September 29, 2026
What Does a Sewer Scope Inspection Find?
The main sewer line is out of sight, but repairs can be expensive. Here is what a sewer scope inspection finds and when it is worth ordering before you buy.
Sewer Scope Inspection in Palm Beach and Broward Counties
Uses specialized camera equipment to examine accessible underground sewer piping for potential blockages, cracks, root intrusion, deterioration, and other concealed conditions that are not visible during a standard home inspection.
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Starting at $250
What's included
- Camera run of the main line
- Roots, breaks and bellies
- Recorded video
- Written findings
See inside the line
A root intrusion or collapsed pipe can cost thousands to repair. We run a camera through the main line from the cleanout and give you a recorded video with our findings.
What a sewer line camera inspection shows
A sewer scope inspection follows the main line from the house to the city connection or septic tank. Inserted through the cleanout, the camera records the inside of the pipe as it travels, so we can see what drains can't tell you: tree roots entering joints, cracked or collapsed sections, offsets where pipe sections have shifted, bellies where the line sags and holds water, and heavy scale or debris.
In South Florida, homes built before the 1970s often have cast iron drain lines, which corrode from the inside and can crack or lose their bottom. Clay pipe and older connections are also vulnerable to root intrusion from mature trees. A main sewer line camera inspection shows the actual condition of the pipe material, which is why it's such a useful addition to a home inspection on an older property.
Sewer scope cost
Sewer scope cost depends on the length of the line and whether it's booked with a home inspection. Bundling with your home inspection sewer scope visit is the most economical choice, and our pricing page shows current sewer camera inspection cost.
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Sewer Scope Inspection: questions
All questionsWhat is a sewer scope inspection?
A sewer scope inspection is a camera inspection of the main sewer line from the house to the street or septic tank. It looks for roots, cracks, breaks, offsets, bellies and blockages, and you receive the recorded video with our findings.
How much does a sewer scope inspection cost?
Sewer scope inspection cost depends on the length and access of the line and whether it's added to a home inspection, which is the most economical option. See our pricing page for the current sewer line camera inspection cost.
Should I add a sewer scope to my home inspection?
Yes, especially for older homes or properties with large trees near the line. A standard home inspection can't see inside the main line, and repairs to it can be expensive.
What problems does a sewer camera inspection find?
It finds root intrusion, cracked or collapsed pipe, corroded cast iron, separated joints, sags that hold water and debris buildup. The video shows the location of each issue so a repair contractor can quote the work accurately.
How is a main line sewer scope done?
We insert a camera through an accessible cleanout and push it along the main line, recording as it goes. No digging is needed, but the home needs a cleanout we can reach.
Can you scope a sewer line that runs to a septic tank?
Yes. We can scope the line from the house to the tank. The tank and drain field themselves are evaluated in a separate septic inspection.
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