Drain Camera Inspection
in Metro Detroit & Southeast Michigan
Sewer & Drain Camera Inspections
Drain Camera Inspection in Metro Detroit & Southeast Michigan
Stop guessing what's wrong with your drains. Certified Plumbing runs a high-resolution camera through your sewer and drain lines to find the exact problem and its exact location, so you only pay to fix what's actually broken.
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How a Drain Camera Inspection Works
A sewer camera inspection takes the guesswork out of drain problems. Instead of digging or repeatedly snaking blind, we see the inside of your pipes in real time:
- Access the line. We insert a waterproof, high-resolution camera through a cleanout or drain opening.
- Inspect in real time. The camera travels through the pipe while we watch live video of its condition, and you can watch with us.
- Locate the problem. A transmitter on the camera head pinpoints the exact depth and location of any clog, break, or root intrusion.
- Get straight answers. We show you what we found and explain your options, with honest pricing and no pressure.
No Guesswork Digging
Knowing the exact location of a problem means repairs are targeted, not exploratory. That protects your yard and your budget.
Proof, Not Opinions
You see the same video we do. When we recommend a repair, you'll know exactly why.
Honest Recommendations
As a family owned local company, we only recommend the work your pipes actually need. Nothing more.
When to Get a Drain Camera Inspection
Recurring Clogs
If the same drain keeps backing up after snaking, something deeper is going on: roots, a belly in the line, or a partial collapse. A camera finds it. See drain snaking and repair.
Buying a Home
Standard home inspections don't look inside sewer lines. A pre-purchase camera inspection can reveal thousands of dollars in hidden pipe problems before you close.
Tree Root Intrusion
Mature trees in Metro Detroit's older neighborhoods love sewer lines. A camera shows exactly where roots have entered and how severe the damage is.
Slow Drains Throughout the House
When every fixture drains slowly, the problem is usually in the main line, not the individual drains. A camera confirms it before any repair work begins.
Sewage Odors or Wet Spots
Sewer smells indoors or soggy patches in the yard often mean a cracked or separated pipe. A camera locates the break without tearing anything up. See leak repair services.
Before Any Major Repair
Never approve a sewer repair without seeing the problem first. An inspection verifies the diagnosis so you're fixing the real issue, in the right spot.
Drain Camera Inspection Service Areas
Certified Plumbing provides sewer and drain camera inspections for homeowners and homebuyers throughout Southeast Michigan, including:
Drain Camera Inspection FAQs
What is a drain camera inspection?
A drain camera inspection uses a waterproof, high-resolution video camera on a flexible cable to see inside sewer and drain lines. It reveals clogs, tree root intrusion, cracks, misaligned joints, and pipe deterioration, and a locator pinpoints the exact position and depth of any problem found.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost in Metro Detroit?
Cost depends on the line being inspected and how accessible it is. Certified Plumbing provides free estimates with honest, upfront pricing and no service charges, so you'll know the cost before we start.
Can a camera inspection find tree roots in my sewer line?
Yes. Root intrusion is one of the most common problems we find in Metro Detroit's older neighborhoods. The camera shows exactly where roots have entered the line and how much damage they've caused, which determines whether snaking, spot repair, or line replacement makes the most sense.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?
We strongly recommend it, especially for homes more than 20 years old. A standard home inspection doesn't examine the inside of the sewer line, and replacing a failed main line is one of the most expensive surprises a new homeowner can face. An inspection before closing gives you negotiating power or peace of mind.
Will the camera inspection damage my pipes?
No. The camera is designed to travel through pipes without harming them. It's completely non-invasive: no digging, no cutting, and no mess.
What happens if the camera finds a problem?
We show you the video, explain what we found in plain language, and lay out your repair options with upfront pricing. Because we've located the problem precisely, any repair is targeted to the exact spot instead of exploratory digging.
Find Out What's Really Going On in Your Pipes
One inspection can save you from repeat clogs, surprise repairs, and unnecessary digging. Schedule your drain camera inspection today.
- Free Estimates
- No Service Charges
- Honest, Upfront Recommendations
- Family Owned & Operated
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