At Lowery’s Plumbing, we rely on sewer camera inspections to give you real answers without guesswork. When something’s going wrong underground, this is the fastest and most accurate way to see what’s happening inside your sewer line without tearing up your yard.
If your drains are backing up, toilets are gurgling, or you’ve got unexplained wet spots in the yard, a sewer camera inspection is the first step to identifying the cause. Instead of guessing or digging blind, we run a specialized waterproof camera through the sewer line to see exactly where the problem is and what’s causing it.
That kind of precision means we can avoid unnecessary digging and costly trial-and-error repairs. We’ll know whether you’ve got a root intrusion, a collapsed line, a buildup of grease, or a misaligned joint. Once we’ve pinpointed the issue, we give you a clear plan for fixing it. No fluff, no surprises, just the facts.
The cost of a camera inspection is minimal compared to the price of digging up your entire yard for the wrong repair. That’s why it’s one of the smartest first steps any homeowner can take when there’s a sewer issue.
Tree root intrusions are one of the biggest issues we see. Older clay or cast iron pipes are especially vulnerable, and even a small root can cause major clogs over time. Once we spot roots on the screen, we’ll recommend the right solution, whether it’s cutting them out, replacing the section of pipe, or installing a root-resistant lining.
We also find pipes that have collapsed due to shifting soil or heavy equipment driving over them. Sometimes the camera shows us offset joints where the pipe sections are no longer aligned. These can catch debris and lead to frequent backups.
Another common issue is grease buildup. Over time, fats and oils solidify inside the pipe and restrict flow. The camera tells us exactly how bad the blockage is and where it’s located so we can clean it out properly.
We’ve also found foreign objects that never should’ve been flushed in the first place (baby wipes, feminine products, even kids’ toys). Once we know what we’re dealing with, we can fix the problem fast and without guesswork.
If you’re buying a house, a sewer camera inspection is one of the smartest things you can do before closing. Just because the toilets flush during a showing doesn’t mean the sewer line is in good shape. We’ve inspected homes with nice finishes inside, only to find major cracks or root-filled lines underground.
A simple inspection can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs down the line. If there’s a problem, you can address it before finalizing the sale or negotiate repairs into the deal. Either way, you’re protecting your investment from the start.
We’ve seen too many homeowners skip this step, only to face a full sewer replacement just months after moving in. For a small up-front cost, a camera inspection gives you peace of mind and real answers about what’s going on below the surface.
