Video Inspections

A camera inspection replaces guesswork with a picture. Without one, diagnosing a sewer problem means inferring from symptoms — and inference is how homeowners end up paying to dig in the wrong place. We feed a waterproof camera through a cleanout and follow the line, watching the interior of the pipe in real time.

When we find something, we can pinpoint its location and depth from the surface. That means if a repair is needed, it happens where the problem actually is, not across your whole yard.

What a Camera Inspection Finds

• Root intrusion — roots seeking water get into joints and cracks, then grow until they choke the line. The most common serious sewer problem in the Valley.
• Bellies and low spots — sections that have settled and now hold standing water and waste. Our shifting soils cause these.
• Cracks, offsets, and separations — often from ground movement or aging pipe material.
• Grease and scale buildup — narrowing the line until it clogs.
• Collapsed sections — the difference between a cleaning and a replacement.
• Foreign objects — wipes, toys, and construction debris left behind by earlier work.
• Pipe material and age — cast iron, clay, Orangeburg, ABS, or PVC, which tells you what to expect going forward.

When You Should Get One

• Before buying a home. A sewer line is one of the most expensive systems in a house and it is not covered in a standard home inspection. This is the single best time to spend a little to avoid a lot.
• Recurring clogs in the same line. If a drain backs up more than once, the cause is structural, not a one-off.
• Multiple fixtures backing up at once. That points to the main line, not a single trap.
• Gurgling toilets or slow drains throughout the house.
• Before major work. Confirming the line’s condition before hydrojetting or a repair prevents nasty surprises.
• Older homes. Cast iron and clay lines common in central Mesa, Tempe, and older Phoenix neighborhoods have a finite lifespan.

If a camera inspection shows a healthy line, that’s a real result too — it tells you the problem is elsewhere and saves you from an unnecessary repair.