Drain Camera / Video Inspection
Request a closer look inside accessible drain lines to help assess visible conditions.
High-resolution real-time video inspection inside your drainage system to eliminate guesswork and observe visible pipe conditions.
*Returning customer offer: Free service calls for existing customers. Repair labor and materials quoted separately.
About This Service
When a drain continually backs up or shows signs of structural trouble, guessing what lies beneath your concrete slab or lawn is costly and disruptive. Our drain camera inspection utilizes an illuminated, flexible optical camera head pushed directly through accessible cleanouts into the drain line. The camera transmits live footage to a monitor, allowing us to inspect pipe joints, observe grease buildup, detect visible root intrusion, identify cracks, and locate pipe sagging or standing water.
Common Reasons Homeowners Inquire
Our Assessment & Service Approach
We introduce the optical push-rod camera through an established cleanout point. As the camera travels through the line, we monitor pipe slope, connection integrity, surface condition, and visible obstructions. We can pause at areas of interest and explain our observations in plain terms.
Relevant Scope & Physical Limitations
A drain camera inspection requires an accessible entry point with unobstructed passage. The camera cannot see through standing water if the line is completely blacked out with heavy opaque grease or debris until the line is sufficiently cleared. Cameras also only inspect the interior surface of the pipe wall; they cannot detect soil conditions or unseen external factors outside the pipe wall.
Cost & Scheduling Considerations
Costs depend on cleanout accessibility, the length of the line to be inspected, and whether preliminary clearing is required to allow the camera head to pass through safely.
Operating hours are 7:00 AM–10:00 PM. Same-day appointments depend on daily call volume and travel logistics across Metro Detroit.
Drain Camera / Video Inspection FAQs
Specific answers to common questions about drain camera / video inspection.
Can a camera inspection pinpoint the exact location of a pipe break in the yard?
Our camera systems include transmitters that work with surface locators to determine the approximate depth and path of the camera head from above ground, helping identify the localized area of interest.
Does the camera fix the drain while inspecting?
No. The camera is strictly a diagnostic tool designed to view and assess visible pipe conditions so we can recommend the appropriate repair or clearing course of action.
Why must the drain be draining somewhat before a camera inspection?
If a line is holding deep, opaque wastewater, the camera lens will be submerged in dark liquid, obscuring the view. Clearing standing water first allows the camera's LED lighting to clearly reveal pipe walls and joints.
Do you inspect storm drains or roof leaders?
Our focus is primarily on accessible residential sanitary drainage lines and building sewers. Contact us with details regarding your specific property layout.
Schedule a Conversation About Drain Camera / Video Inspection
Tell us about your home and what needs attention. We'll outline practical next steps.