Drains & sewer
Sewer camera inspection
A sewer camera inspection runs a waterproof camera through the main sewer line from a cleanout to the city main, recording roots, cracks, offsets, bellies and material changes, and locating problems by depth and position. It's the basis for honest repair recommendations and a smart step before buying a home.
- Typical time
- About an hour.
- Repair or replace
- The video decides repair vs. maintenance.
Many Northern Colorado homes built before the 1980s have clay tile or cast-iron sewer lines, and expansive soils shift pipes over time. A camera shows exactly what's wrong instead of guessing.
Ask for the video. A recording lets you get a second opinion and shows the seller or insurer what was found.
Sewer Camera Inspection at a glance
- What it is
- A sewer camera inspection runs a waterproof camera through the main sewer line from a cleanout to the city main, recording roots, cracks, offsets, bellies and material changes, and locating problems by depth and position.
- Service category
- Drain & Sewer Services
Signs you need sewer inspection help
- Buying an older home
- Recurring main-line backups
- Trees near the sewer line
- Before a repair quote
Quick answers
Sewer Camera Inspection: the short version
How long sewer camera inspection takes
About an hour.
When sewer inspection can wait, and when it can't
Before buying a home or after repeat backups.
Fix or replace sewer inspection?
The video decides repair vs. maintenance.
Why sewer inspection happens
Roots, cracks, offsets and bellies.
The work
How sewer camera inspection is done
- 1
Access
Through a cleanout or by pulling a toilet.
- 2
Record
Camera run to the city main with footage.
- 3
Locate
Mark depth and position of defects.
What moves the price of sewer camera inspection
Driven by access and whether the line must be cleared first.
- Cleanout access
- Line length
- Need to clear the line first
- Written report
Sewer Camera Inspection: common questions
Should I get a sewer scope before buying a house?
For homes more than about 20 years old or with mature trees, yes. Sewer repairs can cost thousands, and a standard home inspection usually doesn't include the sewer line.
Can I keep the video?
You should be able to. Ask for the recording and the locate markings.
Service area
Sewer Camera Inspection across Northern Colorado
Related
Services often paired with sewer camera inspection
Sewer Line Repair & Replacement
Sewer line repair fixes a damaged section of the main sewer line, while replacement renews the whole line.
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Hydro-jetting sends high-pressure water through a drain or sewer line to scour grease, scale, sludge and fine roots off the pipe walls.
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Basement Sewer Backup
A basement sewer backup happens when the main sewer line is blocked or the city main surcharges, so waste comes up the lowest drain, usually the basement floor drain.
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Call about a sewer inspection
Roots, cracks, offsets and bellies.