Sewer Line Camera Inspection in Denver
A sewer scope runs a camera through the lateral from the cleanout to the city main or septic tie-in, showing the pipe material, joint condition, and the exact location of any crack, belly, or root intrusion. It is the diagnostic step that decides whether repair, lining, or replacement is the right recommendation.
- Full lateral camera inspection with recorded footage
- Used for repeat backups, home purchases, and pre-remodel checks
- Colorado Master Plumber MP-00189274 and Contractor License 2110
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What does a sewer scope actually show?
The camera head travels the full length of the lateral and records the pipe material, the condition of every joint, and any point where the pipe has cracked, separated, bellied, or been entered by roots. A transmitter in the camera head lets us mark the depth and horizontal position of anything significant, so if repair work is needed later, it targets the exact spot instead of guessing.
- Confirms pipe material, since clay, cast iron, Orangeburg, and PVC each fail differently
- Locates root intrusion, cracks, offsets, and bellies with a marked depth and position
- Distinguishes a sound pipe with buildup from a structurally damaged one
- Produces recorded footage you can review or use for a home purchase decision
Good reasons to get a sewer scope
- Backups keep returning after drain cleaning
- You are buying an older Denver home and want to know the lateral's condition
- You are planning a remodel that will disturb the yard near the sewer line's path
- A prior repair needs to be confirmed as holding
- You want to know your pipe material before deciding on lining or replacement
What a sewer scope inspection includes
- Camera pass through the full lateral length from cleanout to connection
- Identification of pipe material and joint type
- Marked location and depth of any defect found
- Recorded video footage you can keep
- A plain-language explanation of what the footage shows
- A repair, lining, or replacement recommendation based on the findings
How a sewer scope inspection works
- 1
Access the cleanout
We locate or open the exterior cleanout, or use another access point if none exists.
- 2
Run the camera
The camera head travels the full lateral length, recording continuously.
- 3
Mark defects
A transmitter in the camera head lets us mark the depth and position of any damage found.
- 4
Review the footage
We walk you through what the camera showed before recommending anything.
Camera-first diagnosis, every time
- Colorado Master Plumber MP-00189274A licensed master plumber reads every camera inspection before we recommend repair, lining, or replacement of a lateral.
- Plumbing Contractor license 2110Licensed as a Colorado State Plumbing Contractor to pull sewer line permits and carry the work through city inspection.
- Denver clay and root intrusion experienceYears of camera work on Denver's older clay, Orangeburg, and cast iron laterals, including the root patterns from mature cottonwoods and elms.
- 24/7 emergency sewer responseBackups at the lowest fixture in the house are answered around the clock across the Denver metro.
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What changes the cost of a sewer scope
Access to a cleanout, the length of the lateral, and whether locating is added change the cost. Call for a quote.
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- Whether an accessible cleanout already exists
- Length of the lateral being scoped
- Whether line locating is added to mark the path on the surface
- Recorded footage delivery for a real estate transaction
Sewer scope questions
Related sewer line services
Sewer line repair
Spot repair once the camera confirms the defect.
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A trenchless fix for a sound but leaking pipe.
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Marking the lateral's path on the surface.
View sewer pipe locator and line locating servicesSewer line replacement and installation
When the scope shows the pipe has failed.
View sewer line replacement and installation servicesLicenses, credentials, and company proof
- Colorado Master PlumberLicense MP-00189274
- Colorado State Plumbing ContractorLicense 2110
- Family Owned & OperatedServing Denver since 2006, 20 years
- Better Business BureauAccredited Business, A+ rating
- Angie's List Super Service Award2012 through 2017
- Serving Denver since 2006Residential and commercial properties across the metro
More sewer line services
- Sewer Pipe LiningPipe lining installs a resin-saturated liner inside the existing sewer lateral, which cures in place to form a new pipe wall without digging up the yard.View page
- Sewer Pipe Locator & Sewer Line LocatingLocating uses a transmitter run with a camera or sonde to mark the exact depth and surface position of a sewer lateral before anyone digs.View page
- Trenchless Sewer Line RepairTrenchless repair fixes a damaged section of the sewer lateral through a small access point instead of an open trench, which limits disruption.View page
- Trenchless Sewer Line ReplacementTrenchless replacement pulls a new pipe through the old lateral's path with pipe bursting, using small entry and exit pits instead of an open trench.View page
- Commercial Sewer Line ServicesA commercial sewer lateral carries heavier and more frequent flow than a house line, and a backup during business hours costs more than the repair itself.View page
- Sewer LinesThe sewer lateral is the pipe that carries wastewater from your house to the city main or septic tie-in, and it fails differently than a clogged drain.View page
Problems this work solves
See your sewer line before you pay to guess.
Camera inspection with recorded footage, free quote first.