Definition
A camera goes into your sewer line from the cleanout, showing exactly what's wrong—roots, cracks, blockages. It's like an MRI for your pipes.
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Video cameras inspect sewer lines from cleanout to municipal connection. Cost is $300-600. Identifies root intrusion, cracks, separations, blockages. Essential for older homes with recurring problems. Prevents expensive emergency repairs. Documents line condition at purchase. Insurance implications for failed lines. May require lining or replacement ($5,000-20,000+). Professional inspection provides definitive assessment. Increasingly standard for home inspections. Critical for older sewer systems.
Pro Tip
Request a sewer camera inspection on homes over 40 years old or with drainage issues. The video evidence guides smart repair decisions.
Example
Sewer camera inspection revealed root intrusion requiring line lining to prevent costly replacement.