Sewer camera inspection for property owners who need to see what's happening inside the main sewer line before committing to repair, replacement, or another cleaning.
What property owners are noticing
Use sewer camera inspection when the main sewer line needs visual confirmation before another cleaning, repair, replacement, or trenchless decision. Common clues include repeat backups that no one can fully explain and sewer problems that keep returning after every service visit.
When this service fits
This service fits when backups keep repeating, multiple fixtures are involved, or you need confirmation of where the sewer-line problem begins and how severe it is.
Use this service family when the next cleaning, repair, purchase, or maintenance decision depends on seeing what is actually happening inside the sewer line.
What tends to improve
A clearer sewer diagnosis with the location, condition, and next-step evidence needed to make a better repair or maintenance decision. Owners stop guessing and start making decisions based on what the camera actually recorded.
Problem
Most sewer problems get treated based on symptoms - what's backing up, how often, and which fixtures are affected. Camera inspection moves the conversation from symptoms to evidence, so the next service decision is based on what the line actually looks like inside.
This page covers the broader sewer camera inspection service family. The narrower services below go deeper into specific inspection situations by line type, buyer need, and diagnostic goal.
Solution
Sewer camera inspection is the diagnostic step that should come before spending more money on cleaning, repair, replacement, or trenchless work - not after.
This category fits when the symptoms are not enough on their own and the smarter move is to get direct visual evidence showing where the trouble starts and how severe it is.
Fit and situation bullets
Reviews
See what homeowners and businesses say after a sewer camera inspection — from the quality of the footage to the plain-language explanation of the line's condition and what it means for repair or maintenance.
Read more reviews on GoogleAmazing experience! They are knowledgeable, kind, courteous and very thorough. Our clogged kitchen pipe was a bit of a challenge but they kept going and did everything they could to get it unclogged and they did it! They were very upfront with what caused the clog, gave us video recording of our pipes so we can see exactly what was done, double checked to make sure the pipes were clean and free of clogs and gave us steps on how to maintain the pipes moving forward. Highly recommend!!
I had an Emergency pipe back up AJ and Jake came snaked and got it all jetted out and cleaned up quick and for a really fair price! Anyone in need I would highly recommend
Very professional, quick and efficient work definitely would recommend
Highly recommend, very quick and easy to work with crew, drain cleaned my main sewer line professionally and well done.
This company is Awesome!!! Highly recommend that you call them for your drain cleaning and power washing needs! A++ in service, cost, and quality of work. Alex and Jacob completed drain work, patio cleaning, and filled in cracks in cement. The patio looks brand new! Thank you Alex and Jacob!!!
Alex was very good to work with. They were professional and punctual, working around my schedule. They were able to show me exactly before and after, even showing footage inside my pipes, which I have never seen before. I would recommend them.
Why Mountain West
Camera rated to 200 feet
Scopes up to 200 feet of sewer line with live footage review so owners see what the camera sees in real time.
Jetting and camera on every call
Hydro jetting equipment deploys on every service call. If the line needs clearing before the camera can pass, it happens in the same visit instead of scheduling a second trip.
3,850 PSI jetting capability
Clears lines 2 to 12 inches in diameter at 3,850 PSI and 8 GPM with 300 feet of reach, so clearing and inspection happen back to back when needed.
20+ years combined field experience
Not a new crew learning on your property.
Licensed and insured
Licensed for sewer, drain, and drainage system work .
This category starts by deciding which line needs footage, what decision the footage needs to support, and whether the line needs cleaning or better access before the camera will show anything useful.
The owner walks away with recorded footage, a clear explanation of what the camera found, and a next-step recommendation tied to the actual sewer-line condition.
If the camera finds something bigger than cleaning can fix, these are the next routes.
Evidence
If the camera finds a break, offset, root mass, belly, or collapse, the job can shift from diagnosis into repair, replacement, or access planning.
Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA
Some lines need cleaning before or after inspection so the footage shows the actual pipe condition clearly enough for the next decision.
Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA
The final recommendation depends on what the camera shows about blockage severity, defect type, and line location.
Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA
Next Service RouteSewer Line Repair And ReplacementRepair and replacement for damaged sewer lines, failing main lines, broken pipe sections, and structural defects beyond what cleaning can fix.
Next Service RouteTrenchless Sewer RepairLower-disruption rehabilitation and replacement for lines that may qualify for pipe lining, pipe bursting, CIPP, or no-dig methods.
Next Service RouteSewer ExcavationSewer excavation for trench access, dig-up work, and repair or replacement scopes that cannot be completed without controlled digging.Scope and timing
Cost
Support
Learn More
These following pages are job specific for deeper understanding rather than the broad sewer camera inspection overview. You can compare the exact line, method, access path, or failure pattern that fits your situation more closely.
Local sewer camera inspection for customers checking area availability before scheduling a visit.
These are the quick answers most people want before they call, book, or decide on the next step.
Sewer camera inspection solves the gap between sewer symptoms and sewer evidence. Instead of guessing what's causing recurring backups, camera footage shows the actual mainline condition - root intrusion, cracks, offsets, buildup, or structural failure - so the next service step is based on what the camera recorded, not what the symptoms suggest.
Property owners dealing with recurring mainline backups that keep returning after cleaning get the most value. Homebuyers who need a pre purchase sewer scope before closing and owners facing a repair-or-replace decision who need visual evidence before committing are the other two common groups.
A technician accesses the sewer line through a cleanout or other entry point, feeds a waterproof camera through the pipe, and records footage of the interior condition. If a blockage prevents the camera from passing, the line is cleared first. The footage is reviewed with the owner, and the findings are used to recommend the next step - cleaning, repair, replacement, or trenchless evaluation.
Know which line needs footage, what has already been tried on it, and what decision the inspection needs to support - whether that's repair planning, a purchase deadline, or figuring out why backups keep returning. If there is an accessible cleanout, mention that upfront - it affects the setup.
Related Reading
These follow-up reads stay close to this service and answer the pricing, warning-sign, process, and comparison questions that usually come next.
Cost Question
Breaks down the main price drivers, what usually changes the quote, and how to compare service scope before booking.
Warning Signs
Explains the warning signs, what root patterns look like on camera, and when the finding points to a larger sewer problem.
Service Explainer
Walks through what to expect from repair, what the service actually involves, and which details matter before the work starts.
