Sewer camera inspection in San Antonio, TX
Before anyone quotes you a dig, you should see what is in the pipe. Our camera shows the inside of your line on a screen while you watch.
Signs you need this
- Recurring backups with no clear cause
- Buying or selling an older home
- Planning a remodel that ties into the sewer
- Tree roots near the line
Why it happens
Guessing about a sewer is expensive. A camera shows roots, cracks, offset joints, bellies, grease and even the pipe material, all on video. It turns a vague repair quote into a specific one, and sometimes it shows the line only needs cleaning, not digging.
Inspection footage helps beyond repairs. Buyers use it before closing on an older home. Owners use it before a remodel, to make sure an old line can take a new bathroom. Landlords use it to document a line before a tenant moves in. We run the camera from the cleanout toward the street, note the footage at each issue, and use a locator to mark the spot and depth on the ground. You get a clear explanation of what we saw and what, if anything, needs to be done about it.
What we check first
- Full run from the cleanout toward the city tap
- Depth and position at each problem spot
- Pipe material and condition at the joints
- Video saved for you to keep
Your options
Inspection after a clog
Run right after clearing, while the line is open, to see why it backed up.
Pre-purchase inspection
For buyers looking at older homes, before closing.
Inspection before remodel
To confirm an old line can handle new fixtures.
Before we get there
- Locate the cleanout
- Avoid running water during the inspection
- Have questions ready for what you want checked
What affects the price
Inspections are a flat price when the line is clear and a cleanout is available. If the line needs clearing first, that is added. Locating and marking problem spots on the ground is included.
Older homes in Palm Heights, Harlandale and the near Westside often have original clay or cast iron sewers. If you are buying one, a camera inspection is worth it before closing.
Sewer camera inspection questions
Do I get the video?
Yes. We can share the footage so you have it for your records or a second opinion.
Does the line have to be clear first?
Usually yes. The camera needs water to drain out of the way to see the pipe.
Can you inspect without a cleanout?
Often, yes, by going in through a vent stack or a pulled toilet, though an outdoor cleanout is the easier door in.
Can a camera find a broken pipe under the house?
Yes. It shows breaks under the slab, and the locator shows where to open the floor if needed.