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Sewer camera view of a clay pipe joint during a Maki Sewer and Drain camera inspection in the Twin Cities
Sewer Camera Inspection

Sewer Camera Inspection for Drain and Sewer Problems

A sewer camera inspection shows what is happening inside the line before you spend money on repairs, digging, or repeated drain cleaning. You can see roots, breaks, bellies, offsets, pipe defects, and heavy buildup instead of guessing.

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What this service solves

A sewer camera inspection is one of the best ways to stop guessing. The camera helps identify whether a backup is caused by roots, cracks, a clog, pipe-material failure, a belly in the line, an offset joint, or another issue. We push the camera through the line, show you what we find, and locate problem spots from the surface when needed.

Camera work is especially useful when a line keeps backing up, when another company recommends excavation, after main-line hydro jetting, before trenchless pipe repair, or when you need documentation of the pipe condition. It helps turn a drain problem into a clear plan instead of a guess.

This page covers general diagnostic sewer camera inspection. If you are buying a home, use the Homebuyer Sewer Camera Inspection page. If a city requires an inflow and infiltration inspection before property transfer, use the INI Inspection page.

Signs you should call

  • The sewer backs up more than once
  • Another company recommended excavation
  • You want proof the line is actually clear
  • You need to locate a problem from the surface
  • You need documentation before deciding on repair

How the service call works

  1. Access the cleanout or appropriate pipe opening
  2. Push the camera through the line at a controlled pace
  3. Identify roots, breaks, bellies, offsets, or buildup
  4. Locate problem areas from the surface if needed
  5. Explain options without pressure or scare tactics
Common questions

Sewer Camera Inspection FAQ

Can I watch the sewer camera inspection?

Yes. The point is to show you what is happening, not hide it. You can watch the footage and ask questions during the inspection.

Can the camera clear the clog?

No. The camera shows the condition of the line. If the pipe is blocked, cleaning or jetting is usually needed before the camera can travel the full line.

Do I get a report or footage?

Yes. We can provide a report and footage of the inspection so you have a record of the line's condition.

Is this the same as a homebuyer or INI inspection?

The camera work may overlap, but the reason is different. A general sewer camera inspection diagnoses a problem. A homebuyer inspection protects a buyer before closing. An INI inspection helps meet a city property-transfer requirement.

Ready to get your line flowing again?

Tell us what is going on and we will follow up fast — usually same day.

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