Drains & Sewers
Sewer Line Video Inspections in Los Angeles
Power Pro Plumbing, Heating & Air performs sewer line video inspections across Los Angeles and Orange County, sending a high-resolution camera through your line to show root intrusion, cracks, offsets, bellies, grease buildup, or collapsed sections.
Camera footage changes everything about how sewer repairs go. Instead of guessing, we know precisely what's wrong, where it is, and how deep — which means you get the right fix at the right price, whether that's a simple cleaning, a targeted spot repair, or trenchless lining. No overselling, no exploratory digging.
Camera inspections are also the smartest few dollars you can spend before buying an older LA or Orange County home, where original clay or cast iron laterals may be decades past their prime. Know before you close.
Current special: $44.50 Drain Cleaning & Camera Inspection — residential only, expires 12/31/26. See all specials
When is a sewer camera inspection worth it?
A sewer camera inspection is most worth it in these situations:
- Recurring clogs that come back no matter how often the line is snaked
- Sewage odors, gurgling drains, or backups at the lowest fixtures
- Soggy patches or unusually green strips in the yard over the lateral
- Before buying a home — especially pre-1970s construction with original laterals
- Before any quoted sewer repair, so you can verify what you're paying to fix
- After a repair, to confirm the work was done right
What does a sewer camera inspection show?
A sewer camera's live feed reveals the pipe's material and condition foot by foot, and a locator on the camera head lets us mark the exact position and depth of any problem from above ground. Root intrusion at a joint, a bellied section holding water, hairline cracks, scale buildup, an offset where two pipe sections have shifted — each has a distinct look on camera and a different right-sized fix.
You see everything we see, and we'll walk you through the footage in plain language before recommending anything.
Sewer Camera Inspection FAQs
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost? +
It's one of the most affordable diagnostics in plumbing — and we quote it upfront. Bundled with a drain cleaning, it's even more economical; ask about our current drain cleaning and camera inspection special.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house? +
Emphatically yes for older homes. Standard home inspections don't look inside the sewer lateral, and replacing a failed line can be a five-figure surprise. A camera inspection before closing tells you exactly what you're buying — and gives you negotiating leverage if there's a problem.
How long does the inspection take? +
Typically under an hour for a residential lateral, including reviewing the footage with you. If we find issues, we can usually quote repair options on the spot.
Can the camera find the exact spot that needs repair? +
Yes — a transmitter on the camera head lets us locate any defect from the surface and mark its position and depth. That precision is what makes targeted spot repairs and trenchless fixes possible instead of digging up the whole line.
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