See it, don't guess it
Real-time video of the actual line condition, not an assumption based on symptoms alone.
When a Camera Inspection Makes Sense
A drain camera earns its cost whenever guessing gets expensive: before buying a home with an older sewer lateral, before a renovation that will bury or build over a line, when a drain clogs repeatedly despite cleaning, or when a backup happens at the lowest point in the house rather than a single fixture. Instead of digging or cleaning blind, the camera shows the actual condition of the pipe first.
What a Camera Inspection Can Show
Root Intrusion
Roots finding their way into cracks or joints – a common cause of repeat backups.
Bellied or Offset Pipe
A low spot or offset joint where waste collects, which cleaning alone won't fix.
Cracks & Collapse
Structural damage that points toward a repair or lining, not just a cleaning.
Findings are shown and explained on site, so you can see what the camera sees rather than take a diagnosis on faith. If the inspection points to a repair, that work can move straight from diagnosis into a written quote for the fix – a sewer line repair, a drain cleaning, or in some cases a recommendation that no work is needed yet.
When Camera Inspection Pairs With Other Work
Before a Home Purchase
Confirms the actual condition of an older lateral before you buy.
Before a Renovation
Checks a line before it's built over or buried by new construction.
Before a Sewer Line Repair
Diagnoses the exact problem so the repair method matches the actual damage.
Why Ottawa Plumbing Experts for Camera Inspections
Pairs with the right fix
An inspection that finds a problem moves straight into a written quote for the repair method that matches it.
Commercial & residential
Home purchases, renovations, and commercial properties with recurring drain issues.
Camera Inspection FAQs
When should I get a sewer camera inspection?
Before buying a home with an older lateral, before a renovation that will build over a line, or when a drain clogs repeatedly despite cleaning.
Can a camera inspection find the exact location of a problem?
Yes – the camera shows exactly where a crack, root intrusion, or blockage sits in the line, which guides where a repair needs to happen.
Do you explain what the camera finds?
Yes, findings are shown and explained on site so you understand the actual condition of the line.
Does an inspection work on both drain and sewer lines?
Yes – kitchen and bathroom drain lines, main house drains, and sanitary or storm sewer laterals.