogs, and sewer line problems don’t fix themselves. From drain cleaning to full sewer replacement, we diagnose the root cause and get it flowing again.
Commercial Plumbing
Businesses can’t afford plumbing downtime. We handle everything from backflow testing and maintenance contracts to restaurant drain service and new construction rough-ins.
Water
Quality
If your water smells, tastes off, or leaves buildup on everything — there’s a fix. We install whole-home filtration, water softeners, HALO systems, and treat well water at the source.
Water
Heaters
No hot water is never convenient. We repair, replace, and install both tank and tankless water heaters — usually same day, and always with upfront pricing.
Pumps
Sump pumps, well pumps, ejector pumps — we install, repair, and replace all of them. Don’t wait for a pump failure to become a flooded basement or a dry tap.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups, no hot water, when it can’t wait, we answer. Day or night, Priority Plumbing shows up fast and fixes it right the first time.
Drains &
Sewer
Slow drains, clogs, and sewer line problems don’t fix themselves. From drain cleaning to full sewer replacement, we diagnose the root cause and get it flowing again.
Commercial Plumbing
Businesses can’t afford plumbing downtime. We handle everything from backflow testing and maintenance contracts to restaurant drain service and new construction rough-ins.
Water
Quality
If your water smells, tastes off, or leaves buildup on everything — there’s a fix. We install whole-home filtration, water softeners, HALO systems, and treat well water at the source.
Water
Heaters
No hot water is never convenient. We repair, replace, and install both tank and tankless water heaters — usually same day, and always with upfront pricing.
Pumps
Sump pumps, well pumps, ejector pumps — we install, repair, and replace all of them. Don’t wait for a pump failure to become a flooded basement or a dry tap.
See What's in the Line Before You Spend Money on It
Every sewer repair recommendation we make starts with a camera inspection. Not a guess based on symptoms. Not an assumption based on the home’s age. A camera runs through the actual line so we can see what’s there, root intrusion, a crack, a pipe belly, grease buildup, a collapsed section, or a line in better condition than the symptoms suggested.
A sewer camera inspection is also one of the most valuable tools a homebuyer has before closing on a property. A standard home inspection doesn’t assess the sewer line. A sewer scope does, and it can reveal conditions that change the conversation on a home purchase before the papers are signed.
We provide sewer camera inspection for residential and commercial customers throughout Metro East Illinois. Priority Plumbing Services is licensed, bonded, and insured in Illinois (License No. 055-045366). Every inspection includes a clear report of what the camera found and honest recommendations for what, if anything, needs to happen next.
Signs You Should Schedule a Sewer Camera Inspection
- You're Buying a Home and Want to Know the Sewer Condition
A standard home inspection checks the visible and accessible systems in a home. The sewer line running from the house to the street is underground, invisible to a standard inspection. Root intrusion, cracked pipe, a partial collapse, or deteriorating cast iron or clay tile won’t show up in a home inspection report. A sewer scope before closing gives you that information while you still have negotiating leverage.
Urgency: Schedule before closing — post-purchase is too late to negotiate on a failing sewer line.
- You've Had a Sewer Backup and Want to Know Why
Clearing a sewer backup restores drainage. A camera inspection after clearing tells you why it backed up, root intrusion, a crack at a joint, a grease accumulation that cleaning didn’t fully address, or a structural pipe failure. Without knowing the cause, the backup is likely to return. The camera is what separates a temporary fix from an informed repair decision.
Urgency: Schedule alongside or immediately after clearing, the cause determines the right next step.
- Your Drains Keep Clogging After Cleaning
A drain that recurs after being cleared, especially the main line, is telling you there’s a pipe condition causing the recurrence that cleaning doesn’t address. Root intrusion at a joint, a pipe belly collecting debris, or a partial collapse that catches everything passing through are all conditions only visible with a camera. The pattern of recurrence is the signal to look inside the pipe.
Urgency: Schedule a camera inspection with the next cleaning — recurring clogs have an underlying cause worth identifying.
- Your Home Is Over 40 Years Old and Has Never Had a Sewer Inspection
Metro East Illinois has a significant stock of homes built between the 1940s and 1980s, many with original clay tile or cast iron sewer lines approaching or past their expected lifespan. A proactive sewer camera inspection on a home in that age range gives you an accurate picture of line condition before a failure forces the issue. Catching a deteriorating line before it fails is far less disruptive than dealing with it as an emergency.
Urgency: No emergency — proactive inspection before failure is always the better outcome.
- You're Planning Sewer Work and Want to Know the Scope First
Before authorizing any sewer repair, replacement, or trenchless lining work, a camera inspection confirms what’s actually in the line. The repair scope should match the pipe condition, not the symptoms or the assumption. A camera inspection before repair authorization is how we ensure we’re recommending the right fix for your actual situation.
Urgency: Always schedule before major sewer work — the camera determines the repair scope.
Types of Sewer Camera Inspection We Handle
- Diagnostic Sewer Camera Inspection
Camera inspection to diagnose the cause of a specific drain or sewer problem, recurring backups, slow drainage throughout the house, sewage odor, or suspected root intrusion. The camera identifies the location and nature of the problem and informs the repair recommendation. This is the most common type of inspection we perform and the starting point for any sewer repair quote.
- Pre-Purchase Sewer Scope
Camera inspection of the sewer line before a home purchase closes. We run the camera from a cleanout or by pulling a toilet, inspect the full line to the street connection, and provide a clear report of what the camera found. Buyers use this report to negotiate repairs, credits, or, in some cases, to walk away before closing on a home with a failing sewer line.
- Post-Cleaning Inspection
Camera inspection runs after drain or sewer line cleaning to confirm the line is clear and assess what the cleaning revealed about pipe condition. Particularly valuable after hydro jetting, a clean pipe gives the clearest possible camera view of the pipe interior and any structural issues present.
- Commercial Sewer Camera Inspection
Camera inspection for commercial facilities, restaurants, multi-unit residential buildings, and commercial properties with sewer history or planned sewer work. Commercial lines involve larger diameter pipe and often more complex layouts, we provide commercial sewer camera inspection throughout Metro East Illinois with the same diagnostic standard as residential.
Benefits of Professional Sewer Camera Inspection
- Know Before You Spend
Sewer repair and replacement is one of the most significant plumbing expenses a homeowner or property owner faces. A camera inspection before any repair authorization confirms the scope is matched to the actual pipe condition. It’s the difference between repairing a single cracked section and replacing a full line based on symptoms that didn’t require it, or the reverse, patching a line that needed full replacement because no one looked first.
- Find Root Intrusion Before It Blocks the Line
Root intrusion is one of the most common sewer problems in Metro East Illinois, especially in older neighborhoods with mature trees and aging clay tile joints. Roots grow slowly and consistently. A camera inspection can identify early-stage root intrusion before it blocks the line, allowing treatment or repair at a fraction of the cost of emergency backup response.
- Protect a Home Purchase
A sewer scope before closing is one of the most cost-effective inspections a homebuyer can commission. The average cost of a sewer line replacement, $5,000 to $15,000, dwarfs the cost of a pre-purchase inspection many times over. Buyers who skip the sewer scope and discover a failing line after closing have no recourse. Buyers who scope before closing can negotiate, require repairs, or walk away with their deposit intact.
- Confirm Repair Quality After the Work Is Done
A post-repair camera inspection confirms that a sewer repair, trenchless lining, or pipe replacement was performed correctly, the liner cured properly, the replacement pipe is seated correctly, and the line is clear and flowing as intended. We run a post-repair camera on every sewer job as standard practice. We don’t close out a repair until the camera confirms it.
- Documentation for Insurance and Real Estate
A sewer camera inspection report provides documentation of pipe condition at a specific point in time, useful for insurance claims involving sewer backup damage, for real estate transactions, and for establishing a baseline before planned sewer work. We provide a clear written report of findings with every inspection.
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Need a price first? We'll give you one. Ready to go? We'll get you on the schedule — same day when possible. You'll get a text or email confirmation.
We Show Up and Do the Work
Our licensed team arrives on time, explains what we're doing, and treats your home like our own. No surprises.
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You get a clear invoice and a 1-year warranty on our work. If anything isn't right, we come back and fix it.
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Proudly Serving Five Counties Across Southern Illinois
From our home base in Pocahontas, we serve homes and businesses across Madison, Bond, Clinton, Montgomery, and Macoupin Counties. One local team that shows up fast and gets it done right. If you’re in the Metro East or surrounding areas, we’ve got you covered!
Sewer Camera Inspection Questions
What does a sewer camera inspection show?
A sewer camera shows the interior condition of the pipe from the access point to the street connection, root intrusion and entry points, cracks and joint separations, grease and scale buildup, pipe belly or sag, partial or full collapse, the pipe material, and the overall structural condition of the line. It’s the most accurate diagnostic tool available for underground sewer lines, nothing else gives you a direct view of what’s inside the pipe.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?
Yes, we recommend it. A standard home inspection doesn’t assess the sewer line. For homes built before 1980 with original clay tile or cast iron sewer lines, a sewer scope is especially important. A $300–$500 inspection before closing is far less expensive than a $5,000–$15,000 sewer replacement after the keys are in your hand. Schedule it during the inspection contingency period so findings can be addressed before closing.
How long does a sewer camera inspection take?
Most residential sewer camera inspections are completed in 45 minutes to an hour, including access point setup, running the camera to the street, and walking through findings with you. Longer lines, difficult access, or commercial lines with larger diameter may take longer. We’ll give you an accurate time estimate when you call.
What if the camera finds a problem?
We walk you through exactly what the camera showed, the location, the condition, and what it means for the line’s performance and longevity. Then we give you a written estimate for repair options. You’re not obligated to proceed with anything the day of the inspection. Take the information, think it through, and call us when you’re ready. No pressure.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
Sewer camera inspection pricing is straightforward, we provide upfront pricing when you call. The inspection cost is separate from any repair estimate. If you proceed with a repair we quote from the inspection, the inspection fee is typically applied toward the repair. Ask when you call and we’ll walk you through how it works.
Do you provide sewer camera inspection for commercial properties?
Yes. Commercial sewer camera inspection for restaurants, multi-unit buildings, commercial facilities, and properties undergoing pre-purchase due diligence throughout Metro East Illinois. Commercial lines involve larger pipe diameter and more complex layouts, we’re equipped to inspect both residential and commercial lines. Call (618) 207-1647 to schedule.