Sewer Camera Inspection · Phoenix Valley-wide Plumbing

See Exactly What's Going On Inside Your Sewer Line

Experiencing slow drains, recurring clogs, strange odors, or a water bill that won't stop climbing?

What's included in every inspection

  • Full HD real-time video
    Sewer lateral to city connection

  • Written findings summary
    What we found, what needs attention

  • Licensed technician walkthrough
    We explain everything before we leave

  • Honest repair recommendations
    Only if something actually needs fixing

There's only one way to know

What's Inside Your Sewer Line?

A sewer camera inspection sends a high-definition, waterproof camera through your sewer lateral and shows you in real time exactly what's there. Root intrusion, cracks, blockages, bellied pipe, offset joints — whatever is causing the problem shows up on screen, pinpointed to its exact location.

In the Phoenix metro area, where aging clay and cast iron pipes, expansive soil, and mature tree roots are all part of the landscape, a sewer camera inspection is one of the most valuable diagnostic tools a homeowner can have access to.

  • Root intrusion
    Tree roots entering through joints or cracks

  • Cracks & breaks
    Damage from soil shift or aging materials

  • Blockages
    Grease, debris, or foreign objects

  • Bellied pipe
    Sagging sections where waste collects

  • Offset joints
    Pipe sections that have shifted out of alignment

  • Corrosion
    Deterioration in older cast iron or clay lines

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Arizona-specific context

Clay tile and cast iron pipes are common in older Phoenix homes and both have a finite lifespan. Combine that with expansive soil that shifts seasonally and mature tree roots that follow moisture underground, and the Phoenix area has more reasons than most to know what's inside a sewer line.

Is This You?

Who Needs a Sewer Camera Inspection?

Recurring Drain Clogs

If the same drain backs up repeatedly despite being cleared, there's likely an underlying structural issue that a camera inspection will identify.

Slow Drains Throughout the Home

When multiple drains are sluggish at the same time, the problem is usually in the main sewer line and not individual fixtures.

Foul Odors from Drains

Persistent sewer gas odors can indicate a crack, break, or blockage in the line allowing gases to escape where they shouldn't.

Pre-Purchase Home Inspections

A general home inspection doesn't cover underground sewer lines. Know what you're buying before the keys are handed over.

After a Major Clog or Backup

Confirms whether the line is fully clear and identifies anything that could cause a repeat.

Before a Sewer Repair or Replacement

Camera footage documents the condition and exact location of the problem so repair work is targeted and accurate.

Older Homes

If your home is more than 20–25 years old and the sewer line has never been inspected, it's worth knowing what you have.

Unexplained Yard Issues

Soggy patches, unusually lush grass in one area, or sunken ground near a sewer line can indicate a break or leak underground.

Don't let what's underground go wild. A sewer camera inspection is one of the fastest, least invasive ways to get answers about one of your home's most important systems.

What you get

What You Get with a Yellowstone Sewer Camera Inspection

Every inspection includes full HD video of the entire sewer lateral from the cleanout to the city connection — in real time, so you can watch alongside our technician.

  • 01

    Written findings summary
    A clear explanation of what we observed and what, if anything, needs attention — in plain language, not plumber jargon.

  • 02

    Honest repair recommendations
    If we find a problem, we tell you what it is, what it'll take to fix it, and what happens if you wait. If the line looks good, we tell you that too.

  • 03

    Licensed technician walkthrough
    We walk you through everything we find before we leave. You'll see the footage, understand the findings, and know exactly what your options are.

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Same-day documentation includes

  • HD video recording of the full sewer lateral

  • Pipe depth and location data where applicable

  • Written summary of observed conditions

  • Real estate-ready documentation when needed

  • Repair options with upfront pricing if applicable

Most inspections are completed in under an hour. We provide same-day video documentation when timing is tight.

Get the Full Picture

Schedule a sewer camera inspection, usually completed in under an hour.

Common Questions

Sewer Camera Inspection FAQs

Still have questions? Give us a call, we're always happy to talk through your situation before you schedule anything.

Talk to us first

Not sure if you need an inspection?

Describe what you're seeing and we'll give you a straight answer about whether a camera inspection makes sense.

Don't wait, find it now

A Hidden Leak Won't Fix Itself. Let's Find It.

Every day a hidden leak runs, it's costing you money on your water bill and doing damage you can't see. Yellowstone Plumbing & Drains uses electronic leak detection to find the source fast without tearing your home apart. We'll locate it, explain what's going on, and fix it right.