Residential Sewer Camera Inspection
For homeowners with a slow drain, a recurring backup, or peace of mind about an older line.
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Sewer Camera Inspection
Sewer Camera Inspection — See What's Really Wrong Before You Pay for a Fix
A waterproof camera and locator show exactly what's happening inside your line — blockages, cracks, root intrusion, or corrosion — before any repair is recommended.
- Free camera inspection with any drain line cleaning
- Free estimate on every job
- Licensed in GA & SC
Insured & BondedGeneral liability and workers’ compensation in force, with license and permit bonds on file in Richmond and Columbia County.120+ Trenchless JobsTrenchless repairs completed across the CSRA, residential and commercial.MaxLiner Certified InstallerCertified on the MaxLiner CIPP system used for our trenchless pipe lining.
Commercial Work
What a Sewer Camera Inspection Shows
A sewer camera inspection sends a waterproof video camera through your sewer or drain line to show exactly what's happening inside the pipe — before anyone recommends a fix. The camera feeds live video back to a screen while a distance-tracking locator marks the depth and location of anything it finds: a blockage, a cracked or collapsed section, root intrusion, a bellied (sagging) section holding standing water, or general pipe corrosion. For homeowners with a recurring backup, buyers evaluating a home before closing, or commercial property managers doing due diligence on a building's plumbing, it's the fastest way to see the actual condition of a line instead of guessing.
Pricing
Camera First on Every Job
Every trenchless job we recommend — CIPP pipe lining, epoxy pipe coating, pipe descaling, or excavation repair — starts with a look inside the pipe first. That's the only way to match the right fix to the actual problem instead of quoting a repair blind. It also means a camera inspection is FREE when it's bundled with any drain line cleaning (see our Specials page) — a standing offer few other camera-inspection providers in the Augusta area put front and center on their inspection page. If you just want a standalone diagnostic look — for a home you're buying, a recurring issue you haven't diagnosed yet, or a commercial property you're evaluating — that's available too, starting at $250 with a free estimate and no obligation to book further work.
The Process
How a Sewer Camera Inspection Works
- 01Access Pointthe camera snake is fed into the line through an existing cleanout or a fixture drain, so no digging or cutting is needed to get started.
- 02Live Video Feeda waterproof camera head transmits real-time video as it travels through the pipe, showing blockages, cracks, root intrusion, bellies, or corrosion as they appear.
- 03Distance & Location Trackinga locator marks the exact depth and position of anything the camera finds, so any follow-up work targets the right spot the first time.
- 04Findings & Recommendationwe walk you through what the footage shows and, if a repair is needed, point you to the specific fix — CIPP lining, epoxy coating, descaling, or excavation — rather than a generic recommendation.
Every inspection is backed by a Georgia Plumbing License (Cert. #MP209430, Kevin J. Coleman, GA Master Plumber Non-Restricted) and, for jobs across the state line, an SC Mechanical Contractor License (PB2, License No. CLM.113108 MC). TDS Trenchless is also insured (general liability and workers' comp through Nationwide, commercial auto through Geico) and bonded (License and Permit Bond through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, City of Augusta / Richmond County).
For Homeowners
Filling the Gap in Home and Building Inspections
A standard home inspection or a routine walkthrough of a commercial building rarely includes a camera run through the sewer lateral — it's easy for a failing line to go unnoticed until it backs up after closing or after a lease starts. A sewer camera inspection fills that gap: home buyers get a clear look at the actual condition of the sewer line before they own it, and commercial property managers get the same clarity before a purchase, lease renewal, or tenant buildout.
The Story
Camera Inspections for Homes, Buyers, and Businesses
Pre-Purchase Sewer Camera Inspection
For buyers who want to know the condition of the sewer lateral before closing on a home.
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Commercial Sewer Camera Inspection
For property managers doing due diligence before a purchase, lease, or buildout.
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What Happens After the Inspection
If the camera finds a cracked or root-intruded pipe, a section too degraded to line, or a line that's simply due for maintenance, we use that footage as the basis for the next step — not a generic upsell. A pipe in otherwise good condition with a rough or scaled interior may only need Pipe Descaling. A pipe with isolated cracking or root intrusion is often a good candidate for CIPP Pipe Lining or Epoxy Pipe Coating. A pipe that's collapsed or too far gone for lining gets a direct recommendation for Sewer & Water Line Excavation Repair instead of an oversold lining job that won't hold. Whatever we recommend, the matching workmanship warranty applies once the repair is done — 10 years on trenchless (CIPP) pipe repairs, 10 years on epoxy pipe coating, or 1 year on traditional excavation repairs.
Go Deeper
See What's Really Going On Inside Your Pipe
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.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a sewer camera inspection find?
A camera inspection can identify blockages, cracked or collapsed pipe, root intrusion, bellied (sagging) sections holding water, and general pipe corrosion — all before any repair work is recommended.
How much does a sewer camera inspection cost?
A standalone sewer camera inspection is $250, with a free estimate and quote required. It's FREE when bundled with any drain line cleaning.
Is the camera inspection really free?
Yes — when a camera inspection is performed the same visit as any drain line cleaning service, there's no separate charge for the inspection itself.
Do I need a camera inspection before a repair like CIPP lining or excavation?
Yes — every trenchless repair we recommend, from CIPP pipe lining to excavation, starts with a camera inspection so the fix matches the actual problem in the pipe.
What happens if the inspection finds a problem?
We walk you through the footage and recommend the specific method that fits what we found — CIPP pipe lining, epoxy pipe coating, pipe descaling, or excavation repair — along with a free estimate for that work.
Can a sewer camera inspection be used before buying a home?
Yes — see our Pre-Purchase Sewer Camera Inspection page for how buyers use camera footage to understand a sewer line's condition before closing.
What areas do you provide sewer camera inspections in?
We provide sewer camera inspections throughout Augusta, GA, North Augusta, SC, Evans, GA, Martinez, GA, Grovetown, GA, and Aiken, SC.
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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