Sewer Line Repair, Camera Inspection and Rodding in Des Plaines
When water comes up through a basement floor drain in Des Plaines, the question is whether it's a clog that rodding will clear or a sewer line that is failing. Right Away rods sewer lines, runs camera inspections and repairs damaged sewer pipe for homes and buildings across town. Our shop is at 2093 Rand Road, so Des Plaines calls are local runs for us rather than a trip in from another county.
In plain language: we clear the line, look inside it with a camera, and show you what we found before anyone talks about digging.
Right Away Plumbing and HVAC is based at 2093 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Why Des Plaines sewer lines fail
A lot of the housing stock between Lee Street, Oakton and Rand Road was built when clay tile and cast iron were the standard for the line from the house to the street. Clay joints let roots in, and the parkway trees on older Des Plaines blocks are very good at finding them. Cast iron can scale, crack or rot along the bottom over time.
Ground movement matters too. Neighborhoods closer to the Des Plaines River see soil that stays wet after heavy rain, and settling can leave a sag, or belly, where waste and paper collect. A line can run for years like that, then back up every few months.
Rodding first, camera second
If the line is stopped, we rod it through an accessible cleanout to get it flowing again. Once it drains, a camera inspection tells us what caused the stoppage. You see the video with us — roots at a joint, an offset, a crack, a belly — and we can save the footage for your records.
Not every backup means a repair. Sometimes the right answer is periodic rodding and watching the line. When a repair does make sense, we explain the options, including spot repairs and replacement of a section, and give you the price before work begins. Work in the public parkway may involve permits and coordination with the City of Des Plaines, and we explain that when it applies.
Buying a home in Des Plaines?
A sewer camera inspection before closing is one of the most useful checks for an older Des Plaines house. It's hard to see the condition of a buried line any other way, and finding a problem before you buy gives you information to negotiate with. See our inspections page for more on pre-purchase checks.
What we check
- Where the backup shows up first and which fixtures trigger it
- Cleanout access inside and outside the home
- Rodding to restore flow when the line is stopped
- Camera inspection for roots, cracks, offsets and sags
- Footage and a plain explanation of repair options and next steps
See our full sewer repair services page, or go back to plumbing and HVAC in Des Plaines.
Des Plaines sewer repair questions
Do I need a sewer camera inspection in Des Plaines?
It's worth it if your main line backs up more than once, if you're buying an older home, or before a basement remodel. The camera shows the condition of the line so you're not guessing.
Will rodding fix my sewer line for good?
Rodding clears the blockage, but it doesn't fix a cracked pipe or a sag. If roots or damage caused the backup, it will likely return. A camera inspection tells you which situation you're in.
Why does my basement drain back up after heavy rain?
Heavy rain can load the sewer system and the soil around your line. A partially blocked or damaged line has less room to handle that. We check the line and talk through options such as cleaning, repair or backflow protection.
Can you show me what's wrong with my sewer line?
Yes. We review the camera footage with you and can save it for your records, so you can see the problem yourself before deciding on any repair.
How do I schedule sewer service in Des Plaines?
Call 847-550-3322. Same-day visits are possible when the schedule allows.
Request sewer repair in Des Plaines
Call 847-550-3322 or request service online. Same-day visits when the schedule allows. We are licensed, bonded and insured.