NASSCO Pipe Inspection Allegheny County PA

What is the NASSCO lateral inspection and why is it necessary?

NASSCO (National Association of Sewer Service Companies) is a rating system that most municipalities are adopting and now the Allegheny County Plumbing health department is also requiring NASSCO lateral inspection, also called (NASSCO Sewer inspection and NASSCO Pipe inspection) certification for certain applications.
What all is involved in a NASSCO Sewer inspection?

NASSCO Sewer Inspection, NASSCO Pipe Inspections are a compressive video inspection of the piping with a nationally approved grading system.

The grading system will look for problems like root intrusion, cracks in the pipe, cracked or broken joints, Joint misalignments, chemical build up inside the pipe, along with other deviations like when the pipe base has sagged and the pipe now has a low spot or belly which will cause the solid materials to build up causing clogs in the future, just to name a few of the items listed on the NASSCO Pipe inspection.

This NASSCO Sewer inspection grading system is used to determine the integrity of the pipe and reveal if the pipe has any thing like root or dirt leaking into the pipe.
the NASSCO pipe inspection will also be able to determine if there is any infiltration into, the pipe from ground water. This ground water will overload the sewage system during storms.

ASSESSMENT

The first step in protecting our underground assets is to evaluate their conditions. NASSCO members offer high-tech cameras and other equipment, services, software, and methods to access buried infrastructure and identify any areas of potential failure before they become a problem. NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program allows field workers to use a common language to classify conditions and record their level of severity. These results are then used to determine the best course of action to maintain or rehabilitate a compromised pipe, or section of pipe.

Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling and Plumbing we use cutting-edge equipment and technology to ensure a though and accurate assessment of your sewer and lateral system. Comfy Kozy NASSCO Sewer inspection of the lateral is a vital step in diagnosing issues within your plumbing and drainage systems.

Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling and Plumbing uses advanced video inspection and location equipment Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling and Plumbing the highest rated and most reviewed plumber in the North Versailles area technicians use the camera to navigate through your sewer drainage, sewers, and building drains, capturing real-time footage of any cracks, leaks, or any other items that may cause blockages. Our in depth visual and NASSCO pipe inspection allows us to identify problem areas with precision, guiding us to give you several options to solve your problem. Comfy Kozy the areas most rated and highest reviewed plumbing company, will make sure we give your all of the information to make your decision when you are facing such a large and stressful situation.

LATERAL ASSESSMENT

Lateral assessment is a vital component in the inspection, maintenance and renovation of collections systems. The CCTV Inspection is generally done by inserting a small diameter camera designed for 3-inch to 6-inch pipelines via a clean-out towards the mainline in the street or right-a-way.

Comfy Kozy the areas most reviewed and highest rated, we are certified by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO). Wilkens Township, North Versailles, Greentree, Monroeville, East McKeesport and East Pittsburgh, Upper St. Clair, Baldwin, Brentwood. are just a few of the areas around Pittsburgh that require a NASSCO certified video camera inspection of your sewer line prior to selling the property. Upon passing the NASSCO pipe inspection, NASSCO Sewer inspection, we will take care of the paperwork and the video of your lateral to the Municipality, you don’t have to worry about a thing you will just need to pay the municipality their fee. If you need sewer drain cleaning due to roots or another clogging problem, Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling Plumbing is your 1 call solution.

All communities require a Dye test to make sure your downspouts and rain conductors are not tied into the sanitary sewer system. When there are heavy rains the sewage system is then overloaded due to the influx of rain water and the flood gates open and dump raw sewage into the rivers. The dye tests are conducted to located and resolve the homes that are connected to the sewage system throughout the entire Pittsburgh area. If a home has the storm water connected to the sanitary sewage system we will give you several options to solve the problem and correct the situation.

Failed NASSCO Lateral Test?

If your lateral inspection failed, we can give you several options to remedy the situation. We have the ability to excavate and replace the area affected or the entire line if necessary, or pipe burst the old pipe and pull a new pipe thru the area affected without opening the entire area. Or we can patch the existing system with a liner (liners are not a new pipe and are only a patch in our opinion).

The Allegheny County Plumbing board is adopting a requirement that would require a Plumbing inspector to inspect the pipe to be lined before the liner is put into place and then an additional inspection after the liner is installed to make sure the liner was installed properly.

The Allegheny County health department plumbing division has had to do this because of so many liner installers were not fallowing the minimum NASSCO pipe inspection criteria when they were installing the liners. They were doing the liners to just get the job without any integrity for the work they were doing. this practice has caused several homeowners to pay twice to repair their sewers.

Pipe Bursting is a method that the Allegheny County Health Department Plumbing and NASSCO pipe inspection fully accepted practice, when excavating the area where the pipe is cost prohibitive or will damage the property extensively.

When the area that is over the pipe is too difficult decorative or even a fully concrete drive way, and you do not want to bust open the entire driveway. Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling Plumbing the highest rated and most reviewed NASSCO pipe inspection specialists would be able to evaluate your system to see if we can use the pipe bursting method to replace your drain or sewer.
This method can be done with 2 small holes one at each end and then we would install a cable thru the pipe and attach the cable to a bursting head which will burst the old clay, plastic, or cast-iron pipe while pulling the new pipe thru the area where the old pipe was. This cable is then pulled through the pipe with a high tonnage pulling ram usually attached to an excavator.

The pipe bursting method can also correct problems with the existing pipe, including straighten the pipe out if the existing pipe had a sag in the line or misaligned joints. In some intendances we are even able to adjust the grade of the pipe.

 

Hydro-Jetting Service in Pittsburgh, PA

If you’re dealing with slow drains, recurring clogs, or sewer backups, there’s a reason they keep coming back—most drain cleaning methods only open a small path through the blockage.

Full Explanation of how ROOTS cause a back up in your sewer or drain pipes of your house.

Most people do not realize roots starts growing again every spring through the summer into the late fall. The roots from trees and other shrubbery will travel to the sewer pipes and will do whatever they can to get nutrients rich water like the sewage in the sewer pipes. That food will help the tree grow stronger and faster. But when they start growing through the joints of the pipes the root will try to slow down the flow of the liquid so the roots can drink up as much of the water it can, although the amount of water going through the pipe is much more than the trees can drink. So the waste, toilet paper, or other items in the sewer will start to back up and the liquid level will back up into your home.

Leaving you with dangerous sewage water and other debris floating on your floor. Comfy Kozy Heatin Cooling Plumbing your local certified NASSCO pipe inspection team will be able to inspect your sewer or piping system to let you see the condition of you system if there is a problem we will be able to give you several options.

At Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling Plumbing, we use professional hydro-jetting to completely clean your pipes, not just poke a hole through the problem. It’s one of the most effective ways to restore full flow in your drain and sewer lines—especially in older homes throughout the Pittsburgh area. We have hydro-jetting machines for the smallest pipes like the ones for your kitchen all the way up to your main sewer from your house, some of the machines are electric and the others are gas powered. Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling Plumbing the areas highest rated and most reviewed plumber has what is necessary to keep you and your family safe and Comfy Kozy. Because safety is no accident and you do not want to expose your family to the harmful and foul smells of sewage.

What Is Hydro-Jetting?

Hydro-jetting uses high-pressure water—often up to 4,000 PSI—to scour the inside of your pipes. It removes:

  • Grease buildup from kitchen lines
  • Sludge and soap residue
  • Scale inside older cast iron pipes
  • Tree roots in sewer lines

Before we perform any hydro-jetting service, we typically run a camera inspection to make sure your pipes are in good enough condition to handle the pressure. This protects your system and ensures we’re using the right solution for your specific issue.

 

Hydro-Jetting vs. Snaking (What Most Plumbers Won’t Tell You)

A standard drain snake has its place—but it doesn’t fully clean your pipes.

Snaking:

Breaks through a clog to get water flowing again
Leaves buildup behind on pipe walls
Using a Drain snake on a grease build up issue will only pock a hole thru the grease and not clear out the main problem
Clogs often come back

Hydro-Jetting:

Cleans the full diameter of the pipe
Removes years of buildup, not just the blockage
Helps prevent future problems
Routine cleaning will keep older lines working for years.

In many of the homes we service around Pittsburgh, North Versailles, Churchill, Wilkins Township, Forest hills, Braddock, and Monroeville we see repeat clogs caused by grease or scale buildup. Snaking might get things moving today—but hydro-jetting is what actually fixes the problem. After we clean the line we will perform a Certified NASSCO Pipe inspection, so you will know the condition of your system and what can be done to keep things running smoothly for years to come.

Signs You May Need Hydro-Jetting

You don’t always need high-pressure cleaning—but when you do, it makes a big difference.

Call us if you notice:

  • Drains that are slow no matter what you try
  • Clogs that keep coming back
  • Gurgling sounds in sinks or toilets
  • Sewer odors coming from drains
  • Water backing up in lower-level fixtures
  • Kitchen sinks running slow
  • Bath tub slow to drain

These are often signs that there’s buildup throughout the line—not just a single blockage.

 

Why Homeowners in Pittsburgh Choose Hydro-Jetting

Hydro-jetting is one of the best long-term solutions for drain issues because it:

  • Fully cleans the pipe, not just the clog
  • Reduces the chance of repeat service calls
  • Uses only water—no harsh chemicals
  • Works on tough issues like grease and roots
  • For many customers, it turns a recurring problem into a one-time fix.

Local Experience Matters

In areas like Pittsburgh, North Versailles, Churchill, Wilkins Township, Forest hills, Braddock, and Monroeville, we regularly deal with:

  • Older sewer lines (cast iron and clay)
  • Tree root intrusion
  • Heavy grease buildup in kitchen drains

That’s why we don’t just recommend hydro-jetting blindly—we inspect first, explain what we’re seeing, and give you the best option for your system.

Hydro-Jetting Service from a Top-Rated Pittsburgh Plumber

Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling Plumbing is one of the most reviewed and highest-rated service companies in the Pittsburgh area because we focus on doing the job right the first time.

When you call us, you’re getting:

  • Experienced, trained technicians
  • Honest recommendations (we won’t oversell you)
  • The right equipment for the job
  • Clean, professional service
  • Certified NASSCO Pipe inspection

Schedule Your Hydro-Jetting Service Today
If you’re tired of dealing with the same drain problem over and over, it’s time to fix it the right way.

Call Comfy Kozy Heating Cooling Plumbing today to schedule your hydro-jetting service in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.

Ask about our hydro-jetting specials and camera inspection options.