We inspect any drain or sewer pipe a push camera can reach: the line from the house to the septic tank or the city connection, lines between tanks and the D-box, drain field laterals and building drains. We record what we see, locate the problem from the surface, and give you the footage and a written report.
Signs you may need this
- Backups or slow drains that keep coming back
- Gurgling toilets or drains across the whole house
- Roots from nearby trees or hedges
- A wet or sunken patch along the line
- You are buying a property and want to know the pipe condition
- You need to know where a line runs before you dig or build
What to discuss in the service scope
- Open a cleanout, the tank or the D-box to reach the pipe
- Run the camera through the pipe and record the footage
- Note roots, cracks, offsets, sags, standing water and blockages
- Locate problem spots and the line route from the surface
- Give you the footage and a written report with next steps
Safety first. Do not try to clear a blocked line with chemicals or a rented snake. Chemicals can harm a septic system and a snake can damage old pipe. Cut back on water use until the cause is found.
What affects the quote?
- Available cleanouts, pipe access and the length to inspect
- Whether cleaning is needed before a useful inspection is possible
- Locating, recording and written findings included in the agreed scope
Ask for the scope and any additional work to be explained before booking. We do not quote a fixed price from a symptom alone.
Before you book
- Which drains are affected and whether the problem keeps returning
- Any history of roots, collapsed pipe or previous camera work
- Where accessible cleanouts are located, if known
What to know in BC
A camera inspection is a diagnostic step and does not need a filing. If it shows a septic repair is needed, we explain whether that repair needs an Authorized Person and a filing before work starts.
Common questions
What pipes can you camera?
Any drain or sewer pipe a push camera can reach: house drains, the sewer line to the septic tank or the city connection, lines between tanks and the D-box, and drain field laterals.
Can you camera the drain field lines?
Often, yes, from the D-box or from cleanouts at the ends of the lines. It shows whether lines are blocked, broken or full of roots.
Do I get the video?
Yes. You get the footage and a written report of what we saw.
Is a camera inspection worth it when buying a home?
On older properties it can show problems a standard inspection cannot see, such as roots or a broken line between the house and the tank.
What affects the cost of this service?
The quote depends on available cleanouts, pipe access and the length to inspect, as well as access and the agreed work. Ask what is included before booking; a symptom alone is not enough to set a reliable price.