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When a drain keeps backing up or a sewer odor will not clear, the hardest part is knowing where the problem actually sits. A plumbing camera inspection answers that by putting a live picture of the inside of your pipe on a screen: the location, the depth, and the condition of the line running under your New Jersey property. We have run camera inspections for decades, and we treat the footage as the starting point for any repair, not an afterthought.
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Plumbing camera inspection services we provide in New Jersey.
A camera inspection turns a guess into a fact. We feed a high resolution, self leveling camera through a cleanout, record the full run of the line, and use a locator to mark the exact position and depth of anything we find. That means a repair is targeted at a known point instead of exploratory, and it means you can see for yourself whether a line needs cleaning or replacing.
What we inspect in New Jersey
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Sewer camera inspection of the main line for breaks, offsets, root masses, and bellies
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Drain camera inspections on kitchen, bath, and laundry branch lines
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Camera inspection for plumbing before you buy a home in New Jersey
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Line locating and depth marking so any dig stays small and targeted
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Root intrusion diagnosis in New Jersey’s older, tree lined neighborhoods
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Post repair verification footage after a cleaning or a repair
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Recurring clog investigation to find the structural cause
How an inspection works
We work from the outside cleanout wherever one exists. If there is no accessible cleanout we will tell you before we start what the alternatives are and what each one involves.
The camera travels the length of the lateral to the municipal connection or the tank, recording as it goes. Distance is tracked so every finding has a measurement attached.
Where there is a defect we use a locator above ground to mark its position and depth. Then we walk you through the footage in plain language and tell you what does and does not need doing.
Frequently asked questions about camera inspections in New Jersey
How do I know if I need a camera inspection?
If a drain backs up more than once, several fixtures gurgle or drain slowly at the same time, you smell sewage in the yard, or you are buying an older New Jersey home, a camera inspection is the fastest way to find the cause. It replaces guesswork with a clear look inside the pipe.
What actually happens during a plumbing camera inspection?
We access the line through a cleanout, feed a waterproof camera on a flexible cable through the pipe, and watch a live feed as it travels. We note the depth and location of anything unusual and save the recording so you can review it too.
Can the camera find exactly where the problem is?
Yes. The camera head carries a small transmitter, and we use a locator on the surface to mark the precise spot and depth of a defect. That is what lets a sewer camera inspection become a small, targeted repair instead of a long trench.
Will the inspection tell me whether to repair or replace the pipe?
It gives you the information to decide. A single crack or root ball often calls for a spot repair, while repeated bellies, widespread corrosion, or a collapsed section usually points toward replacement. We show you the footage and lay out both paths with pricing.
Why does New Jersey require a camera inspection before some repairs?
Sewer and drain repairs are permitted work under the state Uniform Construction Code, and the permit and inspection process depends on documenting the actual condition of the line. Drain camera inspections provide that record, which is why we run one before major work in New Jersey.
How do I schedule a camera inspection in New Jersey?
You can book online and we will arrange a visit, often the same day. We confirm the price up front and bring the camera equipment with us when we come out.
Why New Jersey’s construction code puts a camera before the repair
In New Jersey, repairing or replacing a building sewer or drain line is regulated plumbing work, not a casual fix. Under the state Uniform Construction Code, most alterations to buried piping require a construction permit and a municipal inspection before the job can be closed out.
To pull that permit and define the scope correctly, a contractor first has to establish what is wrong, where it sits, and how far it reaches. That is hard to do from the surface. A camera inspection produces the documented evidence the process depends on: the precise location of a break or offset, the material and diameter of the pipe, and the length of line affected.
Skip that step and a repair becomes guesswork. Crews open the ground in the wrong place, the permitted scope does not match the real defect, and the inspector has no baseline to verify the finished work against. In older New Jersey systems, where clay and cast iron laterals sit beside newer PVC, guessing is especially costly.
That is why we run the camera first and keep the recording. The footage sizes the repair, supports the permit application, and gives you and the code official the same clear picture of the line before and after the work. It is the difference between a documented, code ready repair and an educated guess.
What New Jersey customers say about Just Drains
A technician who explained the problem, then filmed the line
One New Jersey customer called us about a sewage issue at her home and was wary of being sold more than she needed. Her technician, Richard Smith, walked her through what he found and recommended pulling video footage of the pipeline so she could see the condition for herself.
“Richard Smith was my technician. He was polite, professional and very transparent about the sewage issue at my house. He later recommended video footage of my pipeline which was extremely helpful.”
That is our standard approach: show the homeowner what the camera sees and explain the options before any work is scheduled. Transparency is easier when the evidence is on the screen. Read Tanya’s full Google review.
An experienced plumber and a responsive team
Another New Jersey customer described the experience from the first call to the finished job, focused on how the crew carried itself inside the home. The work was handled by Nick, whom the customer called an experienced plumber backed by a responsive team.
“We had an excellent experience from start to finish. Nick was knowledgeable, professional, and very respectful while working in our home. You can tell he is an experienced plumber.”
A camera inspection is only as useful as the person reading it, so we send technicians who can explain what the screen is showing and what it means for your next step. Read the full Google review.
Why New Jersey homeowners choose Just Drains
- A licensed New Jersey plumber on every camera inspection.
- A small, dedicated crew rather than a rotating list of subcontractors.
- Technicians who show you the footage and explain it before any work begins.
- Upfront pricing, quoted before the job starts.
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Available 24 hours a day, including emergency service.
- Just Honest Drain Service: we recommend the work you actually need and skip the extras you do not.
Schedule a plumbing camera inspection in New Jersey
Before you approve a dig or agree to replace a pipe, get a camera on the line and see its real condition for yourself. We will record the inspection, explain what it shows, and give you an upfront price with no pressure. Book your camera inspection online and we will send a technician to your New Jersey home. If the footage turns up a problem, you can check our drain cleaning service, hydro jetting, or sewer line repair, or learn more about our team.
Pro tip
If you are buying a house with mature trees anywhere near the sewer run, get the lateral inspected with a camera during attorney review. It is a small cost at the one moment when the seller still has a reason to care about the answer.
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We recently had our sewer line repaired by Just Drains and the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. The crew was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain the process. They arrived when promised, completed the work efficiently, and left the area clean when they were finished. Highly recommend!
We had to call Just Drains last Sunday. Within an hour, Paul was here. He was able to unclog our line but found a place it was catching. They were able to get a guy here with a camera in the next hour and found our pipe was crushed. A crew was here shortly and spent the next 5 hours hand digging to our crushed pipe. They got the work done, all on a Sunday, and were such kind, friendly guys.
A company who actually means that they’re 24/7 service! I called for an emergency at 11:30pm for a clogged toilet and drain. Within 2 minutes, a text came through stating a technician, Tim, was on the way. He called me directly and gave an ETA, and in less than an hour he arrived. Super friendly, and he saved us from disaster.
For starters it’s great when you can call a company on a Saturday and they answer the phone. They promptly scheduled service for Sunday morning. Their guy showed up right on time. His name was Richie and he did a great job. Great communication from the company start to finish.
Awesome company with awesome staff! Every single person who was involved with my broken sewer pipe was friendly, honest and empathetic. This was a big job with a lot of jackhammering of concrete, cutting of blacktop and so much digging, and they did it all in one day! I could not be more pleased.
I had a plumbing emergency at my elderly parents house, and I called Just Drains in a panic. They responded within an hour. Paul the technician was professional, friendly and incredibly efficient. He fixed the problem quickly without any mess. The pricing was great and no surprise charges.
I called early in the morning regarding a clog in the kitchen sink. Anthony arrived by 11. He was polite and worked neatly. The experience was great and the drain was fixed!
Very happy with the service. Honest and professional. Paul explained exactly what had happened, offered options to address the issue short and long term. Finished the job on time, tested, and cleaned everything after. Highly recommended.
Excellent. We had an emergency at our gym on a Sunday afternoon and they had someone come out within hours of our call and didn’t charge us an arm and a leg for the service.
We had a visit from Just Drains today to unclog the sewer pipe in the house. Paul Fernandez, the technician, was super nice! Very knowledgeable and professional, he explained all the steps of the procedure to clear the sewer blockage, and then executed those steps with a smile. They also gave us suggestions for future maintenance.
I had a sewer pipe issue from the house to the road and you sent out a technician, Anthony, who couldn’t have been more knowledgeable, helpful, kind, understanding and personable. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a drain company to make this call. They were out within a couple of hours after I called and the price was fair.
Replaced drains in the basement. Wonderful job. All technicians were friendly and professional.
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