Sewer Camera Inspection in Auburn, WA
Before recommending any sewer repair, we run a real camera down the line so you can see exactly what's wrong, not just take our word for it.
Seeing Beats Guessing
A sewer line problem below grade can't be diagnosed accurately by symptoms alone; a backup that looks the same on the surface could be a simple clog, root intrusion, or a structurally cracked pipe, and each of those has a completely different, and differently priced, fix. Running a camera down the line first means any repair recommendation that follows is based on what we actually saw, not an educated guess.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Checking an older Auburn home's sewer line condition before buying is a real, common use of this service.
Recurring Backup Diagnosis
When a line keeps backing up despite repeated snaking, a camera shows the real underlying cause.
Real Footage, Not Just a Verbal Report
We record the inspection and can show or provide the footage, along with the exact depth and distance where any problem is located, which matters if repair requires locating a specific spot for excavation. If the line is clear and the issue is elsewhere, that's useful information too, since it rules out a sewer line repair and points toward checking individual drains or a different cause instead.
Usually Under an Hour
A standard residential sewer camera inspection typically takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the line's length and access point, and we can usually give you a preliminary read on what we're seeing in real time rather than waiting to deliver a written report days later. A full written assessment with footage follows for your records.
Locating Equipment Pinpoints the Exact Spot
Beyond the camera footage itself, a sonde transmitter built into the camera head lets us trace the exact path and depth of the line from the surface using a locating wand, which is what turns "somewhere along this pipe" into an exact marked spot in the yard or under a floor. That precision is what keeps a follow-up excavation or spot repair limited to the actual problem area instead of an exploratory dig.
What Footage Doesn't Show
A camera inspection shows the interior condition of the pipe clearly, but it can't assess the surrounding soil condition or confirm exactly why a pipe has shifted, only that it has. For a full picture on a line with suspected soil-related movement, we sometimes pair the camera inspection with a locate to understand the broader context, not just the pipe's internal condition alone.
Common Questions
It's a genuinely worthwhile step for any home with a sewer line more than a few decades old, since a camera inspection can reveal root intrusion or structural issues that wouldn't show up in a general home inspection.
Yes, we can provide the recorded footage along with our assessment of what it shows.
Yes, the equipment tracks distance down the line, so we can pinpoint depth and location accurately enough to guide any excavation or repair.