What to look for in plumbing before buying a house
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Tree roots
Roots grow into joints looking for water and catch everything that goes past.
Drain & sewer service in Norfolk, Winchester & Wilmington
Sewer camera inspection, so you see it before anyone digs.
Buying an older home, clogs that keep coming back, or a quote to replace the line? A sewer camera shows exactly what's inside the pipe, and where.
Available in: Norfolk, Winchester & Wilmington
- ★ 4.8 Google rating
- See inside the line before anyone digs
- Video and photos of what we find
- Line located and marked on your property
Sewer camera inspection
“They said we need a new sewer line. How do we know?”
With a camera, you don't have to take anyone's word for it. You see it.
A sewer camera inspection, often called a sewer scope, runs a waterproof camera on a flexible cable down the line from a cleanout. Your plumber watches the screen live and records what it finds: roots, cracks, sags where water sits, offset joints, grease build-up or a collapsed section.
The camera also has a locator, so we can find and mark where the line runs and how deep the problem is. That means any repair is targeted, rather than digging up the whole yard to find it.
Buying an older homeThe most expensive surprise
Clogs that keep coming backFind out why- After a sewer backupRoots, sags or a break
Before replacing a lineRepair one spot, or all of it?
Need the line locatedFind and mark it
What a camera finds
What we look for in your line
Every inspection comes with an explanation of what we saw, in plain English.
Cracks and breaks
Older clay and cast iron lines crack and separate with age and ground movement.
Low spots
A belly in the line holds water and waste, causing clogs that keep coming back.
How the visit goes
What happens when you book
The same steps on every visit, so you always know what's next.
You book
Online or by phone. We tell you the trip fee before we book.
We confirm
A confirmation, a reminder, then an “on the way” notice.
At your door
Uniform, ID badge, marked truck, shoe covers and drop cloths.
We find it
Your plumber finds the cause and explains your options in plain English.
You approve
A written, flat-rate price, signed before work starts.
Done and cleaned up
Photos of the finished work come with your invoice.
How pricing works
Financing on jobs of $500 or more
You see the price before we start.
No surprise bill. You approve a written price first.
- Trip fee quotedWe tell you the fee when you book, before anyone is sent.
- Written priceYour plumber gives you a flat-rate price for the job.
- You approveTake a minute, ask questions, then sign off.
- We startThe price doesn't go up if the job takes longer.
After the inspection
A clear line, or a clear plan.
Most inspections end with peace of mind. When they don't, you know exactly what's needed.
Good news
The line is sound
You get the video and our notes, and you can stop worrying.
Handy for a home purchase negotiation.
Needs work
Repair exactly where it's needed
We mark the spot and depth, and give you a written price for the repair.
See sewer line repair and hydro jetting.
What affects the price
- Length of the line
- Access to a cleanout
- Whether the line needs clearing first
- Locating and marking
Camera inspection reviews
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Sewer camera FAQs
Questions about sewer camera inspections
Cost, timing and whether it's worth it.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost? +
Is a sewer scope inspection worth it? +
For older homes, homes with large trees and anyone with repeat clogs, yes. A broken sewer line is one of the most expensive surprises a homeowner can face, and a camera shows its condition before you buy or before you agree to a replacement.
How long does a sewer scope inspection take? +
Usually under an hour once we're on site, depending on the length of the line and access. If the line has to be cleared first, it takes longer.
Can a sewer camera go down the toilet? +
Sometimes, by pulling the toilet, but a cleanout is the better access point. If you don't have one, we'll explain the options, including adding a cleanout.
Do I get a copy of the video? +
We record what we find and share photos of the problem areas with your invoice. Ask when you book if you'd like the video for a home sale or an insurance claim.
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