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Sewer camera inspection in Plymouth, CT

A video camera inspection of your sewer or septic line, with locating, so you know exactly what is wrong and where before anyone digs.

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Camera prices
Camera inspections
Starting prices
  • Real estate sewer videoFrom $299
  • Camera inspection and locatingFrom $495
  • Main line camera diagnosticFrom $745
  • Smoke test for odorsFrom $1,542
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Members save 10% on diagnostics.
From$299Real estate sewer video
From$495Inspection and locating
DepthLocated from the surface
ReportFor buyers and sellers

What is included

What the camera shows.

  • RootsRoot intrusion at joints, the most common cause of repeat clogs.
  • Cracks and breaksBroken pipe, separated joints and collapses.
  • BelliesSags where water and waste settle and build up.
  • Depth and locationA locator on the camera head marks the problem spot and depth on your lawn.
  • Grease and scaleBuildup that a jetter can remove.
  • A video for youFor real estate jobs, a report you can share with buyers, sellers and lenders.
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Starting prices

Camera and diagnostic prices.

Pick the inspection for your situation. A camera inspection is the fastest way to stop guessing.

Access through a toilet
Priced on site
Plumbing dispatch
From $99
Camera and diagnostic starting prices · Drainworks 2026 pricebook
ServiceWhat it coversStarting at
Sewer lateral video
Real estate
 Video inspection of the sewer lateral with a report, through a code-compliant cleanout.
From$299
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Camera inspection and locating
Residential
 Video inspection and locating through reasonable cleanout access.
From$495
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Main line camera diagnostic
Storm or sanitary
 Camera diagnosis of a main or branch drain line.
From$745
Members from $671
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Dye test
Trace a line
 Tracing dye to verify where a drain flows and comes out.
From$862
Members from $776
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Smoke test
Sewer odors
 Smoke in the sewer system to find the source of an odor.
From$1,542
Estimate
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Half day of investigation
Underground lines
 Camera inspection and exploration of underground water, sewer, septic or drain lines.
From$1,587
Estimate
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Camera inspections need reasonable cleanout access. Digging or pulling a toilet for access is not included. Starting prices from our 2026 pricebook. A real person confirms your price before anything is scheduled.

How it works

Insert. Film. Locate. Explain.

Most residential camera inspections take about 45 minutes.

  1. 01

    Insert

    The camera goes in through a cleanout.

  2. 02

    Film

    We record the line from the house outward.

  3. 03

    Locate

    Problem spots are marked on the surface with depth.

  4. 04

    Explain

    You see the video and get a written price for any fix.

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Questions

Sewer camera inspection, answered.

Answers from licensed plumbers and septic installers. Still unsure? Call West CT at (860) 248-6262.

Do I need a sewer camera inspection when buying a house?
It is a smart step for any older home, especially with mature trees in the yard. Our real estate sewer lateral video starts from $299 and includes a report.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
A residential camera inspection with locating starts from $495. A real estate sewer lateral video starts from $299.
Can the camera find where my pipe is broken?
Yes. A locator in the camera head lets us mark the exact spot and depth on the surface.
What causes a sewer smell with no visible leak?
Dry traps, broken vents or cracked pipes. A smoke test finds the source.

Membership

Become a partner.

A yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test, waived dispatch fees, priority scheduling and member pricing on plumbing and drain work.

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Plumbing Protection Partnership

Every home
For every home, on septic or town sewer
$159first year

Then $129 a year when you renew. Monthly payment options available.

  • Yearly plumbing safety check-up with a water test
  • Waived dispatch fees and priority scheduling
  • 10% off plumbing and drain service
  • 5% off water and sewer line work
  • Free estimates on large projects
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Related services

The same crew handles every pipe on the property, from the well to the leach field.

From $3,431Sewer line repairSpot repairs and pipe liningPrices and details → From $776Hydro jettingRoots, grease and scale, with videoPrices and details → From $448Drain cleaningSinks, tubs, toilets and main linesPrices and details → From $450Septic inspectionsCamera inspection and written reportPrices and details →

Stop guessing. See the pipe.

Camera inspections and locating across western Connecticut, from $299.

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