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A sewer camera inspection is the fastest way to find out why your Thornton home keeps having drain trouble. We feed a camera through the cleanout and into your main sewer line, then watch the live picture as it moves toward the street. Roots, cracks, sags and buildup all show up clearly.
Big Apple Plumbing works out of our Thornton office on Pennsylvania Street and runs camera inspections in every part of the city. Older homes in south Thornton and newer builds north of 120th Avenue have very different sewer lines, and the camera tells us which problems we are dealing with.
Call (720) 900-1003 to set up a sewer camera inspection in Thornton.
Old Thornton and New Thornton Have Different Sewer Problems
South Thornton homes from the 1950s through the 1970s
Thornton started in the 1950s as a planned neighborhood around 88th Avenue and Washington Street, and many homes in 80229 still have sewer lines from that era. Those lines are often clay or cast iron. Clay joints let roots in, and cast iron rusts from the inside until the pipe scales up or cracks. A camera inspection shows how far along that wear is.
Newer homes in north Thornton
Neighborhoods built in the 1990s and later, up through 80602, mostly have PVC sewer pipe. PVC does not rust or let roots in easily, but it can sag where the soil settled after construction, and joints can shift. We also find debris left in the line from the original build more often than you might expect.
Clogs that keep coming back
If you have had the main line cleared more than once in the same year, something in the pipe is catching waste. The camera finds it, whether it is a belly, a root intrusion or a broken section.
Reasons Thornton Homeowners Call for a Camera Inspection
- A main line stoppage that keeps returning after it is cleared
- Sewage coming up through a basement floor drain
- Slow drains on the lowest level of the house
- Gurgling toilets and a sewer smell
- A pre-purchase inspection on an older home
- Checking a line after a nearby tree removal or yard project
A Recent Camera Inspection in Thornton
In October 2026 our technician Jason ran a camera through the cleanout of a home in the 80602 ZIP code to inspect the main sewer line, up to 100 feet of it. That is how most of our inspections start: a direct look at the pipe from the cleanout, with no digging and no guessing about what is down there.
How the Inspection Works
We locate the cleanout, clear the line first if it is fully blocked, and then run the camera toward the city connection while watching the screen. Anything worth noting gets marked by distance from the access point. Afterward we walk you through what we saw and what it means for your home.
If the line needs work, we lay out the options, including spot repair, full sewer line replacement and trenchless sewer repair where the pipe allows it. Wisetack financing is available for larger jobs.
Buying an Older Home in Thornton?
A home inspection rarely covers the sewer line, and the pipe from the house to the street is yours once you close. A camera inspection before closing gives you a clear picture of its condition. Buyers in 80229, 80241, 80602, 80233 and 80260 use it to avoid surprises and to negotiate with confidence.
Leaking or broken sewer lines can cause extensive damage and health hazards. If you notice issues, don’t delay! Call for emergency plumbing services to repair or replace your sewer line promptly.
Why Thornton Homeowners Call Big Apple Plumbing
A Thornton office and a local crew
Our Pennsylvania Street office keeps our technicians close, so you are not waiting on a crew driving in from across town.
We show you the problem
You see what the camera sees, and we explain it in plain language before any repair is on the table.
Full sewer service after the inspection
Drain cleaning, sewer repair and sewer replacement are all handled by the same team that ran the camera.
Sewer Camera Inspection FAQs
How far can the camera go?
Our camera travels up to 100 feet through the cleanout, which reaches the city connection on most Thornton residential lots.
Do you clear the line before inspecting it?
If the line is fully blocked, yes. We clear it with a cable machine first, then run the camera so we can see the pipe itself and figure out why it clogged.
Can a camera inspection help when I sell my home?
It can. Some sellers in Thornton have the line scoped before listing so they can handle a repair on their own terms instead of during negotiations.
Sewer Camera Inspection by City
We run sewer camera inspections across the north Denver metro. Find your city below, or see the related sewer and drain services we offer in Thornton.
Sewer Camera Inspection in Westminster
Sewer Camera Inspection in Broomfield
Sewer Camera Inspection in Wheat Ridge
Sewer Line Repair and Replacement in Thornton
Drain Cleaning in Thornton
Big Apple Plumbing LLC
12298 Pennsylvania St Unit 3016, Thornton, CO 80241, United States
Contact Big Apple Plumbing at (720) 900-1003 to speak to our team and learn more about how we can help you.
Recent plumbing jobs in Thornton, CO
Main sewer line camera inspection
Jason ran a camera through the cleanout to inspect the main sewer line, covering up to 100 feet of pipe from the access point.
Shower drain backup cleared
Water came up the shower drain whenever the washer ran. Disraeli found the kitchen sink, washer and shower share one branch line, snaked it 25 feet through the kitchen sink and confirmed it was flowing.
Sewer Camera Inspection in Thornton and Nearby Cities
Our Thornton crew also runs sewer camera inspections in these neighboring communities.
- Westminster
- Northglenn
- Federal Heights
- Brighton
- Broomfield
- Commerce City
Big Apple Plumbing LLC - Thornton, CO
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Jason helped us out big time on an emergency service when our main line was backing up into our basement bathroom when we had guests staying with us. Extremely pleased with the service and cleanliness at the price.
Can't recommend Big Apple Plumbing LLC enough! Jason (the owner) took my call on a Sunday for an emergency double water heater replacement; he was at our house about 2 hours later and the replacement took about 3 hours. Jason and Disraeli (hope I'm spelling that right!) were fantastic -- professional, personable, quick to explain everything, and efficient. They were really careful on cleanup and ensuring we understood all the work they did, how it matched code, etc.
Our Hot water tank went out right at Thanksgiving. Called Jason and they quickly got us an appointment and installed the next day. They were clean and professional and we can’t thank them enough! Definitely would use for all our plumbing needs. Thank you!
Jason did an excellent job replacing our sewer line and sump sump. When he informed me the work was done, I came home to find everything spotless and well cleaned. Really appreciate his professionalism, great communication, and reliable service.
Jason's work is impeccable. He fixed our bathroom sink and checked all the plumbing to ensure no other issues. He's a true professional and I’ll be calling him again.
Big apple plumbing team was very thorough and spent a long time making sure my boiler was serviced and in working order. I'm very pleased with the result.
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