A camera inspection replaces guesswork with footage. We push a waterproof camera through the line, watch it on a monitor, and record what we find: roots, cracks, sags, grease, separated joints or a clean pipe. You see the same picture we do.
The causeWhy it happens
Drains and sewers are buried and invisible, so problems tend to be diagnosed by symptoms alone. Recurring clogs, sewage odors, soggy patches in the yard and slow drains throughout the house all point to something in the line, but not to what or where. A camera inspection answers both. It is also worth doing before buying an older home, before a remodel that adds bathrooms, and after a clearing that brought up roots or pipe fragments.
DiagnosisWhat we check first
- 01Pipe material along the run
- Many lines change from cast iron to clay to PVC. The camera shows each transition and its condition.
- 02Joint condition
- We look for offsets, gaps and root intrusion at each joint.
- 03Grade and sags
- Standing water in the pipe shows where a section has settled and holds waste.
- 04Location and depth
- The locator in the camera head lets us mark problem areas on the surface.
The optionsWhich repair fits, and when
We lay out the choices plainly, explain what each involves and leave the decision with you.
Diagnostic inspection
Recurring clogs or odors. We find the cause and explain what it means.
Pre-purchase inspection
Buying an older home. You get recorded footage of the main line condition before you close.
Post-repair verification
After jetting or repair, a second pass confirms the line is clean and properly graded.
Local conditionsSewer Camera Inspection on the west side of San Antonio
Homes built before the 1980s on the west side often have clay or cast iron sewer lines, and older neighborhoods near Culebra Road and Bandera Road were built with lines that have now been in the ground for decades. A camera inspection is the most direct way to know how much life those pipes have left.
From the jobTechnician running a sewer cable from a yard cleanout
A few things that help
Know where your outdoor cleanout is if possible. If there is none, the camera can usually enter through a toilet flange or roof vent. Clearing the line first may be needed if it is fully blocked.
QuestionsCommon questions about sewer camera inspection
Do you give me the footage?
Yes. We can share the recording so you have it for your records, a contractor or a home sale.
Can the camera go through a full blockage?
No. The line needs some flow. If it is blocked, we clear it first and then inspect.
Is a camera inspection worth it before buying a home?
For an older home, it is one of the more useful checks you can do. Sewer repairs can be significant and are not part of a standard home inspection.
Related workServices that often go with it
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