Sewer Line Repair
Mend a cracked, root-choked or bellied lateral, either as a spot fix or a longer section.
Plumbing service
Sewer Camera Inspection in Westminster, CO
A small camera pushed along a flexible cable reveals the lateral's interior, including roots, cracks, low spots, shifted joints and deposits. It turns a guess about a sewer problem into a recorded fact.
Ask for the video and a marked location of any problem, so you can compare quotes.
When to book an inspection
- Before buying an older homeThe lateral is out of sight and costly to replace.
- After a backupThe camera shows whether the pipe is damaged or only clogged.
- Before planting or removing a treeRoots and pipe location affect the decision.
What the camera shows
The camera head sends live video to a monitor. A locator on the head lets the crew trace the pipe's path and depth from above ground, which matters before any digging.
Typical findings include roots at joints, cracks, offset joints, belly sections that hold water and scale or grease buildup. Each calls for a different fix.
Getting the most from the visit
Ask the contractor to record the run and mark the surface above any defect with paint or a flag. Ask for a copy of the footage and a short written note on what it shows.
A cleanout makes access simple. Without one, the crew may need to pull a toilet or enter through the roof vent.
Cost
How a camera inspection is priced
Inspections are priced by the visit and by the extra work they require. These items matter.
Ask whether the price includes the video, a marked location and a written summary.
In Westminster
Lateral inspections and the city's guidance
Westminster's utility inspects its own mains with camera vans and asks owners to have their laterals inspected and cleaned regularly by a professional plumber.
A camera pass every few years is a cheap way to catch roots and settling early, while a spot repair is still enough.
Inspections during a home sale
Buyers of older houses often request a lateral inspection. The footage lets you ask the seller to repair or credit the cost before closing.
Sellers can order one first, so a surprise does not delay the sale. Either way, the recording is easy to share.
What an inspection cannot do
A camera shows the inside of the pipe. It does not fix anything, and it cannot see behind a pipe that is nearly full of water or debris.
If the line is clogged, it has to be cleared first. That is why many contractors pair a cleaning with the inspection.
Reading the footage
What the findings usually mean
These are the most common sights and what follows.
Work the footage may call for
Hydro Jetting
Blast grease, scale and roots off the pipe wall when a cable only punches a hole through the clog.
Drain Cleaning & Unclogging
Open clogged kitchen, bath, laundry and main drains, then find out why the stoppage came back.
Common questions
Answers about camera inspection
Often an hour or two, depending on the length of the run and whether the line needs clearing first.
Yes. A locator on the camera head lets the crew trace the line from above ground and note its depth.
For older homes, many buyers do. The lateral can be a costly hidden problem, and the footage helps in price talks.
No. The cable is flexible and designed for the job, though a badly collapsed pipe may block its path.
Ask when you phone. Most scans are set for daytime, though a backup that needs eyes on the pipe immediately can be reported whenever it starts.
Want to see inside your sewer line?
Call and ask for an inspection. Say what is happening and whether you plan to buy, sell or repair.