Camera inspection Providers Near You

A camera inspection involves inserting a flexible cable with a high-resolution camera into a drain or sewer pipe to visually inspect its interior condition. The technician views real-time video on a monitor and records the footage. Camera inspections can identify blockages, root intrusion, pipe cracks, offset joints, and other defects without digging.

Camera inspections are recommended when purchasing a home with an unknown plumbing or septic history, after a recurring blockage that snaking alone hasn't resolved, before major renovations that affect plumbing, when a sewer or septic inspection is required for a home sale, and any time a physical defect (cracking, root intrusion, collapse) is suspected.

Camera inspections typically cost $150–$400 for a standard residential sewer or septic line. Prices vary by line length, access difficulty, and whether the inspection includes a written report with video. Some providers include camera inspection as part of a full septic inspection or as an add-on to pumping service.

A standard visual inspection can only assess accessible components (tank lids, risers, distribution box). Camera inspection reveals conditions inside buried pipes, including hairline cracks, partial collapses, joint offsets, root masses, and sludge buildup, that are invisible without digging. It's the only reliable way to assess pipe condition without excavation.

Most providers can supply a video recording of the inspection, either on a USB drive, via a download link, or as an emailed file. Ask specifically for this when booking, as it's useful documentation for insurance claims, home sales, or future service reference. Reputable providers include it as standard; others may charge a small fee.

Yes. Many camera systems include a locator transmitter on the camera head. A technician at the surface uses a receiver to trace the camera's path and mark the pipe location. This is useful for identifying where excavation should occur for repairs or for mapping a system that has no existing documentation.