Sewer Camera Inspection
See inside your sewer line on a live screen and know exactly what is causing backups before you pay for repairs.
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24/7 plumbing service
Sewer Line Repair in New York, Available 24/7
Sewage in the basement, soggy spots in the yard or a line that clogs every month usually point to a damaged sewer lateral. We find the problem on camera and fix it right.
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Quick answer: Common signs are sewage backing up into basement drains, several drains clogging at once, sewer odor, and soggy or sunken spots in the yard. The only way to know for sure is a camera inspection. It shows cracks, roots, offset joints and sags, and pinpoints where they are.
Your sewer lateral is the pipe that carries everything from your house to the city main or septic tank. When it cracks, separates at a joint, sags or fills with roots, wastewater has nowhere to go but back up into the lowest drains in the house. Fullerton Plumbing handles sewer line repair from the first emergency call through the finished fix. If sewage is backing up right now, we clear the line so the house is usable again, then inspect it with a camera to see what actually failed.
Repair options depend on what the camera shows. A single broken section may be fixed with a spot repair. Longer runs of failing pipe may be better replaced, sometimes with trenchless methods that avoid tearing up the whole yard. We explain the options in plain language and show you the footage so you understand the decision. One homeowner had us out on a Sunday night for a sewer main backing up into the basement, and our technician cleared the line, showed a live camera view and helped clean up the mess.
Know the warning signs
Signs You Need Sewer Line Repair
- Sewage backs up into basement floor drains, tubs or toilets.
- Multiple drains clog at once, especially the lowest fixtures in the house.
- You smell sewer gas in the basement or outside near the lateral.
- Wet, sunken or unusually green patches appear in the yard above the line.
- Your main line needs cleaning again and again, often for roots.
- A camera inspection showed cracks, offset joints or a sagging section.
What is included
What Our Sewer Line Repair Service Covers
- Emergency clearing of sewer backups day or night
- Live sewer camera inspection with damage location
- Spot repairs of cracked, broken or offset pipe sections
- Root damaged clay and cast iron lateral repair
- Trenchless options where the line and site allow
- Post repair flow test and clean up
How it works
Our Sewer Line Repair Process
Clear the Backup
If sewage is backing up, we open the line first with a sewer machine so your drains work again. Getting the house usable comes before any repair conversation, especially on a night or weekend.
Live Camera Inspection
We run a sewer camera through the lateral and show you the live view on screen. We locate the depth and position of any damage so we know exactly where the problem is and how big it is.
Explain Repair Options
Based on the footage, we explain whether a spot repair, a section replacement or a trenchless approach fits, and why. You get an upfront quote for the work before anything is dug or replaced.
Repair and Restore
We make the repair, test the line with water, and often run the camera again to confirm a clean flow. Excavated areas are backfilled, and the work area inside the home is cleaned up.
New York plumbing
Why Sewer Lines Fail in New York
Many sewer laterals across New York were laid decades ago using clay tile or cast iron. Clay joints let roots in, and cast iron rusts from the inside until it splits or flakes apart. In older cities like Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Buffalo and Rochester, and in established neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, mature street trees sit right over these lines. Freeze and thaw cycles shift the soil, which can pull joints apart and create sags where waste collects. Spring snowmelt saturates the ground and adds pressure to lines that are already weak.
Sewer backups are among the most urgent calls we take, which is why Fullerton answers 24/7. We are based at 1400 Central Ave in Albany and serve all of New York State. Call (518) 776-7838 and we will dispatch the nearest available technician to clear the line, show you what is wrong on camera, and quote the repair before work begins.
Pricing
What Affects the Cost of Sewer Line Repair
Sewer line repair cost depends mainly on the type and extent of damage, the depth of the pipe and what sits above it. A single cracked joint near a cleanout is a different job than a long collapsed run under a driveway, porch or mature tree. Pipe material, soil conditions and whether trenchless methods are possible all play a role. Work in the public right of way can involve coordination with the municipality. We show you the camera footage and give you an upfront quote before any repair starts.
Call (518) 776-7838 for an upfront quote. We answer 24/7 and explain the price before any work starts.
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Real Google reviews
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
★★★★★
Called for an emergency off hours drain clog. Shaq came sooner than had indicated, got the drain unclog and made sure water was draining smoothly. Professional courteous and fair price. I will definitely use Fullerton again and recommend!
Luke PotoskiGoogle review, January 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
Local service
Sewer Line Repair Near You
We provide sewer line repair across New York State from our Albany base, with daily coverage throughout the Capital Region.
FAQ
Sewer Line Repair Questions, Answered
Common signs are sewage backing up into basement drains, several drains clogging at once, sewer odor, and soggy or sunken spots in the yard. The only way to know for sure is a camera inspection. It shows cracks, roots, offset joints and sags, and pinpoints where they are.
Often, yes. Depending on the pipe condition and layout, trenchless methods such as pipe lining or pipe bursting can repair or replace a line through small access points. Not every line qualifies. A camera inspection tells us whether trenchless repair is realistic for your property.
In most New York municipalities, the homeowner is responsible for the lateral from the house to the connection at the main, and sometimes that includes the portion under the sidewalk or street. Rules vary by city and town, so check with your local public works department.
Yes. Raw sewage is a health hazard and damages floors, walls and belongings quickly. Stop using water in the house and call a plumber right away. Fullerton answers 24/7. Customers have had us out within 30 minutes on a holiday for an emergency sewage leak.
Not always. Light root intrusion can be cleared with cutting or hydro jetting and monitored. Heavy roots that have cracked or crushed the pipe usually mean a repair or replacement of that section. The camera shows how deep the damage goes so you can choose between maintenance and repair.
Clearing a backup is usually done the same visit. A spot repair can often be completed in a day, while longer replacements take more time depending on depth, access and restoration. We give you a realistic timeline along with the upfront quote after the camera inspection.
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