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Sewer Video Inspection • San Diego
Sewer Camera Video Inspection in San Diego
Quick answer: A sewer camera inspection sends a video camera through your drain or sewer line to locate roots, cracks, bellies, separated joints and blockages, so you only pay to fix what is actually wrong.
- Best for: Recurring backups, slow drains, pre-purchase home inspections and sewer odor problems.
- Availability: Open 24/7, including emergencies, across San Diego County.
- Cost: Free estimate and a clear price before any work begins.
- Guarantee: 1-year warranty on all plumbing work. Licensed, bonded and insured (CSLB #1106710).
- Next step: Call (619) 332-0275 or request service online.
Fraser Plumbing uses sewer inspection cameras to see inside the drain and sewer lines of San Diego homes and businesses and find the real cause of a drainage problem. Whether you’re dealing with recurring clogs, a backup or flooding, want periodic maintenance, or are buying a home, a video inspection shows what’s happening underground so the right repair can be planned.
- Available 24/7
- Free Estimates
- Free Second Opinions
- 1-Year Warranty on Work
Request a Sewer Camera Inspection
Tell us what’s going on with your drains, or the home you’re buying, and we’ll get back to you. Free estimates.
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Sewer Camera Inspection at a Glance
What you need to know about sewer video inspection
What is a sewer camera inspection?
A plumber feeds a waterproof camera into your drain or sewer line and watches a live video feed of the inside of the pipe. It shows exactly what is causing a problem, such as roots, a crack, a sagging section or a separated joint, without digging to find out.
When do you need one?
When drains clog again and again, toilets back up or water drains poorly, when you have flooding, as periodic maintenance, or before you buy a house so you know whether major sewer repairs are needed.
How Fraser helps
We inspect the line, show you what we found, explain the cause and give you a free estimate for any repair or replacement. If the problem is a simple clog, we can clear it. If it’s something bigger, we’ll lay out your options.
Warning Signs
Signs your sewer line needs an inspection
Main sewer lines are buried underground, so it’s hard to tell when something is wrong. These are the indicators to watch for. If they happen regularly, have your drains tested right away.
Buying a home in San Diego?
A sewer video inspection before you close shows whether the main line needs major work. We document every flaw we find and estimate the cost of the repairs, so you can ask the seller to cover them. Real estate agents and property managers can also see our plumbing inspection services.
Drains that clog again and again
The same sinks, tubs or showers keep clogging, even after they have been cleared.
Backed-up toilets
Toilets back up or gurgle, often when another fixture is used.
Poor drainage
Water drains slowly throughout the house instead of in a single fixture.
Flooding or sewage backups
Water or sewage comes up through floor drains, tubs or the yard.
Periodic maintenance
A routine look inside the line can catch roots, buildup or damage before they cause a backup.
Before you buy a house
An inspection tells you whether major plumbing repairs are needed before you commit.
Locating Problems With a Camera
Finding the real cause of a drainage problem
Clearing a clog fixes the symptom. A sewer camera shows the cause. Fraser Plumbing’s team examines sewer systems for leaks and other issues with modern inspection cameras, for homeowners and business owners alike.
What a sewer camera can find
Our video inspection equipment identifies many kinds of pipeline problems, not just clogs:
- Deteriorated piping materials
- Blockages caused by debris
- Root intrusion
- A cracked sewer lateral
- A bellied (sagging) drain line
- A separated lateral joint
- Leaking pipe joints
Pinpointing the source of a blockage
Used in the right situations, a sewer camera lets us determine the precise cause of a drain obstruction. That might be a low point in the layout of your pipes, a damaged drain line, an offset or split drain line, or something more serious, such as invading tree roots. Once we know the source, we take the steps needed to resolve the problem as quickly as practical.
From inspection to repair
What happens next depends on what the camera shows. A buildup of grease or debris may only need drain cleaning or hydrojetting. Roots, cracks, bellies and separated joints usually call for a sewer repair, and in many cases trenchless sewer repair can fix the line with less disruption to your yard. We also handle broader water, sewer and gas line services.
Sewer video inspection when you buy a home
Having a sewer video inspection done when you purchase a house tells you whether major plumbing repairs are needed before you buy. Call Fraser Plumbing and we’ll send a plumber to thoroughly check the home’s drainage system. We document the list of flaws we find and give you an estimate for all the necessary repairs or replacements, so you can ask the seller to pay for them before you purchase the home.
Helpful resources: reasons to schedule a sewer video inspection and warning signs of a broken sewer line.
What we look for
- Root intrusion
- Cracked or deteriorated pipe
- Bellied or low sections
- Offset, split or separated joints
- Leaking joints
- Debris blockages
Questions? Just call
Whether your plumbing problem is minor or serious, call us at (619) 332-0275. We can often answer your questions over the phone and help you decide on next steps.
Our Process
How a sewer camera inspection works
Tell us what's happening
Call (619) 332-0275 or send a request. Let us know about clogs, backups, flooding, or the home you’re buying.
Run the camera
A plumber feeds the inspection camera through the line and watches the live video of the pipe interior.
Locate the problem
We pinpoint the cause, whether it is roots, a crack, a belly, an offset joint or a blockage.
Review the findings
We explain what we found and document the flaws, which is especially useful for home purchases.
Estimate the fix
You get a free estimate for any repair or replacement, and we resolve the issue as quickly as practical.
Why It Matters
What a sewer video inspection does for you
Finds the real cause
You see exactly what is wrong instead of guessing, so the repair targets the actual problem.
More than clogs
Spots deteriorated pipe, roots, cracks, bellies and separated or leaking joints.
Smarter home purchases
Know about sewer problems before you buy, with documented flaws and a repair estimate.
Stops recurring clogs
Understanding why a line keeps clogging is the first step to fixing it for good.
Homes and businesses
Useful for house owners and business owners dealing with drainage issues.
Clear, honest pricing
We are open about our costs and give you the information to make an informed choice.
Why Choose Fraser
Sewer inspections from a local, family-run plumber
Fraser Plumbing Inc. is locally owned and operated in San Diego. We pair modern inspection technology with experience on difficult plumbing problems and close attention to detail.
Available 24/7
Backups and flooding don't wait for business hours, and neither do we.
Free second opinions
Having options helps you get the best price, so we frequently offer free second opinions.
Free estimates
Know what a repair or replacement involves before you decide.
1-year warranty
Our plumbing work is backed by a one-year warranty.
Related Services
Related drain and sewer services
A camera inspection often leads to one of these services once the cause of the problem is known.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, clogged and backed-up sinks, toilets, tubs and main lines cleared with drain snakes and machines.
Hydrojetting
High-pressure water jetting that scours grease, scale and buildup out of drain and sewer lines.
Trenchless Sewer Repair
Sewer line repair with minimal digging, so yards, driveways and landscaping stay intact.
Water, Sewer & Gas Lines
Repair and replacement of the water, sewer and gas lines that serve your property.
Service Areas
Serving San Diego County
We provide sewer camera video inspections for homes, businesses and home buyers throughout the City of San Diego and San Diego County.
FAQ
Sewer camera inspection questions
What San Diego homeowners, buyers and business owners ask about sewer video inspections.
What can a sewer camera inspection find?
It can identify deteriorated piping, debris blockages, root intrusion, a cracked sewer lateral, a bellied drain line, separated lateral joints and leaking pipe joints. It can also reveal low points in the pipe layout and offset or split drain lines.
How do I know if my sewer line needs to be inspected?
Because main lines are buried, it can be hard to tell. If you routinely have clogged drains, backed-up toilets or poor drainage, have your drains tested right away. Call us at (619) 332-0275 and we can talk it through.
Should I get a sewer inspection before buying a house?
It’s a smart option. A sewer video inspection tells you whether major plumbing repairs are needed before you buy. We document the flaws we find and estimate the cost of the repairs or replacements, so you can ask the seller to cover them before the purchase.
Is a camera inspection only for clogs?
No. Clogs are only one of the things it finds. It also shows roots, cracks, bellies, deteriorated pipe and failing joints, which helps explain why clogs keep coming back and what repair will actually fix the line.
What happens after the inspection?
Once we know the source of the problem, we take the steps needed to resolve it as quickly as practical. That could be drain cleaning, hydrojetting or a sewer repair such as trenchless sewer repair. You’ll get a free estimate first.
Do you offer second opinions on sewer repairs?
Yes. We know that having choices helps you get the best price, so we frequently provide free second opinions. We’re open about our costs and happy to answer any questions about sewer video inspection.
Do you inspect sewer lines for businesses?
Yes. Our sewer camera inspections help both house owners and business owners find the source of a drainage issue. See our commercial plumbing services as well as our residential plumbing services.
Ready When You Are
See what's really going on in your sewer line
Call now to talk to a Fraser plumber, or send a request and we’ll get back to you to schedule your inspection and free estimate.
Emergency plumbing, 24/7
Sewage backing up or drains flooding? We answer 24/7.
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- Free plumbing estimates
- 1-year warranty on all work
Service Request
Request a sewer camera inspection
Tell us about the drainage problem, or the home you’re buying, and when works for you. For active backups, please call. We’re available 24/7.
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