Sewer Camera Inspection
We run a camera through your sewer line to find roots, cracks and clogs before anyone picks up a shovel.
Slow drains on the lowest floor, gurgling toilets, a sewage smell in the basement or water backing up through a floor drain usually point to the main sewer line. In older Cincinnati neighborhoods that line is often clay or cast iron, and tree roots, cracked joints and sagging sections are common. Guessing at the cause wastes time and money. A sewer camera inspection removes the guesswork. We feed a waterproof camera through a cleanout and watch the line on a monitor as it travels toward the street. We can see roots, breaks, offset joints, grease buildup and low spots where water sits. We can also tell how far along the line the problem is. Afterward we walk you through what we saw and what it means. Sometimes a cleaning is all the line needs. Sometimes one spot needs a repair, and sometimes the line needs more work. You make the call with the facts in front of you. An inspection also makes sense before buying an older home in Sharonville, Kenwood or Loveland. If sewage is backing up right now, call 513-771-7588 at any hour.
What this covers
- Sewer camera inspections of the main line
- Finding roots, cracks, offset joints and sags
- Pinpointing where along the line the problem sits
- Inspections before buying an older home
- Checking a line after a backup or cleaning
- A plain explanation of what we found and your options
Common questions
How do I know if I need a sewer camera inspection?
Repeated clogs, more than one drain backing up at once, gurgling toilets and sewage smells in the basement all point to the main line. A camera shows what is causing it, so the fix matches the problem.
Should I have the sewer line inspected before buying a house?
For older homes, it is worth doing. A standard home inspection usually does not look inside the sewer line, and roots or a broken pipe can be an expensive surprise after closing.
Do you have to dig to do a camera inspection?
No. The camera goes in through an existing cleanout or drain opening. If we can't reach one, we'll explain the options before doing anything.