Sewer Camera Inspection in Houston, TX
Recurring backups, buying a home, or planning a repair? Heaton Plumbing’s sewer camera inspection shows exactly what is happening inside your main sewer line, from the house to the city connection.
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See Inside Your Sewer Line
When your main sewer line has a problem, guessing is expensive. A sewer camera inspection lets us see inside the pipe in real time, so we can pinpoint roots, cracks, bellies, and breaks, and show you exactly what we found.
Heaton Plumbing inspects main sewer lines for homeowners with recurring clogs, buyers who want to know the condition of a line before closing, and property owners planning a sewer line repair. For drain lines inside and under the house, see our video pipe inspection.
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When to Get a Sewer Camera Inspection
Recurring Backups
Clogs that return after drain cleaning usually point to a problem in the line itself.
Before Buying a Home
Find out if the sewer line is damaged before you close, not after.
Older Homes
Cast iron and clay lines in older Houston homes deteriorate with age.
Trees Near the Line
Root intrusion is one of the most common causes of sewer damage.
Sewer Odors or Soggy Yard
Possible signs of a leak. See sewer leak detection.
Before a Repair
Confirm the exact location and extent of damage before any digging.
What a Sewer Camera Can Find
Here is what we look for and what it usually means.
| Finding | What It Means | Typical Next Step |
|---|---|---|
| Tree roots | Roots have entered through joints or cracks | Hydro jetting and repair |
| Cracks or breaks | The pipe is damaged and may leak | Section repair |
| Belly or sag | A low spot collects waste and causes clogs | Section repair |
| Grease and buildup | The line is narrowing from the inside | Hydro jetting |
| Widespread deterioration | The line is near the end of its life | Sewer line replacement |
Need a Sewer Camera Inspection in Houston?
Call Heaton Plumbing to see what’s really going on in your sewer line.
Our Sewer Camera Inspection Process
Access
We access the line through a cleanout or other entry point.
Inspect
The camera travels the line while we watch the live video.
Locate
We mark any problem spots from above ground.
Review
We walk you through the footage and recommend next steps.
Sewer Camera Inspection Across Greater Houston
From Houston to Cypress, we inspect sewer lines throughout Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston counties, including:
Katy
Sugar Land
Cypress
Spring
Jersey Village
Cinco Ranch
Missouri City
Humble
Pearland
Pasadena
La Porte
Not sure if we cover your neighborhood? See all areas we serve.
Sewer Camera Inspection FAQs
What is a sewer camera inspection?
A sewer camera inspection sends a waterproof camera through your main sewer line, from the house to the city connection. The live video shows roots, cracks, bellies, separated joints, blockages, and the overall condition of the pipe, so repairs can be planned with no guesswork.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?
Yes, especially for older homes or homes with large trees. Standard home inspections usually do not look inside the sewer line, and a damaged line can be an expensive surprise. A sewer scope gives you real information before you close. We also offer full plumbing inspections.
What problems can a sewer camera find?
Root intrusion, cracked or broken pipe, collapsed sections, bellies where waste collects, separated or offset joints, grease buildup, foreign objects, and deteriorating cast iron or clay pipe.
Do you locate the sewer line too?
Yes. Our camera equipment helps us locate the line and the exact spot of a problem from above ground. If you are trying to find your sewer line yourself, start with our guide on how to find your sewer line.
How is this different from a video pipe inspection?
A sewer camera inspection focuses on your main sewer line between the house and the city connection. A video pipe inspection covers the drain lines inside and under the house, like kitchen, bathroom, and under-slab branch lines.
What happens if the camera finds a problem?
We show you the footage, explain what we found, and recommend next steps, whether that is hydro jetting to clear buildup or sewer line repair or replacement for damaged pipe.
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Know exactly what’s in your line before you spend on repairs. Done right or it is free.