Camera & Video Sewer Inspection in Kenilworth

Definition

Sewer Camera Inspection in Kenilworth, NJ

A sewer camera inspection in Kenilworth, NJ is a diagnostic service that sends a waterproof CCTV camera through your drain or sewer line to show its condition on a live video screen. It answers the question every other drain service depends on: what is actually wrong inside the pipe, and exactly where.

Sabra Drain & Sewer has used video pipe inspection for years as part of drain cleaning, leak detection and dig and no-dig repair work. Seeing the pipe before deciding on a repair is what keeps homeowners from paying for the wrong fix.

Equipment

The Camera Equipment We Use

• Push-rod inspection cameras on flexible fiberglass rods that travel through bends in building drains and sewer laterals.
• Self-leveling camera heads that keep the image upright so defects are easy to read.
• LED lighting to light the inside of dark, wet pipe.
• Built-in locating transmitters (sondes) that let us find the camera's position and depth from above ground.
• Recording monitors that capture the inspection so you can review the findings.

Reading the results

Common Defects and What They Mean

• Root intrusion at joints: roots entering through the seams of clay or cast iron pipe; usually cleaned and then repaired or lined.
• Cracks and fractures: from age, soil movement or roots; small cracks may be lined, larger ones repaired.
• Offset or separated joints: pipe sections shifted out of line, catching debris and letting roots in.
• Sags or bellies: low spots where water and waste pool; often need sectional replacement.
• Scale and corrosion: narrowing inside cast iron; cleaned with hydro-jetting.
• Collapsed or deformed pipe: especially in Orangeburg pipe; usually requires replacement.

Real estate

Sewer Camera Inspection Before Buying a Home

The sewer lateral is usually the property owner's responsibility, and replacing it can be one of the larger repair bills a new homeowner faces. A standard home inspection typically does not scope the sewer line.

A pre-purchase sewer camera inspection shows roots, breaks, sags and pipe material before closing, giving buyers information to negotiate and sellers a chance to address problems before listing. Sewer lateral inspections are often required for real estate transactions.

After cleaning

Inspecting Before and After Cleaning

Heavy grease or scale can hide cracks and joint defects. Cleaning the line with hydro-jetting first often gives a clearer picture. A follow-up inspection after cleaning or repair confirms the work: you see a clear, flowing pipe rather than taking it on faith.

What we see

What a Sewer Camera Inspection Can Find

• Tree roots entering through joints and cracks.
• Cracked, broken or collapsed pipe.
• Offset or separated joints
• Sags or bellies where water and waste collect.
• Grease, scale and debris buildup.
• Deteriorated pipe materials such as corroded cast iron or deformed Orangeburg pipe.
• Foreign objects lodged in the line.

How it works

How a Video Sewer Inspection Works

A waterproof CCTV camera on a flexible push rod is fed into the line through a cleanout or other access point. The live video shows the inside of the pipe as the camera travels, and a locating transmitter in the camera head lets us mark where problems are and how deep the pipe runs.

Because the inspection happens from inside the pipe, there is no digging to diagnose the problem. Repairs can then be targeted to the exact location.

When to inspect

When You Should Schedule a Camera Inspection

• Recurring clogs and backups that keep coming back after cleaning.
• Before buying or selling a home, as a sewer lateral inspection.
• Before a repair or replacement, to choose the right method.
• After hydro-jetting or root removal, to confirm the line is clear.
• Before landscaping, additions or driveway work over the sewer line.

Service area

Camera Inspection & Video Sewer Inspection Across Nine New Jersey Counties

Sabra Drain & Sewer provides video sewer camera inspection in Kenilworth from our base at 307 S Michigan Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033, to homeowners and businesses throughout Essex, Union, Hudson, Bergen, Middlesex, Monmouth, Passaic, Morris and Ocean counties. We are family-owned with over 40 years of experience, not a franchise, and available 24/7 for emergencies. Call 973-715-9422.