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Sewer camera inspection for $199. See it before you dig.

A waterproof camera travels through your sewer line and records exactly what is inside. Roots, cracks, offset joints, grease and bellies are found, located from the surface and explained, so the next decision is based on evidence instead of a guess.

How it works

What happens during a camera inspection.

We access the line through a cleanout, usually near the house or at the property line, and feed a self-leveling camera head through the pipe. As it travels, the camera records the condition of every joint and section, and a transmitter in the head lets our locator find its exact position and depth from the surface.

On screen you will see what most homeowners never get to see: roots pushing through clay joints, cracks and fractures, scale buildup in cast iron, offset joints where the pipe has shifted, and bellies where water sits and solids settle. We mark problem spots on the ground so you know exactly where they are.

Afterwards we walk you through what we found and what it means, from no action needed to a cleaning, a spot repair, trenchless lining or replacement.

  • Video of the line. Joint-by-joint condition, not a verbal guess.
  • Located and marked. Position and depth found from the surface.
  • Plain-language findings. What it means and what your options are.
Plumber operating sewer camera inspection equipment beside a residential cleanout

Sewer camera inspection

When a sewer camera inspection is worth it.

An inspection pays for itself any time the alternative is guessing at a repair that costs thousands.

  • Recurring backupsThe same drain or the main line keeps clogging after it is cleared.
  • Buying an older homeValley and LA homes built before the 1980s often still have original clay or cast iron laterals.
  • Before a sewer replacement quoteA second look with your own footage protects you from unnecessary work.
  • Sewage odors with no obvious causeCracks and separated joints can leak gas long before they back up.
  • Large trees near the lineFicus, pine and sycamore roots are common culprits in older neighborhoods.
  • After hydro jetting or a repairA follow-up pass confirms the line is clean and sound.

Good to know

What the camera can reveal.

These are the most common findings in Los Angeles sewer lines, and what each one usually means.

  • 01

    Root intrusion

    Fine roots entering clay joints. Early stages can be managed with cleaning; heavy intrusion usually needs lining or replacement.

  • 02

    Cracks and fractures

    Breaks from age, settling or tree pressure. Location and length decide between a spot repair and lining.

  • 03

    Offsets and separations

    Joints that have shifted out of line, catching paper and waste and causing repeat clogs.

  • 04

    Bellies and sags

    Low spots that hold water and solids. Usually corrected by replacing the affected section.

Our process

Your $199 inspection, step by step.

Clear steps, explained before anything happens, so you always know what comes next.

  1. Book and confirm

    Schedule online or by phone. We confirm eligibility for the $199 special and the best access point.

  2. Run the camera

    The camera travels the line from the cleanout and records its condition.

  3. Locate the issues

    Problem spots are located from the surface, with depth, and marked.

  4. Review the footage

    We explain the findings and outline next steps, with no pressure to decide on the spot.

Customer reviews

Customers on sewer camera inspection.

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Reviews come straight from our Google Business Profile.

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Theodore Nilsson
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New Flow came out to my mothers house in Reseda and was able to clear the main line blockage. They were there within an hour and had very reasonable pricing. While there they identified another problem with the pipping(it is a 100 year old house lol) and came up with an option to replace some of the pipping. Definitely will be using them again for any problems down in the valley.
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Valerie
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Whenever something goes wrong at our North Hollywood condo property, Art answers the phone day or night, which is why New Flow Plumbing has handled our plumbing since the place was built. Just last week a huge problem hit at 10:00 pm with all the tenants stressing out, but they had someone walking through the door in twenty minutes to get it taken care of. They show up ready to work seven days a week for the small stuff and the emergencies alike, so I always know we are covered.
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Michael
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Had a sewage back up at a unit and Art was able to take care of my problem. Due to it being an older house it had quite significant problems (old piping, no clear out,etc). He took care of the clog, add clear out, and also discovered the toilets that were installed were incorrect ones since forever and replaced both toilets as well. He also gave me advice on what he would do with the current drainage problem and what he would do temporarily, and or the future for my piping. Was very reasonably priced. 100% satisfied with the service he provided.
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Shower was way too cold. Looked at the tank and could tell it was completely done, so we reached out to New flow to fix the plumbing in Granada Hills. The tech got the new hot water heater put in and even cleaned up some sloppy copper fittings left behind from our previous remodel so everything lined up straight. He was wrapped up and out the door by 3p, and the hot water was running before he left.
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Ava-Lynnette De La Torre
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Water was backing up into both my toilet and bathtub from a main line clog. A few plumbers gave weird replies, including one guy who threw out a random quote without even checking the pipes. I usually handle small things myself, but I needed real help here. Art came in and mapped out the whole line, running a camera to show me the blockages on the screen. He pushed past 60 feet clearing tree roots and debris, explaining the fix as he went. The final bill matched his quote. Thanks to them I can finally take a shower.
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Melanie Hernandez
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Great work from the best plumbers in the valley. I had a pretty big job done. They replaced the main water pipe out to the street. It was completed on time and they kept me informed during the down time (waiting for the city to approve the permit.) I would use them again. They are pleasant to work with.
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Taye325
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If you need a reliable plumber in Valley Village, save their number right now. Our new tenants moved into our rental last weekend and immediately hit us with a no hot water text. Found New Flow on Google, liked what I saw on their page, and gave them a call. Arman sent someone out just a few hours later. We looked at the old twenty year unit and agreed a full replacement made the most sense. They knocked it out the exact same day, saved my weekend, and kept the tenants happy. Already passed his name to a buddy of mine who hired him shortly after.
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Ava Lamison
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My parent's toilet was leaking and after messaging different places, I told my parents this place could fix our problem. Arman was the one who helped us out and after talking to him about a possible broken wax ring, he found the actual problem, roots in our pipes. He hydrojetted the roots and installed something to help keep the roots from growing for the next few years. So if you're have problems related to pipes, my family and I highly recommend coming here.
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We have been calling New Flow for plumbing services ever since they warned us six years ago that our ancient drain pipes were on their last legs. When the system finally failed, we shopped around for bids on a full repipe. Every single plumber gave us quotes without stepping foot under the house, except them. The team crawled under there, filmed the pipes, and showed us that our water lines were still completely fine. Arman gave us a fair quote for just the drains, and his crew finished the work in one day. Hard to find contractors this upfront and genuine.
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Chloe
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I cannot compliment New Flow Plumbing enough. They were recommended by our selling real estate agent for a sewage line inspection. They came out quickly, and Arman was very professional and polite right away. He was able to service the sewage line, provide thorough, expert knowledge, and give us recommendations. The pricing is excellent and fair, and I would definitely recommend using their services again. The HD video was provided for our own viewing, and it was emailed to us within hours of the visit. Overall a very enjoyable experience. 5 stars does not do it justice. Thanks again!!

FAQ

Sewer camera inspection questions.

Straight answers to what homeowners ask us most. Call if yours is not here.

Call 818-538-4958

Our homepage special is $199. Promotion availability and service-area eligibility are confirmed when scheduling.

Yes, especially for older homes. Sewer laterals are rarely covered in a standard home inspection, and a damaged line can cost thousands to replace.

Most residential inspections take about an hour, depending on access to a cleanout and the length of the line.

We will look for another access point. If none is practical, installing a cleanout can be recommended, which also makes future maintenance easier.

Ready to see inside your sewer line?

Book the $199 inspection online or call 818-538-4958.