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CCTV Drain & Sewer Camera Inspection in SLO County
Stop guessing about what's wrong with your drain line. A CCTV camera inspection sends a video camera through the pipe so you can see the actual condition inside — the blockage, the crack, the root intrusion — before anyone digs or quotes a repair.
What Is a CCTV Drain Inspection?
CCTV drain inspection — also called a sewer camera inspection — pushes a specialized waterproof camera through your sewer lateral or drain line, sending back live video of the pipe interior. Instead of digging exploratory holes or replacing a line on a hunch, you see the real condition and make an informed decision.
It's the difference between a contractor guessing and you knowing.
What a Camera Inspection Finds
Recurring backups usually have a specific, findable cause. A camera inspection identifies it directly:
- Root intrusion at joints and cracks
- Cracked, collapsed, or offset pipe
- Blockages, grease buildup, and debris
- Bellies and sags holding standing water
- Pipe material, diameter, and general condition
- Improper connections and separated joints
When You Need a Drain Inspection
Book an inspection before buying a home — a sewer lateral is one of the most expensive surprises a property can hide, and it's rarely covered in a standard inspection. Also worth doing for recurring backups or slow drains, before a remodel or addition, after root problems in a mature yard, and before committing to any repair quote so you know the work is actually necessary.
Camera Inspection Plus Line Locating
This is where inspection and locating work together. Once the camera is in the line, a sonde in the camera head lets us pinpoint the trouble spot from the surface — so we can mark exactly where the problem sits and roughly how deep.
That means a repair crew digs one precise hole instead of trenching a whole yard hunting for it. For sewer laterals that are PVC, clay, or cast iron and don't show up on a standard electromagnetic locate, this is often the most reliable way to trace the line's path.
What You Get
A clear picture of your line's condition, the location of any problem area marked on the surface, and a plain-language explanation of what we saw — no jargon and no pressure. Call (805) 549-5752 to schedule an inspection.
CCTV Drain Inspection FAQ
What is a CCTV drain inspection?
A CCTV drain inspection sends a waterproof video camera through your sewer lateral or drain line to show the actual condition inside the pipe — identifying blockages, root intrusion, cracks, offsets, and bellies without any digging.
Should I get a sewer camera inspection before buying a home?
It's one of the smartest checks you can make. A damaged sewer lateral is an expensive repair that a standard home inspection typically does not cover, and a camera inspection shows the line's true condition before you commit.
Can you tell me where the problem is, not just what it is?
Yes. Using a sonde in the camera head, we can pinpoint the trouble spot from the surface and mark its location and approximate depth — so a repair crew digs one precise hole instead of trenching your yard.
Can you inspect and locate a clay or cast iron sewer line?
Yes. Older clay and cast iron laterals are common on the Central Coast. A camera shows the interior condition, and the sonde lets us trace the line's path even when it can't be located electromagnetically.
What causes recurring drain backups?
Common causes include root intrusion at pipe joints, grease and debris buildup, cracked or collapsed pipe, offset joints, and bellies that hold standing water. A camera inspection identifies which one you're dealing with.
How quickly can you schedule an inspection?
We schedule quickly throughout San Luis Obispo County. Call (805) 549-5752 to discuss your situation and get on the calendar.
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