Sewer Video Inspection

What a Camera Inspection Can Find

• Root intrusion at pipe joints
• Cracks, fractures, or partial collapses
• Joint separation or offset connections
• Grease and scale buildup levels
• Pipe material and overall condition — useful for age estimation and repair planning

None of this is visible to a technician without camera access — which is why an inspection should always come before approving excavation or major repair work.

When to Get a Camera Inspection

• Before buying a home — to know the actual condition of the sewer lateral before it becomes your liability
• Recurring drain backups with no clear cause
• Before approving any excavation-based sewer repair
• After tree root removal, to confirm the line is fully clear
• Routine maintenance check for homes with mature trees near sewer lines

What Happens During the Inspection

A waterproof camera on a flexible cable is fed through a cleanout or access point and run the full length of the line. The technician watches the live feed in real time, narrating what they see, and provides a recorded video report the same day. Inspections classify defects following NASSCO PACP standards, the industry benchmark for making defensible repair recommendations.

What Camera Inspection Costs

• Standard residential inspection: $150–$350
• Often applied toward the cost of any follow-up repair if approved the same visit

For area-specific service, see our video inspection in Simi Valley page, or get a free video inspection cost estimate. If your inspection reveals a non-gas pipe issue, our leak detection services can locate it precisely, and you can get a free sewer repair cost estimate if repair is needed.