Root Intrusion
Tree roots entering pipe joints or damaged sections.
New York City
Sewer Camera Inspection in Staten Island
Sewer Lateral Camera Inspection — House Trap to Street: residential starting at $249. Commercial buildings starting at $599. Independent, documented, no repair sales.
Our standard inspection follows the sewer line downstream from an accessible house trap or cleanout toward its connection with the public sewer main in the street, as far as access and pipe conditions permit. It includes recorded video, photos of significant findings, and a digital inspection summary.
Interior drain stacks, individual fixture drains, and building drain piping upstream of the inspection entry point are not included. The public sewer main itself is not inspected.
An entry point being inside the basement does not mean the service includes the building’s interior drainage system.
View the separate interior drain stack serviceStaten Island has a high share of one- and two-family detached and semi-attached homes with yards, driveways and long runs from the house to the street. Longer laterals mean more joints, more grade to maintain and more opportunity for roots or settlement to affect the line.
Parts of the borough also saw sewer infrastructure added at different times, so it is common to find laterals of very different ages within a few blocks of each other. Recording the inspection gives a buyer specific, property-level information instead of a neighborhood generalization.
Local conditions
Sewer lines in Staten Island
Many Staten Island properties have an exterior cleanout near the front foundation or along the driveway side of the house.
First-time buyers
Buyers purchasing a detached or semi-attached home and adding a sewer scope to their inspection period.
Home inspectors
Local inspectors who refer the sewer portion of the inspection to an independent provider.
Homeowners
Owners who want the current condition of their line documented before listing.
Included
Every inspection includes
- Sewer lateral camera inspection from an accessible house trap or cleanout toward the street
- Up to approximately 230 feet where conditions permit
- Self-leveling HD camera
- Recorded inspection video
- Photos and screenshots of significant observations
- Documentation of visible defects
- 512Hz locating capability for significant findings when appropriate
- Digital inspection summary
- Same-day results when practical
Areas we cover in Staten Island
- Great Kills
- Tottenville
- New Dorp
- Annadale
- Eltingville
- West Brighton
- Todt Hill
- Huguenot
- Bulls Head
- Stapleton
Not an exhaustive list — we inspect throughout Staten Island.
Why inspect the sewer?
Your Home Inspection Can't See Underground.
A property's sewer lateral can contain problems that aren't visible during a traditional home inspection.
Cracked or Broken Pipe
Visible cracking, fractures or damaged sections.
Offset Joints
Pipe sections that no longer align properly.
Standing Water
Areas where water remains in the pipe and may indicate improper drainage or a belly.
Deterioration
Visible deterioration associated with aging piping.
Blockages & Buildup
Debris or buildup restricting the line.
How it works
Sewer Inspection Made Simple.
- STEP 1
Book Online
Enter the property address and request an inspection time.
- STEP 2
We Scope the Line
For the standard lateral service, we enter through an accessible house trap or cleanout and inspect downstream toward the street.
- STEP 3
Get Your Results
Receive your recorded video, important images and digital inspection summary.
- STEP 4
Make an Informed Decision
If significant concerns are visible, you can have them evaluated by a licensed plumber or sewer contractor.
Neighborhood pages
Sewer inspections across Staten Island
Detailed pages for areas we serve in Staten Island.
FAQ
Staten Island sewer inspection questions
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