Sewer camera inspection
Sewer camera inspection is the insertion of a high-resolution CCTV crawler or push camera into a sewer line via a cleanout, roof vent, or toilet flange, producing recorded video of the pipe interior with distance footage marks and defect locations.
The basics
The output is a pipe condition report following the NASSCO PACP scoring standard, documenting material, diameter, defects, and the recommended repair method. It is distinct from sewer line locating (which finds position, not condition) and from a sewer scope (a home-inspection-specific sub-service during real estate transactions).
Why customers call
Customers request a camera inspection when they need to see inside the line before acting:
How we work
Our inspection process delivers documented footage you keep:
exterior cleanout (preferred), interior cleanout, roof vent, or a removed toilet
A pre-camera hydro jet if the line is blocked, because the camera cannot see through debris
A push camera for short laterals or a crawler for main lines, with distance-footage measurement
NASSCO PACP-standard scoring of every defect with a timestamp
Sonde location of any defect for future repair reference
The full video file plus a written condition report, handed to you
Schedule an inspection for any recurring clog, any home purchase older than 25 years, sewer smell of unknown origin, a wet spot in the yard, chronic slow drains after multiple cleanings, or suspected root intrusion. Post-freeze and post-storm checks are smart after Middle Tennessee weather events. Proactively, plan an inspection every 3-5 years for homes over 40 years old and annually for commercial grease lines.
Homeowners — especially pre-1985 Nashville, pre-sale sellers, post-purchase buyers, and chronic-problem troubleshooters. Also real estate agents working older housing stock, home inspectors referring out sewer scopes, property managers performing turnover inspections, and landscape contractors mapping utilities before digging.
Cost & pricing
Our free-with-service camera inspection is a Prodigy differentiator: the camera inspection is free with any booked repair or service. Final pricing depends on line length, depth, access, and condition; we confirm the exact figure after a free camera inspection. Financing is available through Synchrony and Service Finance.
Financing available through Synchrony and Service Finance.
Skipping a camera inspection before major sewer work risks buying the wrong repair method — discovering mid-job that a collapsed line cannot be lined is costly. You may miss a simple repair until it becomes a major failure, buy a home with an unknown five-figure sewer problem, or watch a landscape investment get torn up later for a problem you never knew about. Many insurance policies also require documented inspection history for sewer damage claims.
Why Prodigy
FREE camera inspection with any repair or service — competitors charge $200-$500 standalone
NASSCO PACP-certified inspectors using the industry-leading diagnostic standard most residential plumbers lack
The full video file delivered to you, not just a verbal report
Sonde location included with every inspection, so you get a line map, not just a condition score
Multiple cameras for all pipe sizes, with a recording provided at every inspection
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FAQ
A standalone diagnostic inspection is $150 (free with any booked repair or service), and a real-estate sewer scope is $99 (real-estate / pre-purchase special). The camera inspection is free when booked with any repair or service.
A typical inspection takes under an hour. If the line must be hydro jetted first so the camera can see clearly, it takes a bit longer.
Yes — a sewer scope can reveal a five-figure sewer problem before you close, especially on older Nashville and Franklin homes. Our pre-purchase scope special makes it easy to add to due diligence.
It detects cracks, offset joints, root intrusion, corrosion, bellied sections, collapses, grease and scale buildup, and the pipe's material and diameter, all scored to the NASSCO PACP standard.
Usually not. We work from an exterior cleanout when one is available; if not, we use an interior cleanout, roof vent, or a temporarily removed toilet. We will tell you if anything is needed.
Yes. You receive the full recorded video file and a written condition report at every inspection — not just a verbal summary.
Yes. We include sonde location with every inspection, marking the defect's position and depth on the surface so any future repair is targeted.
Free camera inspection
A recorded CCTV inspection shows the true condition of your line — free with any booked repair or service. Call or text (629) 276-6322.
