Sewer Line Repair
Cracked, root filled or collapsed sewer lines found on camera and repaired, with digging kept to what the job actually needs.
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Sewer Camera Inspection in New York
Stop guessing about your sewer line. We run a waterproof camera through the pipe and show you the live view, so you see the roots, cracks or clogs for yourself.
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Quick answer: It shows the inside of your sewer line in real time: roots, cracks, broken or offset joints, sags that hold water, grease and scale buildup, foreign objects and collapsed sections. It also shows healthy pipe, which is just as useful when you are trying to rule things out.
A sewer camera inspection takes the mystery out of drain and sewer problems. We feed a waterproof camera on a flexible push cable into your line through a cleanout or other access point, and it records everything it passes: roots, grease, scale, cracks, offset joints, sags where water pools and sections that have collapsed. A locator lets us mark the location and depth of any problem from above ground, so if repair is needed, we dig in the right place instead of guessing.
At Fullerton Plumbing, you watch the inspection with us. One homeowner who called about a sewer main backing up into her basement mentioned that our technician showed her a live view of the sewer line after clearing it. That is how we work every time. You see what we see, we explain it plainly, and then you decide what to do. Sometimes the answer is simple cleaning. Sometimes it is a spot repair. Either way, you get an upfront quote before any further work starts.
Know the warning signs
Signs You Need a Sewer Camera Inspection
- Your main line backs up more than once, even after professional cleaning.
- You are buying an older home and want to know the sewer line condition.
- Roots have been cut from the line before and you want to check regrowth.
- There is sewer odor in the basement with no obvious source.
- You have been quoted a major sewer repair and want to see the damage yourself.
- You plan renovations that add bathrooms or fixtures to the existing line.
What is included
What Our Sewer Camera Inspection Service Covers
- Live camera view you watch on screen with our technician
- Full run of the sewer lateral from an access point
- Identification of roots, cracks, sags, offsets and buildup
- Above ground location and depth marking of defects
- Plain language explanation of what the footage shows
- Recommendations and an upfront quote only if work is needed
How it works
Our Sewer Camera Inspection Process
Access the Line
We find the best entry point, usually a basement or outdoor cleanout. If the line is fully blocked, we clear enough of it first so the camera can travel and actually show the condition of the pipe walls.
Run the Camera
The camera head travels the line while you watch the live view on our monitor. We narrate what each section shows, from healthy pipe to root intrusion, cracks, joint gaps, grease buildup or standing water.
Locate Problem Spots
A transmitter in the camera head lets us pinpoint the location and depth of each defect from above ground. We mark it so any future repair targets exactly the right spot and nothing more.
Review Your Options
We walk through what we found, what matters and what can wait. If cleaning, jetting or repair makes sense, you get an upfront quote. If the line looks healthy, we tell you that just as clearly.
New York plumbing
Why a Camera Inspection Matters for New York Homes
Across New York, a large share of homes sit on sewer laterals that are older than anyone living in them. In Albany, Troy, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester and the brownstone and rowhouse blocks of Brooklyn, those lines are often clay tile or cast iron, with joints that let roots in and walls that scale or crack over time. Freeze and thaw cycles and heavy spring snowmelt shift the soil around them. Because the pipe is buried, problems stay invisible until sewage shows up in the basement. A camera is the only way to see what is really happening underground.
If you are buying a house, chasing a recurring clog or weighing a big repair quote, call Fullerton at (518) 776-7838. We answer 24/7, serve all of New York State from our Albany base, and will show you the live view of your line so you can make a decision based on facts, not guesses. If the line is healthy, we will tell you that too.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of a Sewer Camera Inspection
The cost of a sewer camera inspection depends on access and line conditions. A clear, accessible cleanout makes for a straightforward inspection, while a line with no cleanout may need access through a toilet or vent. If the line is blocked, clearing it first adds time. Longer runs and lines with multiple branches take longer to inspect and locate. Pairing the inspection with drain cleaning or jetting is common. We give you an upfront quote before we begin.
Call (518) 776-7838 for an upfront quote. We answer 24/7 and explain the price before any work starts.
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What Customers Say About Fullerton
★★★★★
Called Fullerton for a sewer main backing up into my basement on a Sunday night and they had someone sent out within an hour. Shaquille was incredibly helpful with clearing out the line and showing us a live view of our sewer line. Shaquille even went above to help us clean out the water mess from the issue. Overall great experience and fast help!
Natalie RGoogle review, September 2025
★★★★★
I had an emeregncy sewage leak on New Year's Day 2025 and Fullerton Plumbing was able to come to our home within 30 minutes of our call. They were very friendly, reasonable, and attentive. I will use them again.
Alex PsomasGoogle review, January 2025
★★★★★
Both Darnell and Shaquille were skilled, courteous and professional. The work was completed in the afternoon that I called, having a leaky sink disposal replaced and a new GFI outlet installed. Very happy with the work done by Fullerton!
Mark ChevalierGoogle review, May 2025
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Sewer Camera Inspection Near You
We provide sewer camera inspection across New York State from our Albany base, with daily coverage throughout the Capital Region.
FAQ
Sewer Camera Inspection Questions, Answered
It shows the inside of your sewer line in real time: roots, cracks, broken or offset joints, sags that hold water, grease and scale buildup, foreign objects and collapsed sections. It also shows healthy pipe, which is just as useful when you are trying to rule things out.
Yes, and we encourage it. Our technicians show you the live view on the monitor and explain what you are seeing as the camera moves through the line. Customers have specifically mentioned seeing the live view of their sewer line during a visit.
For older homes, it is one of the smartest checks you can make. Standard home inspections usually do not include the sewer lateral, and a damaged line can be an expensive surprise. A camera inspection shows the condition of the pipe before you close.
A straightforward inspection from an accessible cleanout typically fits within a single visit, often around an hour. Blocked lines, long laterals, branches or no cleanout access can extend that. We will give you an idea of timing when you call.
Yes. The camera head carries a transmitter, and a receiver above ground picks up its signal to show the location and approximate depth of the problem. That lets any repair target the right spot, which limits digging and saves time.
Usually some clearing is needed if the line is fully blocked, because the camera cannot travel through standing waste or see through it. We open the line first, then run the camera to see why the clog formed in the first place.
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