Drain Camera Inspection


Sewer Drain Camera Inspection Service

A drain camera inspection allows us to inspect and identify any problem inside the pipe without risking further damage or digging and destructing landscaping. If your drain is not flushing as it should or frequently clogs up you may have a partially blocked, collapsed or faulty drain pipe.

Camera inspections can be helpful for diagnosing:

  • Drain debri
  • Leaks
  • Pipe damage
  • Root intrusion
  • Collapsed pipe
  • Identify possible issues that may happen in the future

Our Sewer/Drain Camera Inspection Service will help you:

  • Inspect & identify the problem without digging and destructing landscaping
  • Help find out what the actual problem is (cracks, tree roots, or faulty installation)
  • Identify low areas, water infiltration, and broken and crushed pipes
  • It's quick, accurate and non invasive
  • Prevent further damage by seeing what's inside your lines before power snaking
  • Save you thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs and possible damage to gas lines, cable lines, and anything else that may run through your drain pipe

SPEAK WITH A PLUMBER

Before we send someone out to inspect your drain lines we'd like to have a phone call to ensure we can help. Please click the button below to schedule your callback or call us directly.

When working with us you receive:

  • Complimentary Phone Consultation
  • Expert, Licensed Plumbers
  • Exellent Customer Service
  • Upfront Pricing
  • Service from a 5 Star, Award Winning Company

Recent Reviews

I had an old sewer pit in the house with improper lid, which didn't seal the pit properly, could feel the sewer smell in the basement. Called several companies and every one of them said the only way is to replace the whole pit (they can't make a custom lid for the existing one). Other companies quoted more than $4000 for the job, plus 2-3 days of work(=several days of mess in the house). I tried to resolve the issue by other means: installed a fan, tried to seal the pit in different ways. Nothing helped. A friend of mine suggested them as a reliable and reasonable company. They came the next day after my call, gave me a much better quote ($1000 less than other companies), did an amazing very clean job in 1 DAY! Since then, my problem was resolved - no more sewer smell in the house. The pit works perfectly and will last a long time. I am very satisfied with their services and wish I knew about them earlier and didn't spend money on other stuff that didn't work. Would definitely recommend to everybody I know.

- Varia

Canadian Rooter responded quickly to my call, even though it was on a weekend. My house still had old clay drains and after experiencing sewage back-ups due to tree roots in the drains I finally decided to replace the pipes under the house. The supervisor explained clearly how the work would be done (main line relacement inside, backwater valve, two floor drains and 12 feet drain replacement outside) and the crew arrived promptly as scheduled the following Monday. The job was done quickly as promised and the crew left the basement working area clean. The supervisor even called me at work during the daytime to update me on the cause of an obstruction in the outside drain. A project which could well have been unpleasant turned out to be a pleasant experience, as it left me feeling I could trust CR and I ended up happy that I had the work done. The price as well seemed reasonable. They made me feel that they were working in my best interest.

- Elaine

I phoned several plumbing services early in the morning to get an estimate on clearing our clogged kitchen drain. They said they'd have someone call me back, or could send someone out "this afternoon". But Mike took my call promptly, arranged to come to my house that morning, arrived on time, gave me a firm - and competitive - cost, and set to work with professionalism and real expertise. When the snaking didn't clear the drain Mike was ready with a larger machine, which did the trick. He cleaned up everything neatly when he'd finished, gave me some useful advice on preventing future clogs and was helpful and courteous throughout. I'd recommend Mike anytime! Those other guys? I'm still waiting for them to return my call......

- Lisa

Top notch service!! Called at 10:45 on a Friday with kitchen sink clogged. I put 2 days into trying to correct the problem myself. Service rep Nat was over in about 1 hour. Went above and beyond...Corrected the problem in a reasonable period of time. Also suggested some other measures that I could take later. Cleaned up work area completely and was absolutly a pro. Will give him and the company as a referral !!!

- Paul

In late Jan. my upstairs drainage stopped working. After renting a snake and still no drainage I called Mike who came by after work a few days later. I had dealt with Mike two times before and was very pleased with the results. This time he checked out the symptoms and then camera'd the sanitary line. Turns out the line was jammed with roots from a nearby tree. He quickly sized up what needed to be done and what the total cost would be. I agreed to what he suggested and he said he would arrange to get the City permit and get the job started ASAP. He called later in the week and said the guys would be here at 9 AM Monday. The crew arrived on time Monday and started work. They kept the work area as clean as possible, threw down tarps inside the door and the stairway leading downstairs. I went down after a few hours and was amazed at the progress they had made. They had dug up the 30 + plus feet under the floor that needed replacing and had removed the main stack which provided drainage from the main floor. They were starting to install the replacement PVC. Around 3 PM, they let me know that I could now use my water and toilet which I did! They left around 5 and said they would return the next morning again to finish. They arrived the next morning and this time were cleaned up and gone before 12 noon. They would return to backfill 3-4 feet that was left open for the Inspector to view the backwater valve. Upon that inspection, the remaining section was backfilled and cemented. The job came out great and the workmanship was top notch. Mike dropped by a while later to settle up the final payment and did a quick snake out of the bathroom/kitchen line which was still causing a bit of a problem. After that I was 100% satisfied with the results. Thanks Mike and crew!

- Ykram


FAQ's

Sewer inspection cameras, also known as drain inspection cameras, are special cameras attached to flexible cables for insertion into drain pipes. Tiny lenses capture video footage deep inside hard-to-reach spaces, highlighting cracks and clogs that might otherwise go unseen.

If a sewer pipe is clogged, bellied, cracked, crushed, or completely disconnected, a video camera inspection will allow your plumber to quickly and accurately detect the issue so that they can get to work on the right solution

You can rent a drain camera from a specialty plumbing store, however, the rent fee will likely exceed the cost of hiring a plumber. Not to mention potential issues such as camera breaking, or getting stuck, in which case you could be responsible for damages. Drain cameras cost between $10,000 and $35,000.

This depends on how expentice the inspection is and if you have easy access points into the drain pipe (drain cleanouts). It could take as little as 1hr, or as long as 4 hours if you require a thorough inspection of all of your drain lines.

Drain camera service ranges from $300 all the way up to $1,000 or more. The cost depends on the type of property, drain cleanouts, and type of inspection you need. We provide free consultations and a rough quote before any work is done. Give us a call to find out the cost for your particular situation.

There are two reasons Drain Camera Inspection service can seem expensive. First, the cost of equipment and potential damages. A good quality camera may cost up to $35,000. If it gets stuck in the pipes due to roots or collapse in the pipe the plumbing company has to repair or replace it. Secondly, plumbing industry rates are used for cost estimates and these range from $100/hr to $175/hr, depending on the skill, licensing, and experience of the plumber that operates the camera. Taking the above into consideration, a $1,000 bill for a full house, 4+ hr camera inspection is not unreasonable.
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