A sewer camera inspection puts a high-resolution camera on a flexible rod down your sewer or drain line so we — and you — can see the actual condition of the pipe. Instead of guessing why a line keeps backing up, we find the real cause: a root intrusion at a joint, a crack or collapse, a belly (low spot) that collects waste, or heavy scale narrowing the pipe. We can also locate the depth and position of a problem so any repair is precise.
It's the smartest money you can spend in two situations: a recurring backup that keeps returning after snaking, and buying a home in Cibolo — especially an older one with clay or cast-iron laterals, where a $150 scope can reveal a five-figure problem before you close. You get the footage and a plain-English explanation of what it means.
When you need a camera inspection
- A drain or sewer line that keeps backing up after it's cleared
- Buying a home — especially an older one — before you close
- Slow drainage across the whole house, not just one fixture
- Sewage smell or soggy ground over the sewer path
- Before a major repair, to confirm the problem and its exact location
- After a repair, to verify the line is actually fixed
What's Included When You Book Sewer Camera Inspection
Every sewer camera inspection job in Cibolo comes with the same standard of care — no vague “we'll take a look” and a surprise bill. Here's exactly what you get:
- A high-resolution camera run the full length of the sewer or drain lateral
- Identification of the real cause — roots, cracks, bellies, scale, or collapse
- Depth and ground-position located and marked so any repair is precise
- The live footage shown to you with a plain-English explanation
- Clear repair options when needed — spot repair, trenchless, or replacement
- A pre-purchase scope report you can use with your option period or insurer
How a camera inspection works
- 1
Access the line
We insert the camera at the cleanout and feed it the length of the lateral, watching the live feed the whole way.
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Find and locate the problem
We identify the issue — roots, crack, belly, scale, or collapse — and use a locator to mark its depth and position in the yard.
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Show you the footage
You see exactly what we see, with a plain-English explanation of what it means and how urgent it is.
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Give you options
If a repair is needed, you get clear options — spot repair, trenchless, or replacement — with the camera evidence to back the recommendation.
What Affects the Price
A camera inspection is priced as a standalone diagnostic; the cost is often credited toward the repair if work is needed.
- Standalone inspection commonly runs about $100–$450 in the San Antonio area
- Length and accessibility of the line, and whether a cleanout exists
- Whether locating/depth marking is needed for a planned repair
- Pre-purchase scope vs. diagnosing a recurring backup
Why scope with us
You see the footage
No vague diagnosis — you watch the live feed and get a clear explanation.
We locate, not just look
We mark the depth and position of the problem so any repair is precise, not a dig-and-hope.
Honest read
If the line is fine, we tell you it's fine. If it needs work, the footage shows exactly why.
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Sewer Camera Inspection FAQs
For an older home with clay or cast-iron laterals, absolutely. A standard home inspection doesn't camera the sewer, and a failing lateral is one of the most expensive surprises a buyer can inherit. A scope during your option period turns a potential five-figure problem into a negotiating point.
Root intrusion at joints, cracks and breaks, collapsed sections, bellies (low spots that collect waste), heavy scale or grease, offset joints, and the exact location and depth of each. It tells us whether you need routine cleaning, a spot repair, or a full replacement — instead of guessing.
An accessible cleanout makes it straightforward. If your home doesn't have one, we can often access the line another way or recommend adding a cleanout — which is worth having anyway for future service. We'll assess access when you book.
In many cases, yes — if the inspection leads to a repair with us, we often credit the scope cost toward the work. We'll confirm that up front so you know exactly what you're paying for.
A straightforward scope through an accessible cleanout usually takes under an hour — often 30–45 minutes to run the line, identify any issues, and locate them. A longer lateral or a line we have to access without a cleanout takes a bit more. We'll show you the footage before we leave.
Yes. We can share the footage and a summary of what it shows, which is exactly what you want for a pre-purchase decision, a negotiation with a seller, or an insurance claim. You're not taking our word for it — you have the evidence.
Sewer Camera Inspection Across the Metrocom
We provide sewer camera inspection throughout Cibolo and nearby communities including Schertz, Selma, Universal City, Converse, Live Oak. From our Cibolo base we cover the whole Metrocom and out across Guadalupe County and the surrounding Comal, Wilson, Bexar, Hays, Caldwell, and Gonzales county communities — with prompt scheduling that works around your day. See every community on our service areas page, or, not sure if we reach you? Call (831) 290-4327 and we'll tell you straight.
