Drains & Sewer

Sewer Camera Inspection

See exactly what's inside your sewer line — no guessing.

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A sewer camera inspection is the difference between guessing and knowing. We push a self-leveling color camera through your line, record the footage, and mark the exact location of any defect on the ground above. Essential before a home purchase, after repeated backups, or before jetting an older line.

What's included

Recorded video you can keep
On-ground locate of any defect
Depth reading for accurate repair estimates
Recommended pre-purchase for any home 20+ years old
Bundled with drain cleaning when appropriate

Our process

Access

We enter through an existing cleanout, roof vent, or pulled toilet — whichever is least invasive.

Inspect

The camera travels the line while we narrate what we see and mark any concerns.

Report

You get a clear explanation, recorded footage, and — if repair is needed — an itemized estimate.

Why Connecticut homeowners choose Drain Wizard for sewer camera inspection

Sewer Camera Inspection in an older Connecticut home rarely fits a one-size-fits-all repair. Greater New Haven's housing stock spans century-old cast iron and galvanized systems, mid-century copper and clay laterals, 1970s Orangeburg, and modern PEX & PVC — each behaves differently and each has a right way to service it. Drain Wizard is a family-owned, Connecticut P1-licensed plumbing contractor based in Hamden, and sewer camera inspection is core to what our experienced plumbing professionals do every week across Hamden, North Haven, Wallingford, Cheshire, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Milford, Meriden, New Haven and the rest of the region.

Every sewer camera inspection call starts with a real diagnosis — not a guess — and a detailed written estimate you approve before any work begins. We show up when we say we will, protect your home with drop cloths and shoe covers, and stand behind the workmanship with the Drain Wizard Guarantee. If a permit or inspection is required, we pull it and see it through.

Signs you may need sewer camera inspection

Call sooner rather than later — most sewer camera inspection problems get more expensive the longer they sit. Watch for these warning signs and give us a call at (203) 823-8992 for a same-day diagnostic:

Recorded video you can keep
On-ground locate of any defect
Depth reading for accurate repair estimates
Recommended pre-purchase for any home 20+ years old
Bundled with drain cleaning when appropriate

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I get a sewer scope before buying a home?+

Yes. Sewer repairs are five-figure jobs and standard home inspections don't cover them. A pre-purchase scope is cheap insurance.

Can you find the exact spot of a break?+

Yes. Our camera has a locator that lets us mark the defect on the ground within a few inches.

How long does an inspection take?+

Typically 45–90 minutes including review of the footage with you.

Included for qualifying customers

FREE Main Sewer Camera Inspection

Available with our standard $125 Service & Diagnostic Visit for qualifying active or recurring main sewer/drain problems. When your main line keeps backing up, we put a camera in to see the cause — so the fix is based on evidence, not guesswork.

Active or recurring main sewer/drain problems
Accessible main cleanout required
Diagnosis by Drain Wizard, fix approved by you

Call (203) 823-8992 Request a diagnostic visit

See full offer details & eligibility →

Standalone sewer camera inspections and sewer locating remain available as paid professional services.

Offer terms

Customer is responsible for the standard $125 Service & Diagnostic Visit.
An accessible main sewer cleanout must be available.
The sewer line must be open and flowing sufficiently to safely pass the camera.
The complimentary camera inspection is intended to help Drain Wizard diagnose an active or recurring sewer or main drain problem.
Not valid for camera inspections requested solely to obtain information, documentation, or locating for estimates or work to be performed by another contractor.
Not valid for post-service inspections following drain cleaning, cabling, jetting, or repairs performed by another company.
Not valid for second opinions, real-estate inspections, third-party documentation, or customers simply requesting to view the condition of their sewer.
Sewer locating, depth verification, mapping, marking, recordings, and written reports are not included. When Drain Wizard determines locating is necessary to prepare our own sewer repair or excavation proposal, locating may be performed at no additional charge.
Pulling or resetting toilets or fixtures, opening inaccessible cleanouts, and other work necessary to gain camera access is not included.
Drain Wizard determines whether a complimentary camera inspection is appropriate based on the plumbing problem, accessibility, and site conditions.
Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
Any additional diagnostic, access, or plumbing work will be discussed with the customer before proceeding.

Need sewer camera inspection in Connecticut?

Call (203) 823-8992 or request service online. Licensed, insured, and standing behind every job.

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