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A high-resolution video drain camera inspection shows you exactly what's wrong inside your sewer line — licensed, insured Capital Region drain pros since 2006.
Do any of these sound familiar?
Most problems give you warning signs — catch one early and you often avoid a bigger repair.
A drain that backs up again weeks after snaking usually hides a deeper problem only a camera can find.
A camera inspection of the sewer lateral tells you the line's true condition before you sign — not after.
Odor indoors or soggy patches outside can mean a cracked or collapsed line we can pinpoint on video.
Got a problem that can’t wait? Book online in under a minute.
How we do it
From your first call to the final cleanup, here’s exactly how we work — no surprises and no upsells.
Reach us and we schedule your inspection same-day where possible.
Need it fixed today? We hold same-day slots for urgent repairs across the Capital Region.
We feed a waterproof camera down the line and watch the feed live.
We mark the depth and spot of any fault and walk you through the footage.
Licensed Empire State Plumbing tech diagnosing a system on-siteOur work, done right
Our drain camera inspection sends a waterproof, self-leveling camera head through your drain or sewer line while we watch a live high-definition feed. We trace the full run of the pipe, flag roots, grease buildup, scale, bellies, offsets, and cracks, and use the camera’s built-in transmitter to mark the exact depth and ground location of any fault. You see the same screen we do, and we explain what each finding means in plain English — no guesswork and no upselling off a problem you can’t verify.
ESP technician completing a clean, code-correct install
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Tell us what is going on and when works for you. A real ESP dispatcher confirms your same-day or next-available slot, usually within minutes.
Real homeowners
A real person answers. Call or book online — Mon to Fri, 7:30 to 6, with same-day slots across the Capital Region.
How to decide
The camera is what makes the repair-or-replace call honest. A single root intrusion or grease clog often clears with a cleaning and a follow-up. But footage showing a collapsed section, a deep belly, or failing clay or Orangeburg pipe usually means a spot repair, lining, or replacement is the smarter long-term spend. We’ll show you the exact frame, mark the location, and lay out your options before you commit a dollar.
Straight talk on price
Our drain camera inspection is flat-rate and quoted up front — you know the price before we feed the line, never by the hour. Estimates are free, and when an inspection turns into a larger sewer repair, financing through Acorn Finance is available so you can move forward without waiting.
Local know-how
Capital Region sewer laterals — especially in older Albany, Troy, Schenectady, and Cohoes neighborhoods — run through aging clay and Orangeburg pipe that mature street trees love to invade. Out toward Clifton Park, Saratoga, Delmar, and the rural Nassau and East Greenbush stretches, we also camera-inspect lines tied to septic systems where a hidden break can quietly fail. We inspect these lines every week and read the region’s pipe history on the screen, so you get a diagnosis grounded in what’s actually under your yard.
Plans & Financing
Join our maintenance plan for yearly tune-ups and big savings, or choose flexible financing that fits your budget with quick pre-qualification.
Peace of mind. Built in.
Smart options that help protect your home, your time, and your wallet.
Regular care. Real savings. Total peace of mind.
Flexible payment plans to fit your budget.
Financed through Acorn FinanceService Finance
Subject to credit approval. For qualified buyers.
Where we serve
Empire State Plumbing serves homeowners across New York’s Capital Region from our Nassau base — including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Clifton Park, Colonie, Saratoga, Delmar, East Greenbush, Hudson, and Nassau, plus towns throughout all 6 Capital Region counties.
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Good to know
The things Capital Region homeowners ask us most about repair, replacement and cost.
We quote a flat, upfront price before we start — no hourly meter and no surprises. If the inspection rolls into a repair, we credit the diagnosis toward the work where it applies.
Yes — our camera has a built-in locator, so we pinpoint the depth and ground location of a clog, root, or break before anyone digs.
Absolutely — we show you the live feed on screen and explain what you’re looking at, so you decide your next step with the facts in front of you.
Yes – for older Capital Region homes it’s one of the smartest moves before you close. We run the camera down the main sewer line to spot cracks, root intrusion, bellies, or a failing clay or cast-iron pipe that a standard home inspection won’t catch, so you know exactly what you’re buying before you sign.
Usually yes – the line has to be reasonably clear so the camera lens stays clean and the footage is actually readable, so if it’s badly clogged we’ll snake or jet it open first. If your drain is actively backing up, we’ll get it flowing again, then run the camera to pinpoint the underlying cause.
