Pre-Purchase Sewer Camera Inspection in Augusta, GA
Know the real condition of a home's sewer line before you close — not after.
- Free camera inspection with any drain line cleaning
- Free estimate on every job
- Licensed in GA & SC
Why a Home Inspection Isn't Enough
A general home inspection covers a lot of ground, but it typically doesn't include running a camera through the sewer lateral — the underground pipe connecting the house to the municipal sewer or septic system. That's worth knowing in a market like Augusta's, with a large stock of older homes built with clay, cast-iron, or Orangeburg pipe, exactly the kind most prone to root intrusion, cracking, and corrosion. A pre-purchase sewer camera inspection closes that gap: it puts a waterproof camera directly into the line so you know its actual condition before you own it, not after the first backup.
How the Pre-Purchase Inspection Works
The same process used on every TDS Trenchless job applies here — a camera is fed through the line via a cleanout or fixture drain, with a distance-tracking locator marking the exact depth and location of anything it finds: blockages, cracked or collapsed pipe, root intrusion, bellied sections, or corrosion. You get a clear, documented look at the line, not a guess. See our full Sewer Camera Inspection page for the step-by-step process.
Using the Findings Before You Close
A documented sewer line problem found before closing can factor into a repair credit or price discussion with the seller — that negotiation is between you and your agent, but the camera footage gives you something concrete to work from either way. If the inspection turns up an issue, we'll point you toward the specific fix that applies, whether that's CIPP Pipe Lining, Epoxy Pipe Coating, Pipe Descaling, or Sewer & Water Line Excavation Repair, each with its own free estimate.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Pricing
A pre-purchase sewer camera inspection starts at $250 standalone, with a free estimate and quote required. Because this inspection typically happens as part of a real estate transaction rather than alongside a drain cleaning visit, it's usually billed at the standard standalone rate — see our Sewer Camera Inspection page for the full pricing table.
Scheduling Inside Your Due-Diligence Window
Real estate transactions run on a deadline, and we work to get inspections scheduled within your due-diligence window. Call (706) 535-5757 to set up a pre-purchase camera inspection anywhere within our Augusta-based service area — Augusta GA, North Augusta SC, Evans GA, Martinez GA, Grovetown GA, and Aiken SC.
Don't Close Without Knowing the Sewer Line's Condition
Start with a camera inspection — free with any drain line cleaning — so the quote you get is based on what is actually in your pipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Schedule a Pre-Purchase Camera Inspection
Every job starts with a free estimate. Licensed in Georgia and South Carolina.
- Free estimate on every job
- Licensed in GA & SC
- 10-year workmanship warranty on CIPP