Sewer Camera Inspections in Pacific Palisades, CA

If you live in Pacific Palisades and suspect something's wrong with your sewer line—like bad smells, gurgling drains, or backups—don't guess. A sewer camera inspection gives you real answers fast, without digging up your floors or tearing into your yard.

Sewer Camera Inspections In Pacific Palisades

Using advanced video equipment, we look inside your pipes to find the cause of the problem. You'll know exactly what's going on and what needs to be done to fix it, without the mess.

What Is a Sewer Camera Inspection?

A sewer camera inspection (also called a CCTV sewer inspection) is a quick, no-dig way to check the inside of your underground pipes. We insert a small, waterproof camera into your sewer line using an existing clean-out or by removing a toilet.

As the camera moves through your pipe, it records high-quality video of:

  • Tree roots growing into the pipe

  • Cracks, breaks, or misaligned joints

  • Clogs or heavy buildup

  • Sagging or back-pitched sections

  • Collapsed or deteriorated pipe areas

We can see everything in real time, and you'll get a detailed report with clear findings and repair recommendations.

Why Homeowners in Pacific Palisades Need This Service

Many homes in Pacific Palisades are older, and older homes often have sewer lines made from clay, cast iron, or other materials that degrade over time. Tree-lined streets and lush landscaping can also mean root intrusion is a big problem.

A sewer camera inspection helps you:

  • Catch problems early before they get worse

  • Avoid emergency repairs by spotting risk areas ahead of time

  • Prevent expensive digging unless necessary

  • Know your pipe's real condition before buying or remodeling a home

How the Inspection Works

Here's what you can expect when we perform your inspection:

  1. Access the line using a ground-level clean-out or a toilet drain.

  2. Insert the camera to inspect the entire line—up to 175 feet in most homes.

  3. Record and evaluate what we find—clogs, cracks, roots, buildup, or collapsed areas.

  4. Create a report that includes findings, recommendations, and next steps.

  5. An optional video copy is provided on a USB if you have one on-site.

You get the truth about your sewer line with no guesswork.

What Happens After the Inspection?

If your pipes are in good shape, great—you have peace of mind. But if we find damage, we'll explain your options:

  • Minor issues: We may recommend descaling or hydro jetting.

  • Moderate damage: We may suggest trenchless repairs like pipe lining or pipe bursting.

  • Severe damage: In cases of full collapse or bad slope, traditional replacement may be the only option.

We'll help you decide what works best for your situation and budget, and we always do a second camera inspection after any repair to confirm everything is fixed properly.

Trenchless Sewer Repair Options

If repairs are needed, we can usually fix your sewer line without major digging. Trenchless methods let us repair or replace your pipe through small access points, saving your floors, driveway, and landscaping.

Benefits of trenchless repair:

  • Fast—usually done in one day

  • No big trenches

  • Long-lasting results (50+ years)

  • Less cleanup, less cost

For more information, see our page about trenchless sewer repair.

When Traditional Sewer Repair Is Needed

If your pipe is fully collapsed or badly misaligned, trenchless methods may not work. In those rare cases, we use traditional methods to dig and replace the damaged section. This is why inspections are so valuable—they help catch small problems before they become major ones.

FAQs

A typical sewer camera inspection in Pacific Palisades costs between $125–$500 depending on access and pipe length. Our standard offer is $199, with clean-out access included.

The CCTV camera records clogged areas, tree roots, cracks, back‑pitched or collapsed pipes—up to around 175 ft deep—so you can see the exact problem before repair.

Most inspections in Pacific Palisades take 30–60 minutes, including setup and reviewing the video. Longer runs may take a bit more time but still wrap up in hours.

If your home has a clean-out, we use that. If not, we remove a toilet to insert the camera. Clean-out access keeps it faster and cheaper—no big disruption.

No—sewer camera inspections are non-invasive. We only access pipes through existing clean-outs or indoors. No digging, no yard damage, no trenches.

It helps you spot issues early—roots, cracks, leaks—before they get worse. You save money, avoid mess, and know what repairs you need.

Yes—if you bring a USB during inspection, we'll load the video onto it. You'll leave with full footage and a detailed written report.

Yes—CCTV inspection shows collapsed or severely damaged pipes. If we find broken or crushed lines, we recommend full repair or replacement.

After inspection, we give a full report and recommend the best fix—descaling, hydro‑jetting, trenchless repair, or traditional replacement.

We recommend an inspection every 2–3 years—or right away if you have slow drains, smells, backups, or tree root issues. Prevents big, costly surprises later.