Free Sewer Lateral & Camera Inspection in Delaware County, PA

See the problem on screen for yourself — then get a written estimate with options, and no obligation to do a thing.

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What a Free Sewer Lateral Inspection Includes

• Full sewer camera inspection — We push a high-definition camera through your sewer lateral from the cleanout to the city main and record the entire run.
• You watch it live — Roots, a bellied pipe, an offset joint, a crack, a collapse, grease — whatever is wrong, you see it on the screen the moment we find it. No guessing, no “trust me.”
• Exact location and depth — We electronically locate the defect so you know precisely where the problem sits under your yard, driveway, or basement.
• A written estimate with options — You get the diagnosis in writing, with repair choices laid out side by side, including no-dig trenchless solutions where they apply.
• Zero obligation — Take the footage and the estimate, sleep on it, get a second opinion. The inspection is yours to keep, free.

Why a Camera Inspection Is the Right First Step

You cannot fix what you cannot see. A free sewer inspection turns a scary, invisible problem into something concrete and on-screen. Before you authorize any digging or spend a dollar on a repair, a camera inspection tells you three things that change everything: what is actually wrong, exactly where it is, and whether the fix needs to be a full dig or can be done trenchless. Plenty of homeowners are quoted a costly excavation when the camera shows a problem that a no-dig repair solves for less. The only way to know is to look first.

From Inspection to a Real Fix — Trenchless, In-House

When the camera does find a failed lateral, you are already with the company that can fix it the right way. Owner-operated trenchless work means your repair is done in-house — no subcontractors, no crew handoffs. For badly cracked, root-invaded, or collapsed laterals, trenchless pipe bursting pulls a brand-new pipe through the path of the old one and snaps it apart underground — no trench across your yard. The result is a seamless new line rated for roughly 50 years of service, often completed same or next day. Where a full replacement is the answer, our trenchless sewer line replacement restores the line with minimal digging. The inspection is the doorway; the no-dig fix is what is waiting on the other side.

Who Books a Free Sewer Inspection

• Recurring backups or slow drains — If your main line keeps backing up, the camera finds the root cause instead of paying for the same snake job over and over.
• Home buyers and sellers — A pre-purchase sewer lateral inspection documents the line’s condition before you close, and many Delco municipalities require it for the U&O.
• Second opinions — You were quoted a big excavation and it does not feel right. Get an independent look on screen before you sign.
• Older homes — Clay and cast-iron laterals common in Delaware County’s older neighborhoods fail with age; a camera catches trouble before it becomes an emergency.

Serving Delaware County & the Main Line

Advanced Drains provides free sewer lateral and camera inspections throughout Delaware County, PA and the Main Line, including Springfield, Aston, Media, Havertown, Drexel Hill, Upper Darby, Newtown Square, Swarthmore, Wallingford, Ridley Park, Glenolden, Norwood, Brookhaven, Folcroft, Sharon Hill, Lansdowne, Clifton Heights, Morton, Prospect Park, Wayne, Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Bala Cynwyd, Narberth, and Wynnewood. Same-day and next-day appointments are usually available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the sewer camera inspection really free?

Yes. We run the camera, show you the footage, and provide a written estimate at no charge and with no obligation to hire us. It is the no-risk first step — you decide what to do next.

What is a sewer lateral?

Your sewer lateral is the underground pipe that carries waste from your home to the public sewer main in the street. It is the homeowner’s responsibility, and it is the line we camera and inspect.

Will you pressure me to buy a repair on the spot?

No. The whole point is that you see the problem yourself and leave with a written estimate to consider on your own time. Get a second opinion if you want — we welcome it, and we beat any written estimate by 10%.

What can a camera inspection actually find?

Tree-root intrusion, cracked or broken pipe, offset or separated joints, bellied (sagging) sections, grease and scale buildup, and full collapses. We pinpoint the exact location and depth of each defect.

Do I need an inspection before buying a home in Delaware County?

It is strongly recommended, and many Delco municipalities require a sewer lateral inspection as part of the Use & Occupancy (U&O) process before a sale. We document the line’s condition for both buyer and seller.

If you find a problem, can you fix it without digging up my yard?

Usually, yes. We perform trenchless pipe bursting and trenchless replacement in-house, which installs a new ~50-year pipe with little to no excavation. The camera inspection tells us whether a no-dig fix is right for your line.

How soon can you come out?

Same-day and next-day appointments are typically available across Delaware County and the Main Line. Call 1-855-DONT-DIG (1-855-366-8344) to book.