A sewer line inspection in Florida is the fastest way to see exactly what is happening inside your drain line before you spend money guessing. We run a sewer camera inspection Florida property owners can trust, from Miami to Panama City, and hand you a clear report with footage, depth readings, and a plain-English plan. If roots, cracks, or bellies are in your line, you will know today.
A sewer line inspection in Florida is a diagnostic service that sends a high-resolution camera through your lateral line to record the pipe's condition from the cleanout to the city main. We feed a flexible push rod with a self-leveling camera head through 3-inch to 6-inch PVC pipe, cast iron pipe, clay pipe, or concrete pipe, and watch the live feed on a monitor. You see every joint, offset, root mass, and crack as we do. The camera records footage you keep, and we mark the depth and location of any defect with a pipe locator so the repair crew knows exactly where to dig.
Florida homes and commercial buildings need this service more than most because our soil moves, our water table runs high, and our summers push roots hard. Tree root intrusion is the number one problem we find, followed by cracked or broken pipe from soil shifting and sinkhole damage. If you are buying a home, a sewer line inspection before buying a home Florida buyers rely on can save you five figures in surprise repairs. We also handle commercial sewer line inspection Florida property managers schedule annually to keep grease buildup and heavy rain overload from shutting down a kitchen or a laundry room.
Every inspection covers the full lateral from the cleanout to the city main, with live monitoring and a written report. Repairs, jetting, and lining are quoted separately after you see the footage, so you only pay for what your line actually needs.
We push a self-leveling camera head through the entire lateral to the city main and record the full run. You watch live on the monitor. We note pipe material, diameter, joint condition, and any defect with a footage mark.
When we find a crack, root mass, or belly, we mark it on the surface with a pipe locator and measure the depth. That mark tells the repair crew exactly where to dig, which keeps excavation small and your yard intact.
You get a plain-English report with photos, footage marks, and the recommended repair. It is written so a homeowner, a realtor, or an insurance adjuster can read it without a decoder. We email it the same day.
We identify whether your line is PVC pipe, cast iron pipe, clay pipe, concrete pipe, or HDPE pipe and flag materials past their service life. That matters for older Florida neighborhoods where original clay pipe is still in the ground.
If the line needs work, we quote the smallest repair that solves the problem, whether that is a spot fix, a CIPP liner, or replacement. You get the number after you see the footage, not before, so there is no guesswork.
Call or book online and we lock a two-hour arrival window, usually same-day or next-day. You get a text when the tech is en route. Tell us about any prior backups, root treatments, or recent additions so we bring the right camera head and locator.
We find your exterior cleanout, pop the cap, and check for standing water that tells us the line is already blocked. If there is no cleanout, we pull the toilet and go through the closet bend. Either way, we protect the floor and lay down drop cloths before anything goes into the pipe.
We push the camera head through the line at a steady pace, recording the full run to the city main. You watch on the monitor. We call out footage marks when we see a joint offset, root intrusion, or a crack, and we note the pipe material and diameter as we go.
When we find a defect, we stop, use a pipe locator to mark the spot on the surface, and measure the depth. That mark is what the repair crew digs to. You get the distance from the cleanout, the depth, and the defect type written down before we leave.
We sit with you, replay the footage, and explain what we saw in plain language. You get a written summary with photos, the recommended repair, and a price for the fix if you want us to do it. No pressure, no same-day-only discount games.
Purpose-built equipment, used by trained technicians — so the job is done accurately the first time.
Self-leveling camera head on a push rod for lines up to 200 feet. Records HD footage and shows pipe condition in real time on the monitor.
Wheeled crawler for larger commercial lines where a push rod cannot travel. Carries a pan-and-tilt camera for full pipe wall inspection.
Marks the camera head's position and depth on the surface so the repair crew digs in the right spot. Included on every defect we find.
Clears grease buildup, soap, and soft roots with high-pressure water at a pressure matched to the pipe material. Used before and after scoping.
Cuts root masses at the joint so the line flows again. We scope after cutting to confirm the roots are gone and check for pipe damage.
Clears soft blockages and pulls debris from the line when jetting is not the right first move. Kept on the truck for emergency calls.
A homeowner in Miami had a backup every spring for three years. Two plumbers snaked the line and left. The camera found a root mass at 38 feet with a cracked joint, and the line was holding water behind it.
We cut the roots, flushed the debris, and installed a CIPP liner over the cracked joint. The line now flows full diameter, and a follow-up scope 12 months later showed no regrowth. The homeowner has not had a backup since.
A restaurant in Pompano Beach was backing up during dinner service twice a month. The line had a 2-inch grease ring at 60 feet and a second buildup near the city main. Staff were mopping instead of cooking.
We jetted the line with a hydro jetting machine at a pressure safe for the pipe, scoped it clean, and set a quarterly jetting schedule. The restaurant has gone eight months without a backup, and the health inspection file is current.
A 1940s home in St. Augustine had original clay pipe with two offset joints and root intrusion. The buyer's inspection found the defects, and the seller agreed to a credit. The line was losing capacity every year.
We replaced 45 feet of clay pipe with new PVC pipe using a trenchless pull, keeping the driveway and oak tree intact. Post-repair scope showed a clean, straight line. The buyer closed with a 20-year warranty on the new section.
Most of the lines we scope fail for one of five reasons. The camera tells us which one, and the fix follows from there. Here is what we see most often and how we handle it.
Ask a pro →We cut the roots with a root cutter, flush the debris, and scope again to confirm the cut. If the joint is cracked, we quote a spot repair or a CIPP liner so roots do not return to the same opening next season.
The camera shows the crack and its length. We mark the depth, then repair with a spot replacement, pipe coupling, or a CIPP liner if the surrounding pipe is sound. We scope the repair before backfill.
We camera the line to find the grease ring, then clear it with a hydro jetting machine at the right pressure for the pipe material. We scope again to prove the line is clean and recommend a jetting schedule.
We identify the material and rate its condition on camera. If the pipe is too far gone for lining, we quote a trenchless replacement with HDPE pipe or a traditional replacement, depending on depth and access.
$180 - $850 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing for a residential sewer line inspection in Florida runs $180 to $450, and commercial lines price from $350 to $850 depending on diameter and length. The fee covers the full camera run, locating, and the written report. If we find a problem and you hire us for the repair, we credit the inspection fee toward the work. You get the exact price before we roll, and there is no after-hours markup on a standard scope. Long runs over 150 feet, lines that need a toilet pull for access, and heavy root masses that require extra cutting time are the main things that move the number.
A camera scope costs a fraction of an emergency dig and tells you exactly what is underground. You avoid paying for a repair you do not need, and you catch the ones you do before they become a collapsed line and a five-figure replacement.
A 60-foot lateral with an exterior cleanout is the base price. Runs over 150 feet need more push rod time, and homes without a cleanout require pulling a toilet, which adds labor and time to the visit.
Residential 3-inch and 4-inch lines are straightforward. Commercial 6-inch and 8-inch lines need a larger camera or a crawler, and cast iron pipe or clay pipe with heavy corrosion takes longer to inspect and document.
A clear line scopes in under an hour. A line packed with roots or grease needs jetting or cutting before the camera can pass, which adds time and equipment. We quote that before we start.
Locating is included when we find a defect. If you need a standalone locate for a planned dig, that is a separate service. Either way, you get surface marks and depth readings, not just a video.
“We had a backup every spring for three years and two plumbers just snaked it. These guys ran the camera and showed me a root mass at 38 feet with a cracked joint. They marked it in the yard, quoted a spot repair, and had it fixed in a day. No backup since. I should have done this years ago.”
Marcus D.Homeowner, Miami
✓ Verified“I manage six commercial buildings and schedule camera scopes every year. Their tech walked me through the footage on a restaurant line with heavy grease buildup, then jetted it and scoped again to prove it was clean. Report came the same day. That is what I need for my files.”
Elena R.Property Manager, Pompano Beach
✓ Verified“The inspection found clay pipe under a 1940s house with two offset joints and root intrusion. We used the footage to negotiate $9,000 off the price and had them line it after closing. The whole thing took two visits. Best money I spent during the purchase.”
Dwayne P.Homebuyer, St. Augustine
✓ VerifiedMost residential sewer line inspections in Florida run $180 to $450 in 2026, depending on line length, access, and whether we need to pull a toilet to reach the line. Commercial lines and long runs over 150 feet price higher. You get the exact number before we roll, and the inspection fee is credited toward the repair if you hire us to fix what we find.
Every inspection includes a full camera run from the cleanout to the city main, live monitoring so you see what we see, pipe locating and depth measurement on any defect, and a written summary with photos and footage. We note pipe material, diameter, and overall condition. If we find roots, cracks, or bellies, we quote the repair the same day.
Every two to three years for homes with mature trees near the lateral, and annually for commercial kitchens and laundry rooms. If you have had a root treatment or a repair, scope again 12 months later to confirm the fix held. Any home older than 30 years with original clay pipe or cast iron pipe should be scoped every two years.
Yes. A sewer camera inspection Florida homeowners order specifically for roots will show the root mass at the joint where it entered, and we mark the depth so the repair crew digs in the right spot. We use a root cutter to clear the line when the pipe is otherwise sound, then scope again to confirm the cut.
Our trucks cover the state from the Keys to the Panhandle, so a sewer camera inspection Florida property owners need is never more than a day away. We work in dense urban neighborhoods, historic districts, and new subdivisions alike, and we bring the same camera equipment and PACP-coded reporting to every job. Below are a few of the cities where we run inspections most often.
Sewer Line ReplacementWhen the camera shows a collapsed or bellied line that cannot be lined, we replace the failed section with new PVC pipe. We handle permits, excavation, and restoration, and we scope the new line before we backfill so you see it is clean.Explore →
Trenchless Sewer RepairIf your lateral is sound enough to rehabilitate, trenchless sewer repair avoids tearing up the yard. We pull a CIPP liner or use pipe bursting equipment through existing access points. The camera inspection tells us which method fits your pipe.Explore →
Sewer Pipe LiningA CIPP liner cures inside the old pipe and seals cracks and joint gaps without excavation. We recommend lining when the camera shows isolated defects in an otherwise stable line. It is a 20-to-50-year fix that keeps your driveway and landscaping intact.Explore →
Pipe BurstingPipe bursting pulls a new HDPE pipe through the old one while breaking it outward, so you get a full-diameter replacement with minimal digging. We use it on long runs where lining will not restore capacity. The camera scope confirms the burst path is clear.Explore →
Sewer Line Clog RemovalWe clear grease buildup, soap, and roots with a hydro jetting machine or drain snake, then scope to confirm the line is clean. Jetting at the right pressure removes the buildup that causes repeat backups without damaging older pipe.Explore →
Tree Root RemovalRoots enter at joints and grow into a mass that catches everything. We cut them with a root cutter, flush the debris, and scope to verify the cut. If roots have cracked the pipe, we quote a spot repair or liner before they return.Explore →
Sewer Backup RepairA backup means the line is blocked or broken. We camera the line, find the cause, and repair it the same visit when possible. You get the line flowing and the footage showing why it failed, so the same backup does not come back next season.Explore →
Emergency Sewer Line RepairSewage in the house is a health issue, not a wait-until-Monday issue. We run 24/7 emergency calls with camera and jetting equipment on the truck. We stop the backup, scope the line, and repair the failure, often the same night.Explore →If your drains are slow, your yard smells, or you are buying a home, get the camera in the line before you spend money on guesses. Same-day and next-day appointments, licensed and insured techs, and footage you keep. Call now and we will lock your arrival window.
Book Inspection +18003333693 →Reach out anytime, day or night. Our dispatch team answers calls 24/7 and can schedule a same-day inspection or emergency repair. We serve all of Florida, from the Keys to the Panhandle. Call, email, or fill out the form and we'll get back to you within minutes.