What a sewer camera inspection shows
The plumber feeds a waterproof camera on a flexible cable into the cleanout and runs it toward the sewer connection. The camera records the pipe wall, joints and any water standing in low spots. A transmitter in the camera head lets a locator mark the surface above each defect.
That gives you a map of the problem. Instead of hearing that you have a root issue somewhere in the line, you see where roots enter, how far from the cleanout and how bad they are.
Roots
Fine hairlike roots at a joint or a thick mat across the pipe. Roots return after cleaning unless the joint is repaired.
Cracks and offsets
Longitudinal cracks, a joint that has shifted or a pipe with a missing piece show up clearly on video.
A belly
A low spot that holds water means the pipe has settled. Solids collect there and cause repeat blockages.
Scale and grease
Buildup on the pipe wall that narrows the opening. Jetting usually clears it.
When to book an inspection
Book a camera inspection before you buy a home, especially one built decades ago. Book one after a backup that clears and returns, after roots have been cut once, or before a major remodel that adds fixtures to the line. Also book one when a plumber suggests a repair and you want to see the reason.
If a line is backing up right now, clear it first. See sewer line cleaning for emergency service. The camera works best once the pipe is open.
Real estateBuying a home in Sanger
A sewer scan is a common request during a home purchase because a lateral failure can cost more than many other repairs. Sanger's housing element reports that 53 percent of the city's homes are over 30 years old and about 29 percent are over 50. An older home may have a lateral that has never been inspected.
Ask for the recording and the written note of defects. Your agent or lender can use the footage in negotiations. The footage is yours to share with a buyer, an agent or any other plumber.
How the inspection works
Access
The plumber locates the cleanout or pulls a fixture if there is none.
Scan
The camera runs through the line while the plumber narrates and records.
Report
You see the footage and get notes on defects, distance and next steps.
After the scan, the options are in sewer line repair if the pipe is damaged and in hydro jetting if the pipe is sound but coated.
What affects the price of a camera inspection
Inspections are priced by access and length. We give a clear price before work starts.
Insurance does not usually pay for an inspection, though it may be required by a lender or a buyer. To learn your price, call (855) 575-2890.
See inside your sewer line
Call the dispatch line to schedule a camera inspection in Sanger.
Standards for sewer scans
Camera inspections follow common pipe condition guidelines, such as noting the distance to each defect and the pipe material and size. Buyers often ask for one before closing, and the recording gives a lender or inspector something concrete to review.
FAQCamera inspection questions
Inspections are usually scheduled, but our dispatch line answers 24/7. If a line has just backed up, call for emergency cleaning first and book the camera after.
Yes. Ask for it when you book, and keep it with your home records.
It can show water entering a joint or a pipe that is cracked. For water supply leaks, see leak detection.
Most take under an hour when access is clear. Long runs and cleaning take more time.