Sewer Line Camera Inspections

Many plumbing clogs can be resolved with a plunger and some elbow grease. Others require a mainline auger or “snake.” On occasion, however, homeowners experience ongoing backups, repeatedly slow drains, and frequent clogs, and the only way to see and resolve what’s happening is by inspecting the sewer line with a fiber optic camera.

Sewer Line Inspection

General Rooter provides professional sewer line video inspections to accurately locate and diagnose the cause of main sewer line problems. Using high-resolution sewer cameras, we can see exactly what’s happening inside your pipes—so issues are fixed correctly the first time.

When Is a Sewer Line Inspection Needed?

A sewer video inspection is recommended if you’re experiencing:

Repeated sewer backups
Ongoing slow drains
Frequent clogs, even after sewer cleaning

A sewer or drain cleaner should not need to return repeatedly for the same issue. When problems keep coming back, the only way to fully resolve them is to identify the root cause with a sewer camera inspection.

Why Choose a Video Sewer Inspection?

We use CCTV sewer inspections to identify issues that can’t be resolved by cleaning alone. By scoping the entire sewer line—from your home or business to the city’s sanitary sewer connection—we can detect issues early, before they cause major disruptions or damage.

This service is routinely used for:

Homes
Restaurants and hospitality businesses
Retail properties
Industrial facilities

We utilize professional home inspection software, InspectorData, for our sewer scopes (video camera inspections). View our profile on InspectorData.

How Sewer Line Video Inspections Work

Sewer Pipe inspection is conducted using a video camera, sometimes called a sewer camera, sewer scope, borescope, or CCTV camera. These small, waterproof, high-resolution pipe inspection cameras are mounted on the tip of a flexible cable. This camera is inserted directly into the sewer pipe and navigates bends and turns to inspect the full length of the line, extending to the city's main sewer line connection.

Inspects pipes 3 inches and larger
Camera reaches up to 200 feet
Real-time diagnosis on a high-resolution monitor

This allows our technician to clearly identify problems that may not be resolved through standard drain cleaning.

Common Sewer Problems We Identify

A sewer video inspection can reveal:

Tree root intrusion
Cracks in clay or cast-iron pipes
Collapsed or broken sewer lines
Heavy corrosion in cast iron pipes
Channel rot
Misaligned or offset pipe joints
Grease buildup
Bellies (low spots) in the sewer line
Foreign objects stuck in the pipe

The entire inspection is recorded and shared with you, along with clear recommendations for repair or replacement if needed.

Schedule Your Sewer Camera Inspection Today

For camera inspections or sewer and drain problems, call General Rooter LLC at 763-634-2564 in the Minneapolis and St. Paul Metro Area, or call General Rooter of Southern MN at 507-550-2564 for camera inspections in Southern Minnesota.

General Rooter LLC also partners with home inspectors and realtors to provide professional sewer line video inspections that seamlessly integrate into the property inspection process.